Episode 120: Vivek Chhabra - Climate Change
In this episode of Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite by Nick Jonsson, we are joined by Vivek Chhabra, Chief Investment Officer at a leading FMCG company in Singapore, who offers a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection between climate change and business strategy.
Vivek highlights how corporations play a crucial and indispensable role in addressing one of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time. He explains that sustainability is no longer an optional or secondary add-on but has become an integral and essential part of long-term corporate success and resilience. Businesses that take proactive and deliberate steps toward reducing their environmental impact not only make valuable contributions to the planet’s well-being but also significantly strengthen their competitiveness and ability to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and changing global market.
Drawing from his extensive investment background and proven leadership experience, Vivek shares valuable and actionable insights into how companies can effectively integrate climate-conscious strategies into their financial planning and operational models. He thoroughly explores how innovation, the adoption of renewable energy sources, and responsible supply chain practices can work together to deliver meaningful environmental impact while also generating sustainable financial returns.
The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities businesses face when investing in sustainability. Vivek discusses how forward-thinking organizations are embedding sustainability into every level of decision-making — from corporate governance to consumer engagement. He emphasizes that the future of business lies in long-term thinking, collaboration, and resilience, where profitability aligns with purpose.
Nick and Vivek also delve deeply into the human side of sustainability — examining how leadership mindset, corporate culture, and shared accountability collectively influence and drive authentic, lasting change. By thoughtfully reframing sustainability as a strategic investment in the future, leaders have the opportunity to build organizations that are not only successful in the present moment but are also resilient and sustainable over the long term, benefiting generations to come.
Please feel free to contact Vivek Chhabra if you are interested in collaborating with him on future projects.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-chhabra-01a209/
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