Posts by Donna Okell
Boycott 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.…
Read MoreCourageous Conversations in the Boardroom
Thu 5 Dec 2024 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM GMT Online, Zoom Many businesses today claim to be purpose-driven and committed to social and environmental impact, but far too often this is just lip service without authentic action. There is a critical need for more courageous leadership and accountability in the boardroom when it comes to addressing pressing issues like diversity, equity,…
Read More“You Knew, What Did You Do?” – Confronting Child Poverty in the UK
When the day comes, there’s a question each of us may face, one that defines our time and actions: “You knew, what did you do?” For business leaders, who shape the very communities they operate within, this question is especially relevant and urgent. Last week, as headlines focused on the financial impacts of the latest…
Read More“You knew, what did you do?” Part 1
When the time comes, “You knew, what did you do?” will be the only question that matters. It’s the question that keeps me awake at night and the one that drives me out of bed in the morning. Why? Because every time I look into my grandson’s eyes, I know this is the question he’ll one day…
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