If you’re an ESG or sustainability manager, you might be feeling the weight right now. With environmental initiatives being rolled back, shrinking budgets, and growing disinterest from leadership, it can feel like you’re shouting into the void. But this is exactly when resilience matters most.

In this fireside chat with Shamubeel Eaqub, Laura Gemmell and Paul Evans, we’ll talk about how you can maintain momentum and influence decision-makers in your organisation, even when external support wanes. You can expect plenty of insights, dry humour and connections made.

Our Speakers

Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity. Shamubeel Eaqub makes economics easy and fun. He is also an author, media commentator and a thought leading public speaker.He graduated with Honours in Economics from Lincoln University and is also a CFA Charterholder. Shamubeel has over two decades of experience as an economist in Wellington, Melbourne and Auckland in leading international banks and consultancy (ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere,NZIER, Sense Partners and Simplicity). He balances a portfolio of economics, consulting, public speaking, governance and family duties.
Laura Gemmell, CEO of Eco Choice Aotearoa. Before joining Eco Choice Aotearoa in 2022, Laura was Director of Global Public Engagement at World Vision International where she experienced working in emergency contexts throughout Africa and the Middle East; driving award-winning global public engagement campaigns and inspiring meaningful action. In 2023, Laura facilitated the inclusion of modern slavery requirements into several Eco Choice standards, reflecting her commitment to driving awareness and action at the intersection of environmental sustainability and social justice.
Paul Evans, Independent Chair at Localised. Paul Evans is a professional director and strategic advisor with deep experience across infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and purpose-led enterprises. He has held executive and board roles in both the public and private sectors. He is currently the Independent Chair of Localised, a commercial social enterprise in the resource recovery space.

Coffee and tea will be provided.