The operating principles listed below reflect our values and approach to our work. They guide us in our daily work and serve as a beacon in decision making, forming the foundation of how we operate. Collectively they are what we like to call, the Preferred by Nature Way.
- We choose our activities based on transparency, credibility and potential for positive change.
- We are committed to monitoring the impacts of our activities.
- We seek to add value by addressing the needs and gaps in global sustainability efforts.
- We seek to minimise systems costs while maximising the positive impacts and credibility.
- We openly share our expertise, knowledge and tools to mainstream sustainability.
- We conduct our own operations according to the sustainability principles we promote.
- We observe ethical business practices, expecting same from our clients and partners.
- We aim to ensure gender equality at all levels of the organisation.
- We engage passionate staff with high integrity and support learning culture and development.
- We reward engagement, execution and excellence.
- We trust our staff and leaders to do the right thing for our mission and organisation.
- We are open, transparent, respectful and will always give honest feedback to each other.
- We strive to be a financially healthy organisation to better fulfill our mission.