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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.
“This book offers an insightful way to embrace sustainability, with thought-provoking true-life examples to aid any individual in how they can build and navigate a business plan to drive for a better future.” Jenny Hanlon, Chief Executive Officer, Adnams plc.
“Sustainability has its own language and Veronica Heaven speaks it fluently. Essential reading for the next generation of founders and leaders.” Ken Valledy, The Start-up Lexicon
“From our first meeting Veronica Heaven has consistently provided initiatives that we could achieve with integrity in the sustainability arena.” Nick Austin HRM MCIPD, Practice Director, Stephen George and Partners
“This book provides an excellent resource for all those under pressure around ESG and who need to report and improve on their sustainability footprints.” Andy Green, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Obo
“From systems thinking to space, this book connects the dots that others miss. Essential reading for future-focused leaders.” Paul Davies, former Chief Meteorologist, Met Office
“Veronica Heaven reminds us that organisations thrive when they are human, superbly argued with data and case studies.” Pablo Lloyd OBE, Founder, The Ethical Advantage and Author, FT Guide to Business Ethics
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 by Mark Goyder, Founder of Tomorrow’s Company
Introduction
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 Green-Hushing
Part II: Responsible Business 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
18. Conclusion: The Past, Present and Future of Responsible Business