Intended to start a social justice fire, our programme of training, knowledge exchange and networking, delivered in partnership by Consort Strategy and the Institute of Association Leadership, is designed to equip organisations with the expertise for supporting delivery of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
To mark the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Consort Strategy in partnership with the Institute of Association Leadership, are proud to launch IGNITE: a social purpose training and knowledge exchange programme, the focus of which is to explore and iterate the pivotal role that professional associations, membership bodies, learned societies, and professional institutes can play in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2015 the International Chamber of Commerce and UN Global Impact published a report on the contributions that business associations and sector initiatives can make to global sustainable development. Arguably, in the five years since publication this report, the association sector has not yet realised its potential and yet, as you know the imperatives to tackle climate change, sustainable development, and social justice are increasingly urgent. Given the reach and influence that business associations can wield in terms of enhancing business policy, education and practice, we recognise our role in providing them with pragmatic and realistic ideas and solutions so that they in turn can support their members and fulfil their potential as societal catalysts for change.
We will be delivering a 12-month programme, commencing in January 2021 which will consist of:
ASSOCIATIONS ADVANCING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
As we face a global climate emergency, associations have an environmental and moral responsibility to help advance the world to a circular economy. This masterclass, the first in our monthly programme, will showcase how The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) created a “circular” office and will discuss easy, practical steps which your organisation can deploy to help your transition to a circular economy.
SPEAKER:
Sarah Poulter
Chair of the Institute of Association Leadership (IAL)
CEO, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
Be a part of our global policy think tank and join sustainability and association leaders from around the world in progressing the role of associations in driving the UN SDGs through international collaboration and thought leadership.
The term 'sustainability' is ubiquitous. We try to shop and consume sustainably to ensure a sustainable future. Advocacy groups, local governments and the United Nations promote sustainable development for a more stable world. Investors and young employees are putting intense value on analysing a corporation's sustainability practices. Corporations are therefore making pledges to become "net-zero" by the 2040s and are cracking down on sustainability strategies and practices just to survive. As the world evolves the value of sustainability is growing exponentially. But what does being successfully sustainable actually look like? This is the question Andrew explores with net-zero specialist Kevin Couling. Project Director at Hoare Lea, Kevin has worked in sustainable development for many years. Together they discuss what successful sustainability looks like in practice, not just in theory.