Module 4/Unit 2 Digital Sustainability – taking action
- 1. post pandemic empowerment programme www.prosper-project.eu Digital Sustainability – taking action Module 4/Unit 2
- 2. post pandemic empowerment programme Introduction Module 4 Unit 2 Digital Sustainability – Taking Action aims to provide inspirational action focused learning to support company strategy adopt environmental practices. Looking at sustainability trends is important – how can we learn from new environmental trends? We have got you covered! The main focus of the module is help learners to navigate company strategy to become a more sustainable and responsible corporate citizen. This leads then into new environmental trends and most importantly incorporating sustainability into practice. Did you know that the circular economy can apply to hybrid work practices? Key learning is provided in this Module Unit. We also share the main principles of circular versus linear economies and focus on what we can do, for an example placing an emphasis on e-waste. Learners will also benefit from the top 10 tips for greener home offices. Maximising employee involvement in sustainability is a key learning objective of this project, t while sustainability communications and why it can be such a difficult area is also addressed. How can you effectively communicate sustainability efforts ? We share insights before putting the spotlight on a good practice and a case study of organisations that we can learn from.
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- 4. post pandemic empowerment programme KNOWLEDGE: Learning Outcomes SKILLS: BEHAVIOURS: ATTITUDES: Move from linear to circular economy practices Evolve company attitudes to greener mindsets and practices, and increased employee involvement in sustainability Skills to apply sustainability principles into action through Top 10 Tips For Green Home Offices. Sustainability focused communications Understand Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities and New Environmental Trends
- 5. post pandemic empowerment programme Table of Contents 01 02 03 Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities Employee Involvement In Sustainability Sustainability Communications 04 Self-Assessment 05 Transition to next unit
- 7. post pandemic empowerment programme Environmental responsibility should be a core part of company strategy. The World Economic Forum tell us that sustainability isn't just for green companies. WEF 2020 Why all companies should be sustainable | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) . It shares key methods: ● make progress through public-private collaborations and cross-industry partnerships ● work to source responsibly, minimize footprint ● innovate around the life cycle of a resource ● be transparent. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities I. How can a company become more sustainable and a more responsible corporate citizen?
- 8. post pandemic empowerment programme As concerns for the environment continue to grow, companies are recognising the importance of adapting to new environmental trends in order to become more sustainable and responsible corporate citizens. This can be done through a variety of actions such as implementing sustainable operations, developing sustainable products and services, committing to corporate social responsibility, adopting sustainable corporate governance, and collaborating with external partners to tackle environmental challenges. These efforts help companies to minimise their environmental footprint, to improve their reputation, and to respond to the increasing demand for sustainable products and services. 1.Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities II. New Environmental Trends
- 9. post pandemic empowerment programme Operations are a key area that sustainability practices can be incorporated. This can include: • reducing energy consumption, water usage and waste, • implementing recycling programs and using renewable energy sources. • incorporating sustainable practices into their supply chain management, by working with suppliers that have sustainable practices, • implementing sustainable logistics and distribution strategies. McKinsey 2020, Operations-driven sustainability | McKinsey shares that optimizing operations can unlock simultaneous environmental and financial benefits. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities III. Incorporating Sustainability Into Practice
- 10. post pandemic empowerment programme As we move towards a more sustainable future, it is important to understand the differences between a linear and circular economy. The main principles of a circular economy focus on minimizing waste, maximising resource efficiency, and promoting regenerative systems. On the other hand, a linear economy is based on a model of constant growth and consumption, where resources are extracted, turned into products, used, and then discarded as waste. That is not sustainable in the long run. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation How to Build a Circular Economy | Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a wonderful NGO that explains the Circular Economy better than anyone else. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities IV. Linear Vs. Circular Economy READ AND WATCH: What is a circular economy? | Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- 11. post pandemic empowerment programme Better Meets Reality publishes content across a range of sustainability related topics and issues, including the impact on society and it's people, the environment, the economy, and more. A Linear Economy: Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons, & More - Better Meets Reality The principles of the Linear Economy can be summarised: • Take: Resources are extracted from natural sources to create products. • Make: Resources are turned into products through manufacturing processes. • Use: Products are consumed and used by consumers. • Dispose: Products are discarded as waste after they have been used. • Growth: Linear economy is based on the principle of constant growth, which means that more resources are needed to create more products, and more products are needed to be sold to more consumers. • Consumption: Linear economy is based on the principle of consumption, which means that products are consumed and discarded at a faster rate, leading to the constant need for new products and more resources. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities IV. The Main Principles Of A Linear Economy
