Sustainability sounds nice, backed by good intentions. Unfortunately, the perception lingers that sustainability is a “nice to have” that comes at a “cost”.  The data tells a different story. 🌱 Sustainability isn’t a cost - it’s a 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 📈 Organizations that embed #sustainability into their strategy consistently see higher financial performance, stronger resilience, and better long-term ROI. From reduced resource costs and operational efficiency… To improved brand trust and customer loyalty… To increased access to climate-focused funding and incentives… ➡️ Sustainability has become one of the most reliable drivers of value creation. But how do you measure the ROI? It's a talking point I've heard many times. It's also where there’s still a big gap: Good intentions, no financial framework.🚫 Most companies struggle to measure, track and prove the financial return of their sustainability initiatives. This requires a key mindset shift for ag businesses of all kinds: To view #sustainability initiatives not just as an #ESG checkbox, but as a revenue driver. That’s what Verdnt helps you do: → Start with good data - track what’s already happening on the farm or across your supply chain → Quantify outcomes - yields, soil health, emissions, water use...turn them into measurable metrics → Connect the dots - integrate this data across your operations so sustainability links directly to performance and profitability → Monetize the proof - verified data opens access to better financing, premium buyers, and incentive programs When sustainability stops being a cost centre, it starts becoming a strategic advantage. #Verdnt connects sustainability to actual business value with numbers leaders can act on. See our work at: https://verdnt.ag/ Book a call with me to chat sustainability & ROI: https://lnkd.in/gpfhqFQZ #foodandbeverage #agriculture #agrifood

Sustainability Tip # 125 Explaining the Sustainability as a Human Body. Remove one organ, the whole system fails. Eyes = Data & disclosure. No kWh/water/waste data? You’re blind. Nose = Risk sensing. Smell recalls, non-compliance, greenwashing early. Ears = Stakeholders. Customers, workers, community—listen before you speak. Brain = Strategy & capex. Allocate to efficiency, circularity, resilience. Heart = Trust. Safety, fair wages, ethics—your brand’s lifeblood. Hands = Operations. Maintenance, 5S, repair/refurb—where value is created. Legs = Supply chain. Traceable, local when smart, low-carbon logistics. Blunt truth: if one organ fails, OPEX rises and revenue leaks. Start cheap (today): measure → maintain → minimize. Connect with Sustainly Green Ltd, for more informative lifestyle improvements methods. https://lnkd.in/dZjyaaJi #SustainlyGreen #Sustainability #ESG #Operations #SupplyChain #CircularEconomy

#Sustainbility The growing focus on sustainability, environmental health, and the reduction of harmful chemicals is a commendable and necessary global movement. However, the adoption of sustainable production practices requires significant investment in advanced certifications, new machinery, and a fundamental shift in operational mindset. These changes inevitably increase production costs. While buyers often demand that products be made with strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability processes, they are frequently unwilling to accept a higher price point. For this initiative to succeed, buyers must take a proactive step forward and acknowledge that a price increase is a necessary consequence of sustainable production. Their support is crucial to ensure that businesses can afford to make these essential changes. What do you think about it???

Sustainability as a driver of growth. Sustainability is shifting from a compliance task to a powerful source of long term growth. Global supply chains are changing, expectations for environmental responsibility are rising and many industries are undergoing transformation. What is often viewed as a cost factor can actually encourage innovation, accelerate modernization and create competitive advantages. With climate change, resource scarcity and stricter regulations, this perspective is becoming increasingly important. New technologies support this shift. Advanced filtration solutions, digital monitoring systems and circular models such as product as a service connect environmental benefit with economic value. They contribute to cleaner air, cleaner water and more efficient processes. We support this development with filtration solutions that help reduce resource use, extend system lifetimes and improve process quality. This shows how responsibility and business success can reinforce one another. Sustainability 2030 offers an opportunity to rethink value creation and strengthen. Discover more in our latest insights article: https://lnkd.in/e-8PApeZ #MannHummel #LeadershipInFiltration #Filtration #FiltrationMakesTheFuture #CleanerAir #CleanerWater #CleanerIndustry

Microplastic pollution is no longer just an environmental concern — it is becoming a financial risk that investors are starting to factor into their decisions. For companies, high consumption of single-use plastics can lead to increased reputational risk, potential lawsuits, and tighter regulations. The message is clear: sustainability isn’t just good for the planet — it’s essential for long-term business resilience.

