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While the interest in Employee Ownership and other new financial models is growing rapidly, it can be hard for investors and investment advisors to know where to get started. How can one make sense of the sea of acronyms? What are the highest-impact approaches? What range of returns can be expected? There's much to uncover! Join us and Julie Menter on July 18th at 3pm for an insightful discussion 🌟

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible cohort of 41 participants on our 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 course! Your hard work, creativity and and dedication to driving sustainability has been genuinely inspiring. 🌍💚 In Module 5 last week, participants set their strategic vision & ambition level using a technique called ‘backcasting’, then identified what will become the core ‘pillars’ of their sustainability strategy. Folks - this has been one of our most engaged & ambitious cohorts yet, and we can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make with the skills and knowledge gained over the next few weeks. If you’re new here, our 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 course offers: - A structured approach to building a powerful sustainability strategy - Interactive, practical workshops with industry experts & peers - The leadership skills you need to launch & implement real initiatives - A supportive network of knowledgeable sustainability practitioners 📅 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 - Our next cohort is already filling up: https://lnkd.in/eamA78iH Let's continue this journey towards a more sustainable future together. Special thanks once again to our current participants, who are bringing so much great energy & expertise to this cohort. #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainabilityLeadership #SustainabilityStrategy #LFCA #SustainabilityCourse Special thanks to: - Anna Schwarz - Manolo Cornette - Michael Quartermain BCom, LLM, MPAC, CSCL/CSCMP, CIN, CAPM, QMed, CMBE - Friederike Thyssen - Aleksandra (Ola) Mierzejewska - Nilgün Öz - Florian Kolb - Haritha Mukundan - Jutta Pattberg - Matthew Hobbs - Johann Jones - Josephine Piplits - Sonia Pessina - Bernd Dinkel - Giulia Margstahler - Kristýna Machová - Sophia Mee-Eun Oldeide - Véronique Kesseler - Nicola Battey 🌱 - Natasha Yarotskaya - Juliane Schindler - Anna Stoltenberg - Orla Faus - Shainika Murthy - Hanna Gottmann - Gemma Neal - Jascha Mähler - Julia Hanselmann - Harvey Logan - Chris Wallon - Eda Enginar - Edouard Pecher - Julia Anton - Marc Leprat - Sol Quantin - Lisa Kongas - Silvan Siegrist - Elisa Scandariato - Josephine Zilz - Mariana Grava And many more dedicated participants!

🔍🌱 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟓 - 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲🌱🔍 We're excited to share key insights from Module 5 of our Sustainability Roadmapping course, which focused on building a vision and strategy for sustainability. This session was packed with practical exercises and key learnings aimed at helping organizations develop a clear sustainability vision and a coherent strategy. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: ● 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Participants explored different levels of ambition, from net-zero impact to regenerative practices, using case studies like Orsted and Houdini to illustrate these concepts. ● 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: This part emphasized the importance of developing a vision that is striking for long lasting positive impact beyond company borders. ● 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: A strategic planning method where participants envisioned a desirable future and worked backward to identify the steps needed to achieve that vision. ● 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Different approaches to create a coherent sustainability strategy, including clustering material topics into strategic pillars to ensure consistency and alignment with long-term goals. These insights are crucial for developing robust sustainability strategies that drive meaningful change. By setting ambitious goals, developing a clear vision, and creating a coherent strategy, organizations can effectively contribute to a sustainable future. 📢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: There are many other courses at LFCA that can help you further your journey in sustainability. If you're inspired by these insights and interested in joining our next cohorts, we invite you to apply and become part of our growing community dedicated to climate action. Apply to the 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eK7YWFsh Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💚 Anna Schwarz, Manolo Cornette, Friederike Thyssen, Aleksandra (Ola) Mierzejewska, Nilgün Öz, Florian Kolb, Haritha Mukundan, Jutta Pattberg, Matthew Hobbs, Johann Jones, Josephine Piplits, Sonia Pessina, Bernd Dinkel, Giulia Margstahler, Kristýna Machová, Sophia Mee-Eun Oldeide, Véronique Kesseler, Nicola Battey 🌱, Natasha Yarotskaya, Juliane Schindler, Anna Stoltenberg, Orla Faus, Shainika Murthy, Gemma Neal, Jascha Mähler, Julia Hanselmann, Harvey Logan, Chris Wallon, Eda Enginar, Edouard Pecher, Julia Anton, Marc Leprat, Sol Quantin, Lisa Kongas, Silvan Siegrist, Elisa Scandariato, Josephine Zilz, Mariana Grava, Michael Quartermain BCom, LLM, MPAC, CSCL/CSCMP, CIN, CAPM, QMed, CMBE, Alexander Pohl #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainabilityRoadmapping #Leadership #Teamwork #Implementation #LFCA #EducationForChange #NewBeginnings

Today, we continue our Community Spotlight series and are proud to introduce Allane Mobility Group, an active member of our community. They envision themselves as an enabler, providing the perfect mobility solution for everyone as easily as possible. With a rich legacy in leasing (formerly known as Sixt Leasing) and a fresh perspective since becoming Allane, they are well prepared to accompany your mobility journey and help you find your perfect lane. In addition to its innovative mobility solutions, Allane Mobility Group is committed to sustainability and the future of climate-neutral transportation. The mobility sector shows that various levers can be used to reduce the sources of emissions. In their recent article, "Staying on Track in a Climate-Neutral Way," they highlight several key strategies for decarbonizing the mobility sector: enhancing urban mobility with green solutions, implementing the Avoid-Shift-Improve model, promoting multimodal transport options, and leveraging digitalization and autonomous vehicles. For more insights and practical ideas read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e_AZbNgt We are proud to support Allane Mobility Group on its journey and facilitate collaborations with other leaders in sustainable mobility. Changing the status quo requires collective effort—join our community today and be part of the movement!