- 12. post pandemic empowerment programme • Design out waste and pollution: This principle aims to eliminate the creation of waste and pollution by designing products, processes, and systems that are closed-loop and regenerative. • Keep products and materials in use: This principle aims to extend the life of products and materials by keeping them in use for as long as possible through repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling. • Regenerate natural systems: This principle aims to mimic the regenerative processes found in nature by designing systems that mimic natural systems, including closed-loop water, nutrient, and energy cycles. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities VI. The Main Principles of a Circular Economy How does circularity relate to sustainability? A really interesting article on Knowledge maps – the Green Brain – The knowledge maps of the Green Brain (hetgroenebrein.nl) gives great insight How does circularity relate to sustainability? – Kenniskaarten – het Groene Brein
- 13. post pandemic empowerment programme The Circular Economy in the context of hybrid work is a relatively new merger. Cloud VO published a key article The Flexible Office Space Industry and the Circular Economy - CloudVO. Interestingly, they highlight that the co-working/flexible office space industry is, in fact, a reuse and reduce industry. Shared or service use models, where an asset is well designed and maintained for the longest amount of time, and services the greatest number of people is the circular economy sweet spot. If you build in co-working as part of your business model, instead of 50 people each having a table and chair, you can have 150 people use the 50 tables and chairs on a rota basis. Collaboration is a principal element of the circular economy and is a key part of the DNA of the flexible/coworking workspace model. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities VII. Main Principles Of Circular Economy In The Context Of Hybrid Work
- 14. post pandemic empowerment programme “There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” Annie Leonard, Proponent of Sustainability READ MORE - Interview: Annie Leonard, Creator of 'The Story of Stuff' | Reuters
- 15. post pandemic empowerment programme E-waste, or electronic waste, is a growing problem for our planet. As technology advances and consumers upgrade their devices more frequently, the amount of electronic waste being generated is increasing rapidly. According to a report by the United Nations, the world generated nearly 54 million metric tons of e-waste in 2019, and that number is expected to increase to 74 million metric tons by 2030. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities VII. What can we do? Place emphasis on E-waste Source: UN report: Time to seize opportunity, tackle challenge of e-waste
- 16. post pandemic empowerment programme E-waste is a significant contributor to environmental pollution and health hazards. Many electronic devices contain toxic materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can leach into the soil and water if not properly disposed of. Read more: ewastemonitor 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities VII. What can we do? Place emphasis on E-waste
- 17. post pandemic empowerment programme Remote working can have both positive and negative impacts on waste management. On one hand, it can lead to an increase in e-waste as employees may require new or upgraded devices to work remotely and dispose of their old devices when no longer needed. On the other hand, remote working can also lead to a reduction in e-waste by reducing the need for office equipment and paper. To minimise the negative impact, companies should establish clear policies and procedures for the disposal of electronic devices and invest in more durable and sustainable devices. 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities VIII. Remote Working Impact On Waste Learn more: The Sustainability Benefits of Remote Work
- 18. post pandemic empowerment programme Use laptops and monitors that are Energy Star certified and enable power management settings to reduce energy consumption. Unplug electronics when not in use to reduce standby power consumption. Open curtains and blinds to let in natural light instead of relying on artificial lighting during the day. LED and CFL light bulbs use significantly less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. 1. Use energy - efficient devices 3. Use natural light 2. Unplug electronics when not in use 4. Use LED or CFL light bulbs Inspired by this article by Going green: 10 ways to make your office more eco-friendly and efficient | TechRepublic 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities IX. Top 10 Tips For Greener Home Offices
- 19. post pandemic empowerment programme Use a power strip to easily turn off multiple devices at once to reduce standby power consumption. Use eco-friendly cleaning products to reduce the impact on the environment and your health. Use reusable products such as coffee mugs, water bottles, and cloth napkins to reduce waste. 5. Use a power strip 7. Use reusable products 6. Use a green cleaning products 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities IX. Top 10 Tips For Greener Home Offices
- 20. post pandemic empowerment programme Use a programmable thermostat to automatically control heating and cooling, reducing energy consumption. Set up a recycling and composting system in your home office to reduce waste. Use digital tools to reduce the need for printing and paper consumption. 8. Use a programmable thermostat 10. Go paperless 9. Recycle and compost 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities IX. Top 10 Tips For Greener Home Offices
