Welcome to Talking Purpose, the podcast dedicated to exploring how purpose and sustainability drive our world. I'm your host, Katie Kung, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the complexities and challenges of global sustainability efforts. With us is Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan, a man with a rich background in international development and environmental issues, and a true thought leader in the realm of corporate sustainability and ethical business practices.
In our conversation, we'll explore how sustainability is not just a trend, but an urgent necessity that varies across regions. Chris will shed light on the critical importance of businesses engaging with the different societal contexts they operate within, from addressing climate change to preserving earth's biodiversity. We'll discuss how companies can innovate and transform their business models by integrating ESG compliance with sustainable innovation, without getting trapped by greenwashing concerns.
Together, we’ll dissect why despite the growing concern and impact of climate change, consumer adoption of sustainable products remains an area of improvement and how businesses can bridge this gap. We'll examine the role of nature in the sustainability conversation and how companies are now adopting nature-based targets.
So, stick around as we navigate through the importance of understanding both the external competition and the internal context of leadership in sustainable practices, and how companies can thrive by balancing compliance and creativity. All of that and more on this episode of Talking Purpose with Chris Coulter. Stay tuned!