Solving the sustainability puzzle: people, climate, business as a force for good

Companies are feeling the pressure to act responsibly and sustainably. They clearly are part of the problem, but they can also be a part of the solution. But what does that mean? Can win-wins be created for society, the natural environment and business at the same time? Drawing on their new book “The Sustainability Puzzle": Alice Schmidt and Claudia Winkler discuss why we need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture before zooming in on tried and tested sustainability solutions such as climate action, circularity, inclusive business or ethical technology.

About the authors - Alice Schmidt und Claudia Winkler

A bigger-picture thinker since early in her career, Alice Schmidt has worked at the intersection of people, planet and profits in 30+ countries on four continents with UN agencies, the European Commission, the African Union, the World Bank and a host of different NGOs as well as with large corporations and small social enterprises. She teaches “Sustainable Business: Managing for Tomorrow” at Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Claudia Winkler is an internationally recognized award-winning social innovator, entrepreneur and serial founder. She believes in the power of shaping a positive tomorrow by transforming traditional business models that work for the next generation. She is passionate about sharing her corporate executive experience managing leading international tech companies to mentor and coach impact initiatives across the globe.

Links:

Book
http://www.sustainability-puzzle.org/

Claudia Winkler
https://www.futurewoman.de/de/futurewoman/winkler-claudia.php

Alice Schmidt
http://www.aliceschmidt.at/