
Many businesses are struggling to navigate today’s increasingly disorienting economic and geopolitical context. The race to comply with the raft of new regulations and dizzying array of acronym-laden demands around ESG in the last few years has left many companies confused, or even sceptical.
But when it comes to sustainable business, commitment must come from true conviction, not from compliance. What’s emerging from the recent turmoil some are branding the ‘ESG backlash’ is a clear split between organisations whose commitment to a sustainable future is based on weak foundations, and those whose conviction is built to last.
At Philosophy, we believe that these conditions represent a unique opportunity to turn conviction into lasting business value; businesses that develop real world data-informed, purpose-led strategies that will create a thriving business that also delivers lasting positive impact on people and planet.
Those purpose-led businesses will inevitably be better equipped to ride the waves of this political and economic change. And yet with fresh challenges appearing around every corner, it’s crucial to be agile and adaptable; able to adopt new norms or ride the shift in terminology, without compromising your fundamental beliefs.
Below are some examples of the most typical questions we help clients resolve:
What does good look like in terms of social, environmental and governance, for our sector?
How can we grow business in a sustainable way?
How can we take actionable steps to reduce our environmental footprint?
What are the existing and pending regulations we need to be aware of and prepare for?
How can we keep ahead of these and go beyond compliance?
How can we curate, train and support a more sustainable supply chain?
What do our stakeholders expect of us, and how can we balance their needs against those of the business?
What are the critical impacts, risks and opportunities we need to be aware of and take action on?
We’d like to certify as a B Corp but we don’t know where to start. Help!
If your business is grappling with any of these questions, head to our Services page to find out more about how we can help.
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