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The Institute of Internal Communication is the UK’s only independent professional membership body solely dedicated to internal communication. Since the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020, Internal communication has been recognised as the vital glue that holds distributed, remote and hybrid teams and organisations together. As we adapt to an era of continuous change, how we communicate at work has never been more important.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Exploring business sustainability with Diane Osgood
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
- Business sustainability encompasses the impact of a company's production processes and the nature of its products on the environment and society.
- Internal communication plays a crucial role in helping employees understand the company's sustainability goals, progress, and the broader context of sustainability.
- Effective internal communication can facilitate dialogue and action, bridge generational perspectives, and empower employees to contribute to sustainability efforts.
- Educating employees about sustainability challenges and progress is essential for creating a shared understanding and fostering a sense of purpose and responsibility.
About Diane Osgood
Diane Osgood, US/France, is a pioneer in corporate sustainability and human rights. She has over 30 years of helping companies innovate and grow with purpose. She focuses on the power of consumers to influence brands and shape the economy. Diane served as a senior advisor to President Clinton for the Clinton Global Initiative and on the Vatican Arts and Technology Council.
Diane has run her boutique consulting business since 2019. Prior to that, she was a Director of Sustainability and Innovation for Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and VP of Strategy at Business for Social Responsibility (BSR). Her consulting clients include Meta, Virgin Hotels, Addison/Sia-Partners, Avnet, Waters, Pega Systems, DuPont, Monsanto, P&G, Aventis Pharma, and social enterprises. She was a senior advisor to President Clinton for the Clinton Global Initiative and served on the Vatican Arts and Technology Council.
She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Economics and Development Studies at the London School of Economics. She’s a co-author and co-editor of the award-winning The Carbon Almanac (Penguin, 2022) and of the forthcoming Your Shopping Superpower. She contributes to Fast Company and GreenBiz.
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