A Game-Changing Approach for Companies to Step Up on Sustainability
This is a wake-up call and chance to rethink how we conduct business.
Business Leadership for Sustainability Transformation
Henrik and Elaine recently facilitated a discussion among business leaders and policymakers on how to lead organizations on a sustainable transformation journey. Co-hosted by the Embassy of Sweden, the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco, and the Nordic Innovation House in Silicon Valley.
The global pandemic has created an unprecedented reality that is profoundly impacting our society and economy now and for the foreseeable future. At the same time, a slower, less visible but perhaps even more devastating reality is transpiring with climate change. Never before has it been more crucial to rethink how we conduct business.
What people are saying.
“Nordic countries and companies are globally recognized for their sustainability leadership. In their informative new book, Elaine Weidman Grunewald and Henrik Henriksson reveal ‘the secret sauce’ that gives Swedish companies their inherent sustainability advantage.”
“In today’s uncertain times, the examples of how Swedish business leaders have weathered turbulent times, re-defined their businesses, and sought new ways to amplify value for all stakeholders is a precious and timely source of inspiration.”
“This book is a treasure chest: It reveals the secrets behind Sweden’s success and how corporations can thrive on sustainability while being part of the solution for the big challenges of our time.”
About The Authors
For Henrik Henriksson and Elaine Weidman Grunewald, this is a game-changing moment for companies to step up on sustainability. Henrik, CEO of H2 Green Steel and former CEO of sustainable transport company Scania, and Elaine, sustainability executive, investor, and board member and former Chief Sustainability & Public Affairs Officer for Ericsson, came together to write this book as unconventional partners who share two fundamental beliefs:
The world faces unprecedented and urgent global challenges and business needs to step up,
While not perfect, Sweden is brimming with great examples of how companies are working profitably and meaningfully to move the needle on sustainability.
While the world grapples with the devastating human tragedy and seismic shifts in society and the economy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors urge business leaders not to lose focus on the many other challenges facing the planet and humanity, including climate change, rising inequality, and biodiversity loss. Click here to learn more about us.
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Norrsken Foundation receives all proceeds of sales from the book in order to help scale the next generation of purpose-driven companies.