Episode 2 – How To Successfully Secure A Sustainability Transformation with Pia Heidenmark Cook

Few companies have succeeded in transforming their business model to a highly sustainable one, where caring for people and planet are at the core of the company’s’ purpose. Sustainability is a complex and ever-changing topic, hence companies need to constantly evolve and lift the bar.

The pandemic has accelerated the sustainability trend and companies ought to truly embrace their responsibility to save the planet. This affects a business 360 and while no transformation is easy, it is the right thing to do to ensure future business revenues, innovation and winning the war on talent.

In this episode, Pia Heidenmark Cook will share her reflections and key learnings regarding sustainability transformations based on her 20+ year career. She is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Ingka, the largest IKEA retail franchise with operations in 30 countries and a €40bn  turnover.

Taking an outside-in approach to stay ahead of the changing customer, legislative and scientific demands as well as ensuring partnerships with competitors to come together to solve problems, are some of her key learnings. Sustainability is not a side activity and needs to be integrated into strategic documents, business planning and financial processes.

 Join us today and enjoy Pia’s reflections on the topic based on her impressive career.