Philippe Joubert
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Philippe Joubert June 5, 1954 Saint-Étienne, France |
| Residence | Paris France |
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ESSEC Business School International Institute for Management Development New York University |
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| Website | fr.linkedin.com/pub/philippe-joubert/48/976/939 |
Philippe Joubert (born 5 June 1954 in Saint-Etienne, France), is a French Brazilian business executive focused on building sustainability into the heart of business strategies to enable long-term growth. According to him, "Business as usual is dead: a new business model is emerging".
Philippe Joubert is Founder & CEO of Earth on Board, Senior Advisor and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Chair of the Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group, and is on the Advisory Board of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership where he is a faculty member. He is also Executive Chairman of the Global Electricity Initiative at the World Energy Council (WEC). He acts as an advisor to the CEOs of several major global companies on sustainable development and sits on various boards and advisory boards as a Non-Executive Director.
Previously, Philippe was President of Alstom Power and Deputy-CEO of Alstom Group.
Early life and education
Philippe Joubert was born in Saint-Etienne in France.
Philippe graduated from ESSEC Business School where he majored in Finance and Economy, and served as Assistant to the Finance Professor. Thereafter, he took courses in New York University, the IMD (International Institute for Management Development), and Schumacher College.
After graduating from ESSEC Business School, Philippe Joubert began his career in 1976 as Secretary for the Chamber of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Between 1977 and 1982, he held various positions in Brazilian bank BFB, part of Credit Lyonnais; in 1983, he moved to the USA where he was promoted to Commercial Vice-President of Credit Lyonnais USA.
Alstom
Philippe Joubert joined Alstom in 1986, as Finance Director of GEC ALSTHOM Mecanica Pesada in Brazil. In 1991, he was appointed President & CEO of GEC ALSTHOM Mecanica Pesada, and additionally, in 1992, General Delegate of GEC ALSTHOM in Brazil. In 1997, he became Country President, GEC ALSTHOM Brazil.
In 2000, he was appointed President of Alstom's Transmission & Distribution Sector (product and solutions for transmission and distribution networks, with 3.2bn € sales, 25 000 employees in 70 countries) and member of the Alstom Group Executive Committee in France. He ran this business until its divestment in January 2004.
In February 2004, he became Executive Vice-President of Alstom, Member of the Executive Committee, as well as President of Power Systems Sector. He also was in charge of Alstom’s International Network.
In March 2009, he was appointed President of the newly formed Alstom Power Sector, resulting from the merger of all the activities related to power generation regrouping Power Systems (integrated plants, equipments and retrofit) and Power Service (after-sales, from service to renovation and spare parts). Alstom Power, a world leader in turnkey power plants, equipments and services for all energy sources including thermal (gas, steam, nuclear) and renewable (hydro, wind, solar), represented 60% of Alstom Group's activities. With 47000 employees in 60 countries and €12 billion in sales, it was by far the biggest contributor to Group's cash and profits.[1]
On July 4, 2011, Philippe Joubert was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Alstom, and put in charge of Strategy & Development for the Group (covering its Power, Grid and Transport sectors), as well as of Environment & Sustainability. He was also responsible for Alstom's International Network of Country Presidents, as well as for the Group's Asian development.
During Philippe's tenure at Alstom as President for Alstom Power, he introduced and championed the Group's 'Clean Power Today' [2] strategy, focused on:
• Balancing the power generation portfolio by significantly increasing the share of CO2-free technologies
• Maximizing production efficiency and flexibility for both existing and new plants
• Applying Carbon Capture and Storage technologies to fossil fuel power production
On Feb 1st 2012, he resigned from his mandate, left Alstom's operations and became Advisor to the Chairman & CEO for Environment and sustainable development matters.
Senior Advisor in Sustainable Development
In May 2012, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) appointed Philippe Joubert as Senior Advisor.[3]
Today, Philippe Joubert is Founder and CEO of Earth On Board, Senior Advisor and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Chair of the Prince of Wales’s EU Corporate Leaders Group [4] on Climate Change in Brussels, and is on the Advisory Board of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership [5] where he is a faculty member. He is also Executive Chairman of the Global Electricity Initiative [6] at the World Energy Council (WEC). He acts as an advisor to the CEOs of several major global companies and sits on various boards and advisory boards as a Non-Executive Director.
