Márcia Balisciano on Inspiring All Company Levels to Embrace Sustainability Goals

Márcia discusses the RELX SDG Resource Center, a platform that provides information on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She also highlights the importance of integrating sustainability into all aspects of the business and the role of the CSO in the next five years. Márcia shares her journey in the field of sustainability and the challenges she has faced. She emphasises the importance of community building and collaboration among CSOs and offers advice for those starting in the field.

Harald & Marcia also talk about Marcia’s contribution to Futur/io’s latest book, “Leadership for Sustainable Futures” - https://www.futur.io/books/leadership-for-sustainable-futures

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‍Takeaways

• ‍‍The RELX SDG Resource Center is a platform that provides information on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has been integrated into the company's business strategy.
• The role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is evolving to become more integrated into all aspects of the business, working alongside colleagues in finance, legal, compliance, and communications.Building a community and collaborating with other CSOs is essential for sharing ideas, learning from each other, and addressing challenges in the field of sustainability.
• CSOs should understand the current state of their business, engage employees and stakeholders, and identify their unique contributions to society in order to drive positive change.
• Never be complacent and always strive to raise the bar in terms of sustainability practices and goals.