Sustainability at Work: Building ESG Excellence, Empowering Talent, and Driving Career Transformation

This event will focus on actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into organisations, the evolving talent landscape in the ESG space, and how individuals and companies can adapt to this critical shift. With a keynote by ESG expert Kaushik Sridhar, the session will combine insights into the latest trends, practical guidance, and a strong focus on talent development and retention in sustainability.

1. Keynote Address by Kaushik Sridhar
Title: From Purpose to Impact: Driving Authentic ESG Transformation
• Explore how purpose-driven leadership creates meaningful impact in sustainability and ESG.
• Learn how embedding purpose into organisational strategy drives innovation, resilience, and stakeholder trust.
• Insights into aligning corporate actions with authentic ESG values, drawn from Kaushik's personal journey and professional expertise.
• Practical examples of how organisations are moving beyond compliance to embed purpose into every layer of their operations.

2. Panel Discussion: Careers, Burnout, and ESG
Topics:
Embedding Sustainability Across Roles
○ HR: Incorporating ESG into hiring and policies.
○ Finance: Aligning budgets with sustainability goals.
○ Marketing: Communicating authenticity in sustainability efforts.
○ Supply Chain and Procurement: Sustainable practices for operational impact.

Burnout in ESG Work
○ Managing “climate stress” for professionals driving sustainability initiatives.
○ Addressing the overwhelming complexity of ESG reporting standards.
○ Combating "checkbox" approaches within organisations.

3. Trends in Sustainability and Skills:
Session Highlights:
• Climate Tech innovations and their talent needs.
• Engineering roles in driving decarbonisation.
• Soft sustainability skills becoming essential across industries.
• How to upskill and enter the sustainability space.

4. Workshops: Getting Started with Sustainability
For Companies:
○ Attracting and retaining top ESG talent.
○ Embedding sustainability into organisational culture.

For Professionals:
○ Expanding your current role to include sustainability practices.
○ Finding internships and building ESG career pathways.

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