For Philippe Joubert, "Business as usual is dead: A new business model is emerging". He states that we need to and can decarbonise power, accurately price and account for externalities, and put sustainability at the heart of business strategies. Business leaders need to take urgent action to help meet our growing power needs sustainably in a resource-constrained and water-stressed world.
In December 2014 - Philippe Joubert presented at United Nations Climate Change conference COP20 in Lima, Peru, the Global Electricity Initiative (GEI) report that identifies the untapped opportunities for electricity utilities to further deliver a low-carbon future. The study covers utilities from countries which together account for about 80% of the global installed generating capacity, providing fact-based information as a basis for leaders in politics, industry and civil society to take meaningful decisions. They also highlight the areas in which further action and commitment are needed to achieve the appropriate goals. In addition, the findings showcase the way forward to increase electricity access in a sustainable and affordable manner. The GEI, which is chaired by Philippe Joubert, will be spearheading and facilitating the electricity sector’s change to a new business model that is already on its way.
Non-Executive Director
He has been an Independent Director of Nexans Société Anonyme since May 2014. He serves as independent Director for Voltalia, Group belonging to the Mulliez family, since June 2014. Independent Director of Eneo, (Compagnie d'electricite du Cameroun). He is a Member of the Advisory Board of A4S (Accounting for Sustainability) and of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) of Cambridge University. He is a Trustee of Client Earth.
Honours
He has been awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur).
Personal life
Philippe Joubert is married and has three children.
References
- ↑ "Alstom activity report 2010/11" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-01-29.
- ↑ "Clean Power Today!" (PDF).
- ↑ "WBCSD appoints Philippe Joubert as Senior Advisor". Archived from the original on 2014-11-22.
- ↑ "Prince of Wales's EU Corporate Leaders Group".
- ↑ "Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership".
- ↑ "Global Electricity Initiative".
External links
- 2017
- December 19, 2017: BNP Paribas Video: 1 Minute to Feel the Change with BNP Paribas: Earth Competent Boards
- December 18, 2017: edie Article: Philippe Joubert: Policy frameworks will define climate action in 2018
- November 13, 2017: Sustainable Brands Blog: By Not Accounting for Nature, Business Is Reporting Fake Profits
- November 1, 2017: BNP Paribas Video: ‘Who Is Your Sustainability Idol?’ BNP Paribas BNP Sustainable Future Forum
- October 29, 2017: Investment News Article: Responsible investment sell-out as next phase looms for NZ market
- October 26, 2017: South China Morning Post Article: ‘No evidence’ carbon tax drives companies away
- October 6, 2017: SCOR Article: SCOR Conference 2017 – Water Risk
- October 6, 2017: SCOR Video: ‘Water is a Systemic Risk’ video for SCOR Annual Conference 2017
- October 5, 2017: Natural Capital Forum Video: ‘Business Needs to Make Better Decisions’ video for Natural Capital Forum 2017
- October 4, 2017: VICE Impact Article: Meet the Guy Trying to Make the World's Top Businesses Go Green
- August 2017: Kamalaya Interview: Speaking with Kamalaya Co-Founder, John Stewart, on Earth on Board – the end of business as usual
- July 18, 2017: EY Podcast: Sustainable Brands with Matthew Bell
- June 19, 2017: A Greener Life, A Greener World Article: Businesses must be part of the climate change discussion and it is the Boards Duty to take the lead
- April 26, 2017: CEBDS Article: Business sector points to integration of actions as an outlet for water crisis
- April 6, 2017: Edie.net Article: Philippe Joubert: Boards must realise business purpose in Trump era
- March 23, 2017: YouTube Video: Economist Sustainability Summit 2017, Philippe Joubert, Earth on Board
- March 20, 2017: Linkedin Blog: My reflections from the DEWA and CISL Sustainability Leadership Conference
- March 7, 2017: Eco-Business Article: Why is the media under-reporting climate change?
