141. Blockchain is a vital tool to boost sustainability

Aug 5, 2021

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Guest Name: Ashish Gadnis, Co-founder / CEO at BanQu Inc., Language: English, Publication date: Aug 05. 2021

Ashish Gadnis is the Co-founder / CEO of BanQu, which was named to the TIME Magazine 2019 Innovators and 2020 Meaningful Business Leaders List. In February 2021 BanQu was named one of the top innovation for circular economy by World Economic Forum and Accenture.

BanQu is the first ever non-crypto blockchain (patented) Supply Chain Sustainability platform that global brands like Coca-Cola, IsSB and Anheuser-Busch use everyday to enable end-to-end transparency, traceability and certification of contracts, raw materials, finished goods, and recycled packaging to meet ESG goals and EPR compliance requirements. BanQu is being used in 45+ countries and almost 2 million last-mile-first-mile beneficiaries today.

Prior to his current engagements, Mr. Gadnis was the founder and CEO of multiple technology startups, the last one of which was acquired by a $1.5 billion global consulting firm in 2012.

Over the past 25 years Ashish has been recognized for his private / public sector contributions with awards such as – MIT Innovate for Refugees (Syrian refugees) award, Young Global Leader (World Economic Forum), Minority Business Leader (Twin Cities Business), 40 under 40 (Business Journal), Change-Makers Innovator Award (Coding Schools in Refugee Camps in East Africa) and Battery Ventures Innovation Award – Democratic Republic of Congo (for Asili: a mobile / cloud-based business focused on reducing infant child mortality, improving maternal health and increasing livelihood in conflict zones).

——— Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast including:

What is your general view on the current state of blockchain technology?
Right now, the authenticity of brands is an issue in the sustainable goods industry. How does blockchain assist with this issue? and why blockchain is vital to boosting sustainability?
Could you please share with us some successful examples of blockchain implementation in the industry where it helped in improving sustainability?
Some other key takeaways.

Connect him on LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishgadnis/