Inspiring Perspectives

From accounting to action | Engaging internal allies and navigating competing priorities with Kristine Richmond at WM

thinkPARALLAX w/ Derek Sabori & Kristine Richmond

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Kristine Richmond is Sr. Director, ESG & Sustainability Impact at WM and she’s all in on the idea that it’s time to move from data to action; from the what to the how.

With an impressive background in corporate sustainability Kristine has seen what it takes to build and maintain strong programs, and bring the entire organization on board to help drive commitments forward.

In this episode you’ll hear advice and insights on:

  • Moving from data collection to action on that data
  • Making sustainability relatable 
  • Dealing with the answer, “No”
  • Finding allies in the organization
  • Reaching employees where they’re at
  • How best to prepare for the future role of sustainability practitioner

WM has been tracking and reporting on sustainability data for years and has a comprehensive program that’s focused on just 3 priority messages featuring 9 key words. Learn more about their commitment to building a world where material is repurposed, energy is renewable, and communities are thriving at sustainability.wm.com.

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Produced by our team of experts at thinkPARALLAX.
Intro/Outro music by QubeSounds from Pixabay.

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