Listen: Interview & Q+A with Alice Schmidt, Author of 'The Sustainability Puzzle' and 'Fast Forward'.
Alice Schmidt, a senior policy advisor and business consultant, advocates a holistic approach to sustainability, emphasizing its interconnectedness with social, economic, and environmental factors. She promotes collaboration and breaking down silos to solve "The Sustainability Puzzle" globally.
Our coffee-chat guest: Alice Schmidt on her books "The Sustainability Puzzle" and "Fast Forward". Join Bernard Lebelle, CEO of The Green Link and EDHEC professor, as he talks to Alice about her books and thinking.
This episode of the SUSXL Coffee Chats welcomes Alice Schmidt, author of 'The Sustainability Puzzle' and 'Fast Forward'.
Alice Schmidt emphasises that sustainability roles encompass environmental, social, economic, and technological aspects, making EVERY job a sustainability job. She says professionals in these roles must guide their organisations toward sustainable practices, understand diverse challenges, and integrate interdisciplinary knowledge.
Her books provide insights into the integration of sustainability roles within organisations and help anticipate future demands.
Different industries face unique issues, and sustainability professionals must avoid greenwashing by complying with regulations like Europe's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). She concludes that real sustainable actions, even if they require business model changes, are crucial, and innovative business models can drive future readiness and inclusivity.
Join Bernard Lebelle of The Green Link, and Davis Mukasa of SUSXL in this illuminating chat as they talk to Alice about her books and the thinking behind them.
Alice Schmidt is a senior policy advisor and business consultant who has worked with over 100 of the world’s best organisations in 30 countries. Her professional experience spans 25+ years and covers global health and sustainable development as well as innovation, business strategy and creative approaches to create win-wins for people, planet and the economy Besides advising governments, international agencies and NGOs, Alice has worked with a range of businesses in diverse industries, from consumer goods and mining to pharma and tech. She regularly lectures at European universities.