Penguin Perspectives Blog

How strong are the sustainability drivers for business in light of the new normal we live in? Does it make sense to completely transform an organisation right now? What exactly do stakeholders expect and what are the risks?

The megatrend of 2019 was sustainability. Led by climate activist Greta Thunberg, youth across the world demanded politicians and business owners engage in immediate action on climate and sustainability.

How many times have you stood in front of your recycling bin, bleary eyed and coffee-deprived, and wondered if what you have in your hand is considered hard or soft plastic, or if your container is biodegradable or not, or do scraps of meat really go into the food bin?

Having no net emissions in the atmosphere by 2050 is scientifically heralded as essential to put us on track for a sustainable world with thriving ecosystems, healthy people, and prosperous economies. To achieve this on a global level, we have to attack the problem from two ends: dramatically decrease emissions while ramping up carbon sinks. How can businesses support this global, long-term goal with measurable actions today?

Sendle purchases carbon credits from South Pole to guarantee carbon neutral parcel delivery. Learn more about one of the projects they support through our EcoAustralia™ carbon credit solution—the Myamyn Lowland Forest Conservation project in Victoria—and how it helps safeguard habitat for a very special marsupial.

Plastic waste, especially in oceans and the natural environment, is rising up the scale of global environmental concerns. Targeted investments by companies in tackling it, on the other hand, will add value to the triple bottom line – people, planet, and profit.

We can no longer take for granted just-in-time supply chains, or continued demand, supply, and travel for economic growth. Black swan events like the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak have driven this point home.

While ASEAN member countries race to seize market share amidst the renewable energy boom in the region, Indonesia — as the biggest energy user — does not seem to realise what its missing.

This crisis should by no means slow down climate action. On the contrary, if not now, then when is the right moment to invest in a greener, more just and climate resilient economy?

Climate change is affecting millions of communities, right now. Could tree planting be the answer? In Uganda, the DRC, Australia and Scotland, they are seeing the benefits!