By Jo Confino, Guardian Sustainability professional
‘There appears to be a hidden dynamic operating among sustainability professionals that they are somehow superior to those they accuse of being stuck in the destructive paradigm of consumerism and profits maximisation.
They believe they have seen beyond the limitations of classical economics and are therefore more visionary and enlightened than most. They recognise the dangers society faces and know the way out of the mess.
I am concerned that this attitude is making social, environmental and economic change more difficult to embed in corporations because rather than operating from a place of compassion to others, which can have the effect of developing a common understanding and bond, we often blame and attack individuals or companies who “just don’t get it” read more >
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