SUSTAINABILITY
“ My children have been my inspiration throughout this journey . When 2030 arrives and we have a conversation without words , I want them to know that I did everything I could to make a difference ”
SHERI R . HINISH IBM GLOBAL PARTNER AND OFFERING LEADER , SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN
advisory , or sharing across digital networks , I impact lives at the intersections of all these touchpoints .
Q . You just graduated with a Masters in Sustainability from Harvard , that must have been an incredible challenge ? What was the hardest part ? It has been an amazing experience to learn with incredibly talented folks who wake up with the same pulse to change the world . The most interesting revelation is no matter how much you learn , you realise there is so much learning left to harvest . It ’ s leading sustainable transformation that leaves no one behind , making the change inclusive for everyone … that ’ s the hardest in design and adoption .
After graduating in late May , I miss the structure and being challenged intellectually . Working full time with kids and going to graduate school – for the second time – really pushes you . You must want it and prioritise research , prioritise learning , else it unravels quickly . My children have been my inspiration throughout this journey . When 2030 arrives and we have a conversation without words , I want them to know that I did everything I could to make a difference .
HINISH ON IBM “ IBM isn ’ t blue shirts and khakis anymore . It ’ s ushering in new collar stewards and STEM professionals . IBMers are fundamentally good people and super smart . In the past , I haven ’ t always felt supported and championed , part of something much larger at work . I have found that here .
“ It ’ s an iconic brand that has been around for over 100 years , and is constantly evolving , reinventing itself . IBM ’ s legacy will be sustainable technology , research ( like quantum and carbon capture ), and services that not only create sustainable enterprises , but transform the lives of people . That is why I work at IBM .
“ A regenerative and climate restorative world is possible using technology and fundamentally re-thinking material flows , how we define value , and how we create access and opportunity in the future of work . IBM gets this .
“ Sustainable supply chains provide credibility , strategically manage risk , and create healthy ecosystems – humanising the urgency of climate change and equity for all .”
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