Corporate sustainability strategy is becoming a profit driver as AI, decarbonization, and resilience converge.
Eva Riesenhuber, Global Head of Sustainability at Siemens AG and a 2025 TIME100 Climate honoree, joins Siemens USA President and CEO Ann Fairchild to unpack how corporate sustainability strategy is changing inside large organizations.
They explain why decarbonization, climate resilience, and digital
transformation are now reinforcing each other, and how industrial AI is
reshaping what is possible at scale.
Drawing on examples from industry, infrastructure, and mobility, Eva and Ann discuss why the cost of inaction is no longer theoretical. They explore how a modern corporate sustainability strategy can cut emissions, support circular operations, and strengthen systems, while still delivering measurable business value.
Key takeaways:
How corporate sustainability strategy is moving from ESG reporting to operational decision-making
Where decarbonization and net-zero by 2030 efforts are creating real financial upside
How companies are balancing industrial AI’s energy use with sustainability gains
Why resilience, from grids to supply chains, is central to corporate sustainability strategy
What leaders need to prioritize as the energy transition accelerates toward 2030
For CEOs, operators, and sustainability leaders, this episode offers a clear
view of where corporate sustainability strategy is headed and why long-term bets are paying off.
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