Achieving a company’s sustainability target s – whether science-based net zero targets\, living wage accreditation\, o r wider environmental and societal aims – cannot be accomplished by one pe rson or even one team. Sustainability is complex and requires consideratio n of a multitude of factors across the business\, supply chain\, and whole economy. Sustainability professionals are increasingly struggling to keep up with all the demands that the role requires\, including emissions redu ctions\, compliance and reporting\, stakeholder engagement\, innovation\, and much more. However\, sustainability within many companies currently op erates within a silo without active engagement from other relevant functio nal areas in the business.
\n\nFor sustainability to be trul y integrated across the business\, all core functions must be involved in helping the company achieve its sustainability objectives. This m eans that\, at the very least\, those working in key functions should have a fundamental understanding of sustainability and how their role impacts and contributes to company goals. This may include considerations around t he Sustainable Development Goals\, net zero and decarbonisation\, diversit y & inclusion\, nature and biodiversity\, resource use\, just transition\, human rights\, anti-corruption\, sustainable supply chains\, and more.
\n\nCorporate affairs and sustainability are increasingly inseparable functions. As stakeholder expectations continue to rise and regulatory req uirements intensify\, the two departments must work in close alignment to ensure consistent\, credible external narratives\, proactive engagement on legislation\, rapid and informed responses\, and cohesive ESG disclosures . As the voice of the organisation\, corporate affairs must increasingly s peak to sustainability issues in their day-to-day\, so it is crucial that these functions support each other to clearly communicate the business' su stainability priorities. For this reason\, key themes this event will expl ore include:
\n\nSustainability professionals are requested to invite a colleag ue from the corporate affairs function and attend alongside them to facili tate discussions on the day. For this reason\, each attendee must register 2 participants. This event is especially useful for those who are new to ESG\, companies who have not yet established cross-functional proce sses\, or for colleagues who have not worked cross-functionally before. Please note this event is open to UN Global Compact Network UK members o nly and registration is subject to approval.
\n\nThis event ser ies is generously supported by our members Clyde & Co.
BEGIN:VALARM UID:62346133-6635-4837-b439-636235353762 ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Achieving a company’s sustainability targets – whether science- based net zero targets\, living wage accreditation\, or wider environmenta l and societal aims – cannot be accomplished by one person or even one tea m. Sustainability is complex and requires consideration of a multitude of factors across the business\, supply chain\, and whole economy. Sustainabi lity professionals are increasingly struggling to keep up with all the dem ands that the role requires\, including emissions reductions\, compliance and reporting\, stakeholder engagement\, innovation\, and much more. Howev er\, sustainability within many companies currently operates within a silo without active engagement from other relevant functional areas in the bus iness.\n\nFOR SUSTAINABILITY TO BE TRULY INTEGRATED ACROSS THE BUSINESS\, ALL CORE FUNCTIONS MUST BE INVOLVED IN HELPING THE COMPANY ACHIEVE ITS SUS TAINABILITY OBJECTIVES. This means that\, at the very least\, those workin g in key functions should have a fundamental understanding of sustainabili ty and how their role impacts and contributes to company goals. This may i nclude considerations around the Sustainable Development Goals\, net zero and decarbonisation\, diversity & inclusion\, nature and biodiversity\, re source use\, just transition\, human rights\, anti-corruption\, sustainabl e supply chains\, and more.\n\nCorporate affairs and sustainability are in creasingly inseparable functions. As stakeholder expectations continue to rise and regulatory requirements intensify\, the two departments must work in close alignment to ensure consistent\, credible external narratives\, proactive engagement on legislation\, rapid and informed responses\, and c ohesive ESG disclosures. As the voice of the organisation\, corporate affa irs must increasingly speak to sustainability issues in their day-to-day\, so it is crucial that these functions support each other to clearly commu nicate the business' sustainability priorities. For this reason\, key them es this event will explore include:\n\n * REPUTATION & NARRATIVE MANAGEMEN T\n * REGULATORY AFFAIRS & POLICY ENGAGEMENT\n * INVESTOR RELATIONS & ESG DISCLOSURE\n * STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL LICENCE TO OPERATE\n * INTE RNAL COMMUNICATIONS & CULTURE \n * CRISIS MANAGEMENT \n\nSustainability pr ofessionals are requested to invite a colleague from the corporate affairs function and attend alongside them to facilitate discussions on the day. For this reason\, each attendee must register 2 participants. This event i s especially useful for those who are new to ESG\, companies who have not yet established cross-functional processes\, or for colleagues who have no t worked cross-functionally before._ Please note this event is open to UN Global Compact Network UK members only and registration is subject to appr oval._\n\nThis event series is generously supported by our members CLYDE & CO. TRIGGER:-PT15M END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR