Leadership In Environmental Sustainability

🌍 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. The risks of a warming world and the transition to a low-carbon economy are no longer future threats—they’re here today. The question is, will your company adapt and thrive or fall behind? A great new report from the World Economic Forum and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explores the costs of climate change and the imperatives for leaders to succeed in a changing world. 📉 The cost of inaction is staggering: Businesses unprepared for climate impacts could lose up to 25% of EBITDA by 2050 due to physical risks. 💰 The opportunity is equally compelling: Companies that invest in adaptation and resilience now could see a return of up to $19 for every dollar spent (CDP data). 🔑 Four critical steps for climate risk readiness: 1️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻. 2️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 3️⃣ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. 4️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. For leaders who understand the stakes—and the opportunities—this is your chance to lead the way and ensure your business is on the right side of history. 💡 What steps is your company taking to manage climate risks and embrace green growth? I’d love to hear your insights. 📖 Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/de3Nn3n5 #climate #climaterisk #physicalrisk #ceo #sustainability

Climate Risks Are Financial Risks An alarming USD 1.14 trillion in corporate value, linked to the world's largest stock markets is exposed to severe socio-economic impacts from #climatechange by 2050. Data from the Climate Hazard and Vulnerability Index (CHVI) highlights a critical blind spot for many businesses: 📌 48 countries will be highly vulnerable to socio-economic climate impacts by mid-century, double today’s figure. 📌 Major emerging markets are expected to face significant climate-related disruptions. 📌 India alone accounts for over USD 1 trillion of the at-risk corporate assets, dramatically impacting global markets and supply chains. 🚨Companies must place dedicated climate leadership at the highest level to proactively identify risks, anticipate market disruptions, and strategically invest in long-term resilience. 🚨 Businesses should move beyond physical hazards to systematically report and manage socio-economic climate vulnerabilities. Transparent, detailed disclosures help stakeholders understand risks and encourage informed investments. 🚨 Corporates must prioritize investment in resilient infrastructure, diversified supply chains, and sustainable practices, particularly in vulnerable regions. This strategic foresight protects operational continuity and market valuation. The globalized nature of corporate operations means that climate vulnerability anywhere becomes a financial risk everywhere. 🌱 Is your company equipped with climate leadership at board level? Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFnsnjyY #ClimateRisk #ClimateLeadership #SustainableGovernance #ESG #BoardGovernance #InvestmentStrategy #Resilience #ClimateAction

🔥 Climate risks are no longer abstract—they’re disrupting businesses, communities, and economies right now. The World Economic Forum’s 2024 report, "The Cost of Inaction: A CEO Guide to Navigating Climate Risk", delivers a sobering message: ignoring climate risks isn’t just irresponsible—it’s economically devastating. 🌡️ Key insights from the report: 💥 Climate-related disasters have caused $3.6 trillion in damages since 2000, exposing critical vulnerabilities in supply chains and infrastructure. 📉 Physical risks could put 5-25% of EBITDA at risk for some sectors by 2050 under a 3°C warming trajectory. 💸 Transition risks, like carbon pricing and changing regulations, could impact 50% of EBITDA in energy-intensive industries by 2030. 🌱 Every $1 invested in climate adaptation yields $2-$19 in avoided costs, while green markets are projected to grow from $5 trillion in 2024 to $14 trillion by 2030. 💡 My reflections: 🔄 Resilience isn’t enough anymore. Too often, we focus on simply "weathering the storm" of climate risk. But true leadership is about rebuilding something better—rethinking markets, redesigning business models, and creating solutions that lead entire industries forward. 🌍 Supply chain fragility is the Achilles’ heel of the global economy. A single extreme weather event can cascade across operations, grinding everything to a halt. Climate-resilient supply chains can’t just be about survival—they must be radically adaptive, decentralized, and built to thrive under disruption. 📊 Climate risk is fundamentally redefining the concept of value. Businesses stuck chasing quarterly earnings are missing the bigger picture. In a world of rising costs and irreversible climate impacts, long-term value will belong to those who embed sustainability, resilience, and equity into their strategies. The time for cautious, incremental steps has passed. How are we using this moment to transform the way we work, innovate, and lead? #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Resilience #Leadership #Innovation

