7 episodes
Big-time Sustainability www.thebigsynergy.org
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This show is brought to you by Centre for Big Synergy, a Civil Society Organisation of the United Nations. On the show, global leaders share their experiences of addressing the major challenges faced by us. These include climate change, loss of biodiversity, hunger, poverty, inequality & many more. The series aims to inspire millions across the world, to follow these global leaders & act with urgency to create a more sustainable world for all of us.
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EP 6: Dr Ragini G Roy discussed Garrett Quinn's sustainability journey at Smurfit Kappa Group
Garrett Quinn was appointed Group Chief Sustainability Officer and to the Group Executive Committee in July 2021. He was appointed as Director to the Smurfit Kappa Foundation in May 2022. Garrett is also the company representative to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), The Conference Board (US), and the Consumer Goods Forum.
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EP5: Dr. Sourav Roy discusses Jeffrey Whitford's extraordinary sustainability journey in Merck KGaA
As Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation for the Life Science business of Merck, Jeffrey Whitford is a strategic partner to accelerate, embed and amplify sustainability principles and impact across its business operations to drive new business models, margin expansion, revenue generation and cost savings.
Jeffrey is Sustainability Hero of the Year (2023) by both the Stevie® Awards and Business Intelligence Group. -
EP4: Dr Ragini G Roy and sustainability champion Catherine Conway, Director of GoUnpackaged, discusses the future of zero waste.
A true innovator, Catherine Conway, set-up the first version of Unpackaged in 2006 as the world’s first modern zero waste shop. Catherine’s passion for developing systems to enable refilling, and reuse, within various sectors has enabled many other businesses to create real and lasting change.
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EP3: Dr Sourav Roy discusses with Courtney Holm, VP Sustainable Futures, Capgemini Invest, what drives her to be a global sustainability champion.
In this episode, Dr. Sourav Roy, the founder & CEO of Center for Big Synergy, a Civil Society Organisation of the United Nations discusses s Courtney Holme’s long and accomplished journey to be a global sustainability champion.
Courtney Holm is Capgemini Invent Vice President of Sustainable Futures. Courtney’s role is to shape the way Capgemini creates long term, sustainable value for clients, enabling them with fresh perspectives and digital solutions. -
EP2: Dr. Sourav Roy & Gabrielle Ginér discusses BT’s climate journey and her invaluable role in it.
In this episode, Dr. Sourav Roy, the founder & CEO of Center for Big Synergy, a Civil Society Organisation of the United Nations, speaks to Gabrielle Ginér. Gabrielle Ginéris the Head of Environmental Sustainability at BT Group, UK. Gabrielle has managed BT Group’s thought leadership, external engagement and advocacy programmes on environmental sustainability since 2009. Gabrielle has chaired the UNFCCC Global Climate Action Awards Advisory Panel as well.
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EP1: Dr. Ragini G Roy speaks to Joseph Gitler about the extraordinary impact of Leket Israel.
Dr. Ragini G Roy, the co-founder of Center for Big Synergy, a Civil Society Organisation of the United Nations, speaks to Joseph Gitler. Joseph is the founder of Laket Israel, Israel’s biggest food distribution network serving food to approximately 250,000 Israelis in need every week, regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnic background. Joseph shares his incredible journey & some very practical pearls of wisdom that can get you started on making a positive difference to millions of lives.