In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey interviews Laurie White, the President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability in today's business landscape.
Laurie highlights how businesses need to align their values with their actions to attract and retain top talent. They also delve into the role of sustainability in supply chain management and the competitive advantage it can provide. Laurie introduces a certification program developed in partnership with KPMG that helps businesses understand and implement sustainable practices.
This episode provides valuable insights into the evolving business landscape and the importance of sustainability in driving growth.
For more information on this certification, visit: https://www.providencechamber.com/esgcert
Key Takeaways:
In this episode:
00:00:00 Introduction to team building exercise and its benefits
00:00:23 Lori White, President of Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, joins the podcast
00:01:40 Discussion on CEOs' priorities, including ESG, sustainability, and workforce recruitment
00:03:23 Return to office policies, real estate, and cost management
00:05:54 Link between company values and ESG efforts
00:09:38 Competitive advantage for vendors with sustainability credentials
00:11:31 Introduction to the KPMG digital academy for certification
00:14:19 - 00:14:50 Helping businesses understand where to begin with sustainability
00:18:14 - 00:18:37 Tailoring the program to local businesses
00:22:30 - 00:22:32 Advice: Recognize the disruption and adapt to the new normal
00:22:32 - 00:23:15 Advice: Embrace work-life balance and focus on the culture of work
00:25:44 Rise of independent contractors and desire for agency
00:29:05 Digitization of the economy creates career opportunities
00:30:00 Conclusion and gratitude for guest appearance
Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad
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