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‘The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn’

Ralph Waldo Emerson

- ArtisanArmy - Concept Project

- Sustainability – Global Trends

- Permaculture – A Philosophy

- A Policy Framework – Our Environment

- Eco & Sustainability Projects – Global Examples

- Permaculture Projects – Global Examples

- Disney Villages Nature Paris – Future of Tourism

- 4 Core Principles – Transition

- SWOT Analysis – Why Fingal

- Benefits – For Future Living

- The Sustainability Brand - Ireland

5/1/20153

Poverty

Health

Well Being

Community

Education

Amenity Resources

Debt

Marginalisation

Inequality

Local

Place making

Heritage

Food

Tourism

Landscape

Biodiversity

Nature

Permaculture

Environment

Sustainability

Life

outcomes

Parks 2.0

Solutions

Recreation

Democratisation

Sensory

Experience

Woodland

Social

Justice

Inspiration

Commons

Green

Infrastructure

Ecosystem

Ecology

Equality

5/1/20154

Economic Capital Natural Capital Social Capital

5/1/20155

30 second concept statement:

Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social

space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on

the principles of Permaculture.

5/1/20156

30 second concept statement:

Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social

space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on

the principles of Permaculture.

(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

5/1/20157

30 second concept statement:

Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social

space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on

the principles of Permaculture.

(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions

5/1/20158

30 second concept statement:

Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social

space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on

the principles of Permaculture.

(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions

(3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation

5/1/20159

30 second concept statement:

Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social

space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on

the principles of Permaculture.

(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions

(3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation

(4) Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually

stimulating

5/1/201510Social Challenges

SYSTEM

Scarcity to consumption / debt based economic system. with

ever-accelerating resource depletion, biodiversity loss &

destabilizing pollution.

TECHNOLOGY

Capacity for automation – right now over half of the worlds

jobs can be automated.(Brynjolfsson MIT) the ‘Great

Decoupling’

LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

Tech revolution reducing marginal cost to near zero

(Jeremy Rifkin – The End of Work)

ECONOMY

Thomas Picketty – inequality equation R > G

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Environmental Challenges

27 Planet Earths BAU scenario to meet human demands by

2050. (Marine Ecology Progress Series Journal)

Severe biodiversity loss is disrupting basic biosphere functions.

Now a fact that virtually all life support systems in decline with

50% of all wildlife destroyed in the past 40 years alone (WWF)

Overshoot (mid1970s) - Global Footprint Network

We are currently running an annual deficit of 1.5 earths.

IPCC UN Climate report 2014 - 4th & final most stern warning on

climate change & its implications for humanity

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5/1/201511

5/1/201512

UN Millennium Project -The 15 Global Challenges

The definitive intro to the challenges of our time.

A framework to assess both the global and local

prospects for humanity.

5/1/201513

UN Millennium Project -The 15 Global Challenges

The definitive intro to the challenges of our time.

A framework to assess both the global and local

prospects for humanity.

Irish Challenges

- Sustainable development & climate change

- Clean water

- Resource allocation

- Democratization

- Rich poor gap

- Energy

- Global ethics

5/1/201514

What is Permaculture?

‘Permaculture is consciously designed landscapes which

mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature,

while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for

provision of local needs.’

David Holmgren

5/1/201515

What is Permaculture?

‘Permaculture is consciously designed landscapes which

mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature,

while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for

provision of local needs.’

David Holmgren

5/1/201516

- Growing inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society- Short-termism

- The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

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What is Permaculture?

‘Permaculture is consciously designed landscapes which

mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature,

while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for

provision of local needs.’

David Holmgren

5/1/201517

- Growing inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism

- The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels

- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.

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What is Permaculture?

‘Permaculture is consciously designed landscapes which

mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature,

while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for

provision of local needs.’

David Holmgren

5/1/201518

- Growing inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism

- The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels

- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.

- Consumer society- Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable- Inequality

- Reinvesting surplus back into system- Refocus on local-Sustainable- Socially equitable

1 2 3

What is Permaculture?

