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Sustainability: A Small but Powerful Movement Sustainability doesn’t always come from large initiatives—it often starts with small, impactful actions. These small movements can lead to big changes in how we manage resources and projects. In project management, adopting sustainable practices ensures long-term benefits for both the environment and business. Learn more about this approach: https://lnkd.in/gC-w9zMU 🔗 Join the conversation and share your insights via https://t.me/friendsofpmas! #Sustainability #SmallChangesBigImpact #ProjectManagement #SustainableProjects #EcoFriendlyBusiness #FriendsofPMAS

🌱 Building sustainability can bring real benefits to businesses of all sizes and industries. From reducing costs to enhancing brand reputation, the advantages are significant. 💡Check out this insightful article to learn how companies can make a positive impact: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSKKNRid #sustainability #energyefficiency #brandreputation

🗣️"Engaging your staff in sustainability is not just about implementing policies; it’s about fostering a culture of responsibility and innovation." Take a look at Consultant Hattie Webb's latest piece diving into some top tips to engage your staff with sustainability. Involving your employees in sustainability efforts at all levels is crucial for your strategy's success. Even the best plans can fall short if your team isn't informed or motivated to take action. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed_BpyF5

💡 Looking to combine your team-building and your ESG goals? Discover how 🦋 nature-inspired activities can boost corporate sustainability, bond your team, and improve your green credentials with Bob Hamilton 🌳🌴🌳 👇 : https://lnkd.in/enM8mmTt

Discover how to navigate the path to sustainable business practices and make a positive impact on the environment. A comprehensive guide for businesses aiming to adopt sustainable practices. The article highlights practical steps for integrating sustainability into business operations, including assessing current practices, setting clear sustainability goals, and implementing changes to reduce environmental impact. It also emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, transparent reporting and continuous improvement to ensure long-term success in sustainability efforts. By following these guidelines, businesses can contribute to a healthier planet while enhancing their brand reputation and operational efficiency.

Facility managers, are you equipped to navigate the complex world of sustainability claims? Our new article breaks down the concept of greenwashing and provides strategies for identifying genuine eco-friendly products and services. From third-party certifications to life cycle considerations, we cover essential tips for making informed decisions that prioritize authentic sustainability.

Sustainability goals often fall flat when they lack structure and relevance. My latest Substack article explores Part B1 of the new Sustainable Management System Standard SMS:2025 v1.0, revealing how to craft meaningful, measurable commitments that align with your organisation’s context. Learn why well-defined objectives are the foundation of any serious sustainability effort. Check out the article now and discover how to turn lofty ideals into lasting impact. https://lnkd.in/emkNHk2Q #ESGReporting #Sustainability #CSRD

“There is research that shows that if you plan for sustainability, you increase the chances of sustaining what you implement. This might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at how many projects do not explicitly plan for sustainability early on.” Without clearly planning for #sustainability in #impsci projects, we will continue to struggle with the same issues encountered with effectiveness research. Here is a nice overview of an interesting tool for sustainability. Let me know your thoughts!

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟: Your Sustainability Strategy needs more than big words, good intentions and lists of goals... After delving into 'Playing to Win' last week, today, let’s take a look at Richard Rumelt’s "Good Strategy, Bad Strategy" to see what we can learn to further refine our approach to creating our Sustainability Strategies. Rumelt shows us the common pitfalls in strategy formulation and offers a way to craft genuine strategies. Here’s how these insights might apply to sustainability in real estate: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: ● Lack of Focus: such as mistaking sustainability reporting for strategy itself. Taking all elements of e.g. a GRI report as guidance might cover a lot of ground but surely won’t help to set a clear focus, and all efforts might become scattered. ● Avoiding the Challenge: Probably the most common issue in the field. Sustainability strategies often gloss over the real issues with a focus on lots of 'achievements' that don’t really make for a great impact. It’s time to clearly articulate the challenges that we face in order to address the elephant in the room. ● Fluff and Jargon: Sustainability is plagued with terminology that often clouds its meaning. The many abbreviations added by legislation and reporting surely don’t help. So let’s aim for clear, understandable language in our strategy. It’s only in the measurable indicators where those should be used. ● Goals ≠ Strategy: Setting ambitious sustainability goals is a good start; but devising a coherent plan to achieve them is another. 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: ● Diagnosis: Clearly define which are the sustainability challenges specific to your organisation. What are the concrete barriers that you face when it comes to e.g. achieving energy neutral buildings or circularity? ● Guiding Policy: Think about the approach that you will be taking to address these very challenges. What will you do to overcome the challenges identified in the diagnosis to guide your decision making and direction for actions to be taken. ● Coherent Actions: Aligning actions with the guiding policy. From design to construction, every decision should reflect the sustainability strategy. ● Utilizing Sources of Power: Identify and leverage your unique strengths and advantages where your effort has the most significant impact on your strategic objectives. So, let’s skip the fluff. Good strategy starts with a thorough diagnosis, follows it up with guiding policies, and executes through coherent actions leveraged by your unique sources of power. ------------- Enjoyed this insight? I strive to share weekly thoughts on: #Sustainability in #AEC, #Construction & #RealEstate #Wellbeing & #Health in #Architecture #Collaboration & #Strategy Stay tuned for more! And feel free to like, share, or comment with your thoughts and subscribe to see the next insight.

Sustainability and profits can exist at the same time. In fact, not prioritizing sustainability for the short term can be significantly more detrimental in the long run. The latest #BudderflyBlog explains how we're taking the upfront cost risk for customers to make this transition easier.