Directors' Dialogues: Stewardship in the Boardroom
Directors’ Dialogues is hosted by the Climate Governance Initiative. Each episode takes a deep dive into the stewardship journey of board directors from across all sectors, types of companies and parts of the world. Whether you are new to the climate governance space or an accomplished steward, this podcast will bring you true voices sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in navigating climate action and integrating it into the boardroom conversation. For more information on what we do, visit climate-governance.org.
Directors' Dialogues: Stewardship in the Boardroom
02: Effective climate leadership in the not-for-profit, family-owned and private sector with Cristiana Pipponzi
Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss in a thought-provoking conversation with Brazilian board director Cristiana Pipponzi. Cristiana is a board member of the family-owned business RD – Gente, Saúde e Bem-estar (People, Health and Well-Being), a leading company in the Brazilian pharmacy market, with over 2,500 stores in all Brazilian states. She also sits on the board of diverse organisations: a world-leading bank, three NGOs and a start-up.
This episode delves into the indispensable qualities required for effective climate leadership and the challenges of embedding sustainability in the boardroom. Cristiana also shares insights on climate governance across different types of organisations, highlighting contrasting approaches and priorities.
“When your sustainability mindset evolves, it becomes clear that climate change is a collective problem, which needs a collective debate to be effective.” – Cristiana Pipponzi.
For more information on what we do, visit climate-governance.org.