Every few months we consider a different theme, ranging from climate change and poverty to corporate governance and sustainability reporting. But what do these mean to you? How are they relevant to your industry and your role? Whether you are considering the issues from the public or private sector point of view, this page will highlight some of the key issues for you from our update...
You may be facing some critical challenges. You may well have no idea where to start. Below, Article 13 brings the issues to life by asking you the challenging questions that will put you on the road to ‘breaking the cycle’. Also use the corporate and government links to see client case studies on how some of these issues have been tackled by Article 13.
Have you considered how your product or service might enable cities to become more sustainable?
Have you considered partnering with other government, community and/or private organisations to enhance the outcomes of your efforts?
Have you explored ideas for sustainable city initiatives that your company could initiative to bring community benefit, as well as business benefits?
Do you carry out regular research & development to deliver innovations that reduce carbon emissions, make systems more efficient, and improve health and wellbeing?
Do you develop your plans in consultation with the affected communities, and have those communities been engaged in and communicated with as the process or plan unfolds?
Are you a member of any networks, working groups or online communities where you can share experiences and learn from other organisations working on the sustainable cities agenda?
Do you consider what factors will impact your master planning and specific initiatives 5, 10 or 50 years from now?
If you’re struggling to answer these questions, how about calling Article 13 and talking to one of our advisors?
Can you access data from all city or government departments in such a way that you can make informed and real-time decisions?
Do you produce master plans to enable a holistic approach to planning in your city or state?
Do you consider what factors will impact your master planning and specific initiatives 5, 10 or 50 years from now?
Have your plans been developed in consultation with the affected communities, and have those communities been engaged in and communicated with as the process or plan unfolds?
Are you a member of any networks, working groups or online communities where you can share experiences and learn from other organisations working on the sustainable cities agenda?
Have you considered partnering with other government, community and/or private organisations to enhance the outcomes of your efforts?
Are economic, social and environmental factors built into your plans to improve the sustainability of your city?
If you’re struggling to answer these questions, how about calling Article 13 and talking to one of our advisors?
Article 13 works across sectors for both our business and government clients – some examples include transport, healthcare, leisure, food & drink, manufacturing and education.
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