Sustainability Efforts at Boeing: Chris Raymond

As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. Guest host Todd Hovermale sits down with Chris Raymond, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Global Enterprise Sustainability at Boeing, to educate listeners on sustainability efforts aligned to the enterprise's strategic objectives and values. As Boeing’s first chief sustainability officer, Raymond is responsible for further advancing Boeing’s approach on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, stakeholder-oriented engagement, reporting, and company performance. Host Todd Hovermale currently serves on the Boeing Institute of International Business Advisory Board in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University. Chris Raymond BioSpecial thanks to Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) for sponsoring this episode. Episode Notes and Timestamps:3:55......Pillars of Boeing's sustainability strategy.5:15......Types of skills/attributes needed from people when executing on this sustainability strategy.6:33......Global strategy for a sustainable aerospace future, and the plan for decarbonizing aerospace for future generations.9:00.....Sustainable aviation fuels, comparing and contrasting fuel decisions and technologies.16:50.....Increasing production of sustainable aviation fuels in other regions of the world.19:50.....Leadership/change management regarding sustainability in the corporation as a whole.21:10......Partnering with businesses in the supply chain to ensure goal alignment.25:00......Carbon emission accounting standards.26:30......Balance between sustainability and economic profitability29:10......Leadership, communication, and change management in regards to the topic of sustainability.31:28.....Inspiring the next generation regarding sustainable practices.32:00.....Communicating with different stakeholders and communities.38:00.....Thinking towards the future in terms of sustainability.39:00......Supporting efforts to give back to the broader community and encourage sustainable practices.40:45.....Final Thoughts.