Azim's Fashion Project by Fajlay Azim https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d Changing Mindset- Need to Go Green en-us 2020-12-10 17:58:18 UTC 2021-01-05 19:11:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Dream azim043g https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1007279488 Consensus on the perfect balance between self-interest and social responsibility is yet to be reached. Many companies wage an ongoing battle between what they wish to do and what they must do in order to financially survive. However, what is still underestimated is the fact that going green also brings many benefits for businesses ]]> 2020-12-10 17:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1007279488 Business Model azim043g https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1007293799
Internal factors are those occurring within the organisation’s boundaries and, for this reason, considered to be under its direct control. The most important internal drivers are: 

  • ethical leadership
  • organisational culture
  • creating a business case to justify such a change, and
  • learning from mistakes and disasters (for example, in 2014 the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh resulted in over 1,000 garment worker deaths).

External factors are associated with the broader environment and thought to be beyond the direct control of the organisation. 
The key external drivers for sustainable business are:
  • consumer expectations
  • society’s increased awareness about sustainability
  • the organisation’s reputation, and
  • government policy and regulations.


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  • Competing priorities of managers - profit and growth prioritised over environment and human capital
  • Organisational systems not up to managing the task
  • Lack of capital to invest in new ways of design and managing operations
  • Organisational culture not open to new ideas and innovation
  • Failure to enable employees to be autonomous
  • High staff turnover and cynicism as to whether the organisation really wants to change
  • Senior leadership group not leading the change or not committed to change
  • Little acknowledgement of the sustainability issues in the business global supply chains (up to 80% of corporate carbon footprint is located in supply chain)
  • Failure to acknowledge the human rights and social issues linked to global supply chains (human rights and social issues will affect corporate reputation and negatively impact human sustainability in the organisation)
  • Inadequate systems to manage information
  • Failure to keep up with technological innovations
  • Not being able to form partnerships with civil society to address ethical, social and environmental issues.
  • Economic and financial priorities of business overshadow human sustainability issues.

    • ]]>     2020-12-10 18:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1007313952     Stakeholder azim043g https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1007326504 Social movement campaigns around ethical fashion are a recognized driver of change. Campaigns seek to inform fashion consumers about where their clothes and shoes come from, and to lobby companies to change their sourcing and labour practices. They call on business to treat workers fairly, to prevent the use of toxic chemicals, and avoid waste and pollution affecting the environment.


    ]]>     2020-12-10 18:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1007326504     Definition & Design azim043g https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1012538816 Businesses are looking for a balance between cost and reward. But are they ready to view reward as a multi-dimensional concept in which layers of sustainability align with monetary reward?
    Nowadays, most governments recognize the social and environmental impacts of business. Pressure exerted on the business community, means business executives are well aware of their corporate social responsibilities, They recognize that their actions should move toward more green enterprises. If we treat the environment without proper consideration and abuse natural resources without adopting a long-term focus we will ensure our own destruction.





    ]]>     2020-12-12 17:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1012538816     Business Model Archetype azim043g https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1041491641 Key differences have been identified between leaders and managers. A leader sets a direction, aligns people and motivates them during the course. A manager plans, organised and recruits, without necessarily inspiring people; rather they help employees find solutions to problems or challenges.Leaders inspire and support people to act together towards achieving a vision or ideal. Green leaders inspire people to act together towards achieving a better world. They are often seen as change agents as they initiate, enable or foster change. In sustainability, leadership is crucial in driving the change process. It is often mentioned that producing change is about 80% leadership and 20% management. In this light, the real gap seems to be the fact that we have hundreds of experts and, perhaps, green managers but not enough great leaders.


    ]]>     2020-12-24 19:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1041491641     Strengths, Weaknesses,Threats & Opportunities azim043g https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1041497314 Strength: The focus here is not on the comprehensive listing of all possible skills and functions of a green leader, but rather on the inter connectivity of these abilities, and how each can and does strengthen other parts of the same system.

    Weaknesses: to take money for your own interest or lie about the fact that you took it? And to go a bit further: Is it a crime if you are the only one who knows you have committed an illegal action? Or is it considered a crime only if someone else knows about it? Similarly, in a business context, should a business report every single action (more or less legal) or should they keep some things to themselves?
    Given the focus these businesses have on undertaking social and environmental matters, concepts such as transparency and authenticity become a must. In order to be successful and build brand trustworthiness, organisations need to demonstrate not just their commitment to society, but also their good behaviour, especially towards the environment, their authenticity and they need to share with the public all their practices and procedures.

    Threats: the competition has more experience, greater resources, and a long-standing reputation they can build upon. The production might need some further research and development in order to make the material as "easy" to manufacture.

    Opportunities: The fundamental role of a sustainable business is to benefit society through the provision of products and services that do no damage to the humans and the environment associated with production and provision of goods and services. Questions posed at the beginning of this course include: What provides business with the motivation to change to become sustainable businesses? And, will businesses ever aim as hard for triple top line as they do for the triple bottom line?Let’s consider this in the context of the global fashion industry, known for its catwalk inspiration and celebrity inspired trends. The fast fashion industry has taken the world by storm. Fashion production used to be based on four annual seasons, but this has changed to a 52-week constant churn. This is great for consumers wanting cheaper clothes with a design aesthetic and to be on trend. But factors like where, how and when fashion garments and shoes are produced, impacts people and the environment. It has important implications for how corporations meet social responsibility standards and reduce their impact on the planet.]]>     2020-12-24 19:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/azim043g/eje8bo63ti3a957d/wish/1041497314