On the 16th November, Beyond Intent attended a seminar hosted by our long-time partner Företagarna. We shared our thoughts on getting started with integrating sustainability into a business with several Swedish companies in the audience. We had a wonderful time and were happy to exchange insights and experiences with businesses who want to accelerate their work on corporate sustainability.
Some of the points that we highlighted were:
Remember to acknowledge what you are already doing right!
Many Swedish businesses already perform above average in terms of sustainability. They are just not aware of it because they call those activities something else!
Learn from others!
You are surrounded by peers in your network that may be in a similar position or have been recently. Learn from other businesses and use the numerous resources that are available to move forward.
Remember the long-term perspective!
Sustainability is all about value, impact and profit over time. Remember that running a sustainable business is not a sprint but a marathon so plan accordingly and consider it as an investment.
And most of all…
Sustainability is your business!
As a small or medium business you are an important actor in society with both the power and responsibility to contribute to a sustainable future in your own way.
If you want to learn more about what you can do as a small business, read more about our collaboration with Företagarna and their Hållbarhetsportalen. And try out our ASSET Quick Scan here.
