S3-E1: Pia Heidenmark Cook on sustainability transformations, her book and where we are today
In the first episode of season 3, Sofie invites Pia Heidenmark Cook to talk about sustainability transformations and her (almost) newly published book ‘Embedding sustainability: How to drive organizational transformation’ (2024). Pia graduated from IIIEE in 1997 and has since made a name for herself in the sustainability scene, including as former CSO of IKEA. After almost 30 years in the field, Pia shares her thoughts on where we are today inviting listeners to stay hopeful and to look for the positive stories.
Creators and Guests
Host
Sofie Bergset Janols
Sofie grew up in Oslo, Norway, and is one of the programme’s half-swedes. She holds a BSc in International environment and development studies, as well as a one-year study in Media science. Sofie has a background in, and a passion for, journalism and communications. She however applied to the EMP programme looking for a more hands-on role in sustainability transitions, particularly the one to a circular economy.
