Visionary heroes
Sustainability leaders driving exponential change and transformational shifts at their organisations for the decade of action
Achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 will require bolder action, a shift in mindset and innovations to bring about such transformational change.
A clear and common purpose, and a heroic collaborative effort, will inspire others to achieve the necessary progress in this decade of action.
Together with the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein, we speak to Chief Sustainability Officers and sustainability leaders about what they are doing to bring about exponential change at their organisation to lead us to the bright future we all want for us and future generations.
Meet our visionary heroes
Listen to sustainability leaders from the upcoming decade of action as they share the seeds they have planted at their organisations and their vision for the future.
CEO of BlackRock Switzerland and Senior Advisor to BlackRock Sustainable Investing
Mirjam discusses the significance of sustainable investing at BlackRock, the importance of nature related risks and the potential of blended finance solutions to achieve our collective sustainability objectives.
Aurelia Figueroa, Global Head of Sustainability, Breitling
Aurelia discusses Breitling’s sustainability mission from product innovation to supporting suppliers to the importance of relatable information, and why successful collaboration and knowledge sharing across their value chain, and the industry overall, will help to drive change.
Magali Anderson, Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, Holcim
From redefining business models and implementing green innovations to disrupting a hard-to-abate industry and building more with less, Magali uses her Swiss Army knife-like repertoire of skills and experience to make a concrete impact at Holcim.
Antonia Wanner, Group Head of ESG, Sustainability Strategy and Deployment, Nestlé
Hear who Antonia’s strongest advocates were when she was offered this sustainability role at Nestlé and why the interest, energy and passion for ESG make it the best profession to work in.
Karin Reiter, Global Head of ESG/Sustainability at The Adecco Group
Karin speaks about what sustainable employment means at and for the Adecco Group, what skills will be needed for the green transition and the fundamental shifts that need to happen at all levels of an organisation to make this possible.
Marisa Drew, former Chief Sustainability Officer, Credit Suisse
Marisa discusses how sustainability is reshaping Credit Suisse and the world of finance, why private capital is needed to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and how she is using her role to solve our biggest challenges.
Stefania Lallai, Vice President Sustainability, MSC Cargo Division
From finding new ways to decarbonise logistics at MSC to investing in scalable solutions, find out why Stefania sees sustainability as a great enabler to do things differently in an industry that is the backbone of the global economy.
Matthew Kilgarriff, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Richemont
Find out why Matthew has structured Richemont's sustainability journey around codes, clubs and disclosures, how the luxury goods group is progressing on their 'Movement for Better Luxury' and what is needed for bolder progress.
Anne Wolf, Director Corporate Responsibility, Swiss Post
Anne talks about how sustainability has been a ‘red thread’ in her life over the past two decades, how she manages the complexity of the role and ambitious climate targets at Swiss Post, the largest logistics provider in Switzerland.
Linda Freiner, Group Head of Sustainability, Zurich Insurance Group
From mindset shifts and reframing risks to honest conversations around impact and shareholder value, find out how Linda is driving Zurich Insurance’s transformational journey and working towards safeguarding the future.
Highlights
Mirjam’s opinion on climate awareness
Magali’s thoughts on creating a movement
Aurelia's thoughts on building consensus
Karin’s position on mindset
Marisa’s view on collaboration
Stefania’s opinion on success
Matthew’s thoughts on progress
Anne’s feelings on greenwashing
Linda’s reflections on transformation
Contact us
Are you a Chief Sustainability Officer or sustainability leader who would like to inspire others with what you are doing to at your organisation to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? We would love to hear from you.
Contacts
Carlo Giardinetti
Consulting Sustainability lead
Kristi Egerth
Sustainability marketing lead
