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Sustainability starts with a simple goal – but the reality of transformation is much more complex. Stakeholders, supply chains, metrics, benchmarking and transparency must all be considered with care. In this series, we ask leading sustainability experts how to strike the right balance to create a strategy that delivers meaningful change.
Episode 4
The social transformation
With Melanie Kubin-Hardewig Vice President, Group Corporate Responsibility at Deutsche Telekom AG
Sustainability Transformation doesn’t stop with environmental issues. A company’s social footprint is just as important as its carbon footprint, and should never be an afterthought in corporate sustainability. With organisations increasingly expected to weigh in on issues such as human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, leaders must ensure their sustainability strategy cares for people as much as the planet they live on.
So, what is the social pillar of sustainability – the ‘S’ in ESG – and why is it so easily overlooked?
Listen to the interview with Melanie Kubin-Hardewig
Interviewed by Hannah Stubbings Senior Editor at FT Longitude
Episode 3
Measuring success
With Julie Kae Vice President of Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at data analytics company Qlik
When it comes to corporate sustainability, incremental change is no longer enough. More and more leaders are realising that future-proofing their business requires a full transformation, taking a strategic and holistic approach to sustainability throughout their operations.
But those efforts can only go so far without proper metrics. To keep sustainability on track, companies should be rigorously measuring their progress and reporting it with transparency. But which metrics should take priority in a company’s strategy, and how do you determine which benchmarks to follow?
Listen to the interview with Julie Kae
Interviewed by Hannah Stubbings Senior Editor at FT Longitude
Episode 2
Delivering transparency
With Anna Rahikainen Sustainability Director at Kotipizza
One of the areas in which it is hardest to achieve sustainability is the supply chain, where a company’s carbon footprint overlaps with that of its partners and suppliers.
Creating a cascade of sustainable practices throughout this network requires the efforts of more than one company. There are many steps between production and consumption – so how do you maintain a shared ethos throughout?
Listen to the interview with Anna Rahikainen
Interviewed by Hannah Stubbings Senior Editor at FT Longitude
Episode 1
Creating a business case for Sustainability Transformation
With Helge Muenkel DBS Bank’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Firms that embrace sustainability are seeing successful results, as their willingness to change and innovate helps maintain long-term profitability. But despite this, many companies are still struggling to make the business case for sustainability, particularly in today’s disruptive economic climate.
So, which competitive advantages does Sustainability Transformation bring, and how should financial executives demonstrate this to stakeholders?
Listen to the interview with Helge Muenkel
Interviewed by Hannah Stubbings Senior Editor at FT Longitude
Episode 4
The social transformation
With Melanie Kubin-Hardewig Deustche Telecom
Sustainability Transformation doesn’t stop with environmental issues. A company’s social footprint is just as important as its carbon footprint, and should never be an afterthought in corporate sustainability. With organisations increasingly expected to weigh in on issues such as human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, leaders must ensure their sustainability strategy cares for people as much as the planet they live on.
So, what is the social pillar of sustainability – the ‘S’ in ESG – and why is it so easily overlooked?
Episode 3
Measuring success
With Julie Kae Vice President of Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at data analytics company Qlik
When it comes to corporate sustainability, incremental change is no longer enough. More and more leaders are realising that future-proofing their business requires a full transformation, taking a strategic and holistic approach to sustainability throughout their operations.
But those efforts can only go so far without proper metrics. To keep sustainability on track, companies should be rigorously measuring their progress and reporting it with transparency. But which metrics should take priority in a company’s strategy, and how do you determine which benchmarks to follow?
Episode 2
Delivering transparency
With Anna Rahikainen Sustainability Director at Kotipizza
One of the areas in which it is hardest to achieve sustainability is the supply chain, where a company’s carbon footprint overlaps with that of its partners and suppliers.
Creating a cascade of sustainable practices throughout this network requires the efforts of more than one company. There are many steps between production and consumption – so how do you maintain a shared ethos throughout?
Episode 1
Creating a business case for Sustainability Transformation
With Helge Muenkel DBS Bank’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Firms that embrace sustainability are seeing successful results, as their willingness to change and innovate helps maintain long-term profitability. But despite this, many companies are still struggling to make the business case for sustainability, particularly in today’s disruptive economic climate.
So, which competitive advantages does Sustainability Transformation bring, and how should financial executives demonstrate this to stakeholders?
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