What’s the event about?
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become increasingly important for businesses and investors alike. Companies are expected to manage their impact on the environment and society responsibly, while also demonstrating good governance practices.
In this interactive session, we’ll discuss the importance of ESG and the key ESG drivers for business. We’ll help you understand the benefits of responsible ESG practices, including improved brand reputation, reduced risks, and increased profitability and also develop your thinking in how to design and integrate ESG polices, process and initiatives, into your overall business strategy.
We will introduce key ESG drivers and explain why it is important for organisations to engage, not only from a regulatory, but also from a commercial perspective. We’ll refer to best practice and provide practicable steps for organisations wanting to engage and make a start on their ESG journey.
Event timings:
- 8:30 – 9:00 – Arrival, coffee and networking
- 9:00 – 9:50 – Speakers
- 9:50 – 10:00 – Q&A session
- 10:00 – 10:30 – Coffee and networking
Speakers
Vic Foster
People Director, People Puzzles
Vic is a highly accomplished, strategic People Director with an enviable track record of driving organisational success through people-centric strategies. With a particular passion for ESG, Vic brings a unique blend of HR expertise and sustainability knowledge that significantly contributes to the growth and strategic goals of ambitious businesses.
Her vast sector experience spans retail, manufacturing, hospitality, financial services, distribution and logistics, among others, with prior roles including CEO, COO, MD and HR Director with leading brands. With her extensive experience working with growing and ambitious SMEs, Vic brings a depth of insight and effective delivery that will benefit any business she partners.
Vic possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the evolving landscape of all aspects of HR, ESG and sustainability regulations, standards, and best practices. Her ability to analyse market trends and emerging risks allows her to develop tailored strategies that enable businesses to navigate complex challenges successfully.
William Hughes
Sustainability Services Lead, Mazars
William is the Sustainability Services lead in the UK, having joined Mazars in South Africa in 2017. William is an IEMA certified carbon footprint analyst and has 18 years’ experience working in Sustainability.
Before joining Mazars William ran his own carbon neutral textile manufacturing company, and was instrumental in pioneering Sustainability Reporting for SME’s. William advises companies and organisations of all sizes across different sectors on their ESG, Human Rights and Net Zero journeys, based on best practice and aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP’s).
William has spoken at numerous local and international Sustainability events, including the GRI Global Conference in Amsterdam, the ACCA and the Green Imbizo and has presented a paper on Sustainability at the World Forum for Responsible Business in Lille, France.
This event is brought to you by:
Mazars is a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm. Operating as a united partnership, we work as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory, consulting and legal services.
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The Marketing Centre has a mission; to provide small and mid-size businesses access to Marketing Directors with a proven track record of delivering significant impact. Giving you in-house access to the knowledge, passion and experience required to build and develop your company at a seniority level you could never afford full-time. Our stringent selection process means we only select the best Marketing Directors – to ensure that you get the best.
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