Inspiring Perspectives
Inspiring Perspectives is a sustainability and ESG podcast featuring fresh takes, bold ideas, practical application, and real-world sustainability challenges and solutions as told by sustainability leaders from a variety of industries who are doing the work.
Produced by the team of experts at the sustainability strategy and communications agency, thinkPARALLAX, Inspiring Perspectives gives you a sneak peek behind the sustainability scenes of some of the world’s most respected brands and companies.
Hosted by Derek Sabori, a Senior Director at thinkPARALLAX, new episodes featuring valuable takeaways drop every other week.
Visit the show at https://www.thinkparallax.com/podcast.
Inspiring Perspectives
Leading with purpose | Creating a culture of sustainability progress
Virgin Voyages isn’t like other cruise lines. They’ve set out to create an “Epic Sea Change For All.” As Virgin’s Sr. Director of Social Impact & Sustainability, Jill Stoneberg is captaining their purpose to make business a force for good and change the world for the better.
In this episode of "Inspiring Perspectives,”Jill discusses everything that happens to make a voyage possible, “It's basically a small town floating on the water.” So, as you can imagine, strategizing how to make cruises more sustainable is challenging. A key component of Jill’s job is to work cross-functionally to make sure they are staying true to the company's purpose. Jill highlights the progress they’re making and the role that leadership plays in driving their vision forward.
Here are some of the key topics and takeaways you’ll appreciate in this episode:
- Creating a sustainability program requires a strong foundational vision. Collaboration across teams fosters ownership of the vision.
- Sustainability is an evolving field that requires continuous learning.
- Engagement with stakeholders is crucial for effective reporting.
- Transparency in reporting helps build trust with stakeholders.
- A strong culture and defined values are crucial for success.
- Leadership support is essential for driving climate action initiatives.
- Building trust and relationships enhances collaboration in sustainability efforts.
- Understanding the culture of the organization is vital for sustainability leaders.
- Sustainability reporting can set a strong foundation for future initiatives.
- Inspiration can come from peers and leaders within and outside the industry.
Links associated with our conversation:
- Jill Stoneberg, Sr. Director, Social Impact & Sustainability at Virgin Voyages
- Sustainability at Virgin Voyages
- Virgin Voyages’ Sea Change Impact Report
- Virgin Voyages’ Climate Impact Plan
- Virgin Voyages - Sea Change Video on YouTube
Thanks for checking out our show! It was produced by our team of experts at thinkPARALLAX.
Intro/Outro music by QubeSounds from Pixabay.
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