“The training has been worth the investment. I have some good insights on how to create more value for communities, employees and our shareholders.”

— Oswald Felli, AngloGold Ashanti

How to turn sustainability spending into a value-creating investment

Too often sustainability is seen as a cost and not an opportunity to create value and competitive advantage. Leaders only focus on the social impact and environmental stewardship that will result from their efforts. They overlook the potential value and competitive advantage that sustainability can produce for their brand and organization.

Then when budgets get tight, as they inevitably do, sustainability ‘costs’ are the first to go, and that value disappears. Or, perhaps the value was never achieved because the spending was seen as a cost, rather than an investment.

But in fact, sustainability is an investment that can produce handsome corporate returns in terms of competitive advantage, brand, employee recruiting & retention, team-building, strategic partnerships, even new products and markets. A healthy dose of ‘what’s in it for me?’ in the planning stages can help a business find ground-breaking ways of delivering sustainability value at the same time as they create shareholder value.

CSR Training Institute is a global leader in finding that intersection of shareholder and societal/environmental value. We can help you turn sustainability spending into a value producing investment, creating and capturing value for shareholders, society, and the planet simultaneously.

Contact Prof. Dunn at wayne@csrtraininginstitute.com to learn more.

 

Strategic Consulting

Strategic advice and bespoke training solutions for sustainability and success

 

Training Programs

Courses to develop and apply business skills in corporate social responsibility

 

Knowledge Centre

Expert analysis on the current issues affecting businesses in the field of CSR

About Us

‘Sustainability Dunn Right!’ We provide knowledge, training, consulting and support services to help your business utilize sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environmental, social, governance (ESG) to create competitive advantage. Find out why the CSR Training Institute is uniquely qualified to help you and your business.

Sign up for Newsletter

Start adding value to your organization now.

Kudos to the Training Institute

View Programs & Events

Gain Insights & Analysis

Do ESG & Sustainable Investment Funds Perform Well

Yes.  The evidence is increasingly clear.  When managed properly and strategically ESG and Sustainable Investment Funds perform well in the short term.  According to Nasdaq, some studies suggest that companies with high ESG scores tend to outperform the...

SDGs & Business: An Opportunity for Value Creation

SDGs & Business: An Opportunity for Value Creation Few think of business value creation when they think of the SDGs. But, the reality is that if they are used strategically as a communications and impact framework, that is just what they can do. The SDGs can...