Esg Quotes

“Consumers today are more discerning and value companies that operate ethically and responsibly.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Corporate governance, in this century, must include exploring how ESG factors can drive innovation and product development.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“A balanced approach is attractive to top talent and investors who increasingly seek out companies with a strong sense of purpose beyond just profit.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“The shift towards Permaculture Economics represents a paradigm shift in how businesses operate. By recognizing their interconnectedness with the world around them, companies can unlock new opportunities for growth, resilience, and positive impact.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Integrating ESG considerations into boardroom discussions is really no longer optional - its just too much of an expectation by too many people who collectively have a lot of influence. Boards need to establish a framework for discussing ESG issues, tethered to the profit motive.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Boards that consider Permaculture principles can help their companies become positive change agents rather than simply doing no harm.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Permaculture Economics views businesses as interconnected parts of a larger ecosystem. By understanding and optimizing these relationships, companies can create positive feedback loops that benefit not only their bottom line but also the environment, their communities, and society as a whole.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“By integrating ESG principles into the core business strategy, companies can foster innovation and build resilient supply chains that withstand market volatility.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Rather than simply doing no harm, companies should strive to leave the environment and communities in a better state than they found them.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“While Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG frameworks have pushed companies to consider their broader impact, a new frontier is emerging: Permaculture Economics. This holistic approach transcends the traditional focus on mitigating negative impact and instead emphasizes actively creating a regenerative future.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Permaculture Economics emphasizes the elimination of waste by designing closed-loop systems where outputs become inputs for other processes.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“Businesses can prioritize profit AND people AND planet. Businesses can add value and receive value in a multitude of ways.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“It’s not about what industry you’re in. It’s about what you do with your resources.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“Let’s be reminded that companies, and those of us who lead companies, don’t have to choose between Profit and Corporate Social Responsibility. In fact, if done right, the latter will enhance the former. Then the former will enhance the latter, and this should happen in endless cycles.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“The 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing are:

1. Accumulate & Compound Capital: Consistently save and invest to grow your capital base over time, leveraging the power of compound interest.
2. Utilize Capital: Actively deploy your capital into productive investments that generate returns, rather than letting it sit idle.
3. Retain Maximum & Gradiented Liquidity: Maintain a balance between liquid assets (easily accessible cash) and less liquid investments, ensuring you can meet immediate needs while still investing for the long term.
4. Actively Manage Passive: While focusing on passive income sources, actively monitor and adjust your investments to optimize returns and mitigate risks.
5. Prioritize Long-Term Growth: Focus on investments that offer potential for significant growth over the long term, even if they don't provide immediate high yields.
6. Prioritize Consistent Yields: Balance your portfolio with investments that provide reliable, consistent income to support your financial needs.
7. Add Net Value to all Stakeholders: Invest in ways that benefit not only yourself but also the broader community, environment, and all parties involved.
8. Provide Authentic Data: Be transparent and honest in your financial reporting, providing accurate information to all stakeholders.
9. Collect & Utilize Authentic Data: Base your investment decisions on reliable, verified data rather than speculation or rumors.
10. Diversify Holistically: Diversify your investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographical regions to reduce risk and maximize potential returns.
11. Harvest Yields Equitably: Distribute profits fairly among all stakeholders, ensuring everyone benefits from the investment's success.
12. Reinvest Yields in Most Profitable Assets: Continuously evaluate your portfolio and reinvest profits into the most promising opportunities to further compound your growth.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“Permaculture Investing™ offers a unique and compelling approach for conpanies seeking long-term financial resilience, consistent returns, and positive societal impact.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Investing, The Permaculture Way: Mayflower-Plymouth's 12 Principles of Permaculture Investing

“Sustainability financing (SusFin) isn't just an investment; it's a down payment on a planet where profit and purpose are inextricably linked, ensuring that prosperity is shared, not plundered.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Count your carbon, before they finance.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Sustainable financing is the measure of prosperity, not just in financial terms, but non-financial as well, for people, planet and prosperity of both.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“The ideal world; equitable, sustainable, resilient.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“In the toolbox of sustainable financing, models and mechanisms are the instruments that build bridges from investment to impact.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“In the realm of sustainable finance, numbers are more than statistics; they're the chapters in the story of positive change.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Practice makes the sustainability perfect.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Each challenge is like a seeds of opportunity; if cultivated well, brings a positive change.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Sustainable financing is a symphony where risk management and performance measurements compose the harmonies of profit and purpose.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Within the framework of responsible finance, policies and regulations are the brushstrokes painting a portrait of a more equitable world.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“The future of sustainable financing is not just about people, technology and profits; but strong will to enable generations sustain.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Steps to responsible financing: initiate, innovate, and inspire.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Responsible Financing (ResFin) is all about a financial legacy that enriches both the balance sheet and the betterment of humanity.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Responsible Financing

“Profits drive our society to humanities detriment.”
― Gun Gun Febrianza