Meet Egon Zehnder’s Sameera Sandhu—with a knack for transforming industry moguls into eco-warriors, her secret weapon is her uncanny ability to find inspiration in everyone she meets. When she’s not busy saving the planet one corporate strategy at a time, you can find her championing curiosity, courage, and collaboration – because in Sameera’s world, even the most hardcore industrialist can learn to hug a tree (metaphorically, of course). Xynteo’s Milan Kaur sat down with Sameera to talk about her journey, what she has learned, and how she sees the future of sustainability in the corporate world.
Systems change in action: Discovering the future of sustainable leadership in Mumbai
Mumbai—a city known for its vibrant culture, resilience, and complexity—served as the dynamic backdrop for this year’s Leadership Vanguard Exchange. Within this vibrant setting, participants immersed themselves in systems thinking and sustainability, learning firsthand how collaborative innovation and purpose-driven initiatives can tackle global challenges. Through visits to one of Vikaasa’s Waste No More sites and Godrej Construction, a member of Xynteo’s Build Ahead coalition, they witnessed …
Realising a sustainable UK economy will require more than this Budget delivered
Last week, the UK’s Labour government’s first budget demonstrated strong commitment to a greener future. But, in the face of recent projections of the world being on a 3-degree warming trajectory, the budget doesn’t go far enough. While the Chancellor made welcome investments across energy, industry, transport, and hydrogen — a more ambitious approach is essential for the UK to …
Women for People and Planet Series: Darshana Myronidis
Darshana Myronidis is a sustainability dynamo who doesn’t wait for doors to open—she knocks them down. As Virgin’s Group Sustainability Director, when she’s not being the voice for the voiceless on a quest to change business (and lives) for good, you’ll find her pushing the ESG agenda forward. Xynteo’s Lara Tyrrell sat down with Darshana to talk about her journey, …
Women for People and Planet Series: Olivia Wong
Meet Olivia Wong, an authentic human and planet centred business leader who has journeyed from talent guru to environmental champion. While mentoring future leaders, she’s on a mission to make the world a bit greener and a lot more inclusive, and her toolkit includes everything from DEI strategies to blueprints for sustainable homes. Xynteo’s Lara Tyrrell sat down with Olivia …
The Trailblazing Women Of Our Collective, People And Planet-Positive Future
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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, …
क्लीन हाइड्रोजन: सरकार, उद्योग, स्टार्टअप्स और शिक्षा जगत के लिए अवसर
भारत में क्लीन हाइड्रोजन अनुसंधान और तकनीकी विकास में सबसे बड़ा योगदान सरकारी एजेंसियों द्वारा वित्तपोषित अनुसंधान केंद्रों का है. इनमें इलेक्ट्रोलाइजर मेम्ब्रेन सामग्री और बेहतर औद्योगिक बर्नर शामिल हैं.
Ensuring A Green Future: How The Board Of Directors Can Drive The Sustainability Agenda
This article originally appeared in Forbes India on 05 June, 2024 As the crescendo of calls to action on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fronts swells to a resonant roar, businesses find themselves at a pivotal juncture. Navigating this landscape demands more than mere lip service; it necessitates an unwavering commitment to holistic sustainability interwoven into the very fabric of organisational DNA. …