Leadership and governance
Strong leadership and clear governance are the foundations of effective sustainability action. Boards, senior leaders and managers play a vital role in setting strategy, embedding accountability and creating a culture where sustainability is a shared responsibility. Decisions made at the top ripple across our institutions and wider communities.
Effective governance recognises sustainability as a material risk to finances, reputation and operations, and embeds it in decision-making at every level. It also unlocks opportunities to future-proof strategies, strengthen resilience and ensure institutions are fit for the future.
But leadership isn’t only about senior managers or boards: it includes middle managers, professional services, academics, students and learners. By valuing diverse leadership models and enabling people across the organisation to influence priorities, institutions can create a culture where sustainability is owned collectively. This distributed approach builds resilience, accountability and momentum for long-term change.
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