Unlock the future of business! Let's explore alternative ownership models. On July 18, we’re delighted to host Julie Menter from Transform Finance, the think tank focused on how finance can be a tool for social transformation. The session is particularly useful for founders, investors, and company leadership. Startup leaders: invite your VCs! Investors: invite your portfolio founders and company leadership! Using practical examples, Julie will walk us through the following questions: 👉 How can we reimagine corporate structures to drive social transformation? 👉 What are some examples of alternative ownership models, how do they work and who’s doing it already? 👉 What are some simple steps investors and VCs can take today toward a more just and liveable planet? 👉 What are some simple things that can be done within conventional corporate structures toward a more just and liveable planet? About our guest speaker: Julie Menter is an experienced business leader committed to social and environmental justice. Until 2021 she co-led New Media Ventures, building a powerful portfolio of startups working to strengthen democracy and successfully raising millions to fund innovative, impact-driven projects. As a strategy consultant, she has worked across large companies and nonprofits to redefine what good business means - from developing a governance infrastructure for the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, to designing Walmart’s sustainable agriculture strategy, to crafting Microsoft’s partnership strategy in green tech innovation. As Director at Transform Finance, she currently works with impact investors to shift our economy to one that works for everyone through education, field building, and developing financial innovation. Live participation is free of charge, just please confirm your sign-up below (and bring your colleagues along). See you soon!

Excited to share that our partners at HV Capital have published their first Annual ESG Report! It's amazing to see how dedicated funds can positively influence their portfolios and help them become sustainability frontrunners in their sectors. Dive into their journey and download it now: https://lnkd.in/dD9tbwss

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Andrew Winston for a fireside chat on building the case for sustainability. Together, we talked about how to take action and shift warped perspectives in the ‘sustainability recession’, amongst other ESG challenges we're facing. If you are a full member of our community, you can rewatch the recording. Otherwise, here are a few interesting thoughts that might prompt more insightful conversations with your colleagues: ❓Sustainability practitioners keep hearing that change is hard and slow, but why does this not apply to the current AI implementation wave?  ❓Most companies aim for high standards in quality or safety even when it’s not profitable short-term. Why aren't sustainability initiatives seen the same way?  ❓What threat might 'green hushing' pose for your industry?  👉 Follow Andrew's 3-step formula to create the perfect pitch to get others on board: share why we NEED to (i.e. the science), why we HAVE to (i.e. regulations and stakeholder demands) , and why we WANT to (i.e. money & fulfillment) act on sustainability. Link is in the top comment - let us know what you think... Many thanks again to Andrew for the chat, and to the 60+ LFCA members who joined live and contributed their thoughts and questions!  The next learning session is on July 18th - see you soon.

🌟 ESG, Gigatrends, and the Drive to Net Positive 🌟 Join us for a highly insightful session with Andrew Winston, ranked #3 Most Influential Management Thinker in the World by #Thinkers50. Gain incredible inspiration on transforming sustainability into a powerful driver for your business. 🗓️ Registration and attendance are free – feel free to bring your colleagues along. See you next week! #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #ESG #Leadership #NetPositive

We're excited to announce that brilliant Lucie Pourquier is now part of the LFCA family as our Corporate Sustainability Educator! Lucie brings with her five years of experience in sustainability, having previously worked on the implementation of ManoMano's strategy, a French e-commerce platform specializing in DIY and gardening, and with several private organizations working as an independent consultant around impact and ESG. "I'm thrilled to be joining this close-knit team. My first project involves contributing to the launch of a crucial course for all sustainability practitioners: 'Strategic Sustainability Roadmapping.' This presents an excellent opportunity for our community to receive guidance on crafting their own strategies. The course will be hands-on, featuring extensive peer interaction and several company case studies. I am looking forward to meeting the participants of this new cohort to delve deeper into their needs." - she says. Welcome aboard, Lucie! We're enthusiastic about the great impact we can bring together. Here's to an exciting journey ahead! Are you interested in learning more about structuring sustainability strategies, from vision and prioritization to implementation? Join Lucie and the LFCA team for our Sustainability Roadmapping course on May 29th: https://lnkd.in/gipMpQa2

How best to address your organization’s indirect impacts? Have you tried connecting them to the SDGs? It can be hard to approach the impacts hidden deeper within your value chain and business partnerships. The Navigator's guide utilizes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework to pinpoint not only your negative impacts but also opportunities to transform your business practices - from sourcing to end-of-life considerations. Let’s examine the value of an e-commerce brand through this lens: 🏭 SDG 11 'Sustainable Cities and Communities': In its sourcing strategy, the brand commits to solely collaborating with suppliers with strict health and security requirements in their factories. 🚛 SDG 13 'Climate Action': It opts to partner with inbound logistics providers to reduce their carbon footprint - leveraging electric fleets or routes’ optimization, for instance. 🐠 SDG 6 'Clean Water and Sanitation': Its Tech teams focus on minimizing the data consumption of their website development, potentially mitigating water consumption at the data center level. ♻️ SDG 12 ‘Product Use and Responsible Consumption’: The commercial teams introduce a new product category consisting solely of biodegradable-certified products. Leveraging the SDGs framework empowers you to delve into your key sustainability themes and effectively prioritize them within your roadmap. Let’s talk about value chain mapping! Join our course on Strategic Sustainability Roadmapping starting on May 29th: https://lnkd.in/ecCt484t