A4S Insights: Integrating sustainability into decision making – stories of impact
About the event
Time: 16:00 GMT
Date: 29 Otcober 2025
Location: online
This webinar will provide an insight into the inspiring stories of this year's Finance the Future Awards winners. We will delve deeper into their examples, hearing more about the ambitious action they are driving in their organizations, the challenges faced and how they have been overcome. We will hear from the judges of the awards about what makes an effective changemaker, the importance of resilience and collaboration and what you can take from the standout winners. This session will provide practical, real-world examples and actionable insights for you to apply within your own organization.
Speakers:
- Andrew Karolyi, Dean, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business [Head Judge]
- Joe Collins, ESG Controller, National Grid [Winner of Team of the Year, and the Leadership Award on Communicating Integrated Thinking]
- Margaret Schmitt, Climate Lead, Quilter Cheviot [Winner of Communicating Integrated Thinking]
- Alexandre da Rocha Leão, Impact Specialist, Natura&Co [Winner of Social Impact]
- Kookai Chaimahawong, Executive Director, Centre for Climate and Business Solutions, UBC Sauder School of Business [Winner of Finance Changemaker]
After watching the webinar, you will be able to:
- Understand the efforts made by fellow finance professionals in driving change and embedding sustainability.
- Recognize the role of resilience, collaboration, and ambition in driving meaningful organizational change.
- Translate the practical examples and insights from our speakers to your own work within your organization.