Sarah Duncan

Sustainable business advisor, trainer and author of The Ethical Business Book. Much more active on LinkedIn!

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

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[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

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[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

See you there! https://t.co/qSIwCroIG6
#IHS22 #sustainability

[HOSPA @HOSPAtweets]

Our sustainability advisor, @sleepinglion888, looks at the learnings from @BDOhospitality's latest sustainability study:
https://t.co/atAUCylA7x

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Attending #HOSPACE on Thursday? I'll be chatting #sustainability with the wonderful @TheGMWhatley and @Foodhero. Got a question you'd like to ask them? Drop me a note here and I'll see what I can do!

[HOSPA @HOSPAtweets]

We're delighted to introduce some of our confirmed speakers for #HOSPACE: Next Generation brought to you in partnership with @htng, Nov 18th at @royallancaster:

@hmurray9 @UKHospKate @sleepinglion888 @TheGMWhatley @Daniel_Fryer @Foodhero.

Find out more: https://t.co/T1pboDEy2m

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Receiving unexpected (and beautiful) flowers is just a joy, and always so thoughtful. Thanks @Foodhero @Exclusive_Hotel - greatly appreciated x

[Jane Pendlebury @JanePendlebury]

Fascinating being part of a #askHOSPA @HOSPAtweets live tweeting event on #sustainability. Grateful to our experts from @sleepinglion888 and @InspiredEnergy and thank you to @picpr for supporting this.

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt2/2: But also many organisations are simply overwhelmed by the complexity of building a more sustainable business and don’t know where to start, so hopefully the toolkit can help with that. #AskHOSPA

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt1/2: The corporate world’s obsession with growth (at any cost), an attitude of wait and see (which we no longer have the luxury of), and general short-term thinking (putting short-term profit over the long-term needs of society and the planet). #AskHOSPA

[HOSPA @HOSPAtweets]

A key question here from a HOSPA member: What are the biggest barriers to sustainability?

@InspiredEnergy @sleepinglion888

#TwitterLive #AskHOSPA

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Hospitality is about caring and looking after people, so I hope we are in good hands!
#AskHOSPA

[HOSPA @HOSPAtweets]

How optimistic are you that the hospitality sector can make a positive contribution to protecting a healthy planet for future generations?

We're nearing the end of our LIVE discussion with @sleepinglion888 & @inspiredenergy - share your Q's with us #AskHOSPA.

#Hospitality

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt2/2: But the companies that really get it right are the ones that recognise that, ultimately, it’s about doing the right thing – being a force for good (to use the BCorp mantra). #askhospa

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt1/2: There are many: the rise is more conscious consumers, employee concern, investor imperative + of course the likelihood of future legislation meaning good corporate behaviour being incentivised and bad behaviour being penalised. #askhospa

[HOSPA @HOSPAtweets]

What is the primary driver of the business sustainability agenda?

@sleepinglion888 @inspiredenergy

Join our LIVE discussion by sharing your questions using #AskHOSPA

#Sustainability #Hospitality #BusinessSustainability #Hoteliers

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt3/3: But there aren’t thousands of examples, which highlights a massive opportunity. HOSPA really wants to share best practices on the toolkit, so please do get in touch and tell us what you are doing (and the resources you have found most useful). #askhospa

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt1/3: There is a ‘sustainability in action’ section on the HOSPA toolkit which includes a number of sustainability stories and statements from big operators.

[Telegraph Hotel @CovTelHotel]

@HOSPAtweets @sleepinglion888 @inspiredenergy #AskHOSPA

Who is doing ‘sustainability’ well in the hospitality sector?

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt2/3: As a stand-out example though, I’ve been particularly impressed reading about @Whatley_Manor
under the guidance of Sue Williams – a great example of sustainability being placed at the very heart of the business and filtering through in everything they do.

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt2/2 We want to protect a planet that is safe, fair + just for all humans to survive on. I also recommend the GoodLife Goals which offer loads of resources to help bring sustainability to life in any business or home. https://t.co/nlp6CI50PA #AskHOSPA

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt1/2: People often see sustainability as purely an environmental or climate issue. The UN’s 17 SDGs are an excellent foundation for any sustainability strategy as they highlight the importance of both environmental + societal sensitivity. #AskHOSPA

[HOSPA @HOSPAtweets]

How do the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals relate to a hospitality business?

@sleepinglion888 @inspiredenergy

#Hospitality #Hoteliers #Sustainability #SustainableGoals #SustainableHotel

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Be honest + genuine. Avoid the trap of ‘selective transparency’ or ‘symbolic’ corporate environmentalism. Always check the facts and don’t be afraid to admit if something is proving more difficult than you thought or if you got it wrong. #AskHOSPA

[Profitroom @ProfitroomINT]

@HOSPAtweets @inspiredenergy @sleepinglion888 #AskHOSPA

How do you avoid being accused of greenwashing?

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt2/2: Through training and education, you can help everyone understand their impact on the planet + society (at work + home) and create a long-term culture of sustainability throughout every aspect of your business. #AskHOSPA

[Sarah Duncan @sleepinglion888]

Pt1/2: Obviously understanding your energy usage + switching to renewables is crucial, plus waste management + mindful procurement (eradicating single use plastics, buying local etc). But don’t forget that you have many ‘humans’ in your business. #AskHOSPA

[Profitroom @ProfitroomINT]

@HOSPAtweets @inspiredenergy @sleepinglion888 #AskHOSPA

It’s difficult to know where to start with sustainability, what should be the immediate priorities?