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Welcome to our hub, where you’ll find lots of resources, insights and ideas to inspire you to become a more responsible business. Listen to Sir Rob Wainwright, who talks with business leaders and experts, about their experiences in charting a new direction to what's commercial success and greater society impact.

 

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Tune in to our podcast series, watch panel discussions about sustainability, digital trust and responsible business in the boardroom. Explore recommended reads to spark your imagination and inspire you to take action.

#46 Alastair Loasby: Mobilizing responsible business practices across the industry

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Listen to Alastair Loasby, Responsible Business & Strategy Campaign Director of Business in the Community, talk to Rob about the commercial case for responsible business action and the trends in this area over the last 40 years.

#45 Terence Mauri: Leadership in an age of disruption

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Listen to Terence Mauri, founder of management think tank Hack Future Lab and a visiting professor at IE Business School and MIT, talk to Rob about how leaders should unlearn the past to reshape the future in order to unlock the purpose agenda.

#44 Frank Lemmink: Navigating global demands in energy security and low-carbon transition

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Frank Lemmink, Executive Vice President of Integrated Gas, Renewables & Energy Solutions at Shell, talks to Rob about Shell's short and long term challenges, how they impact the global business environment and society, and how the company's core values are critical to its pathway on responsible business.

#43 Lori Michele Leavitt: Through the eyes of the pivot catalyst

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What does it really take to make meaningful change? In this podcast, Rob talks to Lori Michele Leavitt about the art of leadership in generating strategic momentum and delivering meaningful change.

#42 Robin de Jongh: Fighting financial crime: the challenges in keeping banks safe and responsible

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Robin de Jongh, Managing Director of Detecting Financial Crime at ABN AMRO Bank, talks to Rob about the role of banks as gatekeepers in the financial system, the challenges in fighting financial crime, and ABN AMRO's on-going battle to stay one step ahead of the bad guys.

#41 Brendan O'Dwyer: Keeping companies honest on their climate commitments

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Brendan O'Dwyer, Full Professor Chair of Accounting at the University of Amsterdam Business School and the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Mancher, talks to Rob about how developments and challenges in sustainability reporting are steering the green agenda.

#40 Javier van Engelen: The transformative role of a modern CFO

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Javier van Engelen, CFO of Signify, talks to Rob about how this company found the sweet spot between strategy, profitability and sustainability.

Video panel discussion Sustainability

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In this live recorded panel discussion, Vanessa Otto-Mentz talks with previous guests of the podcast series about the signs of real commitment of the business community towards climate change.

#39 Juergen Maier: Empowering the next generation of leaders in responsible business

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Juergen Maier, Co-Founder and Chair of vocL, talks with Rob about how business leaders of today and of tomorrow can develop a more thoughtful, inclusive and socially responsible voice.

#38 Boyan Slat: One young leaders mission to clean our oceans of plastics

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Listen to Boyan and the challenges faced in cleaning our oceans and rivers of a major environmental hazard, and the value of technology in the battle against climate change.

#37 Philip Reiner: The path forward in combatting ransomware

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Ramsomware is the most dominant strain of cyber security concern in the industry right now. In this episode, Philip shares effective and practical solutions to protect an organisation to a higher standard and keep a responsible business out of harm's way.

#36 Paul Polman: Why the moment is now for business to shift to a purpose-led strategy

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In this live recorded podcast, Paul provides a real tour de force of why the moment is now for business to shift to a purpose led strategy.

Video interview Paul Polman: Why the moment is now for business to shift to a purpose-led strategy

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In this live recorded interview, Paul provides a real tour de force of why the moment is now for business to shift to a purpose led strategy.

 

#35 Frederic Barge: The principles of responsible remuneration

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Frederic Barge, Founder and Director of the Reward Value Foundation, talks about the principles of responsible remuneration and the opportunity involved in aligning corporate reward structures with the goal of long-term value creation.

#34 Helle Bank Jorgensen: Stewards of the Future

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In this episode, we explore the responsibilities and opportunities afforded to business leaders by the ESG agenda, under the notion of business and societal stewardship in the 21st century together with Helle.

