ESG

That scale, Meghna says, makes sustainability“ a logistical challenge and an opportunity for transformation”. Her approach emphasises partnerships between municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions and residents. Over 15 years, she’ s built a network of more than 150 stakeholders who now underpin host city Dallas’ s sustainability plan.“ Community collaboration is our backbone,” she explains.“ I know their strengths and their limitations, and that helps build realistic, impactful programmes.”

Higher education as a catalyst for change Meghna sees universities as incubators of sustainability. With more than US $ 150m spent annually on research,

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