Why sustainability teams need to learn to speak the language of business

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🗞️ Driving the news: Sustainability professionals are urged to speak the language of business to drive impact and ensure that sustainability remains relevant in the corporate world
• Reframing sustainability initiatives with financial metrics like cost savings and growth can help gain boardroom support
• Focusing on materiality allows businesses to prioritize the most significant sustainability issues

🔭 The context: Sustainability often remains disconnected from core business goals
• Aligning sustainability with business objectives and financial data strengthens its value
• Companies like dsm-firmenich integrate sustainability into product design and purchasing decisions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Integrating sustainability into business strategies can drive significant environmental impact
• Sustainability initiatives tied to business growth can create both environmental and economic value
• This approach supports climate goals while strengthening company resilience

⏭️ What’s next: Sustainability professionals must refine their communication strategies to focus on measurable business value
• As regulatory and consumer pressure increases, businesses must align sustainability with overall strategies

💬 One quote: “Sustainability professionals must speak the language of business to demonstrate how sustainability initiatives contribute to value creation and strategic growth.” – Katharina Stenholm, Chief Sustainability Officer, dsm-firmenich

📈 One stat: €5 million in energy-efficiency investments can achieve a 25% internal rate of return and 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ savings

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