- February 2, 2017: Eco-Business Blog Repost: The Dawning Age of the Earth-Competent Board
- January 31, 2017: Huffington Post Green Blog: The Dawning Age of the Earth-Competent Board
- 2016
- November 19, 2016: RFI (Radio Francais Internationale) Interview: COP22: Le temps de l’action
- November 17, 2016: Novethic Interview: CLIMATE: "THE BOARDS OF ADMINISTRATION CAN NO LONGER SAY THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW" (In French)
- November 16, 2016: CEBDS Interview: No Turning Back From Paris Agreement Says WBCSD
- November 16, 2016: HCLI OpEd: What Keeps You Up at Night? Philippe Joubert on the Role of Businesses in Environmental Sustainability
- November 15, 2016: 2M TV Interview: Le Journal de la COP
- November 15, 2016: Medi1 Radio Interview: Une COP22 de l’action (in French, Philippe's piece after 30 minutes)
- November 4, 2016: Thomson Reuters Foundation Article: EXPERT VIEWS-Paris Agreement fires starting gun for faster climate action
- September 13, 2016: Carbon Pulse Guest Blog: Carbon Pricing – an upward trend driven by credible expectations
- September 6, 2016: Today (Digital and Print Edition) Op-Ed Commentary: Making a Business Case for Sustainability
- September 5, 2016: Eco-Business Editors Choice Repost of Huffington Post Green Blog: Keep It Simple Stupid; Go For Net Zero Emissions
- September 1, 2016: Eco-Business Quote in Article: Managing Water Resources The Key To Meeting Climate Goals
- July 30, 2016: The Economist (Digital and Print Edition) Quote in Article: In the Thicket of It
- July 28, 2016: Huffington Post Green Blog: Keep It Simple Stupid; Go For Net Zero Emissions
- June 27, 2016: Earth Security Group Global Depletion of Aquifers CEO Briefing: Foreword
- June 15, 2016: Earth Security Index 2016 Report: Foreword
- June 3, 2016: Huffington Post Green Blog: CO2 Pricing: Business Reacts to Credible Expectations
- June, 2016: REE Article: Accès universel à l'électricité: comment y parvenir dans le cadre due trilemme << sécurité approvisionnement, respect de l'environnement et compétitivité >>?
- June, 2016: Cahier de L’Observatoire Fives des Usines du Futur Article: How companies manoeuvre to reinvent a climate-compatible business model
- April 7, 2016: Huffington Post Green Blog: The Hidden Water Crisis: From Sharing Resources, To Sharing Scarcity, To Dealing With Non-Availability
- March 9, 2016: Business Green Guest Blog: Green Business 2022: What Are The Two Missing Elements To Reach Our Goals?
- Feb 26, 2016: CNBC Africa Video: Invest in Africa: Unpacking energy investment opportunities in Africa
- Feb 25, 2016: Huffington Post Green Blog: Japan: Is a Net Zero Society Reachable Without CO2 Pricing?
- Feb 19, 2016: Engineering News Article: World needs immediate carbon-price signal, Global Electricity Initiative chair argues
- Feb 16, 2016: Witswatersand University OpEd: Business as usual is dead: A new business model is emerging
- Jan 21, 2016: Olam International Guest Blog: Business as usual is dead: How businesses are Transcending Boundaries to fight climate change
- 2015
- Dec 17, 2015 - Financial Times & Coca-Cola Video: COP21: An Unmissable Opportunity In The Fight Against Climate Change
- Dec 9, 2015 - Journal de l'environnement Video: Energie: Les dessous de la COP21 #2 : bilan à mi-parcours
- Dec 9, 2015 - Corporate Leaders Group Press Release: Business leaders ask for clear long-term emissions goal to be included in Paris climate deal
- Dec 8, 2015 - World Energy Council Press Release: Global Electricity Initiative: 94% of utilities already affected by extreme weather events
- Dec 6, 2015 - Planet Experts Article: Climate Consequences: 'There Will Be Winners and Losers'
- Dec 4, 2015 - France 24 Video: Business as Usual is Dead
- Dec 2, 2015 - L'Express Societe Pages: Le business peut etre vertueux et rentable
- Nov 24, 2015 - edie.net Article: Is the profit-over-planet business model dead?
