New podcast episode – Sustainability in action: Ripple Effect and mdsustain share their journey

Are you conscious about the impact your organisation has on the planet?

In this podcast episode we speak to Samarjeet (Sammy) Singh Thapa, Sustainability Data Analyst for mdsustain, and Meshark Sikuku, Farm Systems and Sustainability Coordinator for Ripple Effect about strengthening organisational sustainability.

mdsustain partner with businesses and organisations to invest in a green future. And Ripple Effect, a past UK Aid Match grant holder, specialise in sustainable agriculture, gender and social inclusion and enterprise development in East Africa.

Listen in to learn about Ripple Effect’s sustainability journey with mdsustain, how this helped shape their sustainability vision for the future, and tips for other organisations looking to reduce their environmental footprint.

Extracts from podcast

Sammy – “Sustainability is a driving force across sectors, and CSOs and charities are facing mounting expectations to integrate sustainability into their operations. This is also true for SMEs. There are more and more organisations participating in sustainability reporting, focusing on areas like carbon footprints and compliance with international standards.”

Meshark – “First is that sustainability is a core part of our organisational strategy. Our mission is to equip and inspire African communities to transform lives and protect the planet. So, our strategic goal is to safeguard the environment through establishing policies, continuous trainings, and monitoring the impact of operations on the environment.”

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