In this latest in a series of ARI columns for The Moodie Davitt Report, Nuno Amaral discusses the successes of ARI’s ESG programme since it was launched in 2021, at the same time recognising the collective work that remains to be done for a sustainable future.

The latest UN Climate Report (published in March) offers a stark reality check: our “window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all” is closing rapidly, writes Nuno Amaral. The time for action was yesterday, so we each have a responsibility – individually and collectively as businesses – to take our ESG commitments seriously and deliver real change.

ESG isn’t new to the corporate world, and in the last few years it has become part of the mainstream conversation within the travel retail industry. A robust ESG strategy is not ‘nice to have’ – it’s the expectation from our partners, our customers and our colleagues.

We are increasingly seeing ESG highlighted as a core criterion, sometimes even as part of the scorecard for new business tenders. The rise of the conscious consumer is something we are all familiar with, and the expectations they come with. And it’s also an important consideration for our talent, both existing and prospective. People want to work with companies who align with their values.

Earlier this year, ARI launched its new brand strategy, with clearly defined values and behaviours that distinguish us as a business. When I think of ESG and why we are so passionate about it, our core values of ‘do things right’ and ‘look forward’ instantly come to mind. There is a renewed energy about our business, and that includes towards our ESG strategy.

To find out more about ARI’s ESG strategy and to read the full article, click here!