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Connecting sustainability strategy to organizational goals

October 2, 2024
1 min read

Hosted by:

Dottie Schindlinger

Dottie Schindlinger

Executive Director, Diligent Institute

With Guests:

Lisa Bougie

Lisa Bougie

Independent Director

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Lisa Bougie, an experienced independent director with roles on multiple prominent boards. Lisa shares her insights on integrating sustainability into corporate strategy, the challenges and misconceptions surrounding sustainability initiatives, and the importance of board education on climate action. She also discusses the evolving role of corporate boards and the critical skills needed to guide sustainability efforts effectively.

More about the podcast

In this episode:

  • The benefits of integrating sustainability goals into business strategy
  • Challenges in implementing sustainability initiatives
  • Common myths and misconceptions about sustainability
  • Best practices for evaluating ESG performance
  • Communicating sustainability goals to management, shareholders, and stakeholders
  • Fostering a culture of sustainability within the board and the company