Climate Insider team had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion themed around the evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer at the Economist Impact's 9th Annual Sustainability Week. The panel discussion featured speakers including Christopher Davis (The Body Shop International), Robert Metzke (Philips), Noémie Bauer (Pernod Ricard), Chris Davies (Harvest London), and Michael Gidney (The Fairtrade Foundation), moderated by Jonathan Birdwell. The key takeaways from the session include: 🌱 Christopher Davis highlighted the trend of the CSO role leaning towards compliance over the past five years, prompting discussions about its long-term necessity. 🌱 Naémie Bauer, offering fresh perspectives as a newcomer to the CSO role, emphasized the evolving focus on operations alongside compliance. She stressed the importance of a forward-looking approach and the transition towards embedding sustainability practices within organizational operations. 🌱 Chris Davies, representing a vertical farming company, underscored the advantage for startups in embedding sustainability values from inception. He acknowledged the variability of implementation across industries, particularly noting unique challenges faced by sectors like food. 🌱 Michael Gidney highlighted the mainstreaming of sustainability within modern business and the necessity for technical proficiency to address various challenges. He emphasized the need for CSOs to navigate a tough macroeconomic environment and attract investment from sustainability-focused investors. 🌱 Robert Metzke emphasized the multifaceted nature of sustainability challenges and advocated for collaboration among stakeholders. He highlighted the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in creating value and monetizing sustainability initiatives, while mitigating the risk of greenwashing. #SustainabilityLeadership #CorporateResponsibility #ESGStrategy #SustainableBusiness #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableOperations #SustainabilityInnovation #CSORole #CorporateSustainability #CollaborativeSolutions #SustainabilityIntegration #ClimateAction #ClimateTech
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Sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a responsibility. I recently attended the Wisconsin School of Business’s Graduate Sustainability Event, where I had the chance to dive deep into discussions on corporate sustainability. My blog post highlights the powerful insights shared by industry leaders and the innovative approaches businesses are taking to create a sustainable future. Take a look to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in this critical field! https://lnkd.in/gaaXnDzA #Sustainability #ESG #FutureOfBusiness #WSB
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Director of Sustainability at Brightest I Keynote speaker I TEDx speaker I Climate Activist 🍃
It was a pleasure speaking with Danielle Azoulay on the evolving role of CSOs (Chief Sustainability Officers) in the last decades 🍃 Check out the full article to read all her insights and discover who are CSOs, what are their key tasks and challenges, and how the rise of CSOs is reshaping female leadership 🚀 Link to the article in the comments below ⬇ #sustainability #esg #cso #femaleleadership
Thank you Brightest for highlighting thoughts from our founder, Danielle Azoulay. We love partnering with you to help our clients accelerate their sustainability transformation! https://lnkd.in/e8EBTicK
The Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer: An Interview with Danielle Azoulay
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"We see sustainability and business growth as dual value carriers for our organisation’s long-term success, so we will continue to focus on the internal capacity-building as well as external engagement with our partners. Speaking of the trends in 2024, addressing challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) globally will become ever more pressing. We always talk about financial inclusion and digital inclusion, but sustainability inclusion for SMEs is equally important." In a conversation with Eco-Business, Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ant International, shared more about our approach to corporate sustainability, highlighting our focus on SME enablement, R&D on energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies, and using our technologies to enhance public awareness of green and low-carbon practices in daily life. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXNi3AuY
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Sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity for all businesses. It's about recognising the unique impacts of climate change on your operations and leveraging that insight to drive informed decisions. Glenn Gillard highlights this crucial shift in a recent interview in the The Irish Times. Our leading clients at Passive Dynamics Sustainability Consultants echo this sentiment – the price of ignoring sustainability far exceeds the cost of embracing change responsibly. Greenwashing is no longer acceptable. Find out more in this insightful article: https://lnkd.in/e2fEaTJ2
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Boards can drive delivery on sustainability ambitions by focusing on the dynamics of key executive roles and five strategic areas. #sustainability #esg #strategicbusinessplanning
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"The journey towards sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence has become imperative for businesses worldwide. Whether you're a multinational corporation or a small startup, embracing sustainability isn't just a moral imperative—it's a strategic necessity for long-term success and resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected world." In this week's Looking Forward blog highlight, Guy Nelson dives into the roadmap to a sustainable future driven by data. Read the full publication here ⬇
A Sustainable Future: Initiating Your ESG Journey with Data-Driven Solutions
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