Drawing upon his industry experience, Gregory reflects on recent examples to explore how organisations should look beyond short-term challenges to improve sustainability outcomes.

“From my experience working with private and public sector organisations alike, it’s clear that it is not only possible to implement and progress a broad range of net-zero measures through economic headwinds – it is a vital feature to long-term success.”

Gregory also highlights the successes of the public sector organisations in undertaking a longer-term approach and references the factors vital to success – including the need to explore innovative financing models in an era of increased borrowing costs. 

“Regardless of tough economic headwinds, there is no shortage of investors interested in enabling climate solutions – money is available to finance these projects… the business case continues to stack-up for organisational carbon reduction measures”

Recognising the success of many organisations in embracing energy efficiency and low carbon infrastructure such as renewables, Gregory discusses how organisations should approach the unlocking of further, deeper emissions cuts within a challenging economy to create the sustainable operations fit for 2050 and beyond.