“We thrive and survive on planet earth as a single human family. And one of our main responsibilities is to leave successor generations a sustainable future” is the guidance of the former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan. He has also cautioned that the bad habit of acting recklessly first and then thinking of consequences has created substantial environmental and social damage some of it irreversible. This mindset has to be rejected in favor of more considered and carefully thought out actions especially by corporates.
Many emerging countries including Indonesia have faced the brunt of careless, unconscionable and short term actions. These range from environmental impacts to social consequences to negative reputations for the nation, industries, companies, promoters and senior management. In an information age the seriousness of such actions and their impacts can no longer be hidden companies are being held accountable for their actions by a variety of stakeholders including the wider community, regulators, consumers, employees, media and NGOs.
Now more than ever before companies have to seriously and genuinely embrace sustainability principles and practices. These require a conviction that sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have PR tool but rather a must-have component of corporate strategy and implementation that can become a long term business driver. By adopting a comprehensive, responsible and stewardship approach to business conduct in which they tap (not exploit) resources, engage (not enrage) communities and leave behind legacies of opportunities (not problems) for the generations to follow.
IndonesiaWISE can help companies understand the various issues related to sustainability confronting their industries whether related to energy, mining, chemicals, textiles, forestry, palm oil or automotive. It can guide CEOs and top managers as they develop concrete strategies, implement specific programs that include outreach initiatives involving CSR and community engagement programs. It can also help in developing communications and reporting disciplines that highlight what has been achieved, work in progress and proposed actions. Using our extensive range of contacts with sustainability oriented NGOs we can also help develop programs which can involve employees giving them a sense of ownership and purpose.
A special area of expertise is sustainability risk assessment for the financial sector and we can help design appropriate due diligence tools that can distinguish sustainable projects from those that pose high environmental and reputation risks. In the years and decades to come the leading players in ASEAN and neighboring emerging markets will be those that get the sustainability imperative right. Many are currently simply “talking the talk“. IndonesiaWISE can help you differentiate yourself by genuinely “walking the talk“.
IndonesiaWISE’s four areas of sustainability related expertise are :
• Sustainability & CSR Programs
• Sustainability Due Diligence & Risk Assessment for Financial Sector
• Sustainability Governance & Reporting
• Sustainability & New Business Opportunities
IndonesiaWISE can provide insights and advice in these crucial areas by becoming your long term strategic partner or doing project specific assignments. We also offer specially designed management development programs in these vital areas designed to enhance the management skills & capabilities of your key talent pool thereby transforming them into winners and leaders of tomorrow. For further information and to arrange a special customized de-brief please contact information@IndonesiaWISE.com