Electricity as a Product: A New Business Paradigm with Jim Boyle - Part I

Discover how AI, clean energy, & collaborative leadership are transforming ESG & sustainable business
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A powerful ESG conversation with founder of Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. Discover how AI, clean energy, and collaborative leadership are transforming sustainable business. Learn from Jim’s journey—from Capitol Hill to corporate sustainability pioneer. Gain insights on electricity as a product, decentralized energy, and stakeholder-driven innovation. Whether you're a professional or a purpose-driven leader, this talk offers actionable strategies to align business with life and thrive in the green economy.

In today's video, we discussed:
• The rise of product-based electricity in clean energy transformation.
• Solar energy’s exponential growth and cost reduction trends.
• Electricity procurement as a capital investment, not a commodity.
• Collaborative sustainability through enterprise roundtables and shared intelligence.
• AI’s role in boosting ESG efficiency and reducing energy waste.
• Decentralized energy and the future of photovoltaic gardens.
• Zero marginal cost electricity by 2035: vision and viability.
• Human-centered leadership and stakeholder trust in ESG strategy.
• Designing sustainable buildings through inclusive planning processes.
• Career advice for entering or transitioning into the sustainability sector.
• Choosing high-margin, low-risk ESG companies for long-term impact.

Part II of this conversation can be found here (to be released July 9, 2025) :

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Speaker Bio:
Jim is the CEO and founder of Sustainability Roundtable, Inc., a for-profit Public Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp with a mission to accelerate the growth and adoption of best practices in more sustainable business to help align business with life. Boyle has almost two decades of experience in the sustainability and energy markets fields, helping organizations contribute to the future of clean energy and sustainable business practices.

Jim Boyle is a graduate of Boston College Law School.