Friday Focus | “ESG and sustainability — what’s real progress vs. just reporting?”

Environmental Social and Governance [ESG] reporting is everywhere, but how do we separate genuine progress from tick-the-box compliance?

Let’s share what’s working, what isn’t, and where the opportunities are.

Where do you see the most authentic progress in ESG in your industry right now? (Examples: reduced emissions, waste reduction, renewable energy uptake, supplier standards.)
What’s starting to feel like ‘greenwashing’ or box-ticking?
How do you spot when a company is more focused on reporting than on real change?
What’s been effective in your organisation (or others you’ve seen) to move from reporting → to measurable impact?
Where do you think ESG efforts should be focused in the next 2–3 years?

“If you could only choose one ESG initiative to keep, what would it be and why?”

“What tool, standard, or framework has actually been useful in your ESG work?”

Today’s discussion is about cutting through the noise to uncover the truth behind ESG and perhaps discovering an insight that is like gold.

Agenda:
09:55am | Log in to meeting, ready to start at 10:00am
10:00am | Topic framing
10:05am | Open discussion and learning
10:45am | Event ends

You will need:
We want you to engage, learn, and connect with your industry peers in this focused 45-minute session.
A computer with video and audio capability so you can engage effectively with other attendees.

Who should attend?
This event is open to any employee within our Industry Partners membership who wants to find solutions and learn from industry.

When do I need to register by?
Registrations close 16 hours prior to event date.
Registrations are based on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
There are no allocated seats with membership.

Who can I contact for further information?

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