The ESGmark® Podcast - Sustainability in Business ESGmark®

Accountants can play an important and multifaceted role in promoting and reporting sustainability for their clients. 
 
From their position of influence and with their expertise in reporting and disclosure, performance measurement, and in providing data-driven insights to facilitate informed decision-making, accountants are well-placed to support their clients in their ESG journey. 
 
In this episode, we speak with Nicki Lynn, International Business Development Manager at global independent accountancy network, MGI Worldwide. 
 
Nicki discusses the role of the accountancy profession in encouraging ESG best practice, and explains how MGI Worldwide approaches social and environmental responsibility not only in their own organisation, but also for their member firms, and their clients' businesses. She outlines many of the numerable measures and processes that they have in place to communicate, promote and embed ESG values into their work, including their Women Who Lead scheme and global ESG group. We delve into the challenges and opportunities that arise when committing to do better and Nicki provides her insights into varying approaches towards corporate responsibility and sustainability globally. 
 
For more information on MGI Worldwide: https://www.esgmark.co.uk/community/mgi-worldwide 
 
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Sustainability and the construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The industry generates an estimated 39% of the world’s carbon emissions according to the World Green Building Council. With organisations and companies across the globe trying to change this, HandsOn was founded with a focus on trying to develop more sustainable practices and to construct builds that benefit communities around the UK.
 
In this episode, the co-founders of HandsOn, Sam and Toby, talk about how they connect corporates with their local communities to help fund new learning spaces, gardens and playgrounds that benefit local groups, children and families.
 
They discuss the processes and steps they take that are formed around their ESG values, including:
·         Sourcing more sustainable materials
·         Designing directly with the end-users to capture their needs and to future-proof their builds
·         Partnering with their clients to develop socio-economic relationships between corporates and communities
·         How they get people and teams involved and hands-on with their HandsOn builds
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The Automotive industry might not come to mind when considering sustainability. However, as the leading supplier of high-performance transmissions for top-level Motorsport, Xtrac is forging a new path with their ESG practices. 
 
Stephen Lane, Xtrac's Chief Financial Officer, talks to us about the changes he's seen within the industry in the last decade, how Xtrac started their sustainability journey and how they aim to lead by example. 
 
Kirsty Knight, Head of Human Resources, shares how Xtrac focuses on the S in ESG, empowering employees, investing in their growth and development, and prioritising their wellbeing for the betterment of the business.
 
Xtrac has been an ESGmark® community member since May 2022. For more information on this week’s guest head to their website: https://www.xtrac.com
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The wellness space often suffers from a bad reputation including accusations of greenwashing. This is why we are kicking off Episode 1 with Kate Prince, CEO and Founder of Ancient + Brave. Kate shows us that we don’t have to compromise our sustainability values for our wellness rituals. Ancient + Brave exemplify an uncompromising commitment to sustainable practices that have led to success, growth and competitive advantage. 
 
For more information on this week’s guest head to their website: https://ancientandbrave.earth
 For more information on ESGmark®: https://www.esgmark.co.uk