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The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network

Sheri R. Hinish

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network Deep beneath our feet lies nature’s most efficient supply chain network—the mycelium network. This fascinating underground system of fungal threads demonstrates how nature perfects sustainable resource management, offering valuable lessons for modern supply chain innovation. How Mycelium Networks Transform Supply Chain Thinking Nature’s mycelium networks showcase

Nature’s Blueprint: How Biodiversity Powers Circular Economy Success

Sheri R. Hinish

Discover how nature’s 3.8 billion years of R&D can transform your business through biodiversity-inspired circular economy practices. Learn proven strategies, real-world examples, and implementation tips.

Greenbiz Highlights Sheri Hinish at Circularity 22 Discussing Community Resilience and Circular Supply Chains

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Moving From Ambition to Action with Upstream Thinking for a Sustainable + Circular World with Pyxera Global

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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others. Lingering thought after a provocative chat with James George, previously at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and now in a new role at PYXERA Global!We explore a breadth of topics to redefine systems for sustainability, equity, and circularity-> starting

Creating a Regenerative Economy with Circular Supply Chains and Blockchain: World Oceans Day Chat with the Plastic Bank CEO David Katz

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Embedding Sustainability and Circularity With Material Intelligence for Responsible Sourcing in Digital Supply Chains

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How We’ve Made the Problem Too Big: The Challenges of Focusing on Data, Compliance, and Analyst Opinions in Sustainability

Sheri R. Hinish

The Reality of Corporate Sustainability Today I’ve spent years watching organizations grapple with sustainability transformations, and I’ve come to a difficult realization: We’ve overcomplicated the path forward. In our eagerness to measure, analyze, and comply, we’ve created a labyrinth of complexity that’s paralyzing action rather than enabling it. The Million-Dollar Data Trap Let me share

Beyond Tech: 5 Signs of True Innovation in Sustainability

Sheri R. Hinish

Beyond Tech: 5 Signs of True Innovation in Sustainability True innovation in sustainability transcends technological advancement – it’s about creating lasting, meaningful change that transforms how we live and work. Here’s how to recognize when innovation goes beyond the surface to create real impact. 1. The Power to Change Behavior Innovation becomes transformative when it

Reimagining Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Innovation, and Impact at Manifest 2025

Sheri R. Hinish

Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions.

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point

Sheri R. Hinish

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point The devastating Los Angeles fires represent a watershed moment in urban climate adaptation. These aren’t typical California wildfires – they’re urban conflagrations driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, transforming our understanding of climate risk in cities. The New Urban Fire Reality Sustainability

Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist

Sheri R. Hinish

Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist By Supply Chain Queen About This Checklist This implementation guide provides practical steps for building climate resilience into your supply chain operations. Based on real-world experience and proven methodologies, it offers actionable insights for immediate deployment in light of the LA fires. Assessment Phase Implementation Map Facilities & Climate

The Convergence of Our Crises: The Debt We Carry and Call for Climate Justice

Sheri R. Hinish

The Convergence of Our Crises: A Call for Climate Justice The Awakening Today on January 20, 2025, we celebrate the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. as we gather at the intersection of multiple emergencies. The thermometers of our planet and justice are rising in unison. As a result, they tell us a

Reimagining Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Innovation, and Impact at Manifest 2025

Sheri R. Hinish

Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions.

AI sustainability solutions expert panel at Economist Impact

Accelerating Sustainability with AI: Expert Insights from The Economist Impact with Sheri Hinish, Microsoft, and Gartner

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Data and AI Solutions to Advance Sustainability: Expert Insights from Industry Leaders In an era where technology and environmental responsibility intersect, The Economist Impact brought together industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and cloud computing are revolutionizing sustainability initiatives. Hosted by Phillip Cornell, this Insight Hour featured an engaging discussion with Brandon Potter (Microsoft),

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Convergence - World Economic Forum Business Leadership Insights

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Shape CEO Priorities

Sheri R. Hinish

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Take Center Stage in CEO Priorities As featured in The Economist Impact’s CEO Watch List for 2024 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos 2024 marked a pivotal moment in the global business agenda, where AI and sustainability emerged not just as parallel priorities, but as deeply interconnected forces shaping

Sheri Hinish Named Global Top 10 Supply Chain Influencer and Tim Cook Apple CEO is ranked #1

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When I started my social media journey, I had 113 connections on LinkedIn, and didn’t know what Twitter or Instagram were OR, how to use them. With over 100k followers cross-channel and a thriving podcast, I wanted to pause and send a heartfelt thank you , and a bit about my journey.I felt out of

Sheri R. Hinish Named Top Global Influencer in Supply Chain by B2G Consulting

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Sheri R. Hinish Named Number 1 Leader in Supply Chain by Supply Chain Digital

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Procurement with Purpose,' the Powerful Movement in Sustainability with Authors Mark Perera and Peter Smith

Procurement with Purpose: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Transforming Business for Climate Action

Sheri R. Hinish

Procurement with Purpose: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Transforming Business for Climate Action The decisions we make this decade will shape humanity’s future. As we approach COP30, one question becomes increasingly urgent: If our economic system continues to destroy our biosphere while failing to meet basic human needs, what purpose does it truly serve? The

Smart Talks with Malcolm Gladwell + Sheri Hinish: The Future of Supply Chain, Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses

Smart Talks: Malcolm Gladwell and Sheri Hinish on Building Tomorrow’s Sustainable Supply Chains

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Smart Talks: Malcolm Gladwell and Sheri Hinish on Building Tomorrow’s Sustainable Supply Chains The Future of Supply Chain: A Landmark Conversation on Sustainability and Transparency In an exclusive episode of Smart Talks with IBM, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell and Cautionary Tales host Tim Harford about the critical evolution

