Sustaining Sustainability

Sustaining Sustainability

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Sustaining Sustainability episodes

  • Episode 23: "Transforming the Economy for a Sustainable Future — with Mindy Lubber"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Boston, Massachusetts by Mindy Lubber, CEO and President of Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Ms. Lubber also served as a Regional Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under former President Bill Clinton. She discusses the history of Ceres, the impact of COVID-19 on sustainable financing and investment, and the future outlook for climate action: “I would answer the question ‘what does sustainability have to do with the economy and business’ – I’d argue … how does it not have everything to do with it?”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
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    23 min
  • Episode 22: "Climate Change and Public Health — with Seema Wadhwa"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from the Washington, D.C. area by Seema Wadhwa, CEO and Founder of Net Positive Solutions. Prior to her position at Net Positive, Ms. Wadhwa served as the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability and Wellness at Inova Health System. She discusses the role climate change plays in health outcomes, leveraging the voice of clinicians to combat this issue, and the role business leaders can play in bridging the conversation between climate change and health: “The opportunity to look at that intersectionality of climate, health, and equity is really a new opportunity, and it’s a new vantage point.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
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    17 min
  • Episode 21: "Marshall Plan for Middle America — with Mayor William Peduto"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Mayor William Peduto of the City of Pittsburgh. Over the past few decades, Pittsburgh has diversified its economy from one reliant on heavy industries to a hub for higher education, health care, and financial services. Mayor Peduto discusses governing during COVID-19, the Marshall Plan for Middle America, and what lies ahead for our region: “We will lose 100,000 jobs in the energy sector if we do nothing.”
    Read the Marshall Plan for Middle America Roadmap: https://www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu/research/marshall-plan-middle-america
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    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    13 min
  • Episode 20: "Leading with Compassion during a Crisis — with Niren Chaudhary"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Boston, Massachusetts by Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Bread. Panera Bread is an American chain store of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations. Mr. Chaudhary discusses safety and access to food services during COVID-19, team building in a virtual setting, and Panera’s ambitious environmental sustainability goals: “We may have limited impact on the world around us, but the companies that we steward, let’s make those companies a reflection of the world that we wish to see.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    21 min
  • Episode 19: "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during COVID-19 — with Kamillah Knight"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Parsippany, New Jersey by Kamillah Knight, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Ferrero North America. Ms. Knight has a passion and purpose to be a change superhero, changing the way that people interact with their environment and with other people. Prior to joining Ferrero, she worked at Unilever where she gained experience in Supply Chain, Sales, and Human Resources. Ms. Knight discusses beginning a new leadership position during the COVID-19 crisis, how D&I ties into the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and what some companies are doing to support their employees during this time: “When I think about the Sustainable Development Goals specifically, I don’t really feel like you can solve any of them without thinking of it through a diversity and inclusion lens or perspective.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    17 min
  • Episode 18: "Corporate Sustainability Strategy during COVID-19 — with Rebecca Marmot (Part 2)"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined once again from London, United Kingdom by Rebecca Marmot, Chief Sustainability Officer at Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company with products used by 2.5 billion people each day. Ms. Marmot discusses the business case for sustainability, investor relations, and the future of the consumer goods industry post-COVID-19: “Half the world’s total GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. […] So, I think the business case behind doing that [reducing carbon footprint] is much better now and more widely understood and accepted.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, Alyssa Martinec, and Jonatas R. Farias of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    17 min
  • Episode 17: "Corporate Sustainability Strategy during COVID-19 — with Rebecca Marmot (Part 1)"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from London, United Kingdom by Rebecca Marmot, Chief Sustainability Officer at Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company with products used by 2.5 billion people each day. Ms. Marmot discusses Unilever’s ongoing commitment to social and environmental goals, the importance of gender equity, and what it means for each individual to do their part: “Sustainability really sits at the heart of what we’re doing, so it’s not for us about an add-on or a plan that is distinct from the business, but actually just doing business in a different way.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, Alyssa Martinec, and Jonatas R. Farias of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    19 min
  • Episode 16: "Stakeholder Theory and COVID-19 — with R. Edward Freeman"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Charlottesville, Virginia by R. Edward Freeman, University Professor at University of Virginia. Professor Freeman is best known for his work on the topics of Stakeholder Management and Business Ethics, as well as his award-winning book, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach, first published in 1984 and reissued in 2010 by Cambridge University Press. Professor Freeman discusses stakeholder theory, curricular reform in business schools, and how corporate purpose ties into building back better post-COVID-19: “Look, I’ve got to make red blood cells to live, but it doesn’t follow that the purpose of my life is to make red blood cells. Businesses must have profits […] but it doesn’t follow that the purpose of the business is to make as much profit as you can.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    18 min
  • Episode 15: "Mining and Community Engagement — with Carolina Lobato"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil by Carolina Lobato, Vice President of Legal at Kinross Brasil Mineração, a subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation, a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ghana, Mauritania, and Russia. Ms. Lobato discusses mining as an essential industry, engaging with local communities, and the value the UN Sustainable Development Goals offer to international companies: “If we just keep doing whatever we did 5 years ago, we will not be operating 5 years from now. It’s time to rethink, redesign, and reposition our companies in a more responsible way, thinking about the future.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    16 min
  • Episode 14: "Commercial Vehicles and Supply Chain Sustainability — with Vipin Sondhi"
    In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Tamil Nadu, India by Vipin Sondhi, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland Limited, the 2nd largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, the 3rd largest manufacturer of buses in the world, and the 10th largest manufacturer of trucks. Mr. Sondhi discusses how COVID-19 is affecting the Indian economy and movement of labor, the management of environmental impact in the supply chain, and the future potential for an electric vehicle ecosystem: “The troika of industry, government, and academia has to work together. Too often we leave academia outside of this. We've got to bring in professors and we've got to bring in students. They will be the pioneers of innovation for the future. And if we can do that, and we are trying to do that as well for electric mobility, I think we will have a far more sustainable future.”
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    This episode was researched, recorded, edited, and produced by Prof. CB Bhattacharya, Dr. Leslie Marshall, and Alyssa Martinec of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business.
    www.sustainablebusiness.pitt.edu
    Music: "Lively" by Dee Yan-Key
    From the Free Music Archive
    CC BY NC SA
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    18 min

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This podcast series explores sustainability lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through short (15-minute) interviews with industry managers, academic experts, government officials, and civil society leaders, we explore various societal challenges magnified by the COVID-19 crisis. Each episode focuses on a specific topic and builds toward a call to action.