ENERGY MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
TRANSLATING SUSTAINABILITY
Alistair Binks, Owner and CEO at Albion Languages, tells Tomorrow’s FM why translation is vital in encouraging more sustainable business and supply chains.
Businesses are entering new markets because of the COVID-19 pandemic, while globalisation is bringing more opportunities for hiring a global workforce. Although this is welcome news in many respects, expansion into new areas brings its own challenges, not least in times of climate crisis. Demands on the export sector mean that supply chains need to be reviewed, especially where sustainability is concerned.
As the UK continues through the transition phase of leaving the EU, importers and exporters continue to navigate the current logistics landscape with its inherent weaknesses. With pressure being continually exerted on businesses and individuals to adopt more environmentally friendly practices, it is important to assess the barriers that can make that initially seem so daunting.
Sustainability and supply chains Sustainability and climate change have dominated our news outlets in recent years, and with good reason. Businesses may sometimes perceive adopting more sustainable practices as being a costly and time- consuming exercise. While making better choices for the future of the globe is crucial, it can also have many
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benefits such as enhancing business reputation and value through corporate social responsibility.
“Phrases one language uses
as standard do not often make sense in another.”
Being more sustainable undoubtedly has its challenges. If you consider the full life cycle of a product or supply chain, it is likely to include the involvement of multiple businesses across the production and delivery process. Businesses need to consider how to manage the potential disruption to operations through relatively slower processes, changing products to more sustainable ranges and fostering a culture of care for environmental issues throughout the business. For facilities managers, the challenges extend to influencing better purchasing decisions and ensuring buy-in for energy saving and efficiency initiatives. Achieving a fine balance between
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