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Sustainability, jobs and business value with Novonesis

Hosted with Novonesis

With just five years left to achieve the SDGs, the focus is shifting from promises to practice. This Fireside Chat with Novonesis examines how businesses can embed sustainability into strategy, moving beyond risk and cost management to creating jobs, strengthening livelihoods and delivering long-term business value.

Hear how companies are shifting from “making the case” to “living the case,” aligning with investor expectations, building resilient supply chains and turning sustainability into a driver of inclusive growth and innovation.

INTERVIEWEES:

Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, EVP People & Stakeholder Relations, Novonesis

Jane Nelson, Founding Director, Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School

INTERVIEWER:

Ilze Melngailis, Senior Adviser, Business Fights Poverty

Live Illustration

Illustrated summary of Global Goals 2025 session on turning sustainability into jobs, livelihoods, and lasting business value, featuring Jane Nelson (Harvard Kennedy School), Morten Enggaard Rasmussen (Novonesis), and Ilze Melngailis (Business Fights Poverty), highlighting collaboration, leadership, and cross-pollination.

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