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

Chair, expert workshop on investment implications of Deepwater Horizon incident, Chatham House, London, 29 July

Client Sustainability Summit, Weggis, Switzerland, 21-23 July

Article in Ethical Corporation on Global Compact and GRI, 21 July

Author of chapter ‘The Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative’, ‘The United Nations Global Compact: Achievements, Trends and Challenges’, Edited by Andreas Rasche & Georg Kell (forthcoming)

Co-moderating (with Ama van Dantzig) Earth Charter 10^th anniversary event, Peace Palace, The Hague, 29 June

Speaker, Responsible Investment in Private Equity Forum, London, 10 June