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Last updated on Jan 23, 2025
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Your team is feeling excluded from sustainability discussions. How can you ensure their voices are heard?

Feeling left out can demoralize your team, but you can turn it around by actively involving them in sustainability initiatives. Here’s how:

  • Open communication channels: Create regular forums or meetings where team members can share their ideas and feedback.

  • Encourage ownership: Assign specific sustainability projects to team members to foster a sense of responsibility and involvement.

  • Provide resources and training: Equip your team with the knowledge and tools they need to contribute meaningfully.

How do you ensure your team feels included in sustainability efforts? Share your thoughts.

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Last updated on Jan 23, 2025
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Your team is feeling excluded from sustainability discussions. How can you ensure their voices are heard?

Feeling left out can demoralize your team, but you can turn it around by actively involving them in sustainability initiatives. Here’s how:

  • Open communication channels: Create regular forums or meetings where team members can share their ideas and feedback.

  • Encourage ownership: Assign specific sustainability projects to team members to foster a sense of responsibility and involvement.

  • Provide resources and training: Equip your team with the knowledge and tools they need to contribute meaningfully.

How do you ensure your team feels included in sustainability efforts? Share your thoughts.

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    Aasim Hameed Khan عاصم حميد خان

    Sustainability I ESG I Decarbonization I CCU+S I Carbon Credit I Carbon Modelling I Climate Change I Circular Economy I Strategic Planning I Asset and Facility Management I Operation and Project Management I Drive Change

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    Empowered teams drive meaningful change—when everyone feels included, sustainability becomes a shared mission, not just a goal. Encourage open dialogue, by inviting team members to share ideas and concerns about environmental goals. Assign clear roles in sustainability projects that align with individual strengths, making everyone feel valued. Recognize contributions publicly to build a sense of ownership and pride. Offer opportunities for learning, such as workshops on sustainable practices, empowering your team with knowledge and purpose. By integrating inclusivity with sustainability, you not only boost engagement but also create a collaborative culture driving meaningful impact.

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    Dave Lütkenhaus

    🌎 Global Sustainability & Innovation Director | VP | ESG | Consumer Goods | R&D | Chemicals | Home & Personal Care | Recycling | Packaging | Climate | Sustainable Business | CPG | Circular Economy 🍃

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    Inclusion is the cornerstone of impactful sustainability. To ensure your team feels heard, start by creating formal opportunities for contribution. In my team, I ensure everyone feels part of the sustainability conversation by creating regular opportunities to contribute, like brainstorming sessions and cross-functional task forces. You can also make it personal by showing how each perspective, whether operational or customer-facing, shapes the impact. When people see their ideas driving change, engagement and innovation thrive. Sustainability isn’t achieved in silos; it’s a shared effort, and inclusion is key.

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    Sanjukta Bhattacharya

    Updapt- An ESG Tech Co🎯ESG & sustainability reportinglNet ZerolCarbon Footprint✨BRSRlGRIlSASBlCDPlTCFDlCDPlILPA✨Driving Sales 🚀🤝💵Growth✅SAAS based ESG Solution Provider📝✨Sustainable Data Management for Corporates✅🎯

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    I believe that ensuring my team feels included in sustainability efforts begins with fostering open communication. I regularly host forums where everyone can share their thoughts, and I actively listen to their ideas. I also encourage ownership by assigning specific sustainability projects, which gives each team member a sense of responsibility. Additionally, I make sure to provide resources and training to help them engage confidently. By celebrating their contributions and showing the tangible impact of their work, I create a more inclusive and motivated team.

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    Tim E.

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    To ensure your team feels included in sustainability discussions start by inviting them to participate early & providing a welcoming space where their ideas are valued. Organize sessions to brainstorm & gather input ensuring quieter voices are encouraged to share. Rotate a team representative to attend higher-level meetings & use tools like surveys to collect feedback for those less comfortable speaking up. Recognize their contributions publicly & provide learning resources to build their confidence. By fostering inclusion & elevating their voices you can ensure they feel heard & valued in shaping sustainability initiatives.

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    Christine Arandi

    ESG & Sustainability Leader | Driving Business Transformation & Sustainable Growth Across Africa|

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    I've witnessed team members' empowerment through inclusion. This includes active listening by regularly engaging your team in surveys, open forums or brainstorming sessions to gain their ideas and perspectives. Secondly, create shared responsibility by forming cross-functional sustainability task forces in which team members can collaborate on solutions and lead projects. To motivate and inspire others, celebrate the team's efforts to sustainability projects. Finally, invest in training sessions or workshops to ensure that the team knows the company's sustainability goals and feels prepared to make meaningful contributions.

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    Limtm Min

    plantation manager at hap seng plantation holding sdn bhd

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    Essential to have inclusive ,where all voices be heard 1.facilitate open communication ,to have regular meetings on topic sustainability,involve everyone to share idea. 2.create a safe space,make everybody comfortable where all idea and opinions heard maybe an anonymous surveys for feedbacks. 3.diverse representation,appoint different department as team member,so collectively represent to champion sustainability 4.education and awareness 5.collaborative loops,give chance to contribute so its become visibly and tangible ,feel belong to process. 6.feedbacks loops,ongoing feedbacks so member feel heard not just plain talks. This may make team feels involved throughly and empowered in sustainability

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    Nidhi S.

    Top Interior Design Voice in the World | Head of Interior Design @ Nidhi's Official | 21 Years Experience

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    To guarantee that your team's perspectives are heard in sustainability talks, foster an inclusive environment by hosting open forums and regular meetings on sustainability subjects. Encourage team members to share their ideas and thoughts, hence creating a collaborative environment. Implement suggestion boxes and anonymous feedback channels to capture all points of view. Recognise and respect their contributions, and include appropriate proposals into decision-making processes. Provide training and materials to help the staff gain expertise and confidence in sustainability topics. By actively involving everyone, you may create a more inclusive and inventive approach to sustainability.

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    Roger A. Jann

    Entrepreneur, Investor, Advisor, Keynote Speaker & Board member

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    It’s essential to act swiftly and thoughtfully to foster inclusion, engagement, and shared ownership. Here’s how you can take action: 1. Create Open Channels for Input 2. Invite Team Representation 3. Incorporate Sustainability into Everyday Work 4. Acknowledge and Act on Ideas 5. Communicate the ‘Why’ Behind Decisions 6. Offer Education and Tools 7. Celebrate Collaboration By actively engaging your team and making them integral to the sustainability journey, you create a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collective responsibility that propels both the mission and the team forward.

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    ✓ Create opportunities for them to actively participate and contribute. ✓ Start by organizing regular team meetings or brainstorming sessions. ✓Make it clear that their input is valued. ✓ Suggestion/feedback system, such as a shared document or digital platform, where team members can submit their ideas at any time. Actively seek feedback, especially from those who may be quieter in group settings. ✓ By fostering open communication and a culture of collaboration, ensure team feels included and empowered to help shape sustainability initiatives.

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    Prashanth Kumar

    Talent Architect | Workforce Strategist | Executive Headhunter | Hiring & Leadership Influencer (30K+ Connections | 32.7K+ Followers | 300K+ Impressions/Post) | Shaping the Future of Work, One Leader at a Time

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    To ensure your team feels included in sustainability efforts: 1. Open Communication: Create regular platforms like town halls or brainstorming sessions for team members to share ideas and feedback. Act on their suggestions to build trust and engagement. 2. Ownership: Assign team members roles in sustainability initiatives, aligning with their interests and strengths. This fosters a sense of purpose and accountability. 3. Empowerment: Provide training, tools, and autonomy to execute their ideas. Equip the team with resources like workshops or certifications to enhance their impact.

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