Passionate about working with Veolia on this incredible experience which had sustainability as the subject matter as well as being the driving influence on its execution. To bring it to life for you Emily Gibson from Live Union describes the sustainable execution 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTQgjxg6 and Veolia team members share their audience experiences 👉 https://lnkd.in/e45Hi9iX We love sharing ideas to help us all be more sustainable - if you have ideas you would like to share back we would love to hear them - post them in the comments below. 🙏 #sustainability #experiencedesign #events 🌿

👏 I was very pleased to attend yesterday's conference organised by the Paris Bar Association Barreau de Paris (Ordre des avocats de Paris) on the challenges that environmental transition 🌍 raises for companies, together with my colleagues Anne-Laure Méry, Nina Halimi and Anaïs Clouet - Picton, klein • wenner. 💡Renowned speakers such as the directors of companies like Renault, Veolia, TotalEnergies and Bouygues, as well as representatives of the French State 🇫🇷, the European Commission 🇪🇺, the legal and judicial sectors, and experts from different backgrounds, shared their views on the themes of #sustainable #governance, #greenwashing 🍀, #ESG and #climate change 🌪️. 👌 I found particularly interesting the exchanges on the relationship between the ecological transition and #competition law, as well as the prospect of extending the powers of the European Public Prosecutor's Office to environmental offences and the progress made internationally in recognising specific rights to nature 🌱. 2️⃣ common threads running through all the presentations: 💪 everyone can and must be an agent of change at their own professional level 🤝 #cooperation is the key to success. #environmentaltransition

🌍 EU Project Spotlight: Environmental Management and Audit System (EMAS) 🌿 👨🏫 EMAS management representative Celso Sanchez Martinez recently delivered an eye-opening presentation to our Albanian civil servant candidates. Let’s dive into the key takeaways from this enlightening session: Greening the European Commission: The Commission is on a mission to embrace modernity and environmental consciousness. The Green Directive is at the forefront, driving policies that align with a greener future. 🌿🌟 Navigating the Covid Crisis: The pandemic reshaped work dynamics, pushing us toward teleworking and remote collaboration. The Commission responded with a three-pronged approach: New HR Strategy: Fostering employee well-being and flexibility. Communication on Greener Practices: Spreading the word about sustainable initiatives. Digital Strategy: Harnessing technology for efficiency. 💻🌐 The Greener Commission: President Ursula von der Leyen set an ambitious goal: By 2030, the Commission will be a beacon of environmental responsibility. This initiative, aptly named the Greening of the Commission, aims to reduce our carbon footprint and lead by example. 🌍🌱 EMAS Unveiled: The Environmental Management and Audit System (EMAS), rooted in ISO 14001, takes center stage. Here’s what we explored: How EMAS Works: A systematic approach to environmental management. Organization and History: Tracing EMAS’s evolution. Impact Reduction: From paper consumption to carbon footprint. EU Climate Pledge: The Commission proudly signed on! 📜🌿 Greening Actions: Implementing EMAS costs just about as much as your daily coffee. Yet, it yields substantial savings for Brussels and beyond. ☕💰 Values and Benefits: Our presentation emphasized: Transparency: Openness in our green journey. Solid Results: Tangible environmental gains. Staff and Management Participation: A collective effort. Environmental Protection: Our shared responsibility. Financial Savings: Smart investments. Image Enhancement: The Commission as a sustainability champion. Immediate Internal Control: Navigating the path forward. 🌟🌿 Let’s applaud the Commission’s commitment to a greener, more resilient Europe! 🙌#eufunded #EMAS #SustainabilityMatters #youngcellsalbania

We're already starting to see the the influence that the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CS3D) is having across the world. South Korea's latest efforts to address the impact that businesses have on human rights and the environment are significant in the region. If the Bill is passed it will be interesting to see how this formal attempt to meet international standards will adapt the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Humans Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct to suit local conditions and how the international community responds.

