Advice: Creating a net zero economy: Three principles for leaders Written by Emma Molloy Wednesday 24 August 2022 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Creating a net zero economy is the ultimate change management project. Business leaders need a plan. At a recent CMI-convened event, sustainability leaders highlighted some key principles that managers need to apply Realising the goal of becoming a net zero economy by 2050 is the ultimate change management project. It needs decisive leadership to manage the transition. Achieving it will require every business around the world to change – but, according to Jeremy Webster, director of Silver Pebble Consulting and an expert in change management, a sustainable outlook will be essential for business survival. In a recent high-level CMI conversation convened by CMI East Midlands, Jeremy Webster and Lt Gen Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE CMgr CCMI, former climate change and sustainability strategy lead at the Ministry of Defence and current non-executive director for Climate Change in Defence, identified three key themes for leaders looking to move forward successfully in sustainability-oriented change management projects. Watch now: Richard Nugee and Jeremy Webster in conversation with Chris Gould Explore all upcoming CMI events Want three expert tips to help your business transition? Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Advice Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.