How did Shaun McCarthy Transform London 2012 (Olympics) sustainability?

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Joining us is Shaun McCarthy OBE, Shaun's prolific career spans a variety of influential roles, including the former Chair of the Commission for Sustainable London 2012 Olympics. Currently, he serves as the Chair of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, an organization dedicated to advancing sustainability practices within supply chains across various industries. With decades of experience, Shaun has been instrumental in pioneering sustainability initiatives that emphasize education, transparency, action, and accountability.

ABOUT GUEST:

Shaun McCarthy is an independent adviser, author and speaker in the field of sustainable business policy and practice. He was awarded an OBE for services to sustainability and the London Olympics by Her Majesty the Queen in her 2013 birthday honours list.

He is director of Action Sustainability, a consultancy with a social enterprise mission to inspire sustainable supply chain management and is chair of the Supply Chain School, a collaborative initiative in the UK construction industry to build sustainability competence on the supply chain.

From 2006-13 he was chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, a ground breaking assurance body directly advising the mayor of London and Olympics minister.

Shaun has over 20 years’ senior management experience with large companies and eight years’ experience as an independent adviser to a wide variety of corporations and governments around the world.

KEY NOTES:

Collaborative Change: Emphasizing collaboration across various sectors to drive sustainable solutions.

Practical Implementation: Highlighting actionable steps in sustainability rather than theoretical concepts.

Leadership and Diversity: Emphasizing the need for diverse and inclusive leadership in sustainability initiatives.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Shaun McCarthy's Journey to Sustainability Leadership
2:49 From Wartime Rationing to an Unlikely Career in Engineering
5:10 From Heathrow Procurement to Olympic Sustainability Leadership
10:55 Sustainability and Political Shifts in the London 2012 Olympics
17:08 Managing Sustainability and Politics in Olympic Venue Design
24:45 Sustainability Lessons from the London 2012 Olympics
34:38 Leadership, Sustainability, and Social Cohesion in Times of Crisis
43:30 Rising Tensions and Violence Amid UK Immigration Debate
44:53 Promoting Workforce Diversity in the Construction Industry
48:36 Integration and Community Dynamics in London Versus Smaller Towns
51:34 Activism Through Integration and Communication in Organizations
54:35 Addressing Diversity and Unconscious Bias in Construction Industry
57:45 The Need for Accountability in Addressing Misinformation and Sustainability
1:04:41 Navigating Post-Brexit Legislation and Expanding Education to the US
1:06:13 The Influence of Corporations and Government on Sustainability Efforts
1:11:53 Transitioning from Financial Speculation to True Sustainability
1:14:49 Building Global Networks for Sustainable Procurement
1:18:21 The Power of Collaboration in Arts and Supply Chains
1:21:41 Launching Free Supply Chain Training in the US Market
1:23:29 Promoting Effective Tools Through Personal Recommendations
1:25:05 Global Collaboration and Tailored Learning in Construction
1:28:09 Shaun McCarthy's Inspiring Leadership and Dedication to Change

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Email shaun@actionsustainability.com

Business site: www.actionsustainability.com

Social Enterprise site: www.iso20400.org

Supply Chain School UK: www.supplychainschool.co.uk

Supply Chain School Ireland: https://www.supplychainschool.ie/

Supply Chain School Australia: https://www.supplychainschool.org.au/ 

London 2012 site still exists in archive, hosted through his social business: www.cslondon.org

Sustainability Tool - https://uk.sustainabilitytool.com/

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