Increasing regulatory pressure, rising expectations from financial markets, and ever more stringent requirements from major brands are transforming sustainability from a compliance requirement into a strategic driver of growth—particularly in the B2B space.  As companies embed sustainability, such as decarbonization, circularity, sustainable sourcing, etc, into their business strategies, they drive operational efficiency, innovation, risk reduction, and market growth, amongst other benefits.

This session will explore the business opportunities offered by sustainability across industries, examining how to turn sustainability into a true competitive advantage. Participants will engage with Tensie Whelan, Distinguished Professor of Practice Emerita for Business and Society at the New York University Stern School of Business and a leading international voice on how to drive returns from sustainability investments.

In particular, the discussion will focus on:

• how to design sustainability strategies that drive financial returns
• the strategic role of suppliers in helping companies address net-zero targets, Scope 3 emissions, sustainable sourcing, and circularity
• the importance of measuring impact, tracking financial impact, and building credible storytelling to develop long-term customer relationships and enterprise value
• how to turn sustainability into a commercial lever with customers.