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:

• understand global trends, their risks and opportunities
• identify and engage with key stakeholders
• develop optimal response strategy options

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

The Year in Pictures

News

Ethical Corporation article on G8 and CSR

Keynote speaker, Business for Millennium Development Summit, Melbourne, 24 October

CSR Training, Kuala Lumpur, 13-14 October

Moderating UNDP/EU Conference on CSR in Eastern and Central Europe, Vilnius, 9-10 September

ISO Social Responsibility Working group negotiations, Santiago de Chile, 1-5 September

Moderating CEO Water Mandate Conference, Stockholm, 21-22 August

Presentation to respACT Board on global CSR trends, Alpbach, Austria, 25 August

Research with OECD Secretariat, Vigeo and GRI on business use of CSR standards

OECD paper on selected initiatives and instruments relevant to CSR released

Profiled in ‘Ode’ magazine, May