From More Efficient Operations to Regenerative Business Models: Redefining Leadership for a Complex World

  • 25.08.2024
  • 5 min
From more efficient operations to regenerative business models: Redefining leadership for a complex world

In an era of unprecedented complexity, we are driving change; but it isn’t fast enough, it isn’t innovative enough and we are losing people along the way. If we flip the script from doing less harm to doing more good—regenerating the system rather than taking from it—this would be a more inspiring way to lead our organisations. Enter Xynteo’s Leadership …

Women For People And Planet Series: Meenu Bagla

  • 29.07.2024
  • 7 min

Meet Meenu Bagla—the marketing maverick willing to break the mould with her passion and purpose. A leader who climbed the corporate ladder, shattering biases with her authenticity and resilient mentality. Her relentless drive to learn from everyone, be it a 12-year-old or an octogenarian, is what keeps her grounded and inspired. Xynteo’s Eleanor Besley-Gould and Emily Barrett sat down with …

Carbon Labelling, A Powerful Tool For Decarbonisation

  • 27.07.2024
  • < min
Carbon labelling, A powerful tool for decarbonisation

Build Ahead has investigated urban housing challenges in India, explored the carbon emissions associated with the built environment, and proposed a framework for carbon labelling of construction materials. Our research shows that by 2047, the majority of India’s population is expected to live in urban centres, necessitating large volumes of new construction. With the built environment contributing close to 39% …

Decarbonising Heavy Industry: A Critical Path To Sustainable Economic Growth

  • 24.07.2024
  • 4 min
Decarbonising heavy industry: A critical path to sustainable economic growth

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the decarbonisation of heavy industry has emerged as a critical challenge and opportunity. In fact, sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals—which contribute significantly to global emissions—can transition to a low-carbon future while maintaining economic growth. Heavy industry accounts for 25% of global CO2 emissions, with steel, cement, …

Your Competitors Might Just Be Your Best Friends In The Fight Against Climate Change

  • 24.07.2024
  • 4 min
Your competitors might just be your best friends in the fight against climate change.

In a business world urgently focused on sustainability, organisations are discovering the limits of their ability to create meaningful progress alone. More than ever, senior leaders need to develop the vision, will, and skill to create radical collaborations – they need to start joining forces with their competitors. The last decade has seen a profusion of business strategy and marketing …

Beyond First-Mover Advantage: Unleashing The Power Of Collaborative Innovation

  • 24.07.2024
  • 3 min
Beyond first-mover advantage: Unleashing the power of collaborative innovation

From the Wright brothers taking flight to Google revolutionising the internet, society has always been captivated by stories of pioneering “firsts”. In the business world, being a first mover has long been viewed as a powerful competitive advantage. In the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, companies that adopted sustainable practices early often gained a competitive edge, benefiting …

Decarbonisation of Heavy Industry: A Good Growth Imperative

  • 24.07.2024
  • 7 min
Decarbonisation of heavy industry: A good growth imperative

Heavy industry, which includes steel, cement, chemicals, oil and gas, automotive, shipbuilding, mining and metallurgy, machinery and industrial equipment, etc., forms the backbone of the modern economy. While heavy industry drives economic growth worldwide, it is also one of the major sources of GHG emissions. The path forward demands a delicate balance, maintaining industrial growth while dramatically reducing carbon footprint. …

How European FMCG Companies Are Embracing Electric Mobility In Their Supply Chain

  • 22.07.2024
  • 5 min
How European FMCG companies are embracing electric mobility in their supply chain

In the evolving landscape of European procurement and supply chain logistics, electric mobility is revolutionising how consumer goods companies execute last-mile delivery of their products. Once considered a niche alternative to traditional transportation, electric cargo vehicles are now central to the strategic planning of large companies and offer a range of benefits from cost savings to sustainability. Here is a …