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💡 Curious about what it takes to transition to a sustainable business model? Find out on 9 October at SUSTENLANDIA CEO Forum—hosted by the Ambasada Sustenabilității în România—an event that gathers sustainability pioneers and business leaders to discuss the what and how of creating a sustainable economic future. 🆕 For the very first time in Romania, John Elkington, the "Godfather of Sustainability," and Wayne Visser, a leader in sustainable business, will present actionable strategies for transitioning to a sustainable and profitable business model. Top reasons to attend: ✅ Hear from global sustainability experts John Elkington and Wayne Visser on practical, profitable approaches to sustainability. ✅ Understand Romania’s specific sustainability challenges, with insights from top local business leaders. ✅ Exchange ideas and make connections during networking sessions with experts from Romania and the EU. With engaging presentations, panel discussions, and exclusive networking sessions, this is the event for anyone looking to drive change within their organization. Secure your spot on the link in the first comment! 👇

Great to see the Department of the Environment Climate and Communications getting fully behind the Sustainable Development Week which takes place from September 20 -29th this year! The Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) have provided the first truly global and integrated sustainable development framework around which the international community can mobilise. Whether you are a small-to-medium business, educational institution, bank, farming cooperative, women’s group, trade union, multinational corporation, medical hospital, childcare facility , non- governmental organisation, research facility, political party, or any other actor, the SDGs are extremely relevant to you and to the future planning of your organisation! Governments and international institutions are increasingly aligning their funding streams with different priorities set out in the SDGs. It makes sense financially therefore for organisations and individuals to engage as fully as possible with the SDG framework. The preparatory/ consultation process which developed the SDGs was led by the United Nations almost 2 decades ago. This process was unprecedented in terms of how diverse actors - formal and informal - were included open , transparent and representative consultations. It is to be hoped that the successor franework to the SDGs (which expire in 2030) will replicate- and even improve- the processes that will generate a new global sustainable development framework . Perhaps those who attend official SDG events during the upcoming SDG Week could raise this issue and could ensure that politicians and their officials are aware of the need to launch the planning processes that will feed into the new global policy framework to replace the SDGs in 2030!! #SDGweek #SDGframework #SDGreplacementframework #ReplacingtheSDGs

In the morning session "Embracing Circular Manufacturing: Adopting Repair Solutions", I will present our newest AI based technology to support the repair process, called Circufix. Looking forward!

Looking forward to returning to the American College of Greece in Athens for the 2024 EBEN Conference! I am excited to discuss the challenges in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on multi-stakeholder engagement for SDG implementation in a European metropole. Our analysis reveals the pitfalls of viewing businesses as strategic actors solely as key stakeholders of sustainability. One significant shortcoming is the notion that sustainability initiatives can manage stakeholders in the same way businesses do; sustainability, by its nature, cannot manage stakeholders. Additionally, the strategic orientation of potential partners in such multi-interest groups poses a challenge, as they may not necessarily prioritize normative goals over their strategic objectives.

To sustainability and environmental friendliness

🌍𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? You know them—those unsung heroes and organizations at the forefront of environmental and social change. Their work in renewable energy, eco-innovation, and climate action is crafting a greener, more sustainable future. But are their 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 enough? ☀️𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Your nomination can spotlight their dedication and inspire a ripple effect of sustainable practices worldwide. 🔎𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞: Identify the innovators who are quietly changing the world and nominate them for the recognition they deserve. 🔗𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://lnkd.in/djCTHYq8 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞; 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝!

Ban Ki-moon reminds us that sustainable development is key to a better future. 🌍 It not only fosters economic growth but also promotes social justice, environmental stewardship, and strong governance. Our work embodies this vision by equipping engineers with the skills needed to make a global impact. Our Fellowship program is dedicated to driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities worldwide. How do you integrate sustainability into your projects? Comment below and share your insights!

Delivering our expertise and insights (II). It was a great honor to participate as a key trainer in the 2nd cycle of the Executive Education program "ESG - Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance" organized by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and supported by UN Global Compact Greece. My primary objective was to present how #MYTILINEOS' Sustainable Development Strategy works as an integral part of the company's business strategy, explaining with tangible examples how the company continues to adapt its core processes (see the slide below) and how its main business activity is highly aligned with this strategy. Additionally, I noted that as MYTILINEOS and other companies enter a new era of sustainable development management and reporting, the concept of Integrated Thinking (integrating all capitals - financial, human, natural, social, etc. - in decision-making processes, as well as their interrelations) takes a central place in corporate philosophy and operations, contributing to a more holistic and sustainable perspective, ensuring value creation. #esg #esginvesting #integrtedthinking #sustainabledevelopment #sustainability #esgreporting #sustainabledevelopmentstrategy

🔥 We’re Nominated for the Green Business Award!! We’ve got some cool news to share – we're on the nominee list for this year's Green Business Award, thanks to Green Business Switzerland. In May, a preliminary jury will select five solutions to receive the Green Business Excellence label. These top five then get to pitch their ideas to the main jury. The final round? Three out of these five will head to the Impact Circle at Impact Gstaad on February 14, 2025, to compete for the top spot. 🏆 Who else is in the running? 👉 greenbusinessaward.ch. It’s all about pushing for positive change together. Cross your fingers for us! 🤞 #Greenbusinessaward