Smart Innovation

Dialogues and opinions of authorities in key areas of sustainable innovation

Sustainable Innovation
Companies today must build innovation considerate of energy usage, waste reduction and water consumption. In this dialogue, Dr. Stuart Hart, professor of management at Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management and founder of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise and Dr. Gregg Zank (PDF size = 192 kb), Dow Corning vice president and chief technology officer discuss the link between sustainability and innovation.  

Sustainability Enhances Competitiveness
Sustainable Development is high on the agenda for many companies, but others are struggling to see the benefits outweigh the cost. In this dialogue, Sun Liping, professor at China’s Tsinghua University and lecturer on sustainable development, exchanges views with Dr. Stephanie Burns (PDF = 72 kb), chairman, president and CEO, Dow Corning.

Advancements in Solar Technology - A Ray of Innovation
In this dialogue, Marie Eckstein (PDF size = 60 kb), vice president and general manager of Advanced Technologies and Ventures, Dow Corning, discusses advancements in solar energy technologies with Murray Cameron, vice-president of the European Photovoltaics Industry Association (EPIA) and chief operating officer at Phönix SonnenStrom AG.

Clear Metrics Are Critical to the Innovation Process
In this dialogue, Gregg Zank (PDF size = 192 kb), vice president and chief technology officer, Dow Corning Corporation, and Padmasree Warrior, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Motorola, Inc., discuss ways to evaluate innovation and its impact on a company's success.

Energy Efficiency Challenges Drive Greater Focus on Sustainability
In this dialogue, Ron Fillmore (PDF size = 180 kb), Dow Corning global executive director for Construction and Xiameter, and Gerrit Reinders, director, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Johnson Controls Inc., discuss the importance of sustainability to businesses.