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Our partners at Acre's latest article delves into their top 3️⃣ sustainability skills essential for consultants navigating challenges like the slowing UK economy. Discover how being commercially minded, adept at relationship-building, and mastering project management can set your business apart. 🚀🌱 #SustainabilitySkills #ASEAN

Thanks Gurmeet Chopra, great insights. Gurmeet identifies and unpacks the three most important skills within the consultancy sustainability space and how these can be embedded in the market.

What are the top three must-have sustainability soft skills within the consultancy market? The consultancy market has been exceptionally tough in recent times, due to several factors, including the slowing UK economy, hiring freezes and redundancies, yet there remains a constant stream of work for skilled sustainability consultants to ‘get the job done’. Acre’s Gurmeet Chopra identifies and unpacks the three most important skills within the consultancy sustainability space and how these can be embedded in the market. Sandra Martin Peter Vos, Declan Murphy and John Whitfield have some really cool senior roles in global consultancies, based in Amsterdam. Interested? Pls DM. Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eZ7bnr5G #sustainability #consultancy #softskills

Amidst the intricate landscape of business sustainability, a recent survey has unveiled a promising trajectory for UK SMEs. While obstacles like cost implications and limited internal expertise have presented themselves as significant hurdles, these challenges have not deterred the majority of UK-based SMEs questioned from embarking on their journey towards a greener future. The survey's findings showcase a collective shift from mere ambition to resolute action. As these businesses continue to weave environmental and social considerations into their operational fabric, it becomes increasingly evident that sustainability is no longer a lofty goal, but a tangible commitment for many UK SMEs. Read more about the research findings in this article. Talk to us about how we are supporting SMEs to improve their sustainability credentials with stakeholder engagement and insight tools. #Insight #PositiveChange

A recent survey by the Sustainable Business Council NZ revealed that #sustainabilityprofessionals are struggling to keep up with the pace of change and need more support. Key outtakes: / There remains a significant capability gap for staff to support the operational changes businesses now require / Only 10% of the sustainability professionals surveyed believe existing training and development covers the skills needed in their role / More than half (54%) think that professional training is needed to keep up with the changing sustainability landscape / Only 34% of sustainability professionals feel completely competent in their current role, down from 41% in 2023 As we heard from Belinda van Eyndhoven in her recent WestpacSmarts presentation in Nelson, businesses need to think about broadening out their support teams to include a wider range of skills. Communications experts and people with influence are especially valuable in this context, while lawyers, accounts and risk assessors add incredible expertise. Businesses also need to share knowledge across sectors, beyond competitive considerations. The time for sustainability silos in the workplace is over. This is a joint effort, it's time to treat it that way in business. #sustainability #inthistogether #sharedjourney #environment #climatechange #climateaction #westpacsmarts #missionzero #sustainabilitymanagers #sustainabilebusinesscouncilnz #whakatū #nelson #tasman https://lnkd.in/gAUAQdQe

Which professionals have topped the 2024 fastest-growing job list in the UK?🤔   LinkedIn's annual report shows that Sustainability Managers are number one!   Here's how to navigate the demand 👇   #Blog #LinkedInStatistics #Sustainability

Is sustainability on the back burner for your business? This is a great article in which Enterprise Ireland highlight a few of the important factors why SMEs should be making sustainability a top priority for their business from both a strategic and operational point of view. "Having a credible sustainability strategy is now crucial to recruitment and retention, particularly when it comes to employees under 30. Likewise, consumers have expectations and clearly favour products and services with sustainability at their core. It’s clear that having a strong sustainability strategy confers real competitive advantage." #sustainability #sustainabilityreporting #carbonfootprint #carbonaccounting

I enjoy reading reports such as the one published by Rimm Sustainability about sustainability adoption in #SMEs in the UK as they provide you with a glimpse into the messy reality of sustainability implementation in organizations. Furthermore, this report, featuring findings from a survey of 500 decision-makers at British SMEs, delves into the challenges faced by SMEs – a group that often doesn't receive sufficient attention in the context of sustainability. There are plenty of interesting insights in the report (you can download it here - https://lnkd.in/d6F724Sw). IMO, the following 3 points are worth paying attention to: 1) Employees - "Employees are the top segments which SMEs in the UK communicate their sustainability commitments to" - more SMEs seem to communicate their sustainability work internally with employees (62%) in comparison with other communication channels such as an annual report (56%) or on their website and social media (56%). As the report points this is an indication that "the employees segment constitutes a critical stakeholder group that is increasingly paying attention to companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability especially in the UK." 2) Challenges - commitments to sustainability are important but paying attention to challenges and obstacles (as well as enablers) is key as they eventually play a significant role in deciding whether to take action and to what extent. Here, the top challenges are the risk of disrupting operations (39%) and the risk of making a loss (37%). These risks can be addressed on an individual basis but it's more effective to address them on a systemic level, i.e. governmental interventions to significantly reduce these risks. 3) Community - replying to a question about the type of support they are interested in, 28% of the respondents from smaller SMEs said it is "the opportunity to be part of a sustainability #community." This makes so much sense and shouldn't be too difficult to execute, so how might this community be created? #sustainability #business #uk #climateaction #employees https://lnkd.in/dg5gc7Fe

🌱 Why Consider a Sustainability Consultant? 🌱 Is your organization looking to make a meaningful impact without the overhead of hiring in-house experts? Discover how a sustainability consultant can be a game-changer for your business by offering: 🔹 Specialized Expertise: Stay updated with the latest sustainability practices. 🔹 Cost-Effectiveness: Access elite knowledge without a full-time hire. 🔹 Fresh Perspectives: Get unbiased, innovative solutions. 🔹 Scalability: Tailored support that grows with your needs. 🔹 Objective Insights: Unbiased recommendations for improvement. Read our full blog here to learn how a sustainability consultant can help your business thrive. 🌿🌍 https://hubs.ly/Q02CHVS20 #Sustainability #Consulting #SustainabilityConsultant

Did you know that Sustainability Managers have claimed the top spot in LinkedIn's recent report highlighting the fastest-growing jobs in the UK? 👀 This surge in demand for environment and sustainability professionals has been noticeable over the last few years and is only getting stronger. Our latest blog explores this rising trend and what it means for businesses looking to recruit these sought-after professionals. With heightened demand for Sustainability Managers in the UK job market, it's crucial for businesses to understand how to combat this challenge. Read the full blog to learn more about navigating the demand for Sustainability Managers: https://lnkd.in/eMcQwpqx #Blog #Environment #sustainability