Systems principle
Recognition that the organisation operates within a broader social-ecological system which they share with multiple users. As such, the organisation recognises that they have impacts (both direct and indirect) for which they are accountable beyond the physical boundaries of their organisation.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Accountability toward the social ecological system
- Value creation and relationship with capitals
- Sharing of social and ecological resources
Risk and adaptation principle
The organisation’s risk landscape is extended to include risks to the vulnerability and thresholds of the social ecological system in which they exist. The organisation has efforts at building the adaptive capacity of the system in relation to social ecological system vulnerabilities in addition to immediate risks to the organisation.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Recognition of risks
- Risk mitigation and adaptive capacity
Decoupling principle
Financial growth of the organisation is decoupled from natural resource use and environmental impacts.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Resource use and environmental impacts
- Life cycle impacts and extended producer responsibility
Well-being principle
There is an understanding that the well-being of employees and of the system as a whole is integral to the value creation of the organisation. As such the organisation creates opportunities for people to develop their capabilities and to attain a higher quality of life.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Health and safety risks
- Employee satisfaction
- Income dispensation
Restoration principle
There is financial investment allocated towards restoring the social and natural capital upon which the organisation relies, with a focus on building the resilience of the underlying system.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Scope of investment in natural and social capability
- Motivation for investment in natural and social capital
- Partnerships for restoration
Collaborative governance principle
Organisational governance facilitates collaboration with stakeholders for co-learning and knowledge generation towards adaptive management.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Visionary governance and leadership
- Stakeholders and decision making
Innovation and foresight principle
Pioneering integrated management for intergenerational equity.
Indicators describing current status of organisation
- Planning horizon for strategy and operations
- Thought leadership and innovation for sustainability
- Organisational culture and innovations
Jayne Mammatt
Chantal van der Watt
Jaco Viviers
