Sustainability Barriers; not difficult to overcome.

The sustainability journey for an organization often involves significant changes in its operations, practices, and culture. It requires a holistic approach and can be considered a sizable Change Management program due to the magnitude of the transformation required. This episode talks about, how the sustainability journey relates to Change Management and the role of communication strategies within that program. Throughout the sustainability journey, communication strategies play a central role in fostering awareness, engagement, and understanding. Effective communication helps build a shared vision, aligns stakeholders' expectations, addresses concerns and resistance to change, and reinforces the importance of sustainability as a strategic priority. It creates a culture of sustainability by fostering open dialogue, soliciting feedback, and encouraging collaboration among stakeholders.

India's Small and Mid-size enterprises (MSME) play a critical role on its journey to Net Zero. Based on its approved NDCs, India now stands committed to reduce Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030. MSME sector contributes close to 30% of India’s GDP. MSME products and services contributes close to 50% to the total export India does. MSMEs are part of the value chain for large companies. From carbon accounting perspective, they contribute to companies, scope 3 emissions, which in many industries accounts for almost 60 to 70% of companies total carbon footprint. In this episode Dr. Ravindra has put some light on MSME's path towards adopting sustainable practices, the role Industry and technology play in this sector's transition towards sustainability.

In this episode we delve into the barriers that organizations encounter on their sustainability journey. We shed light on the common challenges faced by businesses as they strive to become more sustainable. Join us as we discuss practical strategies, case studies, and expert insights to help organizations overcome these obstacles and achieve their sustainability goals.

The planet needs Young Changemakers to push Sustainability Agenda forward. Young change makers bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and creative solutions to sustainability challenges. They are often not bound by traditional ways of thinking and can challenge existing systems and norms. Their unique experiences and perspectives can lead to novel approaches and breakthrough innovations. Meet Prachi Shevgaonkar from Pune, India. She is a Climate Innovator and the founder of Cool The Globe. Prachi's campaigns for climate action have reached over 25 Million citizens. Till date, citizens from 110 countries have come together on Cool The Globe App and saved 2.5 Million kg Greenhouse Gas Emissions, by making simple lifestyle changes for the environment. Recently, PositionZero.org had an interesting conversation with Prachi on her journey and her future plans. To know more, please listen to the podcast.

This introductory episode let audience know what PositionZero aims to achieve through its podcasts