Paul Hohnen


Sustainability Strategies
 

“Paul Hohnen occupies a special place in the sustainable development debate. His contributions reflect a distinguished history of service to government, multilaterals, civil society, and business in support of a just and humane future”.

Dr Allen White, Director, Tellus Institute, Co-founder of the Global Reporting Initiative

 
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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
Quote of the Month: They Said It

Referencing diverse global challenges including climate change, environmental degradation, inequality and the decline of public health and education:

‘We believe that if business does not lead in the mitigation of the forces disrupting or market system, then we may well lose it.’

Global Capitalism at Risk, Prof. Joseph Bower, Prof. Herman Leonard, and Prof. Lynn Paine, Harvard Business Review, Sept. 2011.

The Year in Pictures

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Guardian Blog post - Learning the lessons of history, 11 January

Chairing ACCSR 5th Annual Conference 'The Innovation Imperative', Melbourne, 15 February

Leading ACCSR workshops on CSR standards and materiality, Melbourne & Sydney, February

Consulting to World Health Organisation/UN Environment Programme on a business plan for the phase out of lead in paints

Advising UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) on Green Industry

Article in Ethical Corporation 'Sustainability Olympics: which medal would you win?', 6 December

 

 

Photo: Kien Seebregts