| | FEBRUARY 20268APACAPACIN MY OPINIONBy Dominic Dowling, Global Head of Sustainability & Risk, EDL"There's a very strong focus in the energy sector, and in the wider community, on reducing carbon emissions," said Dom. That's absolutely an urgent and critical issue and at the forefront of the sustainability agenda, but sustainability by definition is a broader concern."Coming from a non-traditional background in sustainability and risk, having worked in international development and then as a consultant, Dom believes sustainability is more than just reducing carbon emissions. "Sustainability encompasses economic, environmental, social, and governance factors, and true sustainability is when all these elements are in balance," said Dom. Dom's role with EDL is to embed sustainability across the entire organisation further. And a big reason he joined EDL last year was because of its strong foundation and track record of sustainability, which started long before it became a focus for many businesses. "There are several forces driving sustainability action," said Dom. "Businesses have to revisit targets set in the past and be accountable for their progress. Industry standards are constantly rising, and buyers of energy are not only preferring suppliers who have a strong sustainability commitment but, in some cases, will now exclude those who don't from their selection process. And, of course, there are government incentives and mandates on the table that are pushing the sustainability agenda in the most positive way we've seen for many years," he added. EDL is driving sustainability progress through both Community-driven and Tech-driven initiatives. Dom Dowling is on a mission. As Head of Sustainability & Risk for EDL, a leading global producer of sustainable distributed energy, Dom is determined to see action happen across a broader view of sustainability.THE BROADER VIEW OF SUSTAINABILITYDominic Dowling
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