#33 Ad Krikke: Trust in a sustainable digital economy

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Trust, not fear is the key to success in the cyber challenge confronting business, and at the heart of building a sustainable digital economy. Tune in to learn about Ad's takeaways.

Video panel discussion Digital Trust

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In this live recorded panel discussion, Jan-Jan Lowijs talks with previous guests of the podcast series about the exact meaning of digital trust for society and building more responsible businesses.

#32 Hans Reus: Hiring the next generation of sustainable leaders

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In this episode, Hans elaborates on how sustainability issues play a role in the process to appoint candidates to CEO and other senior positions in business. His findings are surprising.

#31 Dr. Pat Harned: Setting the bar higher on ethics and compliance in the workplace

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One of the most influential people in business ethics, talks to us about current trends in the workplace relating to ethics and organisational culture, including the findings from a recent global business survey.

#30 Alice Steenland: Transforming our sustainability landscape with the help of virtual universes

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In this podcast, Alice explains how virtual twins help a responsible business community deliver real change.

Video panel discussion Responsible Business in the Boardroom

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In this live recorded panel discussion, Hans Honig (CEO Deloitte NL) together with our panelists will unfold why we require different breed of executives, and in what ways we can empower greater diversity in boardrooms.

#29 Allard Castelein: How the largest port in Europe is accelerating the shift to a more sustainable global economy

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There are opportunities in navigating the energy transition of a highly complex global business hub from its traditional base in the petro-chemical sector. In this podcast, Allard talks about them and about the disruptive effects of digitization and the broader impact of the Port's work on societal interests.

#28 Diederik Samsom: The European Green Deal - where high ambitions meets urgent need

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What are the hopes and ambitions behind the transformative legislative agenda for climate change in Europe and what does this mean for the business community? Listen to the discussion between Rob and Diederik to find out.

#27 Rich Baich: Confronting the cyber challenge in our global supply chains

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In this podcast we explore the nature of today's major cyber threats and the challenges of securing global supply chains together with Rich.

#26 Matthew Prince: Building a better Internet

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A talented team, smart technology and engaged users are the ingredients to help solve some of the biggest problems on the Internet. Listen to Matthew reflect on this and on some of the successes and lessons he has drawn during his carreer.

#25 Daniel Hanna: How sustainable finance can power a green revolution

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Listen to a conversation about the challenges in mobilizing capital and industry buy-in, the wider sustainability trends in business, and of the issues raised by greenwashing.

#24 Marcia Balisciano: ESG at the heart of business strategy and growth

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RELX has become a global leader in adopting the ESG agenda at the core of business strategy and priorities. In this podcast, Rob and Marcia talk about how RELX has accomplished this great achievement.

#23 Marcel Krom: Reshaping corporate strategy to deliver the goods

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In this episode, Marcel talks about the role of PostNL in society and the extraordinary effects of the Pandemic on business continuity and public expectation.

#22 Kees Verhoeven: Defining the form of responsible regulation

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This podcast goes into depth about the value of technology in society and the responsibilities of both industry and government in managing the balance between its risks and benefits.

#21 Petri Hofste: How boards are designing a different future after a seismic year

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In this episode, we reflect back and identify crisis management lessons, the challenges of recovery post COVID, and the pathway towards a stronger business agenda around sustainability together with Petri.

#20 Peter Borgdorff: How institutional investors are driving new trends in responsible business

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Pension funds hold a great responsibility in society. In this podcast, Peter talks about this and the growing influence of institutional investors in shaping new attitudes and commitments to responsible business in the community.

#19 Mirjam van Velthuizen: How the concept of trust is shaping healthcare

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In this episode, Mirjam talks about managing the effects of a pandemic, and how it is helping to chart a profound change in patient care and on the underlying focus of the industry itself.

#18 Nicola Mendelsohn: The role of Facebook and digital art at the heart of society

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In this episode, Nicola talks about the work of the tech sector in advancing the cause of responsible business, the unique profile of Facebook, its impact on society and the current challenges it faces.

