Renewable Rides Ep 86: The Business Value of Sustainability: Our Discussion with UPS, CBRE, Jamestown and Southface Institute
What if the key to long-term profit isn’t faster growth, but smarter, greener strategy? In this panel discussion, leaders from UPS, CBRE, Jamestown, and Southface Institute break down why sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s smart business. James Marlow opens the conversation by challenging the obsession with quarterly gains, advocating instead for "hundred-year thinking." Becca Timms, Tommy Bledsoe, and Zach Marchlik share how companies like UPS are tracking emissions across facilities, why LEED buildings command higher rent, and how sustainability is now a top tenant priority, beating out gyms and parking.
Listen in to learn how long-term value creation, systems thinking, and life cycle cost analysis can unlock resilience and real savings. Whether it’s starting small with pilot programs or reimagining energy systems, you’ll hear how to tie green initiatives to tangible results. From real estate to logistics, this conversation highlights practical ways to embed sustainability into the core of any business.
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- Why short-term thinking threatens long-term business.
- How “hundred-year thinking” drives resilience.
- Practical steps to integrate sustainability company-wide.
- How UPS manages global emissions at scale.
- Why sustainability is a top office building amenity.
- How to use data to win internal sustainability support.
- Ways to start small and build momentum.
- How energy systems are shifting from passive to proactive.
Resources In Today's Episode:
- James Marlow: LinkedIn | Website
- Becca Timms: LinkedIn | Website
- Tommy Bledsoe: LinkedIn
- Zach Marchlik: LinkedIn
- Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
- Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
- VECKTA: News
You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/3k3bekuf