Vancity: Leading with purpose in an increasingly complex world

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This podcast mini-series is dedicated to discussing Canadian insights from PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey. In this episode of CEO Viewpoints, host Andrew Dooner, a partner in PwC’s global corporate strategy practice, sits down with Christine Bergeron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancity to discuss the power of being a purpose-led organization while navigating key issues like economic uncertainty, transforming for the future and ESG matters like climate change. Christine talks about Vancity’s integrated approach to thinking about people, planet and profit and how embedding purpose into the business strategy enables sustainable outcomes.

Show Notes:

• (00:01)- Andrew’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Christine Bergeron
• (01:12)- Christine shares her background and career experience so far
• (02:37)- Christine explains Vancity’s mission and vision for thriving communities and businesses
• (03:16)- Christine explains her outlook on the current macroeconomic situation and the survivability of organizations over the next ten years
• (06:55)- Christine shares what it means for Vancity to be a purpose driven organization and how individuals and teams can become purpose driven
• (10:30)- Christine explains her stance on whether organizations are on track in terms of climate goals, and how individuals and organizations can make a difference
• (12:37)- Christine shares how organizations can keep up with the changes surrounding climate action while being inclusive in their approach
• (18:30)-Christine explains how Vancity navigates the tensions between ESG driven organizations and profit driven organizations
• (21:04)- Christine and Andrew share their closing thoughts and conclusions