Done ☑️ I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment from UN Environment Programme! United Nations UN Environment Programme🌐 〽️benefit from understanding this course the human rights and the environment. Ensuring environmental protection upholds fundamental human rights like the right to a healthy environment, recognizing how environmental degradation disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, and developing sustainable technologies that consider human rights impacts throughout the product lifecycle are just a few reasons why this knowledge is invaluable. Integrating human rights perspectives into environmental technology studies equips students to be responsible, socially-conscious innovators and leaders in the green economy.💚💰

WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO SYSTEMIC IMPACT? Check out this job at Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA). We’re a unique organization in the world om impact assessment: not for profit, independent, non political, demand-driven. At the explicit request of governments, the #NCEA supports environment and sectoral ministries, environmental assessment professionals and non-governmental organizations, to improve their environmental and social assessment practice. We advise on the quality of the process and content of these assessments, both at project level (environmental and social impact assessment or #ESIA) and - increasingly - at strategic level (strategic environmental assessment or #SEA). At this moment, we’re looking for a new colleague Impact Assessment Specialist (Spanish speaking)! Don't think you would be working as 'just' a specialist: our technical secretaries are both experts in the field of impact assessment and have excellent analytical and writing skills. The work requires serious diplomatic capabilities as well. So, you would be a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, with a strong passion to contribute to support competent authorities (countries, provinces, municipalities..) making optimal decisions as regards their own inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. #impact #agenda2030 #sdgs #equality #sustainabledevelopment #governance Environmental Impact Assessment LinkedIn Social Impact UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre European Environment Agency IFC - International Finance Corporation Netherlands Enterprise Agency Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency FMO Investment Management International Association for Impact Assessment Sibout Nooteboom Rob Verheem Andre Loozekoot Dennis van Peppen Derk S. Ineke Steinhauer https://lnkd.in/eCzfS56a

Learning Journey on Green Transition & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement in Utrecht, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a learning journey in Utrecht with the Akordi founders, staff members, and steering group - an inspiring group of insightful people. We delved into strategic stakeholder engagement and consensus building in the green transition and environmental conflicts. A key highlight was learning about the strategic stakeholder engagement process, case examples, success stories, and lessons learned from the Netherlands and the US. Key Takeaways: ❇ The importance of opening bottlenecks in the green transition in a sustainable and just manner. Ensuring and strengthening social acceptance of the green transition is crucial. ❇ Social innovations based on the strategic stakeholder engagement are needed. They provide tools for companies, public officials, local communities, decision-makers, and CSOs. There are many success stories that highlight mutual benefits and preventing or mediating conflicts. This journey emphasized the need for new capabilities, innovative and systemic thinking, leadership, pilot projects, and potentially new regulations. ❇ We also explored successful strategies regarding the offshore wind policy in the Netherlands. Stakeholder engagement is an integral part of the overall offshore wind program. The Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate Policy has a well-resourced, dedicated stakeholder engagement team. It significantly reduces delays and failures in projects due to insufficient stakeholder engagement. The government provides consenting, grid connections, and comprehensive site data. Permit conditions and grid connection availability are known to investors, with site data readily accessible. Special thanks to Akordi, Jonna Kangasoja, Peltonen Lasse, Emma L., Dr. Minna Näsman, steering committee Touko Sipiläinen, Taru Tujunen, Johanna Kentala-Lehtonen, Teppo Säkkinen and the great facilitators Marc Wesselink and Mart Scheepers, WesserlinkVanZijst and David Fairman, Consensus Building Institute for an enriching experience. #GreenTransition #StrategicStakeholderEngagement #Sustainability #EnvironmentalPolicy #Leadership

"RightShip, a leading global ESG-focused digital #maritime platform, and Green Marine, an environmental certification program for the North American and European maritime industries, are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership aimed at promoting #sustainable practices within the maritime sector." 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dj3mG_pR #ECGNews #maritimeindustry

Proud to share that I have received my updated GREEN KEY AUDITOR CERTIFICATE (thank you Yaniv Bleicher for the interesting training) Green Key is a voluntary program operated internationally under the management of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). In Israel, FEE's representatives are EcoOcean. The Green Key certificate is a leading standard in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This certificate represents a commitment by businesses that their tourism establishments adhere to the strict criteria stipulated by FEE. Green Key Certifications are quite common in various parts of the world (and all over Europe), but only the first steps are being made in Israel (with only one certification at the moment). I'm sure that businesses in Israel will soon realize the benefits of implementing the sustainability management system (visibility, increasing operational efficiency, saving energy, reducing the carbon footprint, and more!) and will begin applying for the Green Key certificate. If you would like to hear more details, please contact us at Sher Consulting & Training #greenkey #sustainability