In the final episode of EcoInsiders Season 1, we spoke with Elisabeth Tengbergen, a seasoned consultant and Partner at Kienbaum. Elisabeth shared her insights about the sustainability maturity curve and the main qualities companies look for in sustainability leaders. We explored the impact of digitalization on organizations, governance and strategy, and the knowledge gap within organizations.
Key Discussion Points:
Effects of digitalization on organizations
Governance and Strategy
The culture journey and the transformative process for organizations
Timestamped Outline:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:05] Understanding the systems
[00:04:55] Maturity difference between B2B and B2C industries
[00:05:57] ESG is not sustainability, and compliance is not being a sustainable business
[00:09:20] Sustainability Maturity Curve
[00:13:51] How has digitalization affected organizations?
[00:16:26] Main qualities for sustainability leaders companies look for
[00:19:14] Getting the right data and what to do with it
[00:20:52] Governance and strategy
[00:22:17] The knowledge gap in organizations
[00:26:25] Having the right people and thriving in the organization
[00:29:22] The culture journey and the transformative process
[00:31:32] Elisabeth’s advice for mid-career professionals
