ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE, FOREVER WITH SUSAN NJOROGE

Practising What You Preach [ Read Sustainability ] - A Conversation With Simone Andersson, CCO WEE Center.

Sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or society's use of the earth's natural resources and personal resources. Practitioners of sustainable living often attempt to reduce their carbon footprint by altering methods of transportation, energy consumption, and diet. In this episode we speak to Simone Andersson, the CCO at WEE Center. The WEEE Centre is a limited liability company that safely manages electronic waste (e-waste) for a safe environment. We are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001;2015 Certified adhering to the highest international standards in quality and environment.

Business Can Not Just Be About Profit, A Conversation With Grace Wachori Business Development and Programs Manager, B-Lab East and Southern Africa

Profit is a great motivator for getting into business You can earn more money and boost your bottom line by making your business more sustainable but running a business that is 100% profit-driven is just not sustainable. A sustainable business gets to enjoy reduced business costs, more innovative strategies, an improved reputation, and more new customers who value sustainability all work to increase the amount of money sustainable businesses earn.  In this episode, we talk to Grace Wachori of B-Lab. B-Lab's mission is to redefine business success to include a positive impact on people and the planet; and not just for profit. Our network creates standards and tools for business, advocates for policy change, and certifies companies – known as B Corps– who are leading the way.

ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE, FOREVER WITH SUSAN NJOROGE

Let's face it, business can be rough. But the good news is that you don't have to make it rough on others. Promoting responsible business is a way to operate in an ethical manner that aids your company and its customers. So before you make another decision at work, ask yourself this: what would a responsible business owner do? If you're concerned with developing a responsible business, consider the questions and suggestions provided in this article. From building your business on ethical principles to discovering what sort of social impact you can have, there's plenty you can do. However, it all starts with recognizing the very definition of a "responsible" business. What this means is that businesses must not just think about themselves anymore. They need to start thinking about the environmental, social and ethical impact they have, and how they can use their products or services to improve the world in general.

OPPORTUNITIES & MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY. A CONVERSATION WITH EUNICE MUNERI, SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY MANAGER AT COGNIZANT

when companies benefit from a problem that is evident, do they then have the right motivation to offer sustainable solutions? One such example is the Carbon market where carbon offsets are a hot commodity. One that doesn't lack its own negative aspects. The most obvious negative aspect of a carbon offset credit is that it does not represent an actual reduction of carbon emissions by the individual or business. Organizations and individuals are still producing carbon emissions, but those emissions are merely offset by investment elsewhere. Let's discuss.

Corporate Sustainability Vs Corporates Responsibility ;CSR - A Conversation With Jane Wiayaki, Head Of Citizenship & Sustainability, ABSA Bank Kenya

Recently, businesses worldwide have started placing a greater emphasis on sustainability. Companies have all kinds of motivations for these investments. Thirty-three percent of companies are prioritizing sustainability to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Others invest in corporate citizenship best practices for a short-lived media boost. As businesses continue taking steps to be more sustainable, the term "corporate sustainability" is thrown around a lot. Some even confuse corporate sustainability with other terms like "corporate social responsibility" (CSR). Read on to learn how to recognize corporate sustainability from CSR. You'll also find some practical advice on how you can implement both initiatives in your company.