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IMD Sustainability Report 2020

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IMD-elea corporate impact: Manu Jindal

Natalia Olynec

Manu Jindal was recognized for his work on sustainable supply chains as the Sustainability Project Manager for Nespresso. “Life seems to have come full circle in some ways. Back in 2012, IMD awarded me a scholarship based on my work in India’s social sector and I have now received this recognition eight years down the line,” he said. Jindal leads the implementation of Nespresso’s sustainable coffee sourcing program in India and Indonesia and its global carbon footprint initiatives. He also drives the monitoring and evaluation program for the global coffee sustainability program and manages key partnerships with global NGOs, experts and international institutions. “We need to collaborate and empower people to own the change. The focus should be on contribution, not attribution,” he said.

Head of Sustainability

“Our alumni community is rich with leaders who consider the social and environmental impact of their business decisions and innovations. By highlighting these examples, we can demonstrate the possibilities for business leaders to contribute to a more balanced world.”

Vanina Farber

elea Professor of Social Innovation

“Making the business case to solve grand societal challenges will require cross-sectoral collaboration and leaders in the public, private and non-profit sectors to think innovatively. This year’s IMD-elea recognition awardees embody this mind-set.”