The future of the economy, according to experts from top British universities, focuses on making big changes for sustainability and using resources wisely. Here’s what they’re saying:
- Sustainability Everywhere: Businesses should think about being eco-friendly in every part of their work.
- Company-wide Sustainability: It’s important for every person in a company to work together on eco-friendly projects.
- Understanding Our Impact: We need better ways to collect and understand data about how businesses affect the environment. This helps us follow the rules and make smarter decisions.
- Following Rules and Doing Good: Businesses should follow environmental rules and use them to make real positive changes.
- Reducing Carbon: Businesses need to find ways to produce less carbon and use more renewable energy.
- Talking About Sustainability: It’s important for businesses to talk openly and clearly about what they’re doing to help the environment.
- Changing Our Thinking: We need to change how we use resources and design products to last longer and be easier to recycle.
- Working Together for a Better Future: Everyone needs to work together – individuals, businesses, and governments – to make these changes happen.
In short, the future economy needs to be more focused on sustainability, using resources wisely, and working together to make the world a better place for everyone.
Written by: Ing. Maria Rucekova, Technical University of Kosice
Resources:
REUTERS EVENTS – Responsible business Europe 2024 – Integrate sustainability today to thrive tomorrow. https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/responsible-business-europe/speakers
UKRI. 2022. EPSRC Circular Economy community engagement workshops – 24th & 9*th March 2022. https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EPSRC-141022-CircularEconomyCommunityEngagementWorkshopsReport.pdf