The Trailblazing Women Of Our Collective, People And Planet-Positive Future

  • 30.08.2024
  • 2 min

There are times, when we are all frustrated that the world is not addressing the pressing environmental and social concerns that we are seeing, feeling and reading about. It can feel very lonely and bewildering. ‘How come everyone isn’t up in arms?’ ‘What on earth we each, together and independently, do?’ That said, sustainability and the areas of good growth …

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 …

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 …

Women For People And Planet Series: Rachael De Renzy Channer

  • 04.06.2024
  • 5 min

Rachael De Renzy Channer is a leader in the business world’s sustainability space. From starting her career in the army to now working as Chief Sustainability Officer, she brings a people-first-within-systems approach to helping drive change at the core of businesses. Xynteo’s Carys Martin sat down with Rachael to talk about her journey towards sustainability, lessons she’s learned along the …

Delivering A Just Transition In An Era Of Global Transformation

  • 03.06.2024
  • 5 min

The transition to a net zero global economy within planetary boundaries necessitates a rapid escalation in the speed and scale of actions to transform our major systems, such as power, mobility, and food. However, moving too fast risks perpetuating existing inequalities and alienating the very communities and stakeholders crucial for the effective implementation and sustainability of these changes. The impacts …

Where Is The Opportunity With ESG Regulation?

  • 16.05.2024
  • 6 min

Despite the short-term fall in prominence for some ESG funds, the growth of ESG regulation has meant that demand for sustainability-linked products and services is here to stay. The question for asset managers and owners is how to respond to this increased regulatory responsibility. The short-term picture for ESG funds at the end of 2023 remained mixed, with Article 8 and …

Women For People and Planet: Roshana Arasaratnam

  • 09.05.2024
  • 7 min

With three decades of public and private finance under her belt, Roshana Arasaratnam is now bringing together the public and private in sustainability finance within the government with a focus on the sustainability in corporate governance. Her side hustle? Moulding minds at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with Roshana to talk about her journey, what she has learnt, …

CNBC Highlights The Role Of Exchange 2024

  • 08.05.2024
  • 1 min

In February 2024, The Exchange brought together business leaders, policy makers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs for perspective shaping conversations, shaping action-orientated solutions, and to accelerate India’s ambitions for an inclusive and planet-positive future. India is already a shining beacon of growth and development in the 21st century. Now, as a leader of Global South our collective voice must be a powerful …

Women For People And Planet: Tanja Gihr

  • 02.05.2024
  • 6 min

Meet Tanja Gihr—the sustainable finance pioneer who left her comfort zone to create impact, empowering companies to tackle climate change through strategic advice and an empathetic listening approach. This green trailblazer embraces being a life-long learner, continuously immersing herself in the ever-evolving sustainability landscape to stay ahead of the game. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with Tanja to talk about …