- 21. post pandemic empowerment programme 1. Company Strategy and Environmental Responsibilities X. Be Credible – Consider Sustainability Certificates There are several certifications that companies can pursue to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices. They can also attract consumers who are looking for environmentally-friendly products and services. • Issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), verifies that a company has an environmental management system in place to minimise the negative impact of its operations on the environment ISO 14001 • Recognises buildings, homes and neighborhoods that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) • Issued by the non-profit B Lab, recognises companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency B Corp Certification • Issued by the Carbon Trust, recognises companies that have successfully reduced their carbon emissions Carbon Trust Standard • Issued by Fairtrade International, recognises companies that meet certain standards for fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, and more Fairtrade Certification
- 23. post pandemic empowerment programme 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability I. How to increase the environmental sustainability of remote teams? 1. Encourage employees to use energy-efficient devices: Provide education on how to optimize the energy consumption of devices such as laptops and monitors and use power management settings. 2. Invest in renewable energy: Offset the carbon footprint of remote teams by investing in renewable energy sources e.g., solar and wind 3. Implement a green commuting policy: Encourage employees to use sustainable forms of transportation such as walking, biking, or using public transportation. 4. Use green communication tools: Encourage the use of digital communication tools that are energy-efficient and have a minimal environmental impact. 5. Measure and track the environmental impact: Regularly measure and track the environmental impact of remote teams to identify areas for improvement and to track progress.
- 24. post pandemic empowerment programme Nowadays, many digital communication tools prioritize environmentally-friendly practices to minimize their impact on the environment. Covid 19 accelerated SME use of green communication tools including video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Skype, which allow remote teams to collaborate without having to travel. Zoom truly entered the public consciousness during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 and it was one of the fastest growing apps of the pandemic; meeting participants increased by 2900%. Business of Apps 2023 Zoom Revenue and Usage Statistics (2023) - Business of Apps Let’s look at other communication tools essential to hybrid working • Cloud-based collaboration tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive facilitate remote sharing and editing of documents, reducing the need for printing and paper consumption. • Digital project management tools such as Monday, Asana, Trello, and Jira enable teams to plan and manage projects remotely, decreasing the need for in-person meetings and travel. • Virtual and augmented reality technologies allow team members to communicate and collaborate in a virtual environment, further reducing the need for travel. • Real-time digital communication platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and WhatsApp enable remote teams to communicate and collaborate, minimizing the need for face-to-face meetings and travel. Read more: McKinsey 2020, COVID-19 digital transformation & technology | McKinsey and the survey finding that COVID-19 have speeded the adoption of digital technologies by several years. 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability II. Green communication tools
- 25. post pandemic empowerment programme • Show leadership, be a visible advocate, take a top-down approach and be open to incentives – e..g green commuting. While these examples are US based, they clearly outline incentive options Eco- Friendly Benefits: How Green is Your Benefits Package? (zenefits.com) • Be proactive and enable employees to get involved - Workest How to get employees engaged in your sustainability initiative • Create a sustainability committee • Promote sustainability initiatives e.g. 9 Ways to Encourage Sustainability While Working Remotely • Form partnerships with sustainability organisations • Participate in sustainability challenges We now look at each of these ways in more detail ….. 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability III. More ways to encourage sustainability while hybrid context
- 26. post pandemic empowerment programme A Forbes article 2022, Six Ways To Be A Sustainable Leader (forbes.com) is interesting - “t’s not just about the big things. Leaders can also set an example by doing the little things, like recycling, using public transport, and eating organic food.” It highlights the best way to encourage sustainable practices is to lead by example. If you want your employees to recycle, make sure that recycling bins are available and that recycling is easy to do. If you want your customers to be more energy-efficient, ensure your products are energy- efficient. By leading by example, you’ll inspire others to do the same. Make sustainability a part of your brand. If you want to be a sustainable company, it’s not enough to have sustainability goals — you need to ensure that your brand reflects these values. Getting buy-in from the executive team and other senior staff members is key to getting employees engaged. Show leadership, take a top- down approach III. More ways to encourage sustainability while working in a hybrid context
