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Artwork for Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World

Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World

BCG Henderson Institute
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Decarbonization
Sustainable Finance
MUFG
Asia
Information Access and Connectivity
Orbia
Water and Food Security
Climate Change
Corporate Purpose
Intangibles
Net Zero Banking Alliance
Complexity Economics
Financial System Stability
Public-Private Partnerships
Net Zero Future
Rocky Mountain Institute
Department Of Defense
System-Level Innovation

Businesses have a unique opportunity to create a better world, addressing major environmental and social challenges in a way that creates new business value and competitive advantage. How can they do this? In this show, Dave Young, Fellow at the BCG Henderson Institute and Global Lead for the Total Societal Impact topic at BCG interviews senior business executives across the world to discuss their... more

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Artwork for Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World

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As one of the world’s great technology companies, Siemens needs no introduction, but is notable for not only a holistic approach to sustainability but, in particular, for the way sustainability has been integrated into the heart of the business model... more

Amy Schumacher is the chief executive officer of The Heritage Group, overseeing the company’s portfolio of more than 30 businesses and 5,000 employees. Amy has been part of The Heritage Group family of businesses for over 13 years. In 2008, she found... more

Dr. Chris Killian is Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer for Eastman’s global technology, innovation, and sustainability organizations. Chris leads Eastman’s innovation-driven growth strategy to deliver sustainable mate... more

J. Doyne Farmer is director of the Complexity Economics program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, Baillie Gifford Professor in the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford, and an external professor at ... more

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J. Doyne Farmer
American complexity system scientist and entrepreneur, Director of the Complexity Economics Program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking.
Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School
Episode: Chaos to Order: Doyne Farmer on Complexity Science and Economic Transformation
Judy Samuelson
Executive Director at the Aspen Institute's Business and Society Program
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Episode: Redefining Business: Judy Samuelson on Purpose, Culture, and Sustainable Advantage
Sameer Bharadwaj
CEO of Orbia
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Episode: Leadership in Sustainability: How Orbia Tackles Global Challenges

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Dave Young
Fellow at the BCG Henderson Institute and Global Lead for the Total Societal Impact topic at BCG, hosting discussions with senior business executives on sustainability and competitive advantage.

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Threading the Needle: Navigating the Challenges of Business in Society
Q: What are the challenges of integrating sustainability into corporate strategy?
The panelists discussed various challenges including the complexity of integrating sustainability disclosures into the existing corporate governance framework and the need for alignment between sustainability and long-term value creation.
MUFG and Financing the Energy Transition
Q: Now we also want to think about balancing security and affordability in the energy transition plan.
The energy transition is the number one priority as energy is crucial for all sectors' decarbonization, but we need to ensure that energy security and affordability are also part of the equation.
MUFG and Financing the Energy Transition
Q: Could you tell us a bit more about your own journey, your passion for sustainability and sustainable finance?
I have an investment banking background and I became a regulatory affairs guy, spending 70-80% of my time on the net-zero journey.
Chaos to Order: Doyne Farmer on Complexity Science and Economic Transformation
Q: Can you elaborate on how you apply nudge theory or strategic intervention points?
Farmer discusses the potential for small nudges to reorganize complex systems positively, emphasizing the importance of timing and understanding system dynamics.
Chaos to Order: Doyne Farmer on Complexity Science and Economic Transformation
Q: Could you talk more about your work on modeling during COVID?
Farmer explains how his team used a granular modeling approach to predict economic impacts, successfully forecasting GDP drops and industry performance during the pandemic.

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The content primarily revolves around the intersection of business strategy and sustainability, emphasizing how organizations can leverage sustainability initiatives as a path to competitive advantage. Interviews with senior business executives uncover insights into the effective integration of sustainability into corporate strategies, the challenges faced in achieving net-zero goals, and innovative approaches toward sustainable practices. Discussions delve into complex themes such as purpose-driven business, stakeholder engagement, technological transitions, and collaborations that address significant environmental and societal issues. Unique aspects include a focus on real economy transitions versus theoretical approaches, and a strong em... more

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