Webinar
The leadership advantage
How UK businesses are turning climate action into growth
What to expect
While public narratives can often suggest a slowdown in climate action, our comprehensive survey of 1,400 UK business leaders tells a different story: one of accelerating investment, growing confidence, and a strategic shift that places sustainability at the heart of business success.
A tipping point has been reached. In this webinar, we will cut through the noise to deliver the essential, data-driven insights your business needs to stay ahead. We'll explore the critical trends shaping the corporate climate landscape and unpack what they mean for your strategy as we head towards 2030.
This session is essential for Sustainability Professionals, Business Leaders, ESG Managers, and anyone responsible for driving their organisation's climate strategy forward.
Who's it for?
Essential for sustainability professionals, business leaders, and ESG managers.
What you'll learn in this webinar
The Investment Surge: Discover why 57% of businesses are increasing their sustainability investment (a 16% jump YoY) and what's driving this significant capital shift.
The New Leadership Doctrine: Understand why 82% of business leaders believe that taking decisive climate action today is essential for future success and how this is reshaping corporate strategy.
The Pragmatic Path to Net Zero: Learn why businesses are focusing on achievable 2030 targets and how 42% are now on track for Net Zero by 2050 or sooner—a 15% increase from last year.
A New Era of Confidence: We'll explore the maturing view on carbon markets and why fears of "greenwashing" are receding, with 66% of businesses now confident in the accuracy of their climate communications.
Speakers include
Webinar co-host: Will Hayler, CEO & Co-Founder at Blue Earth
Will Hayler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Earth, a movement-driven platform accelerating business solutions for people and planet. With a background in experiential strategy and sustainable business, Will launched Blue Earth to create spaces where entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers connect to drive systemic change.
Panelist: Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach
Abby is Head of Sustainability at Openreach and vice chairman of Surrey Wildlife Trust. With more than 10 years’ experience in sustainability across multiple sectors, she leads the team at Openreach where strategic streams include transitioning the UK’s second biggest commercial fleet to zero emissions, recovering legacy materials and reducing material impact, and building sensitively in our natural environments. She sits on the Digital Connectivity Forum Climate and Sustainability Working Group and is a full and chartered member of ISEP.
Host
Adam Boita
Chief Marketing Officer
Adam Boita is the Chief Marketing Officer at Ecologi since March 2022. He is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors. Previously, Adam held the position of Marketing Director at NCS - National Citizen Service Trust, leading a team of over 30 to enhance recruitment efforts for the NCS Experience. Adam's career also includes significant roles at Pernod Ricard UK, where responsibilities encompassed managing a £20m+ NSV portfolio and marketing budget, and PlayStation, overseeing a team and a £10m brand budget.