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The world's responses to escalating social and environmental crises have for too long fallen short of what's urgently needed: transformational change. Against this backdrop, it's hard to hope that a better future lies ahead. But look a little deeper... 'Bright Spots' are emerging - people and / or organisations who are fundamentally reimagining how we live and work, with game-changing potential to create a future in which both people and the planet thrive. These initiatives are daring to break new ground in how we produce and consume food and energy, and in how and why businesses operate. They are embracing the bold steps needed for transformational change - and there are lessons for us all. That's why Forum's latest Future of Sustainability campaign, Reimagining the Way the World Works, is putting them centre stage. In partnership with The Earthshot Prize, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Trane Technologies, we're set to showcase and celebrate 30 Bright Spots showing us that transformational change is not only possible, but already happening... Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gGDD_HJ2 #TheFutureofSustainability

We are partnering with #edie25 (26-27 March, London) to accelerate climate innovation 🌍 Through an all-new Innovation Pavilion, EDIEand The Earthshot Prize will connect extraordinary innovators with corporates that are actively seeking to deploy innovations on the path to a sustainable future. Don’t miss the chance to engage with award-winning innovations and drive real change. Join us at the UK’s most impactful sustainable business event. Secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/LCMO50Vfyh9

We've partnered with the Bentley Environmental Foundation to launch the Business Transformation Compass 2.0, a practical guide designed to help businesses navigate a deeply challenging operating context and take meaningful action toward a prosperous, fairer, thriving future. 💬 Wayne Bruce, Chief Communications and D&I Officer at Bentley Environmental Foundation, shares:  "We hope the BTC 2.0 will inspire and educate organisations across the world on ways to adopt a just and regenerative mindset."  💬 Dr Sally Uren, Forum for the Future’s Executive Director and Chief Acceleration Officer adds:  "The challenges that we’re facing are complex, interconnected and systemic. However, these challenges also offer immense opportunities. Businesses who lean in and embrace these challenges can open the potential for many new streams of value creation." 📥 Download the BTC 2.0: https://lnkd.in/gaZg2BxE   #BusinessTransformationCompass2 #BTC2 #PurposeOfBusiness #Sustainability #Impact 

From climate extremes to ever-changing regulations, today's business landscape isn't exactly smooth sailing. Dive into our new comic, an extract from the Business Transformation Compass 2.0, which shows why quick sustainability fixes aren’t enough—and what you can do to navigate this era of volatility. 📥 Download the full guide and toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gaZg2BxE   #BusinessTransformationCompass2Point0 #BTC2 #PurposeOfBusiness #Sustainability #Impact 

This week we launched the Business Transformation Compass 2.0, a practical guide to help businesses like yours navigate an increasingly volatile operating context and take meaningful action toward a prosperous, fairer, thriving future. What you’ll find in the BTC2.0: 🔍 Insights on what it means to be ‘just and regenerative’.  🌿 How to embed ‘just and regenerative’ approaches into core business functions and your plans to tackle material issues.   🏢 Thoughts on demonstrating the value of systemic transformation to your business.   💼 Real-life case studies and practical examples of what a more effective, just and regenerative approach looks like. 📥 Explore the BTC 2.0: https://lnkd.in/gaZg2BxE #BusinessTransformationCompass2 #BTC2 #PurposeOfBusiness #Sustainability #Impact 

📢 Now live: the Business Transformation Compass 2.0 In a deeply challenging operating context, what does effective business leadership on sustainability look like? And how can businesses approach sustainability in ways that builds organisational resilience? In partnership with the Bentley Environmental Foundation, we are today launching the Business Transformation Compass (BTC) 2.0 - a practical guide for businesses to navigate the times we are in. Building on the success of the original 2021 edition, the BTC 2.0 is set to help businesses put sustainability theory into practice by taking decisive action toward a prosperous, fairer, thriving future. It offers an alternative to traditional ESG approaches that, in the face of constant disruption, are no longer enough. Explore the BTC 2.0 for: ✅ New insights on what it means to be ‘just and regenerative’ in business. ✅ Real-world case studies that demonstrate moving from theory to action and the value created by taking a just and regenerative approach. ✅ A hands-on toolkit to help embed ‘just and regenerative’ approaches into core business functions and approaches to key material issues. 📥 Explore the BTC 2.0: https://lnkd.in/gaZg2BxE #BusinessTransformationCompass2 #BTC2 #PurposeOfBusiness #Sustainability #Impact

We will soon launch the Business Transformation Compass 2.0, developed with the Bentley Environmental Foundation, and you’re invited to join us on 20 March, 3-4pm GMT for an interactive webinar to learn more. What to expect: ✅ Key insights on why conventional sustainability strategies and ESG management can only take us so far, and what an alternative ‘just and regenerative’ approach looks like 🌐An overview of how to navigate uncertainty and unlock greater business value by applying just and regenerative approaches into key business functions and to tackling material issues 📈 Real-world case studies showing a just and regenerative approach in action This session is for sustainability professionals, business leaders, and changemakers ready to create lasting positive impact. 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/eYOF50Vfy3o #BusinessTransformationCompass2 #BTC2 #Webinar #PurposeOfBusiness #Sustainability #Impact

A volatile decade lies ahead. From geopolitical instability to climate shocks and shifting regulatory landscapes, businesses are operating in an era of compounding risks. In our latest piece, published in Board Agenda®, Forum for the Future’s James Payne, Director – Purpose of Business, explores why board leadership on sustainability is no longer optional—it’s critical for long-term viability and competitive advantage. 🔹 What are the key risks businesses often underestimate? 🔹 Why is sustainability leadership essential for resilience? 🔹 How can businesses navigate growing complexity and uncertainty? Read the full piece: https://ow.ly/I7ia50Vi9wU How is your business thinking about resilience in this shifting landscape? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️ #Sustainability #BusinessResilience #FutureFitBusiness

It's time to keep the Board on board with futures thinking and external engagement. In uncertainty, it’s crucial we support leaders to hold their nerve and not back-track on ambition. Using 'applied futures' tools, like trends mapping, horizon scanning and scenario building can refocus attention on the many systemic risks and opportunities that lie ahead: physical, operational, reputational and more. These tools help challenge assumptions about how change happens and reveal where to act for short, medium, and long-term success. And while tempting to disengage and go silent in an era of greenhushing, your business benefits from learning from peers and engaging a wide range of external voices. Maintain this engagement - finding ways to connect and share with others. After all, no one business can turn the tide on our challenges alone; mutliple businesses working together just might. Forum's ‘Future of Sustainability: Courage to Transform’ report explores the potential trajectories that lie ahead and demonstrates how futures thinking can inform decision-making: https://lnkd.in/eMyDkZ-D #PurposeOfBusiness #Business #Spotlight #Board #Engagement #Futures

It's time to use regulatory compliance to drive transformation. With the rollback of CSRD, CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy, many businesses are asking "What now?” for their budgets, headcounts and plans. But regardless of compliance specifics, compliance can and should be leveraged to drive transformation. A sustainability strategy that goes beyond compliance: 🔹Creates opportunities for deeper engagement with your leadership teams and business functions. 🔹Puts you in the driving seat over longer-term investment decisions. 🔹Sparks innovation in your products and services. 🔹Helps avoid stranded assets. 🔹Increases business certainty in uncertain times. Want to turn compliance into competitive advantage? Get in touch: business@forumforthefuture.org #PurposeOfBusinessSpotlight #Business #Compliance #Transformation