Change is hard. Change is uncomfortable. Change is also inevitable and necessary.
Engaging in sustainable practices is not the norm for everyone (yet!). It takes time to build awareness and new habits. In order to successfully implement change, stakeholders need to be engaged, consulted and informed about "The Why" and the new system being put into place so that they have buy-in, will be supportive, and your new program will be a success.
Sustainability Planning is a perfect opportunity to promote synergies between stakeholders, stimulate fresh ideas and strengthen relationships. Stakeholder engagement is key to successfully creating sustainable organizations and communities.
When stakeholders come together to share a vision of a safe, healthy, clean and resource-efficient organization or community, participants can more clearly grasp the benefits, and be inspired and prepared to work collectively toward common goals.