From smog to sustainability—Paris did it in 16 years. (And no, it didn’t start with a new technology.) Whenever I coach sustainability leaders, I remind them: Change doesn’t begin in the C-suite. It begins on the streets. Let’s take Paris. In 2008, the city was choking on diesel fumes. Today, it’s a global model for sustainable urban living. How? Here’s what Paris did (and what every city can learn from):  1. Planted trees to cool the city  2. Lowered speed limits to 30 km/h  3. Tested air filters in metro stations  4. Made 500 streets pedestrian-only  5. Set up low-emission driving zones  6. Built 84 km of protected bike lanes  7. Banned diesel cars from city centre  8. Installed 150 air sensors at schools  9. Asked residents how air affects them 10. Cracked down on wood-burning heat 11. Fined state for missing pollution goals 12. Turned schoolyards into green spaces 13. Offered free transit during high pollution      This wasn’t just a policy shift. It was a mindset shift. From “managing pollution” to “designing for wellbeing. From “car-first” to community-first. From reactive to regenerative. Paris shows us what's possible when long-term vision meets bold action. What would your city look like if you started planning for people instead of traffic? Sustainability isn’t theory. It’s transformation. P.S. What’s the one change you wish your city would make first? 1. Cleaner air 2. More bike lanes 3. Fewer cars 4. Greener spaces ♻️

🌍 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱? I’m excited to share that our whitepaper “𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦: 𝘗𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦” co-authored by IMD and Capgemini Invent is now available! 🤓 🎉 In this research we’ve uncovered a powerful framework to guide organizations through the complexities of sustainable business transformation: the 𝗦𝗕𝗧 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. It consists of 5 Foundational Drivers and 3 Transformational Accelerators - a highly impactful combination that can reshape the way businesses approach sustainability. Here’s where it gets interesting: The three Transformational Accelerators are the breakthrough insights that can drive real, lasting change in your business: 1️⃣ Digital Leverage – Use digital technologies to optimize operations, reduce emissions, and scale sustainability efforts across your organization. 2️⃣ Innovation – Adopt circular, regenerative business models that disrupt traditional thinking and create new opportunities. 3️⃣ Ecosystem Play – Rethink your organization’s role within key systems across the entire value chain, building resilience and stronger partnerships. While the foundational drivers are essential for overcoming the roadblocks many businesses face in their sustainability journeys, the transformational accelerators are key to driving sustainability beyond the harmful 'business-as-usual' path. Curious how these play out in practice? Download the whitepaper here_ https://bit.ly/3DIovyr to learn more about how leading companies like Decathlon , Wärtsilä, and Siemens are pushing the boundaries. Big thanks to Florent Andrillon and the Capgemini team, my IMD team Mahwesh Khan, Esther Salvi and Divya Bhatia, and the many business leaders who have shared their unfiltered experience about the challenges and opportunities of driving sustainability in their organizations including Dr. Eva Riesenhuber, Anna Turrell, Håkan Agnevall, Antje Kanngiesser, Jennifer Motles, Kati Pallasaho, Ebba Lepage, Daniel Schneiders and many many more!! Stay tuned for more insights and our global comparative report, which is coming soon! #IMD #IMDImpact #Sustainability #Leadership

