"You can save money. You can hire people more easily. You can deliver cost savings to your clients."
In the latest episode of "all about business," I had the pleasure of speaking with Isabel Kelly, founder of Profit with Purpose. Isabel shared invaluable insights on how companies can navigate the complexities of Environment, Social, Governance(ESG), the role of legislation in driving corporate behaviour and the critical need for authenticity in today's business world.
There are undeniable benefits of having a purpose-driven approach. The Reed Foundation holds an 18% stake in the Reed Group, which positions Reed as a philanthropic company or PhilCo with the stated purpose of improving lives through work. We are proud of this clarity of purpose which makes striving to achieve it so much easier!
Whether you're a business leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who is passionate about sustainability, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking insights. Tune in now to learn the importance of embedding social impact into business strategies and why embracing these changes is crucial for long-term success...
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This whole conversation has shifted from corporate social responsibility, which was all about how much you cared. It's moved to compliance. You can huff and puff about it and say I don't think this is right or I don't believe in climate change. It's like paying your taxes. Do you no longer have to care, You have to comply. This is a new regime in a way that's going to be around for a long time, so it's better to embrace it. Yeah, get a grip of it and make it work for you. EG 3 letters. Every company is trying to get their heads around, but with new legislation speeding up the. For new strategies, how can you make sure your organization is sustainable without sacrificing your bottom line? Many companies have approached CSR, corporate responsibility, ESG from an inconvenience of how do we fill this form in just to get away with it. I consulted with Sage, with Gucci, helping them to think about how they embed social impact into the core of what they do and how that drives benefit for their business, their people, and their customers. Joining me today on All About Business is Isabelle. Kelly Isabel is the founder of Prophet with Purpose, which helps organizations create meaningful brand impact while also remaining profitable. So that you can take this purpose thing quite a long way though, can't you? Beyond your normal database business. You can save money, you can hire people more easily. You can deliver cost savings to your clients. New help companies to find their own scientific Yeah. How do you do that? What should you be thinking about if you're in an organization?
Thanks so much James Reed CBE for asking me to take part in All About Business ... I've listened to the series so far and have found all the episodes useful and informative. I hope this one is up to the mark!!
ESG, social impact & purpose strategy consultant | Non-Executive Director | Chair of ESG Committee | Board Advisor | Charity Trustee
2moThanks so much James Reed CBE for asking me to take part in All About Business ... I've listened to the series so far and have found all the episodes useful and informative. I hope this one is up to the mark!!