In this episode Shamini Harrington, VP, Climate Change at Sasol & Presidential Climate Change Commissioner for South Africa, sits down with Uwe Schulte to discuss the challenges of managing a ‘Just Transition’ strategy. Moving away from a fossil fuel base requires helping employees to make the transition to new jobs by building skills and capabilities, as well as working with suppliers to help them adjust their business models to renewable energy conditions and more. Shamini explains how Sasol is forging collaborative networks and what benefits they bring in jointly managing the change. Going beyond the company approach she shares the importance of the impact of governmental policies on creating a good base for developing ‘just’ solutions to the climate challenge.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 19 Dec 2024
In our second episode with Marie Brueser, we discuss EU sustainable agricultural policy and how companies can use EIT Food's Consumer Observatory as a resource.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 12 Dec 2024
Marie Brueser, Senior Corporate Venture Manager at EIT Food, discusses how to drive food industry innovation and her work connecting start-ups with corporates.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 28 Nov 2024
In our second episode with Marco Jansen, we discuss the role bio-based plastics should play in a circular economy and prioritizing game-changing technologies.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 15 Nov 2024
Marco Jansen, a plastics industry expert, talks to us about bio-based materials and their role in creating a more sustainable future.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 31 Oct 2024
In our second episode with Kara Fulcher, we talk about social sustainability, why Michelin committed to Act4Nature and the evolving ESG regulatory landscape.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 17 Oct 2024
Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America at Michelin, outlines Michelin's approach to sustainability and their internal carbon pricing scheme.