Going Green Without Going Broke: Can Sustainability Be Fun?
Part Two in the series about Responsible Sourcing with Chris Van Bergen, an expert in social impact and sustainability.
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Show Notes
Continuing the series about Responsible Sourcing with a twist. It is aimed squarely at those organizations without deep pockets for an army of consultants or MBA employees.
With guest Chris Van Bergen, an expert in social impact and sustainability. Chris, who serves as an adjunct professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, is the CFO and COO of Nest, a nonprofit organization, AND the author behind the book Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing.
The episode covers the following highlights:
-Reframing the Challenge
-Break Down the Problem: Divide the sustainability challenge into smaller, more manageable tasks.
-Focus on High-Impact Areas: Prioritize initiatives
-Internal Dynamics and Team Collaboration
-The Role of Leadership
-Build a Supportive Culture
-Embrace The Snowball Effect of Success
-Balancing Business Operations with Sustainability Goals
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