With edie readers working remotely or on furlough, this brand new series of video interviews keeps you connected to the inspirational business leaders who are continuing to drive sustainability and champion climate action from their own homes.

#SustyTalk is all about keeping edie’s loyal readers connected to sustainable business leaders across the world, whilst reminding us all that sustainability and climate action must go on through the current Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. 

The latest episode sees edie’s senior reporter Sarah George dialling Capgemini’s global head of corporate responsibility, hot on the heels of the firm’s new net-zero targets. 

Back in 2017, Capgemini set 2C-aligned science-based targets, including an ambition to reduce carbon emissions by 30% on a per-employee basis by 2030. After meeting this target earlier this year, the IT services and consultancy giant pledged to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2025 and full net-zero alignment by 2030. 

James provides exclusive insight into how Capgemini exceeded its previous targets, and what its key plans are for meeting its new, more ambitious aims

He also discusses the firm’s work with Race to Zero – the UK Government’s global campaign to mobilise support for the net-zero transition ahead of COP26. 

“The transition to net-zero has to be universal… we see the next decade as absolutely critical in terms of a sustainable business revolution,” James says. “Revolution is a strong word, but probably the right word. If you look at the changes we need to see to transition to a 1.5C pathway, it’s nothing short of radical.”  

Earlier this year, James took part in edie’s online event on CSR reporting and communications. You can catch-up with that event on-demand by clicking here, or read a written round-up of the key takeaways by clicking here

Click here to see our catalogue of #SustyTalk video interviews.

Want to be featured on a future episode of #SustyTalk? Email newsdesk@fav-house.com.  

edie staff

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