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.
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