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This book shows businesses and individuals how to take practical steps on sustainability.
As the urgency around climate change intensifies, businesses and individuals are grappling with the need for meaningful action with enlightened self-interest.
The book breaks down key sustainability concepts and connects them to real-world practice through curated case studies, interviews, vignettes and diagnostic tools. It encourages reflection, action and ‘can do’ thinking, showing readers how to build a cohesive and well-governed sustainability plan.
This accessible resource equips professionals, students and advocates with the tools they need to make informed decisions and drive change in their own contexts.
Veronica Heaven is the founder and CEO of The Heaven Company, a values-led consultancy in Corporate Responsibility Governance and Sustainability and a specialist in responsible business governance, DEI and sustainability.
Veronica also founded Brief Cases to support the link between business and academia, and to encourage employability skills in universities. As Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the City of London Company of Entrepreneurs, she is a recognised leader in promoting ethical business practices.
Veronica's work has earned her the Freedom of the City of London, Fellowship at the Royal Society of Arts. She has been nominated for awards including the Inspirational Women Award, Entrepreneur of the Year and Enterprising Business of the Year
Foreword - Mark Goyder, Founder of Tomorrow’s Company
Introduction: Setting the Context
Part I. How Did We Get Here?
1. Current Challenges to a Successful Sustainability Strategy
2. ESG and the Investor
3. Values as Business Strategy
4. What Creates Value?
5. The Net Zero Agenda
6. Greenwashing and Greenhushing
Part II. Responsible Business in Practice
7. ESG Models from the Heaven Company
8. Systems Thinking for Sustainability
9. Improving Circularity for a Circular Economy
10. Building Mutually Beneficial Collaborations
11. Responsible Supply and Working with the Value Chain
12. Engaging Stakeholders
13. Engaging Consumers
14. Leadership and Influence for Sustainability
15. Creating a Sense of Belonging
Part III. Possible Futures of Sustainability
16. Lessons from the Natural World
17. Futures Thinking Interviews: New Frontiers and Next-Generation Solutions
17. Conclusion: The Past, Present and Future of Responsible Business
Glossary of Key Terms