Sustainability Magazine March 2025 | Page 110

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

£ 20m

( US $ 24.4m )

invested in the JLR Future Skills Programme each year

£ 500m

( US $ 613.6m )

invested in Halewood facility upgrade
it ’ s that emotional side as well . It is the soft side of things . Really understanding your customer , what ’ s important to them , how they ’ re thinking , where they stand on key societal issues and how your brand can actually be part of their life . I think that ’ s the key between luxury automotive and sustainability .
Q . WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS IN ESG ?

» For me , sustainability is a journey of hearts and minds .

Data and targets are crucial as we need to track and be able to review the evolution and impact of our actions . However , when we tap into the deepseated emotional commitments and values of our stakeholders , we can meet them where they are and bring them on the journey . It ’ s about inspiring them to want to build a better future and empowering them to make the right choices .
At the end of the day , we are the stewards of the planet for the time being and owe it to the next generations to do what we can to preserve it .
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