Sustainability in Tough Times

Sustainability in Tough Times

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As we prepare to welcome the new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how we can integrate sustainability into our goals and actions. Almost 40 years ago, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” While in these times it can be a bit challenging to think beyond the moment, through the innovative and easy-to-use digital platform Vennu, you can find a harmonious relationship between business growth and sustainability.

Vennu makes it easy to tackle this challenge by bringing organisations big and small together with the owners of community spaces, like Business NSW, contributing to the sharing economy:

Waste reduction: Maximise flexibility by utilising unique spaces that are already out there and reduce the need for more to be built. Pay by the day or even the hour, saving valuable investment for other activities. At the same time, you will also feel good knowing you are supporting local organisations and reducing the environmental impact of new construction.

Fostering local sustainability practices: When you hire a community space, you contribute to a vibrant ecosystem of employment opportunities; think cleaners, caterers, photographers, and the staff or volunteers that support your booking. Plus, that’s just the beginning. You will also be reducing the long-distance transportation of goods and helping develop sustainable habits in the community.

Green infrastructure: Many community spaces incorporate green spaces or renewable energy installations like solar panels. This not only reduces the environmental footprint of the space itself but also serves as a model for sustainable design.

Making ESG easy: Community spaces are ideal locations for consultations, launches, seminars, workshops, and events of all sizes. When you use Vennu to connect with the right place for your activity, you’re making a straightforward contribution to achieving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.

Strengthening social bonds: Using community spaces builds social cohesion, encourages collaboration, and supports a sense of purpose. Stronger community ties lead to more collective action, making sustainability efforts more impactful and long-lasting.

This new year, let’s commit to taking actions that align with sustainable principles. Visit Vennu to start discovering how your next event can be a showcase for sustainability and social change. There are hundreds of community spaces to choose from in neighbourhoods across the state, all with access to one easy-to-use digital platform at Vennu