Supply Chain Revolution podcast Big Idea 7 featuring Sophie Beckham on forest-positive supply chains - forest canopy with sunlight representing regenerative forestry practices

Forest-Positive Supply Chains: Why Nature is the Silent Guarantor of All Capital

The holiday season brings an avalanche of deliveries. Millions of boxes arrive at doorsteps worldwide, each one representing a connection between commerce and forest ecosystems most of us never think about. But what if those boxes could tell a different story—one where supply chains don’t just avoid harming forests, but actively regenerate them? That’s the … Read more

The 7 Shifts: How AI-Powered Manufacturing Becomes a Force for Planetary Restoration

Manufacturing stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on making production “less bad,” visionary manufacturers are discovering how artificial intelligence can transform factories into regenerative systems that actively restore ecosystems, generate resources, and heal communities. Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Manufacturing Revolution The manufacturing sector has spent decades trying to minimize its environmental footprint. … Read more

AI-Powered Transformation for Regenerative Manufacturing: How Smart Technology Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations

From a century-old industrial company’s evolution to cutting-edge AI applications, discover how artificial intelligence is enabling regenerative manufacturing systems that restore rather than deplete our planet’s resources. Beyond Automation: The Regenerative Manufacturing Revolution The manufacturing sector stands at a transformative inflection point. While artificial intelligence has predominantly focused on efficiency and automation, forward-thinking industrial leaders … Read more

Regenerative Sourcing: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration

  By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Procurement stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on “doing less harm” through sustainable sourcing, visionary organizations are discovering how regenerative practices can transform supply chains into forces for planetary healing—rebuilding soil health, restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities, and unlocking unprecedented business value. Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative … Read more

Is AI the Last Human Invention?

Is AI the Last Human Invention? The question haunts me at night, in that liminal space between wakefulness and dreams: What if artificial intelligence is humanity’s final invention? Not our last creation—but the last one we make entirely on our own, before our creations begin to create alongside us, and eventually, perhaps, without us. The … Read more

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

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 … Read more

Beyond Tech: 5 Signs of True Innovation in Sustainability

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 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

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

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 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change – it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value … Read more

The AI Sustainability Revolution: Transforming Business Beyond Technology

The AI Sustainability Revolution: Transforming Business Beyond Technology

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence isn’t just another technological tool—it’s a fundamental force reshaping how we approach sustainability and business transformation. Drawing from my experience as a global sustainability leader, I’ve observed AI following a trajectory remarkably similar to the Internet revolution: what began as a specialized technology is now becoming the … Read more

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

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), … Read more

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

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Shape CEO Priorities

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 … Read more