Posts by Donna Okell
Buy Now: The Hidden Costs of Overconsumption
Last night, I rewatched the powerful film Buy Now. It brilliantly lays bare the manipulation at the heart of our overconsumption crisis, revealing how big businesses employ sophisticated tactics to ensure we keep buying more – at enormous costs to people and our planet. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s a must-watch for anyone curious…
Read MoreHow Do We Change the Conversation in the Boardroom?
from ROI to IOI For too long, the metrics of success in business have been rooted in financial returns alone. ROI (Return on Investment) has reigned supreme, steering decisions based solely on shareholder gains. But in a world facing climate emergencies, social inequities, and biodiversity collapse, this one-dimensional focus no longer serves us. We need…
Read MoreEnough is Enough
Reflections on 2024 and the Courage to Lead Change As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. 2024 has brought stark reminders of the risks we face – from escalating climate impacts to deepening social inequalities. But it has also shown us the resilience and ingenuity of those who…
Read MoreBoycott Black Friday: Choose Kindness Over Consumption
Black Friday has become synonymous with overconsumption, offering tempting deals but at a devastating cost to people and the planet. The environmental toll of this shopping frenzy is staggering: increased greenhouse gas emissions, mountains of waste, toxic pollution, and a throwaway culture that’s depleting our planet’s resources. This isn’t just a shopping event – it’s…
Read MoreImpact Leadership Programme
Excited to announce the launch of the UK for Good Impact Leadership Programme (ILP). The ILP is an interactive and inclusive in-person programme for leaders, consultants, strategists, and in-business sustainability advocates looking to advise on and apply the principles of good business. Building on the success of our Leadership for Good Programme, ILP has been designed and…
Read MoreSmall Changes, Big Ripples: Digital Decisions Matter
The urgency of tackling climate change has never been clearer. According to the most recent IPCC report, global carbon emissions are still rising, putting us perilously close to exceeding 1.5°C global temperature increase. At COP29, world leaders continue to reiterate that without drastic reductions, we risk severe and irreversible impacts on biodiversity, food security, and human livelihoods.…
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