Creating triple wins for people, planet and the economy
We all want to lead healthy and happy lives, and it is in our interest to ensure the same for others. At the same time we are faced with a myriad of global challenges, ranging from climate change to equity and social justice issues. These challenges are not impossible to address, but they are complex and cannot be solved by one individual, government or company on its own, or indeed by any group of likeminded individuals. Such global challenges can only be addressed through collaboration across sectoral, geographic and thematic boundaries. This requires thinking outside the box and keeping the bigger picture in mind. Above all, it requires a systems perspective.
In order to succeed, we need to look for incentives, synergies and solutions that resonate with more than one sector or stakeholder group. Some people call this multisolving, other people call it creating double opportunities and some speak about triple wins. Whatever you may call it, the point is that we are seeking to address many of today’s most pressing global issues at the same time rather than pitting them against each other.
For example, addressing climate change is not an end in itself, but it contributes to better health, happiness and wellbeing - not only at some distant point in the future, but right now. By breathing better air we become physically healthier and feel mentally better, we are more inclined to go for walks rather than taking the car, which in turn benefits our health even more. Preventing global warming also means preventing old diseases from spreading and new ones from emerging. It means reducing poverty and inequality, and thereby contributing to economic progress. Very importantly, the investments necessary to prevent climate change actually pay for themselves, not least because of the related health benefits and hence the reductions in health expenditure by public institutions and private households. Addressing climate change from a systems perspective thus is a way to solve several societal issues at the same time, and thus creating triple wins in the social, environmental and economic spheres.
There are many more examples of such triple wins. We work to understand, describe, track and spread these solutions, and to engage with others in order to find opportunities that maximise sustainability and positive social impact for all, no matter where they live.
In order to succeed, we need to look for incentives, synergies and solutions that resonate with more than one sector or stakeholder group. Some people call this multisolving, other people call it creating double opportunities and some speak about triple wins. Whatever you may call it, the point is that we are seeking to address many of today’s most pressing global issues at the same time rather than pitting them against each other.
For example, addressing climate change is not an end in itself, but it contributes to better health, happiness and wellbeing - not only at some distant point in the future, but right now. By breathing better air we become physically healthier and feel mentally better, we are more inclined to go for walks rather than taking the car, which in turn benefits our health even more. Preventing global warming also means preventing old diseases from spreading and new ones from emerging. It means reducing poverty and inequality, and thereby contributing to economic progress. Very importantly, the investments necessary to prevent climate change actually pay for themselves, not least because of the related health benefits and hence the reductions in health expenditure by public institutions and private households. Addressing climate change from a systems perspective thus is a way to solve several societal issues at the same time, and thus creating triple wins in the social, environmental and economic spheres.
There are many more examples of such triple wins. We work to understand, describe, track and spread these solutions, and to engage with others in order to find opportunities that maximise sustainability and positive social impact for all, no matter where they live.
Experience across sectors, functions and geographies
Alice Schmidt is a senior policy advisor and business consultant who has worked with about 60 of the world’s best organisations in 30 countries, both as a consultant and as an employee. Her professional experience spans 20 years and covers not only global health and sustainable development but includes sustainable business and creating win-wins across the economic, social and environmental spheres. Besides advising governments and multilateral institutions, Alice has worked with a range of businesses on developing sustainability strategies and tracking social impact. She regularly lectures at European universities.
Alice has received excellent references by clients, partners and students. What sets her apart from other consultants is that she has worked on a wide range of issues across the social, economic and environmental spheres, including global health, education, social innovation, inclusive and sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, measuring social impact and societal progress, and others. Alice has been exposed to numerous different countries and contexts and performed a variety of different functions. This, coupled with her enthusiasm for taking on new challenges, makes her extremely versatile while never losing sight of the bigger picture.
Academically, Alice has a background in business and two Master's degrees for which she studied at universities in Austria, Australia and the UK: she holds a Master in International Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business, and an MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London . She is a certified En-ROADS Climate Ambassador and also holds a certificate in CSR Strategy, besides having completed a host of professional trainings on social impact assessment, project management and other topics.
Alice is always looking for new ideas and collaborations to make a positive impact on society and the environment. A native speaker of German, Alice usually works in English and occasionally in French. She has worked in Australia, Austria, Bangladesh , Cambodia, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao PDR, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan , Vietnam and Zambia. Depending on thematic, geographic and functional requirements of a given assignment, Alice partners with other consultants and researchers to maximise value added. Examples of her work are presented here.
Alice has received excellent references by clients, partners and students. What sets her apart from other consultants is that she has worked on a wide range of issues across the social, economic and environmental spheres, including global health, education, social innovation, inclusive and sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, measuring social impact and societal progress, and others. Alice has been exposed to numerous different countries and contexts and performed a variety of different functions. This, coupled with her enthusiasm for taking on new challenges, makes her extremely versatile while never losing sight of the bigger picture.
Academically, Alice has a background in business and two Master's degrees for which she studied at universities in Austria, Australia and the UK: she holds a Master in International Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business, and an MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London . She is a certified En-ROADS Climate Ambassador and also holds a certificate in CSR Strategy, besides having completed a host of professional trainings on social impact assessment, project management and other topics.
Alice is always looking for new ideas and collaborations to make a positive impact on society and the environment. A native speaker of German, Alice usually works in English and occasionally in French. She has worked in Australia, Austria, Bangladesh , Cambodia, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao PDR, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan , Vietnam and Zambia. Depending on thematic, geographic and functional requirements of a given assignment, Alice partners with other consultants and researchers to maximise value added. Examples of her work are presented here.
Clients and partners across all sectors
Alice has worked with a wide range of organisations. These include United Nations agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) or the World Health Organization (WHO); the European Commission for International Cooperation and Development (EU DEVCO); large corporations such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Ferrero, The Coca-Cola Company, Henkel and others; international NGOs such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Save the Children or Wateraid; business and development consultancies, such as endeva, hera, Montrose International or Oxford Policy Management; universities, like Vienna University of Economics and Business or University of Salzburg; as well as media organisations, government agencies and other institutions.