‘Permaculture is consciously designed landscapes which

mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature,

while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for

provision of local needs.’

David Holmgren

5/1/201519

UN Report – Wake Up Before It’s Too Late 2013

A paradigm shift in agricultural development: from a

“green revolution” to an “ecological intensification”

approach.

- Growing inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism

- The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels

- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.

- Consumer society- Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable- Inequality

- Reinvesting surplus back into system- Refocus on local-Sustainable- Socially equitable

1 2 3

5/1/201520

UN Report – Wake Up Before It’s Too Late 2013

A paradigm shift in agricultural development: from a

“green revolution” to an “ecological intensification”

approach.

‘A shift from conventional, monoculture based & high

external input dependent industrial production towards

mosaics of sustainable regenerative production system.’

- Growing inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism

- The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels

- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.

- Consumer society- Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable- Inequality

- Reinvesting surplus back into system- Refocus on local-Sustainable- Socially equitable

1 2 3

5/1/201521

UN Report – Wake Up Before It’s Too Late 2013

A paradigm shift in agricultural development: from a

“green revolution” to an “ecological intensification”

approach.

‘A shift from conventional, monoculture based & high

external input dependent industrial production towards

mosaics of sustainable regenerative production system.’

- Move from a linear to a holistic agricultural mgt.

- Farmer is a manager of an agro-ecological system

- Providing a number of public goods & services: .

water, soil, landscape, energy, biodiversity, recreation

- Growing inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism

- The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels

- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.

- Consumer society- Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable- Inequality

- Reinvesting surplus back into system- Refocus on local-Sustainable- Socially equitable

1 2 3

5/1/201522

7th EU Environmental Action Programme to 2020

1. Protect, conserve & enhance EU’s natural capital

2. A resource-efficient, green, & competitive low-carbon economy

3. Protect against environmental risks to health & wellbeing

4. Max. benefits by improving implementation

5. Increase environmental knowledge & evidence base for policy

6. Secure investment for environment and climate policy

7. Better integrate environmental concerns into other policy areas

8. Make cities more sustainable

9. Address international environmental & climate challenges more

effectively.

5/1/201523

Why a European convention on Landscape?

Landscape contributes to human fulfilment . . . important public

interest role in the cultural, ecological, environmental and social

fields, and constitutes a resource favourable to economic activity,

particularly to tourism

National Landscape Strategy for Ireland 2014-2024

Reflects our cultural values & shared natural heritage & contributes

to the well-being of our society, environment and economy. We have

an obligation to ourselves &to future generations to promote its

sustainable protection, management & planning.

5/1/201524

Council of Europe Landscape Convention

Winner of the 3rd Session Council of Europe Landscape

Award 2012-2013

Principal goal of project is to preserve the natural assets of the

river valley while allowing for sustainable development focusing

on eco-agricultural programs.

Objectives & outcomes:

• Ecological effect - reduce threats to biodiversity & preservation

of landscape value.

• Social effect:- activation of the local population, job-creation &

eco-agricultural program

• sustainable use of the landscape - Long-term preservation of

the character of the landscape, river valley & its biodiversity

5/1/201525

Council of Europe Landscape Convention

Special mention at Council of Europe Landscape Award

2012-2013

The project is as much political as economic, & produces a

landscape which highlights the local identity and culture.

Organic production, local processing of farm products, the

development of renewable energies and the restoration of

heritage all provide local job opportunities.

Objectives & outcomes:

• Awareness of democracy, legality & social sharing

• Create job opportunities & social inclusion

• Start up consulting programs

• Promote experiences & value the Co-ops products

• Promote eco sustainable & organic produce

• Development of social & responsible tourism

5/1/201526

Council of Europe Landscape Convention Gate of Gornje Podunavlje Backi Monostor, Serbia

Special mention Council of Europe Landscape Award 2012-

2013

Sustainable development of the region through eco & rural

tourism development providing social, cultural & aesthetic

sustainability.

