WBCSD Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies.
Episode Title: “Food and Fuel: The Growing Debate on Sustainable Food Systems Transformations” Episode Guest: Alison Taylor, Chief Sustainability Officer, Archer Daniels Midland Synopsis: On the second episode of The Senter Point, Amy Senter speaks with Alison Taylor, Chief Sustainability Officer at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) about the food and energy debate. The “food vs. fuel” debate presents […]
On The Senter Point Podcast, Amy Senter, Director at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) interviews leading voices across the United States, with each conversation representing a new perspective on the impact of private-sector innovations related to climate, nature and inequality. The Senter Point offers a critical conversation on the sustainability challenges that surround food and nature and […]
In this month’s podcast, Bill interviews Jon Moore, CEO of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Bill discusses energy security and what’s playing out in today’s global markets, with higher fuel prices and scarcity of demand intensifying the need for an energy transition. Yet, as Jon explains, the world is not even close to the level of investment needed to aid this transition.
In this podcast we are discussing the critical role of responsible business conduct in the fight against child labor. Highlighting the socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19 on child labor, it is centered around commitments that companies have made throughout the past year to tackle the issue as well as the various barriers to progress. The podcast also highlights the importance for businesses to focus on prevention as part of meaningful and collaborative approaches that tackle root causes.
For the sixth episode, we invited members of the Circular Built Environment workstream to discuss the economic, environmental and social value of building circular. Our guest speakers from Skanska and Stora Enso share their respective experiences in this area and the drivers for their companies to engage in the circular building journey.
For the fifth episode, we invited members of the Circular Policy workstream to discuss why it is so crucial that policymakers build an enabling policy environment for companies to accelerate their circular transition. Our guest speakers from BLG and Holcim share key policy priorities and provide practical examples of the types of policies that would make a difference in the circular economy.
In this month’s Transformational Leadership podcast, Bill interviews Yusuf George, Managing Director, Programs & Strategic Engagement at JUST Capital. JUST Capital is a nonprofit organization that tracks, analyzes, and engages with large corporations and their investors on how each performs on the public’s priorities, and provides the companies with data and tools to help build […]
For the fourth episode, we invited members of the Circular Plastics and Packaging project to discuss a topic that got a lot of public attention in the last couple of years: plastics and packaging. In particular, we discuss why a transition to a circular economy is so needed in this space and what are some […]
Description: In this month’s Transformational Leadership podcast, Bill interviews Aysu Katun, Director of Sustainability at Greif, a global industrial packaging and services company founded in 1877. Central to Greif’s long-term success has been a set of business values known as the “Greif Way” that embodies its corporate culture and continues to guide its business strategy. […]
In this month’s podcast, Bill interviews Brian Griffith, Executive Chairman of Griffith Foods. Bill discusses with Brian how Griffith Foods successfully integrated ESG principles directly into its company business strategy, along with the strategic and competitive advantages this integration has provided Griffith Foods. Finally, the two outline the initial steps others can take to follow […]
For the third episode, we invited members of the circular electronics partnership (CEP) to discuss why a transition to a circular electronics industry is needed and how companies can effectively implement circular strategies in this space. Our guest speakers come from Security Matters and SIMS Lifecycle Services and share with the audience their journey to […]
For the second episode, we invited members of the circular bioeconomy project to discuss why the circular bioeconomy is a central solution to address key environmental issues while unlocking significant business opportunities. Our guest speakers come from BASF, International Paper and Stora Enso and explain why they have decided to embark in the circular bioeconomy […]
For the first episode, we invited members of the circular metrics project to discuss how it is possible to measure circularity at the company level. Our guest speakers come from DSM, Philips and Veolia and explain why it is important to find a common language, what the industry specific challenges they encountered measuring their circularity […]
Though the urgency of sustainability is increasingly evident, much of this area remains very theoretical. As a result, it can be difficult to identify what sustainability will really mean – how it will affect and improve a business, day-to-day. To colour-in these details and give an idea of where sustainability fits in at a successful multinational company, we speak with sustainability leaders at some of the world’s biggest brands – PWC, Whirlpool, Hitachi, Bayer and IFF. Together, we look closely into sustainability at these companies – why have they committed to sustainability, how do they do it and what does the future hold for this area.