Sheri Hinish WRI Podcast Series on Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Sustainability: Sheri Hinish on World Resources Institute Series

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Transforming Supply Chains: EY’s Sheri Hinish Featured in WRI’s Global Leadership Series As EY’s Global Sustainability Consulting, Tech + Ecosystems Leader and Global Sustainable Supply Chain Leader, I recently shared insights in World Resources Institute’s groundbreaking podcast series “Voices of Supply Chains.” This CREST Initiative explores the critical intersection of sustainability, technology, and human-centered supply

women in supply chain, diversity in supply chain leadership

The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain: Zero 100 Podcast Collaboration

Sheri R. Hinish

The landscape of supply chain leadership is undergoing a profound transformation, with women increasingly taking the helm with influence in reshaping the industry’s future. In a recent enlightening discussion on Zero100’s podcast, three pioneering women in supply chain shared their experiences and visions for the future. Leadership That Breaks Boundaries The conversation brought together an

Why Sustainable Change Starts With You: Holiday Takeover Covering Sustainability of the Past, Present + Future with James George (Pyxera Global)

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Live from COP26 -The Pulse of Progress or More GreenWashing with James George of Pyxera Global (Day 1 of 3)

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Reimagining Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Innovation, and Impact at Manifest 2025

Sheri R. Hinish

Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions.

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point

Sheri R. Hinish

Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist

Sheri R. Hinish

The Convergence of Our Crises: The Debt We Carry and Call for Climate Justice

Sheri R. Hinish

MLK’s Dream Reimagined: Where Civil Rights Meet Climate Justice and Sustainability

Sheri R. Hinish

MLK’s Dream Reimagined: Where Civil Rights Meet Climate Justice and Sustainability As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025, we recognize how the civil rights leader’s vision for justice extends to today’s critical intersection of climate action, gender equity, and racial justice. The environmental justice movement, born from the same soil as the civil

Futuristic supply chain visualization with interconnected technological elements, featuring AI, blockchain, and sustainability symbols in vibrant pink and white against a sleek black background, showcasing digital transformation

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025

Sheri R. Hinish

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing sustainable supply chain management in 2025. Learn about key innovations driving environmental, social, and business value. Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable supply chains are more important than

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network

Sheri R. Hinish

Adaptability vs. Resilience in 2025: Building Sustainable Supply Chains That Thrive

Sheri R. Hinish

The Evolution of Sustainable Business: Beyond Survival to Innovation In 2025’s dynamic business landscape, sustainability leadership requires mastering two critical capabilities: adaptability and resilience. While often conflated, these distinct approaches form the foundation of future-ready organizations. As someone who’s advised Fortune 500 companies and spoken at COP27 and COP28, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these elements

Nature’s Blueprint: How Biodiversity Powers Circular Economy Success

Sheri R. Hinish

Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow

Sheri R. Hinish

Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow In the heart of rural communities, there’s an age-old saying: “The farmer that blames the poor tractor.” This simple phrase carries profound wisdom for today’s supply chain leaders as we face unprecedented climate challenges. Just as a farmer must adapt to changing weather patterns rather than blame

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Shape CEO Priorities

Sheri R. Hinish

What if AI could create world peace and just societies to progress SDG 16?

Sheri R. Hinish

AI for Peace: 8 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Drive Sustainable Development Goal 16 As world leaders gather at Davos to discuss AI’s impact on society, one crucial question emerges: How can AI help create world peace and advance SDG 16? Here’s a practical look at AI’s role in building fairer, more peaceful communities. 1. Smart

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point

Sheri R. Hinish

The Role of Women in Sustainability: Pioneers and Innovators in 2025

Sheri R. Hinish

Women in Sustainability Leadership: Pioneering Innovation in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how women leaders are transforming corporate sustainability in 2025. Learn about pioneering innovations in circular economy, supply chain transformation, and environmental stewardship from top female sustainability executives. Keywords: women in sustainability, female sustainability leaders, corporate sustainability, circular economy, sustainable supply chain, environmental innovation, women

Adaptability vs. Resilience in 2025: Building Sustainable Supply Chains That Thrive

Sheri R. Hinish

What if AI could create world peace and just societies to progress SDG 16?

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COP27 with Unilever, Siemens, Vodafone, Danone, and Sheri Hinish on Sustainable Agriculture + Technology

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AI for Good Webinar Moderated by Sheri Hinish, in partnership with the United Nations and ITU: Creating sustainable business growth with a smaller footprint

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Sustainability and ESG Innovation

How We’ve Made the Problem Too Big: The Challenges of Focusing on Data, Compliance, and Analyst Opinions in Sustainability

February 4, 2025

Sustainability and ESG Innovation

Beyond Tech: 5 Signs of True Innovation in Sustainability

February 1, 2025

Events, Media, Video

Reimagining Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Innovation, and Impact at Manifest 2025

January 26, 2025

Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions.

Sustainable Development

The Convergence of Our Crises: A Call for Climate Justice The Awakening Today on January 20, 2025, we celebrate the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. as we…

Sustainable Supply Chain

MLK’s Dream Reimagined: Where Civil Rights Meet Climate Justice and Sustainability

January 20, 2025

Sustainable Supply Chain

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025

January 20, 2025

Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Role of Women in Sustainability: Pioneers and Innovators in 2025

January 19, 2025

Sustainability and ESG Innovation

AI and Sustainability: Transforming Supply Chains in 2025 [Future of Jobs Report]

January 15, 2025

The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report…