Objectives & outcomes:

• Protect significant stretch of Danube flood plain

• Promote special nature reserve as a base for sustainable

development

• Local action plan for eco tourism infrastructure

• Linking social & economic development with nature &

landscape preservation.

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The Biosphere Reserve paves the way to create the world's first five-country protected area, consisting of about 260,000 hectares of core and buffer zones and of another 540,000 hectares of transition zones. "It is not only a significant step forward in protecting the region's natural treasures but serves as a striking example of how nature conservation can bring countries together," says Andreas Beckmann, Director of the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme.

5/1/201527

Jeff Lawton

Zaytuna Farm Australia NSW

The Permaculture Research

Institute

Permaculture Design Certificate

courses. (PDC)

Application of permaculture

principles to food production, home

design, construction, energy

conservation & generation, &

explores alternative economic

structure supporting permaculture

solutions.

5/1/201528

Sepp Holzer

The Krameterhof Austria

In the Austrian state of Salzburg on

a 111 acres site 1500 meters above

see level the site is considered an

international Permaculture

showcase.

Design based on organising the

farm into ecological patterns using:

- Water catchment

- Terracing

- Aquaculture

5/1/201529

David Holmgren

Melliodora

An Australian environmental

designer, ecological educator and

writer.

Regarded as one of the co-

originators of the permaculture

concept with Bill Mollison co writing

Permaculture One in 1978

Considered one of the leading

Permaculture demonstration sites in

the world.

5/1/201530

WWOOF Thailand

Exchange program for volunteers

where hosts offer food,

accommodation and opportunities

to learn about Permaculture,

organic & sustainable lifestyles.

Volunteer on organic Permaculture

farms, projects or eco-cultural

smallholdings.

Unique experience to discover

Thailand & its traditional values &

connect with nature.

5/1/201531

Miracle Farms – Montreal Canada

A 12-acre u-pick permaculture

orchard

A commercial apple orchard with

the intention of converting it to

organic but came to understand the

limitations of the organic model

based on monoculture.

- System maximising biodiversity

- Attracting pollinators & insects to

control pest

- nitrogen fixing trees to create

fertility

2013 year of abundance for

apples, pears, plums, cherries,

berries – Ah, the pleasure of

walking in this garden of Eden,

yours to discover!!!

Stefan Sobkowia

5/1/201532

Kinsale County Cork

Transition Town

The Transition Movement

Rob Hopkins Permaculture - Kinsale College

Est. in Kinsale in 2005 & now a global movement

Kinsale Energy Decent Plan

Developed by students & adopted by Town Council.

Project maps a transition plan from peak oil to true sustainability

incorporating 5 key areas:

ENERGY - Anaerobic Digester – farm waste to energy

FOOD - Edible garden network & community food forests

TRANSPORT - develop walkways & cycle ways

HEALTH - walks talks & workshops on health & biodiversity

EDUCATION - Education for Sustainability (EDS)

5/1/201533

Agroforestry Research Trust UK

Martin Crawford

Director of the Agroforestry

Research Trust researching into

temperate agroforestry with a focus

on tree, shrub and perennial crops.

2-acre forest garden in Dartington,

Devon, planted 15 years ago

Commercial tree nursery

specialising in unusual trees & an 8-

acre trial site, researching fruit and

nut trees

Growing food sustainably is becoming more and more

important in the light of our changing climate. Forest

gardening is a way of working with nature that is not

only productive and requires minimal maintenance,

but also has great environmental benefits.

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The Vision - an unprecedented reference in eco-tourism on a

European scale, both in its resort concept and its operations.

The Objective - Villages Nature is to create a tourist destination

allowing visitors to live “with a single planet” during their stay.

90% green spaces experiences centred around water, gardens,

footpaths & horse trails, an organic farm, exploration trails, as well as

culinary events and festivals

Targets:

1. Zero carbon 6. Sustainable water

2. Zero waste 7. Fauna Flora & biotope

3. Sustainable transport 8. Culture & heritage

4. Sustain & local materials 9. Local partnerships & fairtrade

5. Sustainable & local food 10. Quality of life & wellbeing

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The Vision - an unprecedented reference in eco-tourism on a

European scale, both in its resort concept and its operations.

