The traditional ‘take-make-dispose’ linear economic model has been with us for centuries. Put simply, this equates to chopping down a tree, making a table, and then burning or burying that table when you’ve finished using it. Brutal, but true.

Every day we see headlines proclaiming a new world order. They identify a variety of back to basics, protectionist ideologies that suggest a regression from a focus on people and planet.

Red tape is a fact of life. But as legislation and regulations surrounding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) become increasingly strict, it’s time to harness red tape to serve your own interests.