- 27. post pandemic empowerment programme A sustainability committee is a dedicated group of staff who work collectively to brainstorm and execute environmental initiatives. Having an eco-committee makes it more likely that your hopes and plans for sustainability at work – and while working remotely – will happen. Read more 6 Steps to Starting a Sustainable Workplace Committee 6 Steps to Starting a Sustainable Workplace Committee - Sustainability (ncsu.edu) Create a sustainability committee 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability III. More ways to encourage sustainability while working in a hybrid context
- 28. post pandemic empowerment programme Some easy to implement ideas: • Offer incentives for employees that take advantage of green commuting options. This can include things like taking the bus, carpooling, or cycling to work for a hybrid working. • You could also create a bike-friendly area to encourage your employees to bike to work. This can include things like dedicated bike lanes and secured bike storage at your worksite. • Consider adding on-site showers, locker rooms, and free or discounted bike-share memberships. Get involved. Join this LinkedIn story and conversation. One interesting suggestion by a contributor- Gamify green commuting: Make sustainable mobility engaging and fun by introducing gamification elements, such as competitions, rewards, and recognition. Establish a points-based system where employees can earn points for using eco-friendly transportation methods, like cycling, walking, or carpooling. Offer rewards and recognition for employees who consistently make sustainable choices, creating a sense of friendly competition and camaraderie around green mobility practices 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability IV. Offer green-commuting incentives
- 29. post pandemic empowerment programme Share your sustainability initiatives on social media, the company website, and career pages. Meta is one such company promoting its current efforts while building a positive corporate culture. It has an entire website devoted to climate, energy, and other top focus areas. Encourage employee testimonials and other in-house user-generated content. This can celebrate recent sustainability wins and showcase how you’re making an impact in the community. Consistent and frequent messaging goes beyond informing current employees about what’s going on. It’s also a great recruitment tool to help attract job seekers to your organisation. 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability V. Promote sustainability initiatives Learn more: Sustainability guide for working at home
- 30. post pandemic empowerment programme Encouraging employees and co-workers to adopt green behaviours when they work from home is just one of the ways you can make your company more sustainable. Making room in your company’s budget for sustainability drives, campaigns, or other projects is another way to enact company-wide change. Creating annual sustainability goals based on your eco-footprint can also make sustainability a part of your company’s culture, as well as organising sustainability training for employees. 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability VI. Promote sustainability initiatives
- 31. post pandemic empowerment programme Form partnerships with sustainability organisations We love this article from McKinsey which highlights that companies are increasingly expected to join with other organizations—both public and private—to address social and environmental problems. There are seven ways to make such alliances successful. Check them out on Creating partnerships for sustainability | McKinsey 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability VII. Promote sustainability initiatives
- 32. post pandemic empowerment programme Sustainability challenges can be a fun and engaging way to encourage your team to participate in sustainability initiatives while working in hybrid environments. Example: Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability VIII. Participate in sustainability challenges Learn more: Monthly green challenges for the office to do as a team
- 33. post pandemic empowerment programme ● Teaching energy-efficient practices. While the hybrid transition is the dominant force behind the workplace of the future, it is also important for companies train staff in energy-saving initiatives that help reduce the cost of managing space that only a portion of their staff use on a daily basis. ● Teaching employees how to optimise the energy consumption of their devices, such as laptops and monitors, and encouraging the use of power management settings. ● Encouraging employees to use sustainable forms of transportation, such as walking, biking, or using public transportation, and educating them about the environmental impact of different transportation options. ● Encouraging employees to adopt environmentally-friendly behaviors at home, such as turning off lights and appliances when not in use, and recycling and composting. 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability IX. Ideas for staff training
- 34. post pandemic empowerment programme ● Educating employees on the environmental impact of digital tools and technologies and encouraging the use of green communication tools. ● Training and tools on how to calculate the carbon footprint of remote work, including emissions from transportation, energy consumption in homes and offices, and emissions from the production and disposal of electronic devices. ● Training on the science behind climate change, its causes and consequences, and what can be done to mitigate it. Check out Ensight’s article on 4 Ways to Provide In-House Sustainability Training for Employees 4 Ways to Provide In- House Sustainability Training for Employees - Green Business Bureau 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability IX. Ideas for staff training
- 35. post pandemic empowerment programme 2. Employee Involvement In Sustainability X. Good Practices & Example DIVA INTERNATIONAL is a champion of sustainability. They have discovered 9 ways to encourage sustainability while working remotely and in a hybrid way and shared them on their website. Ideas range from green energy to an in-house waste management system, and more, they have invested in making their head office and hybrid/remote team working eco-friendly.