Financial Value of Climate Risks and Opportunities 🌍 Companies are under increasing pressure to reflect climate risks and opportunities in financial decision making. This is essential for embedding sustainability into strategy and unlocking measurable business value. ERM highlights that financial valuation of environmental and social factors enables companies to align investment decisions with long term performance. Value is created through energy efficiency, circular models, responsible sourcing, and workforce inclusion. These actions contribute to resilience, innovation, and cost efficiency. Sustainable products are experiencing significantly higher growth rates than conventional alternatives. Efficiency measures can reduce operating costs by up to 30 percent, while green finance instruments can lower the cost of capital. These gains can be captured directly in financial models and forecasts. At the same time, climate related risks are increasing in scale and frequency. Physical risks already account for over 270 billion dollars in annual damages. Transition risks may result in stranded assets worth hundreds of billions. The broader economic cost of unmitigated climate change could reduce global GDP by up to 18 percent by mid century. ERM presents two complementary approaches. Value creation focuses on capturing upside through efficiency, innovation, and market expansion. Risk mitigation addresses downside exposure by incorporating climate risks into business planning and decision processes. Both require integration of ESG into financial structures. This means applying standard financial tools such as internal rate of return and discounted cash flow to evaluate climate related actions. It also involves including environmental risks in sensitivity testing, pricing models, and capital planning frameworks. Translating these impacts into financial terms enables clearer comparison and stronger governance. Capital markets are moving toward companies that manage climate exposure effectively. Lower financing costs, stronger investor confidence, and increased access to sustainability linked capital are all benefits of a robust ESG integration strategy. Quantifying the financial value of climate related risks and opportunities enables companies to move from qualitative ambition to strategic execution. Those that lead in this area are better prepared to compete, attract capital, and deliver long term results. Source: ERM #sustainability #sustainable #esg #business

I'm excited to share the launch of "Bold Measures to Close the Climate Action Gap," the latest report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. https://lnkd.in/e8MCFKAm    We see businesses doing more to tackle climate change, but collectively, the world is moving way too slowly. This new report focused on opportunities for companies and governments to translate their individual actions into more substantial global progress. The bottom line is that our individual efforts must be more geared to driving systemic change. The report highlights five ways for companies to do this, including: 1. Accelerate supplier decarbonization. In many companies, suppliers’ emissions are 3x to 8x their own Scope 1&2. Cutting the first 50% of many products’ supply chain emissions can be achieved with an end-price impact under 1% 2. Enable customers to make greener choices. Product redesign, circularity, reducing customers’ energy consumption can substantially lower the emissions footprint of many products. 3. Drive change with peers in your sector, especially in supply chain ‘pinch points’: Ten players or less control more than 40% of many key markets; clearer product labeling is another great area of opportunity 4. Engage in cross-industry partnerships, especially large-scale buying groups, to mobilize capital and accelerate development and scaling of advanced technologies 5. Advocate and support bolder policies. First, make sure you and your lobbying partners are not harming climate progress in your government engagements. Then, look for opportunities to go further to be an effective partner to governments to encourage bold and pragmatic changes in incentives, policies, and reporting. The report is filled with real life examples of what companies are doing today in each of these areas. Thanks to Pim Valdre and Pedro G Gomez Pensado from WEF and my colleagues Dr. Patrick Herhold, Jens Burchardt, Cornelius Pieper, Edmond Rhys Jones, Trine Filtenborg de Nully, Galaad Préau and Natalia Mrówczyńska for leading the work on this important report. And to my Alliance co-chairs, Jesper Brodin, Christian Mumenthaler, Ester Baiget, and Feike Sijbesma for your continued leadership.

Great procurement isn't about price; it's about partnership and purpose. Too often, procurement is misunderstood as simply the act of negotiating the lowest cost. But the organizations that thrive understand a deeper truth: procurement is a driver of resilience, trust, and long-term value. -- When procurement focuses only on price, relationships remain transactional. -- When procurement focuses on partnership, it builds collaboration, transparency, and innovation. -- When procurement aligns with purpose, it ensures sustainable sourcing, ethical practices, and shared growth. I have seen suppliers transform from vendors into strategic allies when trust and shared purpose were placed at the center of the relationship. The results? -- Reduced risks -- Greater innovation -- More sustainable outcomes -- Stronger resilience during disruptions Procurement leaders must therefore ask themselves: -- Are we negotiating for short-term savings, or are we investing in long-term partnerships? -- Are we treating suppliers as replaceable, or as critical contributors to our success? Because at the end of the day, procurement is not just about contracts and costs. It is about enabling organizations to achieve their vision with integrity, collaboration, and shared value. Price may win the deal. Partnership and purpose build the future. LinkedIn Linkedin News #Procurement #SustainableProcurement #Leadership #SupplierManagement #BusinessExcellence

