ESG and Sustainability: A Key Business Strategy for Growth w/ Laurie White | S5E3 | JKLAdvisors.ai

#businessleadership #esg #sustainability In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey interviews Laurie White, the President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability in today's business landscape. Laurie highlights how businesses need to align their values with their actions to attract and retain top talent. They also delve into the role of sustainability in supply chain management and the competitive advantage it can provide. Laurie introduces a certification program developed in partnership with KPMG that helps businesses understand and implement sustainable practices. This episode provides valuable insights into the evolving business landscape and the importance of sustainability in driving growth. Key Takeaways: ➡️Businesses need to align their values with their actions to attract and retain top talent. ➡️Sustainability is a business imperative and can provide a competitive advantage in the supply chain. ➡️The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce has partnered with KPMG to offer a certification program in ESG and sustainability. ➡️The program helps businesses understand and implement sustainable practices, providing a valuable skill set for employees. ➡️The rise of independent contractors and distributed workforces offers new opportunities for businesses and employees alike. For more information about this certification, visit: https://www.providencechamber.com/esgcert IN THIS VIDEO 00:00:00 Introduction to team building exercise and its benefits 00:00:23 Lori White, President of Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, joins the podcast 00:01:40 Discussion on CEOs' priorities, including ESG, sustainability, and workforce recruitment 00:03:23 Return to office policies, real estate, and cost management 00:05:54 Link between company values and ESG efforts 00:09:38 Competitive advantage for vendors with sustainability credentials 00:11:31 Introduction to the KPMG digital academy for certification 00:14:19 - 00:14:50 Helping businesses understand where to begin with sustainability 00:18:14 - 00:18:37 Tailoring the program to local businesses 00:22:30 - 00:22:32 Advice: Recognize the disruption and adapt to the new normal 00:22:32 - 00:23:15 Advice: Embrace work-life balance and focus on the culture of work 00:25:44 Rise of independent contractors and desire for agency 00:29:05 Digitization of the economy creates career opportunities 00:30:00 Conclusion and gratitude for guest appearance VIDEO TITLE - ESG and Sustainability: A Key Business Strategy for Growth w/ Laurie White | S5E3 | JKLAdvisors.ai 🔔 Subscribe To Channel for the latest podcasts on growing your business & getting expert advice on solving problems https://www.youtube.com/@JKLAdvisors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1659743511 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RgF6I69FdiDzBgTLzZlWH 👉iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-growing-your-business-with-108104719/ 👉Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbf81855-67a9-4500-bdec-c45ace015170 ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉JKL Advisors: https://jkladvisors.ai/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow... 👉Future Solve: https://www.futuresolve.com/ 👉Paradox: https://www.paradox.ai/ 👉Sevenstep: https://www.sevensteprpo.com/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: jeff@jkladvisors.ai