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Redefining Value

Reputational Risk - stylised photo of fox - an animal with a mixed reputation!

Reputation risk and sustainability – who do you work with?

Reputation is widely regarded as one the most valuable assets of an organisation. Sustainability can also be an important contributor to both reputation and several dimensions of business value.
In this article we explore different dimensions of reputational risk, how it might be affected and how you can protect it.

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Practical Guidance, Redefining Value, Sustainability Issues, Sustainable Business Management
Sustainable transition waiting for the underpant gnomes

Sustainable transition – waiting for the underpants gnomes?

Dramatic changes are needed in business and industry to head off coming poly crises and build a prosperous future for the growing global population.
But plans for this ‘sustainable transition’ are few and far between and often lack credible substance to bridge the link between ambition and action. Indeed, many appear to rely upon an unspecified magical transformative ingredient that will make it all happen – the underpants gnomes.

This article highlights how concerns are mounting about the gap between high level commitments and real change, how action can lag behind the rhetoric of some sustainable transition approaches and explores the essential components of a plausible plan. (you can also find out what an underpants gnome is…).

Article by: Joss Tantram Topic: Blog, Innovation, Innovation & Transformation, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainability Issues, Sustainable Change, Sustainable Transformation
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ESG and Sustainability Reporting – are you engaging your investors?

ESG and Corporate Sustainability reporting with an investor focus is increasing in importance. Many company reports are still stronger on rhetoric than on providing a clear picture of sustainability issues, impacts and risks. In addition, there are still challenges in how companies identify which of these issues, impacts and risks are material to the company now and in the future. Joss Tantram, Partner at Terrafiniti, reviews regulatory guidance for ESG and sustainability reporting and considers the fundamentals of good disclosure for stakeholders while enhancing investor engagement.

Article by: Joss Tantram Topic: Blog, Hints and Tips, Redefining Value, Sustainability Reporting
Sustainable-value-creation

Sustainable value creation

Understanding the relationship between your organisation and the wider world, and identifying which issues, trends, dependencies and risks are material (important) to your business future is critical. Not just for measuring and managing impact, but also for developing resilience and responding to the changing requirements of clients, investors and wider stakeholders and ultimately maximising the opportunities for sustainable value creation.

Article by: Joss Tantram Topic: Blog, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainability Issues, Sustainable Value
Change is the only constant

Fear of change can block sustainable transformation

Many people and companies fear and resist change due to uncertainty and perceived higher risks. But the risk of not adapting can be higher - what biases are involved and how do we move forward?

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainability Shorts, Sustainable Business Management, Sustainable Change
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Parasite Economy to Positive Economy?

There are several types of relationships between species, bu tit's clear that the human relationships with the biosphere are closer to parasitic than any others. Isn't it time to pursue more positive outcomes - if only for self-interest?

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainability Shorts
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Biodiversity – the next crisis?

While we've been concerned with action on climate and tied up with Covid19, a larger, related crisis is brewing. Businesses are waking up to the need for action on biodiversity.
Biodiversity is one of many issues organisations should consider when developing (or reviewing) sustainable business strategy. Many organisations have biodiversity-related dependencies and impacts stemming from their location, supply chains, products and services.

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Context & Limits, Natural Capital, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainability Issues, Sustainable Business Strategy

Driving change in a crisis – can we do it?

COVID-19 has provided an enormous shock to our way of life and economy. It’s still unfolding, and the consequences are unclear and uncertain.
Yet amongst this turmoil, there's a growing recognition that life after COVID-19, should that be possible, could and must be different.
Does our current situation provide the conditions for improving life and building a better world?

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Provocations, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value
Business-Purpose-Sustainability

Sustainability Issues 2020 | Business Purpose

Research shows people are losing trust in public institutions and even capitalism as it is now. What can businesses do to build trust?

Article by: Joss Tantram Topic: Blog, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainability Issues
Top-Priorities-BAU

Transforming the business case for sustainability

In a business context it’s often been necessary to justify why sustainability is important with a business case. While it gets less visibility now, it’s still common to see the symptoms of not having a good business case, or one that’s not widely implemented.

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Hints and Tips, Practical Guidance, Provocations, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value, Sustainable Business Management, Sustainable Business Strategy

Sustainable Business: cost or value?

Why you should look at sustainable business as a source of business value rather than a simply a cost of business.

Article by: Dominic Tantram Topic: Blog, Provocations, Thoughts and Big Ideas, Redefining Value
Sustainability of profit - looking onwards

The sustainability of profit – stop looking back

Profit isn't very useful for measuring sustainability, or even for telling us much about economic viability. Why? Because profit is a lagging indicator and sustainability is inherently about long-termism. Delivering sustainability requires forward-looking indicators.

Article by: Joss Tantram Topic: Natural Capital, Provocations, Redefining Value, Sustainable Economics & Finance
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