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LET'S TALK SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

Sustainability - Why a Chief Financial Officer Cares

Geraldine Matchett Co-CEO and CFO at Royal DSM states that ‘ you cannot be a successful company in a world that fails. In this episode, Geraldine describes the transformation of DSM from a state mine to a company that sees its purpose: ‘to create brighter lives for all’ with an emphasis on all – not leaving anybody behind and ensuring a healthy environment for all to live in.

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Geraldine Matchett Co-CEO and CFO at Royal DSM states that ‘ you cannot be a successful company in a world that fails.' In this episode, Geraldine describes the transformation of DSM from a state mine to a company that sees its purpose: ‘to create brighter lives for all’ with an emphasis on all – not leaving anybody behind and ensuring a healthy environment for everyone to live in. Financial success and positive sustainable corporate impact are in contradiction with each other. DSM has embraced this concept for more than 15 years and constantly improved its footprint while at the same time growing profitably. Learn from an impressive leader how such success can be achieved.

Sustainability - Why a Chief Financial Officer Cares

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Geraldine Matchett Co-CEO and CFO at Royal DSM states that ‘ you cannot be a successful company in a world that fails.' In this episode, Geraldine describes the transformation of DSM from a state mine to a company that sees its purpose: ‘to create brighter lives for all’ with an emphasis on all – not leaving anybody behind and ensuring a healthy environment for everyone to live in. Financial success and positive sustainable corporate impact are in contradiction with each other. DSM has embraced this concept for more than 15 years and constantly improved its footprint while at the same time growing profitably. Learn from an impressive leader how such success can be achieved.

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  • S7E1 - Sustainability in The News

    Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 11 Sep 2025

    In this episode, we talk about how businesses have changed the way they talk about sustainability and the best way for companies to reach journalists.

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  • S6E15 - Reduce, Reuse, Recap: Season 6 in Review

    Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 11 Apr 2025

    Our Governance & Sustainability Center Leader Anuj Saush reflects with host Barbara Mendes-Jorge on the lessons learned from our Season Six guests.

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  • S6E14 - How ISO Standards Can Help on the Road to Net Zero

    Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 25 Mar 2025

    In our second episode with Mel Blackmore, she discusses the evolution of ISO Standards' adoption, as well as how EU and UK policy has facilitated their adoption

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  • S6E13 - Implementing ISO Standards to Boost Sustainability

    Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 13 Mar 2025

    Mel Blackmore, CEO of Blackmores & Carbonology, discusses how ISO standards and verification can help companies on their sustainability journey

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  • S6E12 - How can we reduce e-waste?

    Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 27 Feb 2025

    In our second episode with Kenny McGee, we discuss what companies, policymakers and other stakeholders can do to reduce e-waste.

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  • S6E11 - E-Waste and Improving Sustainability in Electronics

    Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 13 Feb 2025

    Kenny McGee, CEO of Component Sense, discusses e-waste & why his company has chosen to focus on the redistribution of excess and obsolete electronic components.

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