Upcoming events
Delivering a just transition in an era of global transformation
Panel discussion
17 April, London, 1800-1915 GMT
Explore how global changes are affecting the prospect of a just transition, how business, academia and communities can drive systems change, and the tools and strategies at the vanguard of delivery in the emerging economic and social age.
Our panel of change-makers will include Rowan Conway (Deputy Director of the Just Transition Finance Lab, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics), Darshana Myronidas (Group Sustainability Director, Virgin), Sally Smith (Chief Sustainability Officer, Upfield), Nina Slingsby (Social Sustainability Business Leader and Founder, OAHA) and will be moderated by Xynteo’s Winnie Ogwang.
Materiality assessments: unlocking ESG value creation
WEBINAR
25 April, 1400-1500 GMT
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has made it mandatory for organisations to complete a double materiality assessment. Consequently, organisations are grappling with how best to assess their financial and non-financial impact on society and the environment. Yet double materiality assessments are more than a regulatory requirement.
Join Anne-Marie Schoonbeek (Key ESG) and Emily Barnett (Xynteo) to get practical guidance of how to conduct a double materiality assessment, explore best-practice examples of what good looks like,and discuss ways to leverage your double materiality assessment to unlock opportunities for ESG value-creation.
India-UK hydrogen landscape and opportunities for collaboration
Webinar
May 15, 0930 - 1100 BST / 1400 – 1530 IST
Hosted by Energy Leap and Energy Systems Catapult as part of the collaboration between Energy Leap and the Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems programme, this webinar is for Indian and UK innovators, knowledge professionals and stakeholders to explore and build understanding of the opportunity space for innovation and collaboration in building the hydrogen economy of the future. Part of the ITES Knowledge Series, the webinar will showcase perspectives from Indian and UK experts around technology, regulatory and market landscapes for clean hydrogen across these two leading players in the global energy transition.
Our list of eminent includes, Jack Landers (First Secretary, Science, Climate, Space & People, Deputy Head of Science, Technology & Innovation Network (SIN), British High Commission), Patricia Pinto (Science & Innovation Adviser, UK Science and Innovation Network, British Deputy High Commission), Aravind Chandiran (Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras), Deepak Yadav (Programme Lead, CEEW), George Day and Florence Lee (Energy Systems Catapult), Amer Gaffar (Director of the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University), and Rahul Sahai (CEO, Kirloskar Oil Engines).
Past Events
Unlocking ESG value creation with materiality assessments
Workshop
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has made it mandatory for organisations to complete a double materiality assessment. Consequently, organisations are grappling with how best to assess their financial and non-financial impact on society and the environment. Yet double materiality assessments are more than a regulatory requirement.
Xynteo co-hosted a workshop (March 24) with Key ESG for private equity sustainability leaders, CSRD-eligible portfolio companies and independent companies for whom double materiality assessments are relevant.
India2024 - Scaling Good Growth
two-day Exchange
India is already a shining beacon of growth and development in the 21st century. Now, as a leader of Global South our collective voice must be a powerful advocate for people and planet-positive innovation, action, and impact.
The Exchange (February 2024) brought together business leaders, policy makers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs for perspective shaping conversations, shaping action-orientated solutions, and to accelerate India’s ambitions for an inclusive and planet-positive future.
Building the sustainable cities of the future
Roundtable Discussion
The growth of modern cities is a key part of economic growth and prosperity around the world, yet today, the world’s cities occupy just 3% of the Earth’s land, but account for 70% of energy consumption and 75% of carbon emissions. This event (February 2024) focused on how critical sectors and value chain players can collaborate to bring the vision of a sustainable city to life, through solutions such as clean and efficient transport solutions, green architecture and sustainable buildings, renewable energy generation, circular waste and resource management, and urban regeneration.
Scope 3 emissions in the real estate sector
Webinar
Understanding, measuring, and mitigating Scope 3 emissions is crucial to the future of real estate. But it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Xynteo (supported by JLL), brings you an deep dive webinar into what Scope 3 emissions mean for real estate, what the components entail, why they matter, and how they can be addresses. This webinar will be relevant for real estate developers, construction contractors, building owners, investors, and tenants with a high degree of influence on building design and construction.
Accelerating innovation in the built environment
Insight Delivery and Roundtable
Xynteo hosted this discussion (February 2024) on novel materials and chemistries to help cement and concrete producers meet their net-zero ambitions. During the Innovation Spotlight, experts will present their groundbreaking innovations, covering novel supplementary cementitious materials and novel cement chemistries. Dr. Sutter joined to speak on how standards and codes can support, rather than hinder, innovation. And the event culminate in a working session where innovators and industry representatives (cement & concrete manufacturers and real estate players).
Leadership Alumni, Amsterdam
Mini-Exchange
As businesses embrace innovative technologies, the potential for delivering systemic impact is immense. However, to harness this transition we need to think holistically and collaboratively to ensure a positive impact on people and planet.
At this Exchange event in Amsterdam, we would like to hear your thoughts and invite you to an exciting conversation on the future that’s coming, and the actions needed today. If you are a former leadership programme participant or project member, we look forward to having you attend the event!
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