Season 2, Episode 7 of the Family IN Business Podcast
Anderson Tanoto saw the potential for his family business, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE), to become a leader in sustainability. Through his journey in transitioning the company into more sustainable practices, Tanoto learned that failure, perseverance, and equity are key ingredients to creating meaningful change.
Listen to Anderson Tanoto tell the story how RGE was founded by his father, became a global enterprise and then transitioned to a sustainability leader. With specific examples and insight from COP 21 and 22, Tanoto also shares tips for business leaders starting their own sustainability journeys.
Show Notes:
Theme: Fulfilling your purpose through sustainability
Your host:
Esther Choy, President and Chief Story Facilitator of Leadership Story Lab, author of Let the Story Do the Work (AMACOM)
Special thanks to:
Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director of RGE (Royal Golden Eagle)
Contact us: familyenterprises@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Key Moments:
1:38 – What is Royal Golden Eagle?
3:30 – How did RGE start its sustainability journey?
5:20 – How did Tanoto become a driver of sustainability at RGE?
6:50 – One-for-one commitment at COP 21.
7:30 – The VCU process
9:27 – Creditability, failure and learnings
10:30 – Example sustainability with fire prevention
13:01 – Aligning external stakeholders
16:14 – Climate crisis priorities
18:18 – How do we have equitable reduction in carbon emissions?
20:15 – Sustainable Development Goals
23:00 – Palm Oil. Is it good for the environment?
26:05 – How Tanoto decided to become a sustainability champion
28:12 – RGE’s purpose statement
29:53 – How RGE was founded and how it has grown
32:02 – Father’s desire for learning
34:06 – Diversity in views
35:54 – Tips for starting a journey of sustainability for business leaders
37:15 – Managing short term vs long term interests
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