CREATING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL
SUSTAINABILITY
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“ Building a sustainable workforce will only truly work , however , if everyone in the business is committed and open to change ”
— Richard Seel , Managing Director , Supply Chain & Logistics ( UK & US ), delaware usage , emissions and introducing ‘ smarter ’ practices in the workforce is important . However , businesses also need to make certain that their specific business model is sustainable . They need an approach that sustains resources within the business over time .
CREATING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL
From the outset , planning for the long-term is key , which is becoming increasingly difficult when factors such as market demand and competition are constantly shifting . To achieve longevity , organisations need to apply sustainability principles in everything they do .
Resources — both people and other assets — are crucial . Sustainable businesses focus on making those resources sustainable over time — and that means being willing and able to adapt the business model to match changed priorities . In line with this , true sustainability is often about understanding the market landscape and ensuring the business proposition FEBRUARY 2020