Listening

I recently heard a powerful slogan: nothing about us without us. The saying has historical roots dating back to the 1500s in central Europe but could not be more relevant today. When I work with companies on stakeholder materiality assessment, I often use the triple-test of power, legitimacy and urgency, because it serves as a good reminder not to only listen to those with a strong influence, or a loud voice. We also need to include the powerless, invisible and voiceless stakeholders, like young people, future generations and nature itself (comprising millions of organisms), all impacted by our actions.

— Wayne Visser

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