The Objective - Villages Nature is to create a tourist destination

allowing visitors to live “with a single planet” during their stay.

90% green spaces experiences centred around water, gardens,

footpaths & horse trails, an organic farm, exploration trails, as well as

culinary events and festivals

Targets:

1. Zero carbon 6. Sustainable water

2. Zero waste 7. Fauna Flora & biotope

3. Sustainable Transport 8. Culture & Heritage

4. Sustain & local materials 9. Local partnerships & fairtrade

5. Sustainable & local food 10. Quality of life & wellbeing

BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater

biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic

approach to land use.

- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience

- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output

- From market led monoculture to polyculture

- Ecological design

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BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater

biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic

approach to land use.

- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience

- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output

- From market led monoculture to polyculture

- Ecological design

SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS

Showcase true self

sufficient & sustainable

systems solutions

Holistic approach to

environmental design with primacy of the local.

- An educational experience on sustainable living

- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable production

- Showcase integrated water resource mgt.

- Showcase sustainable construction & energy solutions

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BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater

biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic

approach to land use.

- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience

- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output

- From market led monoculture to polyculture

- Ecological design

SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS

Showcase true self

sufficient & sustainable

systems solutions

Holistic approach to

environmental design with primacy of the local.

- An educational experience on sustainable living

- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable production

- Showcase integrated water resource mgt.

- Showcase sustainable construction & energy solutions

SOCIAL RESOURCE

Social resource for

learning, development &

recreation

A unique social space

promoting true sustainable

living.

- Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland

- An equitable approach to democratization of wealth

- A unique social space for learning, development &

recreation

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BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater

biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic

approach to land use.

- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience

- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output

- From market led monoculture to polyculture

- Ecological design

SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS

Showcase true self

sufficient & sustainable

systems solutions

Holistic approach to

environmental design with primacy of the local.

- An educational experience on sustainable living

- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable production

- Showcase integrated water resource mgt.

- Showcase sustainable construction & energy solutions

SOCIAL RESOURCE

Social resource for

learning, development &

recreation

A unique social space

promoting true sustainable

living.

- Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland

- An equitable approach to democratization of wealth

- A unique social space for learning, development &

recreation

UNIQUE SPACE

Create a space that is

aesthetically, socially &

spiritually stimulating

A unique social space cultivating human potential

- Rural development – adding value to the landscape

- Recognising nature as the purest form of inspiration

- Need for sacred spaces to foster human potential

- Socially cohesive project 39

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STRENGTHS competitive advantage

• Proximity to Dublin city

• Sustainability as a brand

• Youngest demographic in country

• Established agricultural heritage & land

• Benefits Fingal residents & promotes tourism

• Scalable project – phased development

WEAKNESSES relative disadvantage

• Not on Dublin tourism radar i.e. vs. Wicklow

• Limited access to rural landscape – intensive agri

• Urban rural divide

• Transport infrastructure

• Limited anchor tourist attractions & green experiential

infrastructure

THREATS risk factors to avoid

• Loosing first mover advantage

• Funding

• Suitable sites for scalable development

• Local transport / accessibility

OPPORTUNITIES to exploit for benefit

• Beautiful coastal & historic heritage

• First mover advantage

• Solution based - future living / society / zeitgeist

• Community / education / social inclusion / food

• Anchor attraction for North Dublin

• Potential source of future council revenue / EU funds

• Development resources within existing cost base

Community Commercial

Tourism Amenity

PlacemakingEducation Agri / FoodResource

5/1/2015

(1) BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to

land use

Celebrate Biodiversity practical, ecological & experiential benefits

Intensive Polyculture explorative approach to max land use efficiency

Food Security perennial food systems – max output for min input

Add Value to the Land variety / productivity / experiential / commercial

Commercial Benefits experiential tourism / access to landscape /

seasonal& rare breeds

Restaurant / Hospitality foraging / seasonal produce / place making

Partnerships

.