- 36. post pandemic empowerment programme In order to communicate sustainability, you must DO sustainability first.
- 38. post pandemic empowerment programme Communicating a company's sustainability policy, goals, measures, and achievements both internally and externally is an important aspect of promoting sustainable practices and building trust with stakeholders. By effectively communicating the company's sustainability efforts, companies can build trust with stakeholders, promote sustainable practices, and demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility 3. Sustainability Communications
- 39. post pandemic empowerment programme There’s deep, quite frankly, justified mistrust. The vast majority of people that talk about sustainability are doing it because they have to, which might not affect the final outcome, but does raise the question of the validity of the purpose behind it. 3. Sustainability Communications I. Why is sustainability communication so hard? Source: The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability
- 40. post pandemic empowerment programme 3. Sustainability Communications Source: The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability I. Why is sustainability communication so hard? There’s widespread misinformation Sustainability hit the big screens loudly and suddenly and everyone was notified of the existence of this word while being told they were almost too late to learn it. Society has been bombarded with information that at best unconsciously confuses and at worst consciously misleads.
- 41. post pandemic empowerment programme It always calls for a change. Either in thinking or action or both, and it's hard to shift people's mentality when there’s often no immediate benefit to them. 3. Sustainability Communications I. Why is sustainability communication so hard? Source: The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability
- 42. post pandemic empowerment programme 3. Sustainability Communications I. Why is sustainability communication so hard? Sustainability is not an opinion. It needs science, which in the wrong hands can come across as either boring or confusing. Let’s not forget that scientists have been talking about climate change for the past 150 years and look where we are despite this. Source: The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability
- 43. post pandemic empowerment programme To have a positive impact is very hard. A net impact is (hopefully) achievable and a negative one is very easy. This means that for every good act you’re doing, there’s a high chance of at least another act that is not that great. Sharing that you aren’t doing that great is never fun. 3. Sustainability Communications I. Why is sustainability communication so hard? Source: The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability
- 44. post pandemic empowerment programme Share detailed information about the company's sustainability policy, goals, and measures, including progress updates and data on emissions, energy consumption, and waste reduction. Communicate the company's sustainability efforts to employees through regular updates, training sessions, and internal communications channels, such as newsletters, intranet sites, and town hall meetings. Share information about the company's sustainability efforts with external stakeholders through the company's website, social media, press releases, and annual reports. Communicate the company's sustainability efforts through partnerships and collaborations with other organisations, such as industry associations, non- profits, and government agencies. 3. Sustainability Communications II. 7 Ways To Effectively Communicate Sustainability Efforts 1. Transparency 3. External communication 2. Internal communication 4. Partnerships and collaborations
- 45. post pandemic empowerment programme Share detailed information about the company's sustainability policy, goals, and measures, including progress updates and data on emissions, energy consumption, and waste reduction. Communicate the company's sustainability efforts to employees through regular updates, training sessions, and internal communications channels, such as newsletters, intranet sites, and town hall meetings. Share information about the company's sustainability efforts with external stakeholders through the company's website, social media, press releases, and annual reports. 5. Certifications and awards 7. Use storytelling and visualisation 6. Stakeholder engagement 3. Sustainability Communications II. 7 Ways To Effectively Communicate Sustainability Efforts
- 46. post pandemic empowerment programme Eco badges help travel and tourism companies to boost transparency, offer responsible alternatives to travellers, and demonstrate positive environmental performance. In 2021, Booking.com announced the launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a global sustainability measure. They collaborated with industry experts, to identify a set of meaningful practices for a property to consider in five key areas: waste, energy and greenhouse gases, water, supporting local communities, and protecting nature. By creating its own framework and methodology for its sustainability measure, Booking.com cements itself as a pioneer for eco badge creation in travel and tourism. It demonstrates the time and resources the company has invested in this initiative to provide travellers with sustainable alternatives. The company is not just doing the bare minimum to appear to be acting sustainably; it is operating proactively to ensure it is not lagging behind the competition in terms of environmental performance. III. Case Study: Eco Badges in Travel Industry – Booking.com Source: Eco Badges Travellers Transparency
- 47. post pandemic empowerment programme SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE We offer you a short questionnaire for self-assessment of the extent to which you have understood the content. The goal is to check and reinforce what you have learned. You can take the quiz as many times as you want. Remember, the quiz is just part of the process of learning new things!
