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Sustainability leaders are facing a myriad of challenges, but how can organisations overcome them and move from strategy to action amid growing demand from consumers, regulators and wider markets? At the latest Havas Genus roundtable we got together with Darshana Myronidis of Virgin, Jeremy Mathieu of ITV and Rosie Kitson of Havas to discuss the transformation themes identified from our research with over 80 leaders in the space. In this feature, Jennifer Nixon outlines the practical solutions shared by senior sustainability leaders during the discussion. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gg8i_NXH #HavasGenus #Sustainability #SustainableChange #SustainabilityStrategy #SustainabilityAction #MeaningfulChange

As companies work to overcome the barriers to sustainable transformation, it's the COO's time to shine. https://lnkd.in/enZ8D-Ev Quantis' John Willard and Charlotte Bande argue that operations leaders need more space at the table during sustainability discussions, ensuring it becomes a core consideration in daily business operations. ➡️ Follow the link above to explore the COO's mission as sustainability superhero.

Change management and contextualizing the integration of sustainability strategies for each of a company’s business functions is not light work. Empowering and engaging with COOs is critical for the longevity of decarbonization interventions.

COOs: The Unsung Heroes of Sustainability Transformation 👉COOs are uniquely positioned to embed sustainability into the core operations, ensuring that sustainability goals are met effectively. 👉By leading operational changes, COOs mitigate risks and drive long-term business resilience in a sustainable direction. 👉Their ability to turn strategic sustainability goals into actionable, measurable outcomes makes COOs the key players in future-proofing their organizations. Call to Action: It’s time for COOs to shine and embrace their role as sustainability superheroes, and lead the charge in building a resilient, sustainable future. You can access the article below 👇 Antoine Bois Lemarquis Santos Perez Natalia Trunova, MBA, Sustainability Lead Andrea Roxin Kyle Orritt, PhD Kristina Kohler

This year, my colleagues and I at Quantis have been delving into a critical question: how do you activate an entire organization to achieve sustainability goals? For years, much of the focus has been on strategy, goal-setting, reporting, and measurement. But the question we keep hearing is: how do we turn all this into meaningful action? Enter the Chief Operating Officer (COO) from stage left… Through our work, we’ve discovered that sustainability superheroes exist within the C-suite and beyond, ready to drive the organization forward. Our latest article, co-authored by Charlotte Bande and myself, explores how the COO might just be the unsung hero your sustainability agenda needs. https://lnkd.in/enZ8D-Ev

Boards have a powerful role in shaping sustainable futures. From our interviews with global leaders, here are 5 strategic areas for your board’s sustainability agenda:  #BoardMatters #Sustainability #BetterWorkingWorld

 What's A Chief #Sustainability Officer? A World Economic Forum study where they have gathered insights from over 130 Chief Sustainability Leaders from the world's leading companies from over 24 industries and 28 countries. If you are one or working in a similar role, let us know in the comments below if your role is focused on the operational aspect or embedding sustainability in the business and product strategy. https://lnkd.in/gDXxhnzP ------------------------ Join Green Mindset on a journey to explore the realms of sustainability where education, collaboration, and innovation converge to shape a greener future. 🌍✨ In each post, we'll spotlight remarkable initiatives from different industries, locations, and visionary owners/innovators.

Boards have a powerful role in shaping sustainable futures. From our interviews with global leaders, here are 5 strategic areas for your board’s sustainability agenda https://lnkd.in/eQaKVDeE #BoardMatters #Sustainability #BetterWorkingWorld

Boards have a powerful role in shaping sustainable futures. From our interviews with global leaders, here are 5 strategic areas for your board’s sustainability agenda: https://lnkd.in/gfDcUJDn #BoardMatters #Sustainability #BetterWorkingWorld

Introducing our first breakout session of the 2025 Summit: Leaning Into Sustainability! Join us for an insightful session with industry experts Scott Byrne and William Singleton, who have significantly advanced their organizations’ sustainability efforts. Scott and William will share their experiences, detailing how they embarked on their sustainability journeys, the pivotal moments that defined their progress, and the powerful strategies that propelled their organizations to become leaders in the field. Whether you’re developing your sustainability strategy or looking to enhance your existing efforts, this session is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories that will energize your approach. #FRESHSUMMIT25