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

Sheri Hinish International Women's Day 2025

International Women’s Day 2025: Why This Year’s Celebration Feels Hollow Amid Climate and Gender Regression

International Women’s Day 2025: Why This Year’s Celebration Feels Hollow Amid Climate and Gender Regression Meta Description: Explore why International Women’s Day 2025 feels different as women’s rights and climate action face regression. Learn how gender equality and sustainability create resilient supply chains and business innovation. As I reflect on International Women’s Day 2025, I … Read more

Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine

Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine

Sustainability Leadership: A Journey of Collective Impact and Transformation Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine The Collective Journey Toward a Sustainable Future Sustainability is not a destination; it’s a journey we take together. Every step, every decision, and every action matters in creating the future we want to … Read more

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

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 … Read more

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

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 … 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

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

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 … Read more

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

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 … 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

Sheri Hinish WRI Podcast Series on Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Sustainability: Sheri Hinish on World Resources Institute Series

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 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow

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 … Read more

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

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 … 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