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Shetal Joshi, head of internal communication at Ørsted, discovered a passion for audience engagement early in her career. Here, she shares how her role within the innovative and fast-changing renewables sector has given her fresh drive and purpose.

Alison Heppenstall, founder and executive director of Climate Action for Associations (CAFA), believes sustainability is an opportunity for internal comms professionals.

The terminology around climate sustainability is enough to confuse anyone without a scientific degree. But sustainability is about more than environmental challenges – and IC professionals need to study and understand the science behind it and then translate it for employees.

As convergent trends disrupt the way we work, the IoIC is committed to helping members leverage the risks and opportunities, positioning internal communication at the heart of organisational success.

2022 – what a year! Here, we look back at the events, trends and cultural changes likely to impact individuals and have a lasting effect on workplace culture.

Sustainability is now a critical element of every organisation’s day-to-day activity. Your company is judged on its approach and commitment. It is vital that employees – key ambassadors – clearly understand your goals, the actions you are taking, why they are necessary and what they can do to help.

When Johnson Matthey embarked on a new strategy to support its environmental goals, it took a conversational approach to bring employees with them on the journey and ensure their voices were heard.

Reversing the alarming stats around emissions and plastic usage is no longer the sole remit of environmental groups. Every organisation must now take greater responsibility for its own impact and spur its employees to change their behaviour. This critical work is not just going to help save the planet – it’s becoming a key factor in attracting and retaining talent.

Firms such as WSP have realised that they cannot achieve environmental objectives without the commitment and enthusiasm of its people.