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By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development

Sustainability Risk Management 

Effective sustainability practices require the following one crucial action which no organization can afford to ignore: risk management. In today’s interconnected global environment, the challenge of risk identification and management has been emerging as a foundational requisite of progressive development. The Economic Forum for Sustainable Development (EFSD) stresses the significance of early knowledge of risks to enable the proper improvement of decision-making and development readiness. To learn more about our governing, check out our Leadership and Governance. 

The Importance of Risk Management in the Pursuit of Sustainability 

Sustainable initiatives also mean planning for the future. This involves understanding the type of challenges that will arise and their possible affect on existing and future operations. Risk management makes sustainability possible because it provides an understanding of the impact of challenges. This helps the organization determine where its main focus will be. 

Correct information will also contribute to accountability. This is because clear risk communication makes it possible to check the level of actions against the objectives. 

  

The Importance of Risk Identification in the Context of Sustainability Planning 

Early identification of risks provides the ability to develop strategies that are realistic and resilient. This involves: 

  • Effective decision-making: Risk understanding assists groups in determining the actions that can be taken and the actions that must be revisited. 
  • Long-term planning: Risk visibility provides a solid platform for planning. An understanding of trends and patterns helps in predicting setbacks and tailoring the approach to sustainability based thereon. 
  • Improved communication: Communication becomes smoother when risks are recorded. All the stakeholders are able to see the same information and work towards the same goal. 
  • Trust and dependability: Trustworthy risk management practices are transparent. Key stakeholders appreciate the fact that businesses understand risks and can be proactive about them. 

  

The Forum’s Impact on Effective Risk Management 

EFSD promotes the development of structured methods of supporting sustainable decision-making within the organization. By its Approach, EFSD assists the partners in understanding ways to review existing circumstances, identify possible risks, and develop strategies that are consistent with the long-term economic and environmentally focused objectives. 

 In promoting effective planning methodologies and evidence-based processes, EFSD helps organizations develop the ability to implement risk management strategies that provide direction for sustainable growth and development. 

To learn more about the role of EFSD in enabling organizations to improve their sustainability practices, get in touch with us. 

 

Moving Forward with Clear and Responsible Planning 

To begin drawing the roadmap of the next phase of growth in the hospitality Risk management of sustainability goes beyond the detection of risks. It involves building the level of confidence that will move the planning agenda ahead. Risk awareness will be the determining factor that will ensure there is progress and development of even better strategies. EFSD will continue to help create knowledge and structure that will aid the planning of the organization.