The roof of the Caplor House is a sustainable future.
The Caplor House has a sheltering roof that sustains it. It’s a place to consider how best our learning, thinking and actions can help to ensure a Sustainable Future.
A sustainable future requires joined up thinking on the acute issues the world faces, including climate change, biodiversity loss, social justice, cultural respect, human rights and long-term economic stability.
There is no simple way to achieve this. The issues are complex and interconnected.
Tackling one concern may have foreseen and unforeseen consequences, which may positively and negatively impact on many other issues.
As a result, we take an ecosystem approach and integrate sustainability into the purpose and soul of our organisation.
Inspired by Rockström and Steffen’s Nine Planetary Boundaries, Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Model, John Elkington’s Triple Bottom Line and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, we have defined our approach to sustainability using the 4Ps below:
Purpose
Our North Star symbolises our guiding principles. It can sometimes also be expressed as soul, spirituality or culture. It entails viewing all our stakeholders as valued members of our community, working towards shared goals and a common purpose.
People
Tackling social injustice, addressing inequalities and promoting human rights wherever possible. Recognising the impact of present and future decisions on those with the smallest voices.
Planet
Treading as softly as possible on the Earth’s resources, looking after our fragile ecosystems and controlling our use of natural resources that future generations will depend on. Considering how what we use effects others globally.
Prosperity
Ensuring that all human beings can enjoy equitable and fulfilling lives in harmony with nature. Employing existing resources optimally, so that a responsible and beneficial global economic balance can be achieved over the long term.