- 48. post pandemic empowerment programme Question 1: Which model of sustainability that focuses on minimizing waste, maximizing resource efficiency and promoting regenerative systems can be put into practice in a hybrid situation? Answers: A) Linear economy B) Doughnut economy C) Circular Economy Question 2: Is e-waste a significant contributor to environmental pollution and health hazards and a growing problem for our planet? Answers: Yes – it will increase to 74 million metric tons by 2023 No
- 49. post pandemic empowerment programme Question 3: What does a green commuting policy do? Answers: A) Encourage employees to use sustainable forms of transportation such as walking, biking, or using public transportation. B) Encourage employees to wear green C) Encourage employees to use their private cars Question 4: How can Employee Involvement In Sustainability be improved through staff training ? Tick all three that are correct. ● By providing employees with regular sustainability training sessions and workshops. ● By ignoring employee suggestions ● By incorporating sustainability topics into existing employee training programs. ● By offering incentives and rewards for employees who actively participate in sustainability initiatives. ● By ignoring employee suggestions ● By conducting one-time training sessions without any follow-up or reinforcement.
- 50. post pandemic empowerment programme Further Listening ● This podcast looks under the environmental hood at Engine, a global media and marketing services company. Rachel Boland, Head of Sustainability of Engine UK, shares why and how the company has prioritised sustainability since 2008. ● LISTEN ON Sustainable Marketing: Engine's journey to net-zero | Sustainable Podcast (greenelement.co.uk).
- 51. post pandemic empowerment programme ● WEF 2020 Why all companies should be sustainable | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) ● McKinsey 2020, Operations-driven sustainability | McKinsey ● Ellen MacArthur Foundation How to Build a Circular Economy | Ellen MacArthur Foundation and What is a circular economy? | Ellen MacArthur Foundation ● Better Meets Reality A Linear Economy: Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons, & More - Better Meets Reality ● Knowledge maps – the Green Brain – The knowledge maps of the Green Brain (hetgroenebrein.nl) ● How does circularity relate to sustainability? – Kenniskaarten – het Groene Brein ● Cloud VO The Flexible Office Space Industry and the Circular Economy – CloudVO ● Interview: Annie Leonard, Creator of 'The Story of Stuff' | Reuters FURTHER READING
- 52. post pandemic empowerment programme FURTHER READING ● UN report: Time to seize opportunity, tackle challenge of e-waste ● The Sustainability Benefits of Remote Work By Green Business Bureau ● The Sustainability Benefits of Remote Work ● Tech Republic Going green: 10 ways to make your office more eco- friendly and efficient | TechRepublic ● Business of Apps 2023 Zoom Revenue and Usage Statistics (2023) - Business of Apps ● McKinsey 2020, COVID-19 digital transformation & technology | McKinsey
- 53. post pandemic empowerment programme FURTHER READING ● Zenefits, Eco-Friendly Benefits: How Green is Your Benefits Package? (zenefits.com) ● Workest, How to get employees engaged in your sustainability initiative ● 9 Ways to Encourage Sustainability While Working Remotely ● Forbes, Six Ways To Be A Sustainable Leader (forbes.com ● NSCU.edu, 6 Steps to Starting a Sustainable Workplace Committee - Sustainability (ncsu.edu) ● Sustainability guide for working at home ● McKinsey, Creating partnerships for sustainability | McKinsey ● Monthly green challenges for the office to do as a team ● Ensight, 4 Ways to Provide In-House Sustainability Training for Employees - Green Business Bureau ● The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability ● Eco Badges Travellers Transparency
- 54. post pandemic empowerment programme Our next and final Module 4 Unit 3 Digital Sustainability – tools for SMEs puts the spotlight on technology and App solutions that will make the sustainability journey, process and outcomes smarter and more accountable. TRANSITION TO THE NEXT UNIT
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