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How organisations respond to the challenge of balancing humankind's economic, social and environmental interests - sustainable development - will be an increasingly large factor in determining their future success.
Most, however, do not have integrated sustainability management systems in place. Nor do they monitor their operating environment consistently, for related signs of crisis or for the new market opportunities that change may offer.
Effective responses are not bolt-on. They need to be embedded into organisational strategy. The development of appropriate policies requires a firm grasp of the complex links between markets, laws and ecosystems.
In confronting sustainable development, Paul Hohnen can help organisations:
Hohnen offers government, business and NGO clients three unique qualities:
- first-hand involvement in shaping international policies
- detailed knowledge of the key actors and institutions involved
- a track record of helping find innovative and effective solutions
Why Sustainability Reporting is Important
“In reforming it [the global economy], we need to make sure all organisations better understand, measure and report their sustainability impacts, both positive and negative,” says Paul Hohnen, an Amsterdam-based international expert on sustainable development and corporate responsibility.
“This is our last best chance for setting the framework to make the shift towards a green economy,” Hohnen adds. “Let's be clear: this is not an option. It's an imperative. The costs of getting this wrong will affect everybody. And getting it right will benefit everyone.”
Analysis: Rio+ Summit - “Last Chance Saloon?”, Ethical Corporation, May 2012
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The Year in Pictures
News
Facilitator, 10th Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas (ASPO), Vienna, 30 May-1 June
Moderator, Good Electronics/Make IT Fair multi-stakeholder Round Table on Workers' Rights, Amsterdam, 9-10 May
Moderator, UNIDO Green Industry Platform consultation meeting, Vienna, 3-4 May
Profiled interview with Australian magazine WME on integrated reporting, 22 March
Moderator, United Nations System Private Sector Focal Points Meeting 2012, Vienna 28-29 March
Chair, Chatham House expert meeting on International Energy Governance, London 21 March
Chair, Expert meeting on Binding Corporate Rules for Data Protection, Amsterdam, 15 March
Moderator, Global Launch of Children's Rights and Business Principles, Save the Children, London 12 March
Chatham House Programme Paper ‘The Future of Sustainability Reporting’, January
Guardian Blog posts Business on the Road to Rio+20
Chairing ACCSR 5th Annual Conference 'The Innovation Imperative', Melbourne, 15 February
Consulting to World Health Organisation/UN Environment Programme on a business plan for the phase out of lead in paints
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