Economist Impact

In today's newsletter: Uncover how senior leaders view procurement and its evolving role inside companies, explore the importance of soft skills in the green transition and learn why Viviana Alvarez Sanchez believes systems-based thinking will be critical in the next generation of sustainability leaders. Plus, watch our panel on how corporate leadership can combine high profitability with sustainability. #greentransition #sustainabilityleaders #corporateleadership

"Different means change. Change means uncertainty. We have to overcome those barriers." Klaus Zellmer, chief executive of Škoda Auto, talks ESG strategy within the automotive industry: econimpact.co... #TheSustainabilityProject #evs

The global agri-food system is responsible for 15% of all fossil-fuel emissions annually, contributing significantly to the deepening climate crisis. We have the tools available to change this, but now more than ever we need the moral imagination to better harness them: http://econimpact.co/va By Jacqueline Novogratz, chief executive of Acumen, and Simon O'Connell, chief executive of SNV. #TheSustainabilityProject #TheFoodImperative #foodsystems #renewableenergy

Modest changes in diet could go some way to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, offering a practical approach to tackling climate change: http://econimpact.co/v6 #TheFoodImperative #foodsystems #sustainablefood Sources: Food systems are responsible for a third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. Nature Food 2, 198–209 (2021), Feeding climate and biodiversity goals with novel plant-based meat and milk alternatives. Nature Communications 14, 5316 (2023)

Unlike the ocean, bays have calm waters that trap toxins. Bays are vital for fishing, aquaculture, and recreation, making the impacts of pollution more noticeable. How do plastic and nutrient pollution affect our bays? http://econimpact.co/v1 An initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation

Economist Impact's Global lead, new globalisation, John Ferguson, presented our research, future scenarios of AI through to 2030, at an event hosted by Google Almedalen this week. The research delves into four distinct scenarios shaping the trajectory of artificial intelligence through to 2030, and brings together expert insights to explore the central technological, social, and macroeconomic factors that will influence AI's future. Visit the research hub to explore further: http://econimpact.co/uW #AI #innovation

Do consumers make purchasing decisions based on sustainability credentials? Bobbie Mellor, Global head of sustainability and transparency, Vodafone Group, on how companies can encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices. Watch the full conversation here: http://econimpact.co/uR #TheSustainabilityProject #consumers

In today's newsletter: Explore how businesses are transforming their supply-chain operations to integrate generative AI technology. Plus, find out why Rasha Hasaneen believes AI can propel sustainability efforts and how AI bias affects global health equity. #AI #supplychains #wildlifeconservation

I recently had the pleasure to present Economist Impact's latest research on AI at Almedalen, Sweden, focusing on four potential AI futures through 2030. This research delves into the critical uncertainties of global governance and accessibility. The insights shared sparked a great discussion, lots of hand waving, and two key takeaways. First, strong governance and high accessibility in AI are mutually reinforcing. Second, embracing inclusivity, involving civil society and emerging markets, will lead to better outcomes. This last point will be critical for democracies, in particular. For those interested in exploring further, I highly recommend checking out the hub for this research: https://lnkd.in/eftED6yn #AI #Research #Almedalen #Technology #FutureOutlook

"If we don’t act now, annual ocean plastic waste is expected to nearly triple by 2040." Julia Marsh, co-founder and chief executive of Sway, and Emy Kane, managing director of Lonely Whale explain how plastic could evolve to replenish the planet, and what it will take to bring those plastics to market and accelerate their adoption among brands and corporations: http://econimpact.co/uL #plasticfreejuly #plasticwaste