- Nov 16, 2015 - BusinessGreen Article: Cambridge prepares new Earth on Board programme for board-level execs
- Nov 16, 2015 - BusinessGreen Article: 'Philippe Joubert: Financial Results are a Big 'Lie'
- Nov 5, 2015 - Natural Capital Forum Guest Blog: 'Business and usual is dead'
- Oct 26, 2015 - Les Echos[1] Article: "Il va falloir mettre le climat dans votre business model..."
- July 29, 2015 - Council on Business & Society Council Community - Video: "Energy is development and development is energy..."
- Feb 12, 2015 - France 24 interview: Climate change: 'Business as usual is dead' says Philippe Joubert, chair of the Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group
- 2014
- Dec 1-12, 2014 - United Nations Climate Change conference - COP20 in Lima, Peru. Press conference by Philippe Joubert on the launch of the Global Electricity Initiative (GEI) report. The report identifies the untapped opportunities for electricity utilities to further deliver a low-carbon future.
- Dec 9, 2014: Article entitled: "Largest energy and sustainability network says universal access to electricity at risk" published on The Climate Group's website:
- Oct 2014 - “El corazón de cualquier compañía es la sostenibilidad.” Entrevista de Philippe Joubert con Semana Sostenible
- Sept 24, 2014 - “Power firms: Watch your carbon, or watch your investors flee.” Philippe Joubert speaks to Eco-Business about why the growing movement to divest from fossil fuels is here to stay, and how power companies must change their business models or risk becoming obsolete.
- Sept 3, 2014 - Stockholm - "Mitigation and adaptation measures for climate change: how to converge over energy and water" - Presentation from the 2014 world water week in Stockholm.
- June 16–20, 2014 - Manila - Asia Clean energy Forum 2014 - Key note and moderator of round table during the World Energy Council and Asian Development Bank. “The latest climate science is clear about the reality and impacts of climate change. This summary report helps business to understand the scale and urgency of the issues involved for the energy sector and should be seen as a call to action for the leaders of a sector which is responsible for over a third of CO2 emissions. Leading businesses in this sector increasingly realise that business as usual is no longer possible nor acceptable.”
- June 4–6, 2014 - United Nations (UN) headquarters, New York: Sustainable Energy for All - Key note and participant. Philippe Joubert, Global Electricity Initiative, emphasized that for utilities the problem of the energy transition is not technology or finance, but that they are government owned or strictly regulated, and stressed the need for a long-term and coherent policy framework.
- May 2014 - 2014: Moscow Summit of the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership - Key note.
- March 21, 2014: Speaker at World Water Day 2014: Water and Energy at Tokyo, Japan.
- 2013
- Nov 11-23, 2013 - COP19 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference- Warsaw, Poland: Philippe Joubert on sustainable energy for all - See more at:
- Nov 25-26, 2013 - Singapore - "True cost of water: We need to monetize water risk and price externalities" . Philippe Joubert at the Responsible Business Forum on sustainable development 2013
- 2012
- Nov 26 - Dec 8, 2012 - COP18 2012 United Nations Climate Change Conference at Doha, Qatar: Key note speaker
- August 2012 - Interviewed by INSEAD: Philippe Joubert, President of Alstom Power on sustainable clean energy
- June 21, 2012 - Philippe Joubert, Senior Advisor, WBCSD, speaker during RIO+20 - United nations Conference on sustainable Development - "Decisions we need for the city of 2030"
- 2011
- Dec 15, 2011: COP17 outcome, and initial considerations from business Deputy CEO Alstom, Philippe Joubert at the COP17.
- Dec 8, 2011: The role of business in the Climate change challenge, video from the 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference Deputy CEO Alstom, Philippe Joubert at the COP17 - Durban, South Africa
- Dec 2011 - COP17 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. Philippe Joubert presented Carbon Capture and Storage
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- ↑ "Il va falloir mettre le climat dans votre business model..." 26 October 2015.