What is the significance of #leadership in addressing #climatechange and #sustainabledevelopment?   In my recent interview with #TerraGreen, I spoke about the crucial blend of attributes and actions that define an effective leader in context of sustainable development and climate justice.   Here are some of the key points:   👉 Leaders should adopt a 'big bets' mindset and aim for bold, transformative changes rather than settling for incremental improvements, as this can draw in partners capable of effecting significant change.   👉 Effective leaders must bridge traditional divides, bringing together a wide array of stakeholders—from government, private sector, non-profits, to communities—for multi-sectoral solutions to complex problems like climate change.   👉 It's vital to include voices traditionally marginalized in environmental discourse, such as women, young people, and local communities, ensuring that decision-making is equitable and reflects the diverse impacts of climate change.   👉 Leaders need to operate beyond local or national concerns, understanding and navigating international dynamics, and fostering cross-cultural and political collaborations to address global challenges.   👉 The escalating nature of environmental crises demands swift action from leaders, balanced with careful consideration to prevent unintended consequences.   👉 Turning ambitious visions into reality is crucial. This requires strategic and operational skills to implement and manage change effectively.   👉 Strong accountability mechanisms are essential, with leaders needing to set clear, measurable sustainability and justice goals, track progress transparently, and be answerable to all stakeholders.   Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gkCpBF9F     Do you know of a leader who has these attributes? Tag them in the comments section!   #WSDS2024 #Act4Earth TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute Dr Vibha Dhawan Shailly Kedia The Rockefeller Foundation Dr. Rajiv J. Shah Elizabeth Yee

Haryana: Emerging as a Beacon of Sustainable Agriculture & Farmer-Centric Governance!! I am honored to share insights from my recent interactions with Shri Nayab Singh Saini, the 11th Chief Minister of Haryana, and to highlight the wide-ranging initiatives his administration has undertaken to make Haryana a hub of sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. 🌱 Championing Natural Farming & Organic Markets The state has re-emphasized the shift towards natural farming—urging farmers to reduce chemical dependence and offering a ₹30,000 subsidy on indigenous cow purchases. Veterinary infrastructure has also been expanded with a new polyclinic in Kurukshetra, enhancing livestock care across the state. This dovetails with the launch of specialized organic food markets in Gurgaon and Hisar, enabling eco-friendly produce sale, supported by packaging grants and lab testing facilities. 🚀 Empowering Farmers Through Technology & Market Access Under the Drone Didi Yojana, the state is training 5,000 women in drone operation to modernize farm practices. Additionally, with 108 grain markets now integrated on e-NAM, farmers gain pan-India reach and transparent pricing—backed by MSP payouts within 48 hours. 🌾 Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture Projects A pilot of natural farming on 53 government-land acres in Kaithal marks a strategic move to scale eco-friendly practices among landless farmers. Complementing this, Haryana offers ₹1,500/acre incentives to prevent stubble burning, earning commendation from the Supreme Court. 💸 Financial Support & Risk Mitigation CM Saini's government has assured clearance of ₹14 crore in electricity dues owed to a local sugar mill and its takeover to strengthen sugarcane farmers' interests. In addition, ₹595 crore now backs 650+ gaushalas and cattle-care initiatives. 🏗️ Infrastructure & Industrial Support in Rural Areas Through the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan and Haryana Rural Industrial Scheme, 19 projects totaling ₹234 crore were rolled out—plus allocation of lands across 2,000 villages for artisans and capital/interest subsidies for grassroots micro-enterprises. These are not just policies—they are transformational steps, forging pathways for farmers, rejuvenating soils, and empowering communities. Haryana today stands at the forefront of India’s sustainable agriculture revolution, showcasing how integrated farmer-first governance can drive prosperity and environmental stewardship. Let us applaud and support these initiatives, as Haryana paves the way for a stronger, greener, and more resilient future.