Episode description

The Karma School of Business is joined by Bain and Company Global Head of Performance and Improvement, Harnan Saenz to take a deep dive on the future of the economy as it relates to sustainability, viewed through the lens of private equity. The conversation topics include: 

2:30 "Remanufacturing" and forces applying pressure to traditional operations

5:21 What is the circular economy?

13:13 The current policies set up by the government related to the circular economy

16:03 Barriers to a circular economy

25:21 How can tech be leveraged to support the circular economy?

27:13 Measuring progress toward circularity

29:25 The role of private equity in promoting circularity

30:28 Incorporating circular principles into investment strategies

33:01 Investment opportunities and most promising sectors

35:46 Challenges a PE firm might face when investing in a circular economy

37:13 How can firms work with portcos to improve sustainability?

39:39 How PE can collaborate with governments and other stakeholders to promote the circular economy