Putting Principle into Practice - How to Make Sustainability Profitable
Offered By: Milken Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a panel discussion on making sustainability profitable in business practices. Gain insights from industry leaders as they delve into the integration of ESG principles, conscious business strategies, and the impact on profitability. Learn how companies are incorporating sustainability as a core tenet of their operations, addressing customer demands for accountability, and balancing ethical considerations with business success. Discover the perspectives of executives from various sectors, including investment management, pension funds, and multinational corporations, as they share their experiences and strategies for implementing sustainable practices. Examine topics such as measuring sustainability, setting goals, divestment, risk tolerance, attracting millennials, compensation structures, circular economy, and female empowerment. Understand how sustainability is evolving from a marketing concept to a crucial driver of business performance and long-term success.
Syllabus
Intro
What is sustainability
How to measure sustainability
Vision of sustainability
Setting sustainability goals
Divestment
Risk tolerance
How to hold managers accountable
How to attract millennials
Does sustainability affect compensation
What do you agree with and disagree with
How do you share Coca Colas vision and drive for results
How do you calculate your compensation
Who should be in the lead
Holding companies accountable
Circular economy
Female empowerment
Taught by
Milken Institute
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