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We're approaching the closing date for applications to be the new Board Chair for WRAP Americas, so I just wanted to flag this up one more time This is a true opportunity for an experienced NED/Board Chair who'll share our passion to create a more circular economy and help us drive action around sustainability world wide. Sitting on our global board, and establishing the regional board for the Americas, this is a voluntary role with an expected 1day/month time commitment. You'll work with our new Executive Director Leah Karrer as we build our profile and presence in the US, Canada and LATAM in particular. If you're operating in the Sustainability/Circular Economy field please take a moment to listen to our CEO Harriet Lamb and then get in touch if this interests you, or like/share/comment to help promote this within your networks to support our common goals to tackle the climate crisis. More detailed information on the role can be found on this link to the appointment brief on our website, but let me know if you'd value a confidential, informal chat in the first instance. https://lnkd.in/eQ5-NQJR For those who've applied already, thanks for your patience, we'll be in touch very soon! Sebastian Munden Sarah Chapman Dario A. Sotoabril Claire Shrewsbury Catherine David David Rogers Dr Richard Swannell FRSA Sara Espinoza Victoria Collins-Hughes SHRM-SCP Matthew Reddy Vijay Doshi Shruti D. Molly Harriss Olson #circulareconomy #sustainability #foodwastereduction #sustainablefashion #plasticsrecycling

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞.   For this reason, we have founded the "Sustainable Minds". The “Sustainable Minds” are our corporate ambassador network with which we want to drive forward our Sustainability Strategy 2030 in our worldwide group of companies. The mission and motivation of the “Sustainable Minds” is to exchange knowledge about sustainability, share practical examples of social and ecological commitment and develop new ideas. As a global community of around 50 employees from all hierarchical levels, they have an advisory, support and interface function in our governance structure for sustainability. “We are working towards anchoring our sustainability strategy at Gebr. Heinemann in the consciousness of each and every one and advancing the associated goals and measures with all our strength. In order to go into depth and make a difference across the Group, we have created the `Sustainable Minds´,” says Saskia Möller, LL.M., Director Legal, Compliance & Sustainability. “We deliberately chose today´s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development for the kick-off event for our ambassador network,” says Joel-Florian Beck, Head of Sustainability. “As a global group of companies, we attach great importance to cultural diversity, and the `Sustainable Minds´ embody and represent this perfectly.” If you want to find out more about our sustainability strategy, check out our “Annual Business & Corporate Responsibility Report 2023” with the article “Driving the Sustainable Evolution of Global Travel Retail”: https://lnkd.in/dKYvZ4wb #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity #SustainableImpact #HeinemannFamily 

‘How sustainable is your supply chain?’ – a question we can all expect to be asked more and more frequently. It’s important that suppliers (like Office Depot!) can provide clear plans on how they aim to reach Carbon Net Zero. This combines the idea of both transparency and working together to improve sustainability within the entire supply chain. We’ll only get there if we work together!

Our seminar and panel discussion at the Future Leap Festival of Sustainable Business Conference is finally here! Leading Change: Brand Activism, Communications and Business. We've been asking our incredible team of speakers a few questions about what to expect from them at the conference, here is what Issy Cheung creative director of The Discourse had to say... Make sure to say hi to us if you're attending the event and sign up to our newsletter using the link below, to keep up to date on all events we'll be attending! Newsletter Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/emwpPs2c #BristolEvents #NetworkingEvents #SouthWest #GreenTech #SocialImpact #SustainableBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #SustainabilityAwareness #EthicalLeadership **Full Interview** What does ‘Brand Activism’ mean to you? For me, brand activism means using your position, power and influence as an organisation to create change in society. It should never be just a marketing strategy, where your voice just creates more noise, it’s an opportunity to add value and give something back. Should businesses engage in social and environmental issues? Yes, I believe all businesses have a responsibility to engage in social and environmental issues, both ethically and from a business perspective - they need to have cultural fluency and be able to adapt to societal changes to remain relevant.

Join us at the Sustainable Supply Chains Conference: Dealing with Dilemmas on October 19th, 2023! Companies are driven by growth and financial success, but ensuring safe products and services while addressing sustainability challenges in supply chains can be complex. Audits and certifications provide insight, yet sustainability concerns often extend beyond contractual control, presenting ethical and logistical dilemmas. Learn from international retail and sustainability leaders who have harmonized growth and responsibility. Discover strategies for compliance with upcoming EU sustainability directives and gain insights from policy makers. Explore tools to uncover human rights issues, from forced labor to deforestation, and hear from migrant workers themselves. Join us to find solutions, make a positive impact, and network with experts in supply chain risk management. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a sustainable future!

