FEATURE HEADER something more , something else . I like to see the plus as a symbol that we can achieve much more .”
The firm is known — as it was before its evolution — for its holistic and integrated approach toward sustainability . It aims not only to tackle technical barriers but also to infuse its consultancy into organisational cultures , further securing long-term results .
“ We have seen an incredible update on sustainability agendas in companies ,
“ ONE COMPANY ’ S BOARD DECISION CAN HAVE A VERY POSITIVE EFFECT ON A NETWORK OF COMPANIES UPSTREAM OR DOWNSTREAM ”
FEDERICO MAGALINI DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES FOR UK AND ITALY , DSS + and this is because of the pressure from investors and from the board , which is really representing the place of the company where decisions are taken ,” says Magalini .
“ That ' s where I see the biggest potential because sustainability , in the past , was not that prominent in the company or on the board . And the reason is that now , sustainability has a clearer economic dimension that is visible to the world .”
Holistic transformation Magalini sees the corporate-level attitude change toward sustainability as a big opportunity , particularly as companies start to ponder how they can produce better sustainable products , with a more sustainable service .
“ This is the turning point ,” he says . “ If we do all our activities sustainably and improve our sustainability , we manage to get a couple of points or credit value , and there ’ s a monetary value in that .” sustainabilitymag . com 61