FOREWORD

NEVER MIND THE NOISE , COMPANIES ARE EMBRACING ESG

“THE BIGGEST BUSINESSES AND INFLUENTIAL LEADERS ARE SET ON GOING FORWARDS ”

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The pushback against ESG in parts of the US may provoke fears about sustainability taking a step backwards . But this edition of Sustainability Magazine tells a different story .

In reality , the biggest businesses and influential leaders are set on going forwards .

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters puts it succinctly : “ I do want to wake up one day and have a planet so if that makes me woke , shoot me .”

Meanwhile , THG CSO Mark Jones talks to the magazine about “ bold sustainability goals ”. Not one step backwards here .

You can also read future-focused thoughts about AI , including ways to reduce its carbon footprint and Darcy MacClaren , CRO for SAP Digital Supply Chain , predicting that it will revolutionise supply chain sustainability .

There is so much to celebrate , so be uplifted and please read on .

Sustainability Magazine May 2024 | Page 5

NEVER MIND THE NOISE , COMPANIES ARE EMBRACING ESG

“THE BIGGEST BUSINESSES AND INFLUENTIAL LEADERS ARE SET ON GOING FORWARDS ”