(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS

Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems

solutions

Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local.

(3) SOCIAL RESOURCE

Social resource for learning, development &

recreation

A unique social space promoting true sustainable living

(4) UNIQUE SPACE

Create a space that is aesthetically, socially &

spiritually stimulatingA unique social space cultivating human potential

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(1) BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to land use

Perm. Landscape Design single self-sustaining eco system

Perm. Solutions water attenuation / swales / natural fertilizer / soil /

plant guilds / food forest / zoning

Green Energy small scale wind & solar energy

Passive ‘Earthships’ low impact / high efficiency & location specific

Primacy of the Local food / community / social cohesion / local

investment / place making / bridge rural urban divide

Commercial Benefits artisan food / eco-tourism / solution based resource

convention centre / investment spill over

Tourist Attraction Unique solution based tourist attraction / national

park 2.0

(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable

systems solutions

Holistic approach to environmental design with

primacy of the local.

(3) SOCIAL RESOURCE

Social resource for learning, development &

recreation

A unique social space promoting true sustainable living

(4) UNIQUE SPACE

Create a space that is aesthetically, socially &

spiritually stimulatingA unique social space cultivating human potential

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(1) BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to land use Event Centre shared resource for education, community, events

& recreation

Education Programme school linked environmental & ecological awareness

programmes

Community Ownership Foster sense of shared ownership & social inclusion

Equity of Access democratization of access of resources / better life

outcomes / solution for marginalization

Sharing Economy Building real social networks / collaborative economy

antidote to social isolation & individuation of society

Linked to an Amenity historical attraction / parkland / tourist town / river

valley / nature reserve etc.

(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS

Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems

solutions

Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local.

(3) SOCIAL RESOURCESocial resource for learning, development &

recreation

A unique social space promoting true sustainable

living

(4) UNIQUE SPACE

Create a space that is aesthetically, socially &

spiritually stimulatingA unique social space cultivating human potential

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(1) BIODIVERSITY

Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to land use Inspiration recognising inspirational role & primacy of nature

Human Potential creating a space to facilitate every aspect of human

potential

Community importance of community to enrich our lives

Focal Point building and maintaining strong social connections &

support systems.

Commons collaborative consumption’ / sharing a common

resource / sharing economy / democratization

Empowerment Empower people to take control of their lives rather

than depending on outside forces

(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS

Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems

solutions

Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local.

(3) SOCIAL RESOURCE

Social resource for learning, development &

recreation

A unique social space promoting true sustainable living

(4) UNIQUE SPACECreate a space that is aesthetically, socially &

spiritually stimulatingA unique social space cultivating human potential

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Sustainable Brand:

‘A better brand that endures by respecting and

delighting all stakeholders in both this and

future generations.’

Sustainable:

Enduring. In the design of global enterprise

and economic systems, to support our human

need to thrive physically, but also to experience

our full potential for happiness and well being

in both the present and for the very long term.

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Sustainable Brand:

‘A better brand that endures by respecting and

delighting all stakeholders in both this and

future generations.’

Sustainable:

Enduring. In the design of global enterprise

and economic systems, to support our human

need to thrive physically, but also to experience

our full potential for happiness and well being

in both the present and for the very long term.

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Sustainable Brand:

‘A better brand that endures by respecting and

delighting all stakeholders in both this and

future generations.’

Sustainable:

Enduring. In the design of global enterprise

and economic systems, to support our human

need to thrive physically, but also to experience

our full potential for happiness and well being

in both the present and for the very long term.

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Sustainable Brand:

‘A better brand that endures by respecting and

delighting all stakeholders in both this and

future generations.’

Sustainable:

Enduring. In the design of global enterprise

and economic systems, to support our human

need to thrive physically, but also to experience

our full potential for happiness and well being

in both the present and for the very long term.