Sustainable Supply Chains: Promoting Human Rights & Sustainability At The Wisbys, we are dedicated to supporting you to achieve strong, ethical and planet friendly supply chains. Here are practical steps to consider: Establish Clear Expectations: 🌱 Set unambiguous expectations for suppliers regarding your unwavering commitment to human rights and sustainability principles. Prioritize collaborating with suppliers who align with your values and demonstrate genuine dedication to responsible practices. Engage in Industry Initiatives: 🌱 Participate in industry-wide collaborations and initiatives aimed at promoting human rights and sustainability. Join relevant working groups that facilitate best practices and knowledge sharing among stakeholders. Encourage suppliers to participate in such initiatives, fostering a collective effort towards positive change. Conduct a Supplier Assessment: 🌱 Create a comprehensive checklist that reflects your company's core values and essential sustainability criteria. Depending on your company's size relative to your suppliers, you can verify information based on their website policies or request them to provide a statement regarding the aspects you care about. Perform On-Site Audits: 🌱 Whenever feasible, conduct on-site audits of your most critical suppliers to gain firsthand insights into their operations. Engage with their management, workers, and stakeholders to assess compliance with sustainability principles and human rights standards. Proactively address any identified issues and encourage suppliers to implement necessary improvements. Collaborate on Improvement Plans: 🌱 Cultivate open and transparent communication with suppliers, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices. Collaborate on action plans to address any identified shortcomings and work together towards shared sustainability goals. Monitor and Report Progress: 🌱 Regularly review and report on progress and performance at agreed-upon intervals. Celebrate successes and acknowledge areas for further improvement. Together, let's make a difference! #SustainabilityMatters #HumanRights #SupplierValidation 🌍💚 Special Thanks to: Some companies supporting our awards: Where Ideas Launch, True Horizon, The Green Marketing Academy™, Ancoram, Sustainable Wedding Alliance, Avery & Brown, Carbon Kapture, ESG Consulting Biz, Recloseted, Ready Set Bold, The Good Small Business Awards, Green Cloud Nine, Noblesse The Wisby Volunteer Team: 🎙️ Katherine Ann Byam, MBA, Gabriela J., Michelle Miles 💚, Sonia Castello Reyes, Davey McConnell, Victoria Acland, Jen Metcalf, Zoë Brinn 🦚, Harriet Mitchell, Myca Favorito, Meera Raval, MA,

We value the importance of corporate sustainability regarding the ethical, social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions of doing business. The UN's sustainability development goals serve as our benchmark. #brandedmerchandise #corporatesustainability #ThinkVamos

A.I.S.E. launches a range of voluntary industry initiatives to drive sustainability throughout the sector. While the environmental pillar has been in place for over 50 years, the social and business pillars gain equal footing and A.I.S.E. not only involves the user in the process but also lays emphasis on the industry’s values through its communication. More: https://loom.ly/ENHz52M

🙏 Thankful for the opportunity to spend the past few days in #barcelona at the Sustainable Packaging in Europe conference. Reflecting on some great discussions and meetings – #collaboration #harmonisation #legislation #PPWR #EPR #recyclability were mentioned A LOT, and in the concluding remarks it was no surprise to hear that as a sector we MUST be #bolder and #braver to make the positive progress we all desire! Hearing from so many influential retailers, brand owners and packaging companies was both extremely insightful but also overwhelming. The value chain is extremely vast and each company, with good intentions, has different and sometimes conflicting approaches to making a positive impact on the environment. This will NOT be achieved in totality by all. And for those who are hitting sustainability targets and SBTi numbers, there will also be flaws in the way they do business. BUT with the new PPWR legislation, and through collaboration and asking tough questions throughout the value chain, significant steps are about to be taken. The timeline on this remains ambiguous but it does feel like the tide is beginning to turn. Looking forward to following up with my connections (old and new) to discuss how they are putting into practice some of their key takeaways from the conference. Needless to say, if this involves a new approach to attracting strong #talent – please reach out and let’s have a chat. I’m looking forward to Chicago 2024, by which point hopefully the conversation has moved on… #accountability #packaging #striveforchange #untilnexttime #circularity #closetheloop #sustainablepackaging #conference  

Such a pleasure to convene such brilliant sustainability and D&I minds to discuss the connectedness of the two corporate functions and how we can break down the silos between the two. Given that "Leave no one behind" is the central promise of the SDGs, efforts to end discrimination and exclusion, and reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities should be central in our climate fight. Diversity and inclusion is sustainability, so why do many corporations see them as separate functions with separate remits? Read more on the discussion in our summary of the discussion in the blog below 👇