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
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 …
Women For People and Planet: Roshana Arasaratnam
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
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
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 …
Women For People And Planet: April Sotomayor
A former military woman, and an environmentalist. April Sotomayor has worn several hats, but always preferred the green one. In a career that taught her to take risks, start small and peg away at whatever she did the best way she knew—April has worked tirelessly to create grassroots impact and set sustainability standards. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with April …
Are We Making Money Yet?
This Autumn it’ll be four years since Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, said, “the transition to Net Zero is the greatest commercial opportunity of our time”. In the face of macroeconomic headwinds characterized by sluggish growth, inflationary pressures, geopolitical unrest, and a fragmented policy landscape, we have asked ourselves a simple question: Are we making money …
Women For People And Planet: Louise Nkosi
As the daughter of a black South African man in exile and a white, working class Northern woman, who grew up at a time when interracial relationships were taboo, the personal was always political and social justice, as well as being proud of being a person of colour, have been integral to Louise Nkosi. Her journey then to becoming the CEO …
Women For People And Planet: Abby Chicken
Abby knew from early-on that sustainability or ‘making a difference’ was the plan for her career and it has had some unpredictable twists and turns. She now leads sustainability at Openreach as Head of Sustainability. Xynteo’s Eleanor Besley-Gould sat down with Abby to talk about her journey, what she has learnt, and how she sees the future of sustainability in …
Women For People And Planet: Dr Victoria Hurth
From an inquisitive child who questioned everything to an energetic young adult trying to find her role in the world to a self-assured woman who, in her own words, is a break-free-of-the-pack person who helps enable others to be more boldly authentic, Dr Victoria Hurth has always strived to make a difference. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with Victoria to talk …