Businesses today are faced with increasing stakeholder pressure to act upon large environmental and social issues such as climate change and human rights. These stakeholders are demanding not only retrospective metrics to measure performance, but also forward-looking strategies that deliver shared value to the business as well as society. In this episode we are joined by Marlou Leenders, the Global Sustainability Manager at Randstad Global, to share with us her insights into setting and implementing an integrated sustainability strategy.
About Marlou Leenders
Marlou Leenders has worked in the field of sustainability for 10 years and is now Global Sustainability Manager at Randstad Global. She has been at the forefront of developing Randstad’s sustainability agenda, making a true mark on the organization. Not only has she been leading the development of Randstad’s sustainability strategy, she is also the key driver of Randstad’s ultimate goal: “to touch the work lives of 500 million people worldwide by 2030.”
In order to coordinate Randstad’s work on sustainability throughout the world, Marlou has successfully created an active Randstad Sustainability Community – consisting of all Sustainability Managers worldwide. Within this group she coordinates and reviews local sustainability strategies and initiatives. Besides that, she’s the founder of external diversity & inclusion working groups.
Marlou has also meant a lot for Randstad’s integrated non-financial reporting systems and manages Randstad’s yearly application to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – ensuring Randstad’s year-on-year best-in-class performing on sustainability in the HR industry.
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Passing it on to the next generation
All good things come to an end. That’s how Nick de Ruiter, our host, often ends his podcast, and is very applicable for this episode. Our 28th episode marks the finale of our podcast series Walk the Talk on sustainability. After two years, 2 seasons and 28 episodes, Nick passes the reins to the next generation.
The road to NN Bank’s sustainability strategy
NN Bank started working on integrating sustainability in their company strategy in 2021. Our host, Nick, speaks with Patricia Plass (Head of ESG Office, Nationale-Nederlanden Bank & CEO, Woonnu) and our senior strategy expert Nick Reijnen. Learn more about NN Bank’s approach by listening to this episode.
A sneak peek at Nationaal Sustainability Congres 2022
This year, the Nationaal Sustainability Congres takes place on November 17. Nick welcomes Jeroen Smit (Nationaal Sustainability Congres host, research journalist, and bestselling author) and Gert van de Donk (co-founder of Nationaal Sustainability Congres) to offer a sneak peek at this year’s congress.
Incorporating Human Rights within your company
In this episode of our Walk the Talk on sustainability podcast series, we dive into the meaning and importance of Human Rights and social performance. Our experts Marina D’Engelbronner (Partner Human Rights & Social Performance, ERM) and Morganne Kroon (Consultant, Sustainalize) are welcomed by Nick. Listen here!
DE&I in the workplace
Nick interviews our own Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ambassador Melina, and Creative Strategist, Writer & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainer Nadine Ridder. What role does DE&I play in today’s business landscape? And what benefits does DE&I have, both on (working) lives of people as well as the advantages it has for companies? Hear all about it!
How is it to work at Sustainalize?
Nick interviews colleagues Jessica, Marleen, and Emile on what it’s like to work for Sustainalize, what it is that makes our company unique, and discusses tips and tops for enhancing the Sustainalize / ERM work environment for employees, as well as for people who are looking for an exciting role.
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