Our approach is fundamentally based on the Brundtland definition for sustainability, which is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Whilst this definition takes the ultimate highest ground on sustainability development, we have recognised the impracticability of this approach and adopted the more robust, more fundamental and longer-term strategy of effecting a cultural shift in the management of resources, systems, natural and social capital to improve the quality of life.

Effecting a cultural shift typically includes indirect activities such as the provision of leadership, influence and advocacy; policy input; and agenda shaping. It also includes direct activities such as positioning; identification of opportunities and risks; education and training; footprint monitoring; and communication.

Accordingly, we aspire to what we term the Brundtland plus definition of sustainability, as follows:

“sustainable management of resources, systems and natural and social capital in maintaining and aiming to improve the quality of life and social justice of today’s societies, without compromising the capacity for future generations to do the same”.

VISION

To be well-respected partners focussed on the long-term, on sustainability, values and on non-traditional out-of-box thinking seeking to increase true value for its clients and providing a caring home for its affiliates.

Principles

We have established the following principles:

  • Take time to build a strong foundation and foster a philosophy of win-win-win.
  • Every one is an individual, yet equal.
  • Don’t allow innocence and wisdom to be the two bookends of life, but infused within the books of life.
  • Sustainability is a central core operating philosophy.
  • Treat others as you would expect to be treated.
  • Smile often and never stop learning.
  • Be part of a team, innovative, systematic, thankful, objective, modest, logical, empathetic, unique and passionate.
  • Leave the world a better place.
  • Be efficient, manage risk, seek real progress and have fun.
  • Be part of the solution, and believe that there’s always a better way.

MISSION

  • To provide the same level of sustainability services to the small to medium business sector, research groups, academia, professional and industry associations and other not-for-profit groups as available to large business and government, but on a not-for-profit and open research basis, with emphasis on creating public good and planetary benefit.
  • To undertake world-class research open research on sustainability, forming partnerships and developing solutions for public and planetary benefit.
  • To provide advisory services based on our sustainability approach, and utilising our team’s commitment to innovation, quality, professionalism and principles.
  • To continuously attract and retain quality professionals who are passionate in practicing and promoting sustainability.

OUR FOOTPRINT

We are presently moving towards carbon neutral from inauguration.