No strategy without sustainability - No sustainability without strategy
Whether it is climate change, the loss of biodiversity, poverty, child mortality, poor education systems, or other threats to humanity, mankind is facing a series of tremendously huge challenges. If we aim to preserve "liveable" conditions on our planet and achieve equality within and across generations, sustainable development is not an option, but the only possible strategy.
For companies, this situation encompasses threats, but also opportunities. In any case, they hold responsibility. As corporate citizens they have the ability and indeed duty to contribute to a sustainable future, today more than ever.
As a consequence, managing sustainability requires top management strategic attention. Sustainability is a strategic aim and task for any company that wants to ensure its future.
At the same time, sustainability is a very practical task. It requires concrete initiatives and goals. But it needs a strategic vision with long-term goals and dedicated resources.
- No corporate strategy without a clearly defined strategic angle on sustainability.
- No sustainable management in a company without a strategic perspective.
These two sentences guide our SAS programme!