#17 Punit Renjen: The role of business in shaping the next normal

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In this very special episode, we talk to the Global CEO of Deloitte about the profoung impact of the pandemic on the global business community and the lessons to be learned in the next normal.

#16 Mirjam de Blecourt: Empowering female leadership in the era of responsible business

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Rob and Mirjam (widely regarded as as one of the best employment lawyers in Europe) talk about what it takes to lead in the era of responsible business, and about how to empower women and men within a better framework of inclusion and diversity.

#15 Steve Howard: Taking bold risks in business to build a sustainable future

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Steve and Rob talk about how we can make sustainability a core business driver, one that delivers on the bottom line around a strong, clear purpose.

#14 David Gregson: How the boardroom can shape an agenda of responsible business

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Tune into this podcast, where we talk about what goes on in boardrooms and what signals we see that indicate a shift towards #responsiblebusiness.

#13 Jeroen Tas: How Philips is helping to create a sustainable healthcare future

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Rob and Jeroen (Strategic Business Development at Philips) talk about the pandemic and how it created a rallying cry in the company to find urgent and practical solutions to help.

#12 Stephen Zimmerman: How 'smart risk taking' is essential to UNICEF's inspiring mission

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In this episode, we talk about how the cause of helping vulnerable children in highly challenging environments around the world doesn't come without its fair share of difficulties.

#11 Els de Groot: How Rabobank is building a stronger agenda around trust

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Els de Groot, Chief Risk Officer of Rabobank talks with Rob about how the sector is moving more decisively to a business agenda focused on promoting trust, within its community and with the customers it serves.

#10 Alois Zwinggi: How the World Economic Forum is driving a global agenda of responsible business

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Alois Zwinggi, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, talks about the emergence of a new 'zeitgeist' in the global business community around purpose-driven leadership and impact.

#9 How investment management can serve the real needs of society

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Jacco Minnaar, Chair of the Management Board of Triodos Investment Management, shares his experience of the challenges and opportunities involved in cultivating a responsible business agenda in a highly competitive part of the finance sector.

#8 How a key cog in the European transportation sector stays true to its chartered course

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Annika Hult, Deputy CEO, AB Stena Group offers an insight into the company's 'Little White Book' of values that has guided Stena Line on a course towards responsible business.

#7 Fake News and the Age of Information Quality

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Listen to Frantisek Vrabel, founder and CEO of Semantic Visions, about the increasing role of information in society and for business..

#6 How responsible businesses can help power the fight against modern slavery

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Dr. Jean Baderschneider, CEO of The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery about the huge global industry behind modern slavery.

#5 Unilever's code of business principles: a strong framework for responsible business

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Unilevers General Counsel, Simone Pelkmans talks about the changing role of legal counsel in today's business sector toward a key business enabler within a strong culture and framework of responsible business.

#4 Why ethics matter for responsible business

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Digital Ethics expert Aimee van Wynsberghe talks about the importance of ethics for organisations, putting it into the current context of the coronavirus and the need to add ethics into design processes of technology.y.

#3 How cyber security can contribute to responsible business

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In this episode we talk about the importance of cyber security for companies everywhere as they shift to a more responsible business agenda. Our special guest is Lies Alderlieste, CISO Danone (former CISO Dutch Railsways)

#2 Parallels and lessons learned in fighting both cyber and biological viruses

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How responsible businesses can think through rare or unusual incidents in the healthcare space by drawing analogies. Featuring Lucien Engelen.

#1 How to prepare for a crisis?

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How best to prepare for a crisis, how to manage its effects and impact when it happens, and the impact that actions taken have on the long term reputation for companies as a responsible business. Our special guest is Frederique Demenint, an executive with 20 years of experience of guiding CEOs through periods and moments of great challenge.

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Over complementary episodes we explore the different perspectives of building a better business; business leaders and experts from around the globe have shared their inspiring insights in conversation with our host Sir Rob Wainwright, formerly Executive Director of Europol and a senior partner of Deloitte.

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