In this episode of Leadership Conversations by TSB, Professor Alex Edmans discusses the concept of 'rational sustainability' - an evidence-based approach to sustainability that focuses on long-term value creation rather than politics or ideology.
He explains how boards should evaluate sustainability issues rationally, focusing on outcomes over labels, questioning assumptions, and recognising diminishing returns and trade-offs. Alex provides examples of how sustainability initiatives driven by a desire to serve society can also lead to long-term profits. He argues that rational sustainability allows companies to make decisions that serve both business and society.
Frederik Otto, Executive Director of The Sustainability Board is hosting.
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In this episode of Leadership Conversations by TSB, Professor Alex Edmans discusses the concept of 'rational sustainability' - an evidence-based approach to sustainability that focuses on long-term value creation rather than politics or ideology.
He explains how boards should evaluate sustainability issues rationally, focusing on outcomes over labels, questioning assumptions, and recognising diminishing returns and trade-offs. Alex provides examples of how sustainability initiatives driven by a desire to serve society can also lead to long-term profits. He argues that rational sustainability allows companies to make decisions that serve both business and society.
Frederik Otto, Executive Director of The Sustainability Board is hosting.
In this episode we speak with Fiona Reynolds. As the previous CEO of the UN PRI, Fiona was incremental in designing the approach to responsible investment globally.
Fiona was named one of the 20 most influential people in sustainability globally by Barron’s magazine and has twice been named one of Australia’s one hundred women of influence by the Australian Financial Review.
Fiona talks to us about her mission to democratise wealth, and how she got into sustainable finance. We learn more about her legacy at PRI and how she thinks the industry is evolving.
Fiona also shares the story of two leaders who inspire her: James & Timea, who she met as the commission chair of the FAST initiative: https://www.fastinitiative.org/
James Kofi Annan: https://challengingheights.org
Timea Nagy Payne: https://www.timeascause.com/
Leadership Conversations by TSB
In this episode of Leadership Conversations by TSB, Professor Alex Edmans discusses the concept of 'rational sustainability' - an evidence-based approach to sustainability that focuses on long-term value creation rather than politics or ideology.
He explains how boards should evaluate sustainability issues rationally, focusing on outcomes over labels, questioning assumptions, and recognising diminishing returns and trade-offs. Alex provides examples of how sustainability initiatives driven by a desire to serve society can also lead to long-term profits. He argues that rational sustainability allows companies to make decisions that serve both business and society.
Frederik Otto, Executive Director of The Sustainability Board is hosting.
