Sustainability Series Episode 1 - Green Horizons: Exploring ESG with Sustainable Business Practices

I am talking with Mushbira Yoosaf from Al Shirawi Equipment Co. about sustainability and ESG alongside my amazing panelist, Eshwar and Sumit in the first episode of the sustainability series. Some of the key takeaways from this podcast is listed in the show notes for the listeners : Basic steps towards sustainable way of living - Reuse, Reduce, recycle, Save electricity and water, Avoiding food waste, Carpooling/ Public transport, Use rechargeable batteries,  E-waste recycle, Sustainable gifting, Sustainable shopping culture, Minimalism and concious consumption. What are the three pillars of sustainability - ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. if a company is sustainable: how it impacts the environment, treats people, and governs itself. Improving ESG Performance in organization - Set some goals to reduce carbon footprint, Waste recycle, Moving to renewable energy, Employee treatment and community, Company policies and strategies , Be honest about your progress , Talk to everyone involved What are the benefits of ESG for companies - Save money: By using less energy and avoiding pollution, companies can keep more cash in their pockets. Happy employees who are treated well are less likely to quit, which also saves money. , Happy customers: People like to buy from companies they trust and admire. If a company cares about the environment and treats its workers well, customers are more likely to choose them, Attract the best people: Just like customers, talented people want to work for companies with good values. A strong ESG focus can make a company a magnet for top talent.So, thinking about ESG is like a three-way win: it's good for the environment, good for business, and good for attracting customers and great employees.Read a book on Sustainability : Caradonna's book broadens our understanding of what "sustainability" means, revealing how it progressed from a relatively marginal concept to an ideal that shapes everything from individual lifestyles, government and corporate strategies, and even national and international policy. For anyone seeking understand the history of those striving to make the world a better place to live, here's a place to start. Buy a paperback version via - https://sovrn.co/qek7c6m