Sustainability

Conversations for tomorrow #1: A sustainable future

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A sustainable future calls for collective action, bolder leadership, and smarter technologies.

In our inaugural edition of Conversations for Tomorrow, we focus on sustainability. Examining perspectives from Frans Timmermans, the European Commission’s executive vice president of the European Green Deal; Beatriz Perez, chief communications, sustainability and strategic partnerships officer at The Coca-Cola Company; and Dr Sally Uren, chief executive of leading sustainability non-profit organization Forum for the Future, among many others, we found that a sustainable future rests on three pillars: collective action, bolder leadership, and smarter technologies.

To play a part in building it, businesses must find innovative ways to make a positive impact on the world. In so doing, they also stand to build competitive advantage and strengthen their organizational resilience.

Frans Timmermans tells us, “We are at the start of an incredibly complicated transformation process. It will require enormous efforts, but it can be done.” As we navigate this unprecedented process together, we hope this journal will contribute to shaping new solutions and informing the strategic programs needed to drive a sustainable future.

Discussions

Pia Heidenmark Cook, Ingka Group

Putting planet and people at the heart of culture and opera.

Laurence Pessez, BNP Paribas

Sustainability in the financial services sector.

Beatriz Perez, The Coca-Cola Company

Driving sustainable growth while making a positive impact.

Dr. Sally Uren, Forum for the Future

Accelerating the shift towards a sustainable future.

Dr. Ajay Kela, Wadhwani Foundation

Job creation through skill development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Matt Toombs, UK Cabinet Office, COP Unit

Driving international collaboration for a sustainable future.

Ann Mettler, Breakthrough Energy

Ann Mettler from Breakthrough Energy and Florent Andrillon from Capgemini Invent discuss the journey to climate neutrality, and its impact on business and IT strategies.

Articles and perspectives

Article by Frans Timmermans, European Commission

A green recovery and healthy future for all.

Article by Bertrand Piccard, The Solar Impulse Foundation

Business leaders, it’s your turn to become the explorers of tomorrow!

Article by Rebecca Henderson, Harvard University

Shareholder value as yesterday’s idea.

Perspective from Laura Quinn, Purpose

Co-signed by Jeremy Heimans, Purpose, and Jean-Baptiste-Perrin, Capgemini Invent for Society.

Perspective from Vincent de Montalivet

Expert in artificial intelligence and sustainable development, Capgemini.

    Sustainability at scale

    A cross-sectoral view of why sustainability goals need a reset.

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    The Great Digital Divide

    Why sustainability means collective action, bolder leadership, and smarter technologies.

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      Meet our experts

      Florent Andrillon

      Executive Vice President, Global Lead Climate Tech 
      Florent is the Global Lead of Climate Tech at Capgemini. He leads strategy and business development with all sustainability and intelligent industry teams. He has more than 20 years of experience in the energy and utilities sector, helping companies achieve their sustainability goals and transition to a low-carbon economy.
      Vincent-de-Montalivet

      Vincent de Montalivet

      Senior Director – Sustainability Transformation, Data & AI Portfolio, Capgemini
      Vincent leads the Global Sustainability Practice for Data & AI Portfolio along with North America Sustainability GTM. With a background in Sustainability Strategy, Engineering and Architecture, Vincent has been instrumental in driving sustainability digitalization efforts and transformation programs within major organizations across industries while ensuring tangible business outcomes.

      Benjamin Alleau

      Managing Director of Enterprise Transformation, Capgemini Invent
      Experienced Executive in Global Technology with a demonstrated story of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Business Process, Business Case, IT Strategy, Business Transformation, and Management. Strong information technology professional with a Engineer focused in Information, Communication Science & Technology from Télécom ParisTech.
      Jean-Baptiste Perrin

      Jean-Baptiste Perrin

      Social sustainability Group Head and Sustainable Strategy & Governance Group Offer Lead
      Jean-Baptiste joined Capgemini in 2007 as a Public Sector consultant and led 50+ projects in sustainable development, education, culture, digital inclusion, employment, and health. He ran Marketing and Communications for the consulting business (2017-2020), facilitated the Capgemini Invent brand transition and created Invent for society, which includes both projects delivered with social and environmental impacts and CSR. Recognized as one of the top 100 Meaningful Business Leaders globally in 2022, Jean-Baptiste now leads social sustainability and the sustainable strategy & governance offering at Capgemini.

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