Hernan Saenz, Bain & Company | A Glance into the Future of the Planet, the Power of Circular Transformation and the Role Private Equity Can Play

The Karma School of Business is joined by Bain and Company Global Head of Performance and Improvement, Harnan Saenz to take a deep dive on the future of the economy as it relates to sustainability, viewed through the lens of private equity. The conversation topics include:

2:30 "Remanufacturing" and forces applying pressure to traditional operations

5:21 What is the circular economy?

13:13The current policies set up by the government related to the circular economy

16:03Barriers to a circular economy

25:21How can tech be leveraged to support the circular economy?

27:13Measuring progress toward circularity

29:25The role of private equity in promoting circularity

30:28Incorporating circular principles into investment strategies

33:01Investment opportunities and most promising sectors

35:46Challenges a PE firm might face when investing in a circular economy

37:13How can firms work with portcos to improve sustainability?

39:39How PE can collaborate with governments and other stakeholders to promote the circular economy