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
03: Aligning purpose with profit in the boardroom with Lisa Bougie
Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss in a stimulating conversation with US board director Lisa Bougie. Lisa is a board director, strategic advisor and investor with extensive experience in consumer goods and fashion retail. Having worked extensively in operations at Stitch Fix, Nike, Patagonia & Gap, Lisa made the jump to advisory roles, joining as independent director of several climate-conscious fashion companies. Additionally, as a venture partner at Alante Capital, Lisa has built a portfolio of value-led investments.
This episode takes a deep dive into the need for integrating sustainability goals into the company’s overall strategy. Lisa covers the challenges and opportunities of centralising sustainability efforts, the role of boards in fostering a culture of sustainability, and the importance of tying climate into the company’s purpose.
For more information on what we do, visit climate-governance.org.