Antoine Sautenet on the Geopolitics of Sustainability in Michelin
Description
In this episode, Harald Neidhardt interviews Antoine Sautenet, Chief Sustainability Officer at Michelin. They discuss the role of the CSO at Michelin and the company's activities, including tire manufacturing, providing services to fleets, and promoting experiences through Michelin guides.
Antoine talks about Michelin’s commitment to pay all employees a living wage: enough to “live in a proper way, and not only surviving,” as he says. Antoine also highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in sustainability efforts.
He discusses his background and career journey, as well as the challenges and achievements he has faced as a CSO, providing insights into the future of the CSO role and offers tips for those starting a career in sustainability. Antoine believes that geopolitics will be an important part of the role of the CSO.
He concludes by discussing Michelin's initiatives to develop sustainable materials for tires, such as recycled carbon black and sustainable natural rubber.
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