Expert Advice in 5 Minutes or Less How to Move the Needle on Sustainability in Your Organization
10/07/24 • 3 min
Unlock the potential of sustainability as we welcome Sol Salinas, Executive Vice President and Sustainability Lead at Capgemini Americas, for an eye-opening conversation. Witness the remarkable transformation of sustainability from a side thought to a strategic powerhouse in the corporate world. With 75% of executives recognizing its dual role in environmental and financial success, Sol breaks down how innovation is at the heart of this shift. Discover how climate tech solutions like alternative fuels and energy storage systems are reshaping industries, from major truck manufacturers utilizing hydro-treated vegetable oil to solar companies boosting energy efficiency in California homes.
Embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of sustainable business practice. Sol shares the game-changing role of generative AI in providing actionable insights and stresses the importance of circularity in combatting climate issues. With only 7.2% of materials being recycled, there's a pressing need for a shift in resource management. Sol offers five key steps for companies ready to embrace change: prioritize measurement, invest in climate tech, prepare for regulatory changes, integrate water and biodiversity, and build consumer trust. Join us in redefining what it means to lead a sustainable future—it's not just smart business. It's essential.
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Unlock the potential of sustainability as we welcome Sol Salinas, Executive Vice President and Sustainability Lead at Capgemini Americas, for an eye-opening conversation. Witness the remarkable transformation of sustainability from a side thought to a strategic powerhouse in the corporate world. With 75% of executives recognizing its dual role in environmental and financial success, Sol breaks down how innovation is at the heart of this shift. Discover how climate tech solutions like alternative fuels and energy storage systems are reshaping industries, from major truck manufacturers utilizing hydro-treated vegetable oil to solar companies boosting energy efficiency in California homes.
Embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of sustainable business practice. Sol shares the game-changing role of generative AI in providing actionable insights and stresses the importance of circularity in combatting climate issues. With only 7.2% of materials being recycled, there's a pressing need for a shift in resource management. Sol offers five key steps for companies ready to embrace change: prioritize measurement, invest in climate tech, prepare for regulatory changes, integrate water and biodiversity, and build consumer trust. Join us in redefining what it means to lead a sustainable future—it's not just smart business. It's essential.
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Welcome back to Sustainability Unveiled In today's episode . We're highlighting key insights from Sol Salinas , executive Vice President and Sustainability Lead at Capgemini Americas , who discusses how to truly move the needle on sustainability within your organization . Not long ago , sustainability was often overlooked in corporate strategies , but that's changed dramatically . Today , 75% o
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