The "12 Gifts of ESG" for Small + Midsized Businesses in 2024
As the festive season approaches, a special time of year that resonates with many for its spirit of giving and reflection, I find myself contemplating a unique and meaningful way to mark the occasion. This year, from Christmas Day to Epiphany (the Twelfth Day of Christmas), DevryBV Sustainable Strategies is offering "12 Gifts of ESG" – a series of insights focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This initiative holds a personal significance to me, not only because of my faith but also because I was born on the Epiphany – and in 2024, it marks a significant milestone, my 50th birthday. As I enter my second half-century, I want to continue to push the limits on making a positive impact for people and nature.
The Epiphany, traditionally a Christian feast day, has broadened in its societal significance and is a word often used in business. Beyond its religious origins, the term "epiphany" has evolved to represent a moment of sudden and profound understanding that often changes the course of outcomes. At DevryBV Sustainable Strategies, we embrace this wider interpretation of epiphany in our work, helping companies achieve their own moments of clarity and understanding regarding the vital role of ESG in business. Often these epiphanies related to sustainable business improvements change the course of the business altogether.
Our company purpose is grounded in the belief that businesses can be a force for good, protecting and restoring humanity while also thriving economically. ESG is about having that epiphany – recognizing that profitability and sustainability are not mutually exclusive, but rather, they are intrinsically linked in today's world. As we assist companies in integrating ESG principles into their core strategies, we witness transformative moments where business objectives align beautifully with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
So this season, the "12 Gifts of ESG" is more than just a festive offering; it reflects our commitment to this transformative business journey, especially for small and midsized enterprises (SMEs) that do not often have in-house resources to manage sustainability and ESG. Each of the 12 gifts unveils aspects of ESG that can empower SMEs, guiding them toward more sustainable practices that benefit both society and their bottom line. These 12 gifts are our way of sharing knowledge, fostering understanding, and igniting change in the corporate world.
As we step into 2024, a year that holds special meaning for me personally, I am reminded of the power of moments of realization, of epiphanies, in shaping our paths. I am delighted to present the "12 Gifts of ESG" from DevryBV Sustainable Strategies in the spirit of the holiday and the transformative power of understanding.
Check-in each day with us during the 12 days of Christmas, and let's embark on this journey together, fostering a world where business success and sustainability go hand in hand, creating a brighter future for us all.
~Devry Boughner Vorwerk, Founder + CEO
"On the 12th day of Christmas, #ESG gave to me Customer Loyalty. Eleven Business Resilience. Ten Regulatory Compliance. Nine Engaged Employees. Eight Cost Savings! Seven Competitive Advantage! Six Access to Capital. Five New Revenue Streams!!!!! Four Improved Risk Management. Three Investor Attraction. Two Enhanced Reputation. And a Positive Impact on #TheHumanverse!"