November 26, 2024 •New Guyana School
Dr. Rachael Cox and His Excellency Conrad Enill, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
On November 11, 2024, young professionals embarked on the transformative journey of becoming a global player at the New Guyana School's Professional Development workshop titled "Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Logistics: New Considerations for the Region".
For three days, this inspiring workshop united passionate professionals from diverse sectors and ministries in Guyana, all eager to collaborate, learn, and grow together towards a shared vision of environmental stewardship.
Our distinguished guest speaker, His Excellency Conrad Enill, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and our industry expert facilitator, Dr. Rachael Cox, provided a fresh perspective on CSR and Sustainable Logistics. This new perspective, essential in our ever-changing landscape, shifted the discussions from a local viewpoint to a global context.
His Excellency Conrad Enill reminded attendees that effective leadership means convincing stakeholders of the long-term value of strategic decisions. As a global CSR and Sustainable Logistics player, you are responsible for today's choices that will impact future generations' resilience.
Dr. Rachael Cox skillfully discussed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Logistics, clarifying the distinction between the two. CSR refers to the overall contributions of businesses and organizations to sustainable development, while Logistics pertains to the efficiency of moving goods.
Dr. Cox highlighted several types of CSR, including:
- Philanthropic: Involves how a company acts and contributes to society.
- Ethical: Based on a company's values and the commitment to act in a fair and ethical manner.
- Environmental Impact: Focuses on preserving the environment and addressing local community concerns.
- Economic: Ties together the first three areas, emphasizing the interconnection between them.
As decision-makers, we must consider the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit. It is crucial to balance these important areas, as our actions in each will impact their sustainability. By supporting initiatives that address the triple bottom line, leaders can align their organizations with the growing expectations of stakeholders.
Ultimately, becoming a global player in CSR and Sustainable Logistics means that we must act with awareness of consequences and the impact of our decisions for a sustainable future.
For more information about Logistics facilitated by Dr. Rachael Cox, please click here.