Thoughts on sustainability from a pioneer in the field: Firmenich

Gilbert Ghostine is CEO of Firmenich, winner of the inaugural 2019 IMD Pictet Sustainability in Family Business Award. Firmenich is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of fragrances and flavourings for consumer goods. Ghostine talks to Natalia Olynec, Head of Sustainability at IMD, about what inclusive capitalism means to his company. He also answers questions on how Firmenich embeds sustainability throughout the organization, and how being a social and responsible company has a positive impact on the bottom line. Climate challenge and inequality – deemed high risks for companies – weave their way into the conversation too, with Ghostine giving his view on whether companies are embracing climate agenda seriously and why. #IMDImpact