Your team is resistant to change on carbon footprint reduction. How can you persuade them of the benefits?

In my experience, I have realized that when presenting a new project where there is resistance from the rest of the team, it is always important to put yourself in the other person’s shoes to see how this project can be beneficial for their department or align with their personal motivations. Therefore, preparing a presentation that demonstrates long-term cost reduction after the project starts, highlighting how this reduction can improve customer perception of the brand or even attract new clients, and showing successful case studies from major brands and the benefits they obtained after this change would be the strategy I would use to convince them to change their minds about reducing our company’s carbon footprint.

I'd persuade my team about the benefits of reducing the carbon footprint, focusing on clear communication. I'd urge the team to share compelling data on how carbon reduction can lead to cost savings, improved efficiency, and a positive impact on the environment. I'll showcase and highlight success stories from other organizations or other projects that embraced change. It's better to engage the team in discussions, addressing their concerns and involving them in the decision-making process to foster a sense of ownership and commitment to sustainability.

Persuading a resistant team requires effective communication, education, and engagement. By clearly articulating the benefits of carbon footprint reduction and involving team members, you can foster a positive attitude toward change. Cost Savings: Walmart saved over $1 billion annually by enhancing energy efficiency. Environmental Impact: IKEA aims to be climate positive by 2030, benefiting the planet and community health. Positive Branding: Patagonia attracts environmentally conscious customers, increasing sales through sustainability. Employee Satisfaction: Google’s sustainable office designs boost employee morale. Emphasizing these benefits can help your team see the value in adopting greener practices.

When it comes to helping people behave in a climate-friendly way, it is important to understand their individual motivations. In energy use, this can be cost savings, in nutrition the desire to live fitter and healthier, but also animal welfare. In terms of mobility, it could be convenience. This then helps to present the corresponding advantages in communication.

We need to educate everyone about the importance of collective action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We need to show the seriousness of the issue with data to reinforce that if there is no climate change, the consequences will be devastating for life on Earth. We are heading for the precipice, a disaster foretold, despite all the warnings and commitments from countries. Commitments that, when measured against the achievement of targets, have been ignored. The light at the end comes from many good things being taken together.

In order to come up with consistent and efficient action plans to reduce the organization's carbon footprint, it is important to understand where it comes from. To do this, carrying out a carbon audit to analyze energy consumption, transport, waste emissions and other factors that contribute to carbon emissions will provide a solid basis for drawing up an action plan. Once you understand your current carbon footprint, set clear and measurable targets to reduce it. Set realistic targets and constantly monitor progress. Remember that specific goals are much more effective than vague ones.

Sharing personal experience: My MCI team was initially resistant to change regarding carbon footprint reduction. I persuaded them by highlighting the long-term cost savings, enhanced reputation, and regulatory compliance benefits. I also shared successful case studies, showing how these efforts could positively impact our projects and the environment.

Ein Aktionsplan ist ein "Muss" für die Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeitsma?nahmen, der ESRS-Standard verpflichtet dazu. Gro?e Unternehmen müssen ihn schon heute einführen. Aber auch Mittelst?ndler und KMU erhalten in der Zukunft kein Geld mehr von Banken, wenn Sie darauf verzichten. Dies ist in der EU Taxonomie für zukunftsf?hige Darlehensgebung verpflichtend eingeführt. Jede Bank wird also danach fragen, was Sie in Ihren Unternehmen schon tun und danach Ihr Rating, also den Zins zur Kreditvergabe, ausrichten. Stellen Sie sich nicht richtig auf, wird das auf Dauer auch richtig teuer. Sorgen Sie also vor und stellen Sie heute schon einen Ma?nahmenplan auf!

O plano de a??o (PA) deve, além de ser coerente, transparente, bem particionado, com metas atingíveis e claras ao longo do processo. O projeto deve ser dividido em pelo menos em quatro partes. DIVULGA??O: Enfatizar a importancia, apresentar casos de sucessos de outras empresas, organizar um grupo de pessoas com maior influência dentre os outros. IMPLANTA??O: Come?ar com a??es mais simplificadas e palpáveis e abranger para outras a longo prazo. MANUTEN??O: Verificar através de indicadores a efetividade do projeto, e apresentá-los aos colaborades de forma clara e precisa. REGISTROS: Manter os registros a fim de construir uma memória de cálculo. Registrar todo o processo e possíveis melhorias impactadas.

Encouraging employees is important so that they feel motivated and involved. Create a culture of sustainability by teaching and encouraging sustainable practices and rewarding sustainable ideas and efforts. This will help staff understand how important they are in this work.

Inzentives müssen direkt mit einem Nutzen für die Mitarbeitenden verbunden sein. Das sind z. B. das Jobrad, welches in Deutschland gef?rdert wird oder die Solartankstelle für's Transportmittel. Aber auch Zuschüsse zur Kinderbetreuung zahlen in soziale Ziele und Fachkr?ftesicherung ein. Es kann auch die Kantine oder ein beschr?nkteres Essensangebot mit biologischen, nachhaltigen und regionalen gesunden Lebensmitteln sein. Wer spürt, dass der Arbeitgeber t?glich auf sein Wohl achtet und den Respekt in der Kultur des Unternehmens erlebt, der wird als Mitarbeiter in einem nachhaltigen Betrieb dankbar durch hohe Leistung und gesundes Miteinander seinen pers?nlichen Beitrag zur Nachhaltigkeit dem Unternehmen zurück geben. Der Aufwand lohnt sich!

Os incentivos s?o importantes, porém n?o devem se restringir a realidade da empresa e nem do projeto. Os integrantes devem identificar a importancia das práticas sustentáveis, n?o só no ambiente profissional. As práticas devem ser levados inclusive para o ambiente social e familiar. Instigar o profissional a incorporar estas práticas em seu cotidiano.

Feedback is relevant because it helps to make the necessary adjustments to achieve the goals set. The feedback collected can help develop actions, solve problems, improve communication between employees and help the organization as a whole. When feedback becomes a recurring practice in people's daily lives, the most common results are, at the same time, a reduction in the number of conflicts, an increase in empathy and interpersonal satisfaction.

Aus den Systemwissenschaften ist gut ermittelt, dass etablierte Managementprozesse mit Rückkopplungsschleifen dafür sorgen, dass Respekt, Wissensweitergabe und Kompetenz sich in der Kultur des Unternehmens stark erh?hen. Sie bilden die Grundlage für eine gemeinsame Weiterentwicklung im ganzen Unternehmen. Der Unterschied zu einem einzigen Event im Unternehmen ist jedoch, dass diese mindestens w?chentlich etabliert sein sollen, um kurzfristige Aufnahme von relevanten Aspekten, emotionalen Empfindlichkeiten oder systemrelevanten Beobachtungen erm?glichen. Ferner kann die Unternehmensleitung Werte vorgeben, anhand der Rückkopplungen diskutieren und die gemeinsame Wahrnehmung aller darin sch?rfen. Beispiel: T?gl. Stand-Up oder Wochenmeeting.

Après le bilan carbone, l'entreprise s'inscrit dans une histoire avec des indicateurs chiffrés. Elle s'inscrit dans une transition collective, assumée, volontaire. Les indicateurs de progrès emmènent les collaborateurs dans un nouveau récit, celui d'une entreprise qui sert les besoins de la société, et notamment un des besoins les plus fondamentaux de notre transition, moins impacter le climat.

A mensura??o e análise dos dados é de suma importancia para a saúde do projeto. Os feedbacks e os feedforwards, direcionados após está análise, contribuem para a manuten??o e continuidade do projeto, visto que, este seria um projeto permanente e n?o pontual.

Le monde de 2035, et encore plus celui de 2050, sera un monde largement décarboné. Commencer aujourd'hui sa décarbonation, c'est être prêt pour 2035, mais c'est bien plus que cela. En effet l'entreprise de 2035 sera une entreprise régénérative pour l'environnement. Toute entreprise sert au mieux un besoin sociétal pour être pérenne. Les besoins de 2035 et de 2050 ne seront servis que par une vision de l'avenir qui se construit maintenant. C'est pourquoi, au delà d'un bilan carbone, je propose à mes clients une vision prospective.

Ohne Vision und Mission l?sst für kein strategischer Plan erstellen. Gerade die Formulierung des Impact, also dem positiven Beitrag zum Gesamtnutzen einer Gesellschaft bildet das übergeordnete Bild für das Schaffen in einer Unternehmung. Alle Mitwirkenden spüren, dass Sie Teil eines gr??eren Ganzen sind. Im Prinzip ist es wie im Sport oder Fussball: Jeder kennt, wie wichtig die Funktion des Trainer*in ist. Hat er/sie eine Vision und ein Wertekonzept, dann kann er/sie ein Team zu H?chstleistung führen. Bist Du oder sind Sie schon als Trainer vorbereitet?

Presenting the long-term vision to the team is important for them to understand the goals and help draw up the plan. With a plan, we can achieve our goals and deal with obstacles. The long-term perspective will help motivate the team, as well as helping managers make decisions. It will also provide data and guidelines for creating a common perspective, acting as relevant interest groups in the strategy implementation phase.

I encouraged my MCI team to adopt a long-term vision by emphasizing how reducing our carbon footprint aligns with our company’s future goals. By focusing on sustainability, we’re not just meeting today’s demands but also positioning ourselves as leaders in the industry, ensuring long-term success and resilience.

Diminuirmos nossa pegada ecológica, em diversas esferas, é necessário e quase uma obriga??o. Estamos presenciando vários desequilíbrios ecológicos, ambientais e sanitários, ao longo do tempo, devido a nossas intera??es de forma leviana em nosso habitat. Portanto, interligando a realidade social e a ambiental, apresentar dados, além dos que foram coletados no interior da empresa, os de forma global inclusive, para fortalecer os objetivos do projeto implantado.