Tuesday 8 April 2014
Six “Know Thys” of Sustainability
April 26, 2013 — The challenges
humanity faces today are perhaps our greatest in history. Over the next
50 years, fortunes will be gained and lost, companies will rise and
fall, leaders will come and go. With so much at stake and so much to
change, a properly motivated and equipped individual can have a profound
impact. No matter where you come from, where you work or what your
career path, sustainability gives each of us a unique opportunity to
leave our mark.
With that in mind, here are six things you must know to prepare yourself for successful sustainability efforts in business. These six “know thys” can help you focus on the right areas, contribute to useful dialogue, convene the relevant players, collaborate for visionary change and deploy resources for lasting outcomes.
Know Thy Planet
Our planet is an extremely complex system of elements that interact according to the intractable laws of science. But humankind’s heavy footprint has put the planet’s natural systems (which we are a part of and depend on) out of balance. If you want to be part of the solution, you need solid grounding in how our planet functions. That’s not to suggest everyone should have a Ph.D. in geophysics. But a fundamental grasp of the principles of biology, physics and the chemistry that binds it all together, will keep us on track.
Read More @ Ensia
With that in mind, here are six things you must know to prepare yourself for successful sustainability efforts in business. These six “know thys” can help you focus on the right areas, contribute to useful dialogue, convene the relevant players, collaborate for visionary change and deploy resources for lasting outcomes.
Know Thy Planet
Our planet is an extremely complex system of elements that interact according to the intractable laws of science. But humankind’s heavy footprint has put the planet’s natural systems (which we are a part of and depend on) out of balance. If you want to be part of the solution, you need solid grounding in how our planet functions. That’s not to suggest everyone should have a Ph.D. in geophysics. But a fundamental grasp of the principles of biology, physics and the chemistry that binds it all together, will keep us on track.
Read More @ Ensia
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