Episodes

  • For The Greater Good Ep12: American Egg Board President & CEO Emily Metz
    Jan 23 2025

    American Egg Board President & CEO Emily Metz joins IGA CEO John Ross for the season two premiere of For the Greater Good, where Metz addresses the avian flu's impact on egg supply and pricing, along with strategies to meet consumer demand in a changing market.

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    29 mins
  • For The Greater Good Ep11: Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider On The Complexity of Sustainability In Business
    Jul 5 2023

    When a global consumer packaged goods company like Nestlé wants to initiate more sustainable practices, choosing which initiatives to prioritize is a daunting task. Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider spoke with IGA CEO John Ross in episode 11 of the For the Greater Good podcast about what they must consider when launching sustainable initiatives, the business side of sustainability, and Nestlé's goals to be Net Zero by 2050. Schneider has published these pieces on sustainability: • Consumers want sustainable options. What food producers, suppliers, and retailers can do now: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/consumers-want-sustainable-options-what-food-can-do-now-schneider/ • How a living income can remake cocoa farming: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-living-income-can-help-remake-cocoa-farming-mark-schneider/ Want to learn more about Nestlé’s sustainability efforts? Visit these pages: • Nestlé Sustainability: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability • Supporting balanced & sustainable diets with products good for you and good for the planet: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/nutrition-health • Nestlé's climate action and roadmap to achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/climate-change • Nestlé's waste reduction: Reducing packaging and food waste: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/waste-reduction

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    22 mins
  • For The Greater Good Episode 10: Kellogg’s CEO Steve Cahillane On Food Waste & Inclusivity Initiatives
    Feb 22 2023

    Consumers want to buy products from companies that are making a difference in our communities. Hear Kellogg’s Chairman & CEO Steve Cahillane and IGA CEO John Ross discuss Kellogg’s myriad of initiatives to better humanity and the planet, including their support of women smallholders, ensuring ED&I in the workplace, and addressing food waste. Learn more at: https://betterdays.kelloggcompany.com/

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    16 mins
  • Episode 9: McCormick & Co. Chairman & CEO Lawrence Kurzius on Protecting Spices From Climate Change
    Jan 18 2023

    In this episode of For the Greater Good, McCormick & Co. Chairman and CEO Lawrence Kurzius discusses the impact of climate change on spices and extracts and how McCormick is working to ensure their raw materials will be available 20+ years from now. For more information on McCormick’s Purpose-led Performance Program, visit: https://www.mccormickcorporation.com/en/responsibility/purpose-led-performance

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    20 mins
  • Episode 8: Haleon CEO Brian McNamara on The Role of Sustainability in Healthcare & Humanity
    Dec 20 2022

    Haleon CEO Brian McNamara speaks with IGA CEO John Ross about Haleon’s sustainability efforts as part of their purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity through some of the world’s most trusted brands that include Sensodyne, Theraflu, Flonase, Advil, Centrum, and more. For full details of Haleon’s sustainability commitments please visit: https://www.haleon.com/planet-and-people/sustainability-and-purpose/

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    19 mins
  • Episode 7: L’Oréal President, Consumers Products Division Alexis Perakis-Valat
    Nov 15 2022

    IGA CEO John Ross speaks with L'Oréal President, Consumer Products Division Alexis Perakis-Valat about why L’Oréal has invested so much in sustainability, which includes attracting talented employees, and what they are doing to make the beauty industry more sustainable. Learn more about their efforts at: https://www.loreal.com/en/commitments-and-responsibilities/for-the-planet/

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    21 mins
  • Episode 6: SC Johnson Chairman & CEO Fisk Johnson On The Plastic Waste Problem
    Oct 20 2022

    IGA CEO John Ross speaks to SC Johnson Chairman & CEO Fisk Johnson about plastic waste and how he and SC Johnson are fighting the issue through product and packaging innovations.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 5: The Coca-Cola Company Chairman & CEO James Quincey Shares Sustainability Innovations
    Sep 13 2022

    In this episode, IGA CEO John Ross and The Coca-Cola Company Chairman and CEO James Quincey discuss the global sustainability innovations that the world’s largest nonalcoholic beverage company are working to implement. For more on The Coca-Cola Company’s efforts, visit: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainability

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    19 mins