Hernan Saenz, Bain & Company | A Glance into the Future of the Planet, the Power of Circular Transformation and the Role Private Equity Can Play
Hernan Saenz, Bain & Company | A Glance into the Future of the Planet, the Power of Circular Transformation and the Role Private Equity Can Play  
Podcast: Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
Published On: Wed Apr 26 2023
Description: 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? 13:13 The current policies set up by the government related to the circular economy 16:03 Barriers to a circular economy 25:21 How can tech be leveraged to support the circular economy? 27:13 Measuring progress toward circularity 29:25 The role of private equity in promoting circularity 30:28 Incorporating circular principles into investment strategies 33:01 Investment opportunities and most promising sectors 35:46 Challenges a PE firm might face when investing in a circular economy 37:13 How can firms work with portcos to improve sustainability? 39:39 How PE can collaborate with governments and other stakeholders to promote the circular economy