Inspired shares perspective on building a greener world in a landmark book
Dr Michelle de Jongh discusses how transition to lower emissions can be turned into a driver of commercial success.
Inspired is featured in major new book marking 325 years of royal and parliamentary leadership.
Entitled Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, the book documents the shifts in power past and present; culminating in the transformative political and social changes of the past 100 years.
In this publication, Dr Michelle de Jongh, Inspired’s Managing Director of ESG, discusses how the ongoing push to address emissions can be harnessed to propel a business along the path to success.
“It is a real privilege to feature in this book on UK democracy, reflecting the growing recognition that strong governance and transparency are fundamental to a resilient society.
“At Inspired, we see this alignment every day; supporting organisations with ESG strategy, assurance and reporting, while driving real-world decarbonisation that turns ambition into measurable impact.”
Dr Michelle de Jongh
Managing Director: ESG, Inspired
An official History of Parliament project, the landmark book has been produced in partnership with leading publisher St James’s House – an imprint within the SJH Group – and was launched on 9 June 2026 in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London.
“Through in-depth interviews with the leaders of organisations such as Inspired, and by spotlighting their work, Monarchy and Democracy provides a compelling, first-hand perspective on how today’s organisational leaders are shaping the future in a wide range of areas, including governance, education, charitable work, enterprise and industry.”
Stephen van der Merwe, a Group Director at the SJH Group
Written by a team of prominent academics and award-winning authors, including royal experts Robert Jobson, Russell Myers and Katie Nicholl, the book explores the evolving roles of Crown and Parliament in the leadership of the UK and the Commonwealth.
Available in both print and e-book formats, and distributed on a controlled-circulation basis, this publication will be made available to key political, institutional and educational audiences in the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth.
Inspired supports more than 3,500 organisations from manufacturers to leading retailers with controlling their energy costs, reducing their energy consumption and carbon emissions and remaining compliant in the regulatory landscape.
To find out more about how Inspired can help you turn energy and sustainability obstacles into outcomes, please email us at [email protected].
