An ancient legend, the Story of the Hummingbird, tells of how we react in the face of a crisis and necessary change. It tells of a fire, where all the frightened animals fled in search of somewhere safer. But a tiny Hummingbird, armed with courage and generosity, began carrying drops of water with his tiny beak, prompting all the other animals to do the same, until finally the fire was put out thanks to everyone’s contribution. The Hummingbird taught us that even a drop of water can make a difference, and that together, we can put out a huge fire.

This story gives us a sense of what each of us can do. Pursuing sustainability, understood as social and environmental responsibility and governance, shows how even the smallest gestures can have a huge and positive impact on the world.