🔥 Feeling the heat to prove your plant’s sustainability—across carbon, water, waste, and supply chain? You’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know if you want to turn regulatory pressure into your next big business win. Let’s break it down: Manufacturers face mounting demands for transparent, credible sustainability data—from carbon emissions to water usage and waste. Manual data collection across multiple sites is a nightmare—slow, error-prone, and resource-draining. Compliance with CSRD, ISO, and stakeholder expectations keeps getting tougher. You want to move beyond box-ticking. Imagine automating reporting, benchmarking your progress, and showcasing measurable impact—while freeing up your team for real innovation. But: Data is scattered across plants and systems Reporting eats up valuable time and budget It’s tough to keep up with evolving standards and customer demands SDG Assessment Level 2 flips the script for ambitious manufacturers: Automate Data Collection: Seamlessly gather and centralize sustainability data from every plant. Benchmark & Report: Instantly compare emissions, water, and resource use, and generate audit-ready reports for CSRD and ISO. Digital SDPI Scorecard: Track every KPI—carbon, water, waste, social and economic impact—with clarity and confidence. Unlock Efficiencies: Identify opportunities to cut costs, engage teams, and build trust with customers and regulators. Why This Matters: Because today’s manufacturers aren’t just making products—they’re building reputations. The right tools turn compliance from a headache into a growth engine, driving operational excellence and future-proofing your business. How much time and money could you save with automated sustainability reporting? What would it mean if your next audit was a showcase—not a scramble? Ready to future-proof your manufacturing operations? 👉 Book a complimentary demo and see how SDG Assessment Level 2 can streamline compliance and drive measurable impact. (Link in the comments.) #Manufacturing #OperationalExcellence #Sustainability

The message from the private sector is clear: stronger #sustainability frameworks bring clarity, competitiveness, and confidence ✉️ “Imagine a reporting framework that not only tracks emissions and resource use but also reflects the lived realities of farmers, factory workers, and community leaders in sourcing regions.” More than two-thirds of companies that have enhanced their sustainability reporting say it has generated “moderate” or “significant” value beyond regulatory compliance. So why are politicians going backwards on green? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/e2qU59Yn

The shift towards bio-based materials like sugarcane in manufacturing isn't just for consumer goods. → Commercial real estate can apply circular bioeconomy principles to reduce waste streams from fit-outs and operations. → Sourcing sustainable materials impacts Scope 3 emissions, crucial for #CSRD compliance and #GRESB scores. Wastify AI helps track waste data for comprehensive reporting, enabling organisations to demonstrate their commitment to resource efficiency. How is your organisation integrating bio-based solutions into its procurement and waste strategy? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #FacilitiesManagement #ESG #WasteManagement

Sustainability is not bureaucracy it’s competitiveness, Those who invest in traceability, data integrity, and real impact will lead the next decade.

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by sector 🌍 Most corporate emissions lie beyond direct control. In nearly every sector, the majority of the carbon footprint comes from Scope 3 emissions, generated across the value chain from raw materials to product use and disposal. The data shows a clear pattern. Sectors such as transport, construction, capital goods, food and beverage, and agriculture have over 90% of their total emissions in Scope 3. These are indirect impacts tied to suppliers, logistics, and consumer behavior, and they are the hardest to measure, manage, and reduce. This reality exposes the limits of focusing sustainability efforts on operations or energy efficiency. Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions is essential, yet the largest share of impact lies in supplier networks and customer use. Procurement is therefore a powerful driver of transformation. Decisions on what to buy, how to source, and which suppliers to engage can reshape a company’s environmental footprint. To address Scope 3 effectively, organizations need supplier engagement, data transparency, and collaboration across procurement, sustainability, and finance teams. Tools such as internal carbon pricing, life cycle assessments, and supplier incentives are helping move from ambition to action, although progress remains uneven. Addressing Scope 3 requires a strategic shift. It means redefining value creation to include climate impact as a measure of performance. Companies that succeed in this shift will accelerate decarbonization, strengthen resilience, and drive innovation across their ecosystems. Sustainability strategies must evolve from managing emissions within company boundaries to transforming the systems that enable growth. The real test of climate leadership lies in how much influence a company can create across its entire value chain. Source: WEF Green Procurement Playbook 2025 (data from CDP, 2023) #sustainability #esg