Sustainability: A Competitive Advantage - Ep 001.

For our first of this series we will be joined by two industry experts, Katie Lennon, Head of Strategy - Energy Transition at AXA XL, and Rebecca Self, Co- Founder & Managing Director of Seawolf Sustainability, as we dive into the strategy, opportunities & challenges of Energy Transition: Funding & Insuring.

Join us to discover how sustainability can be a strategic advantage for your business. In this episode we will cover:

• The growing importance of sustainability in today’s fast changing business environment.

• Insight into the strategies and action plans being deployed by a major insurer to understand emerging risks and capitalise on new opportunities

• How new financial services and approaches are needed to meet these challenges and maximise positive sustainability impact

• The vital interconnected relationship between Finance and Insurance, and how this will enable and accelerate Energy Transition

By attending this event, you'll gain valuable insights into how to navigate these challenges and seize these opportunities.

About our guest speakers:

• Katie Lennon, Head of Strategy – Energy Transition at AXA XL

  Katie is a market thought leader on the role of insurance companies in delivering impact. Passionate about the role that insurance and the broader financial services industry can play in sustainable development and recognising the need for bridging the education gap to effect change. Katie started her insurance career in underwriting and has held roles in strategy, portfolio management and ESG prior to her most recent appointment as Head of Strategy – Energy Transition at AXA XL. Katie holds a Masters in Earth Sciences from Oxford University as well as ACII and PRINCE2 accreditations.

• Rebecca Self, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Seawolf Sustainability

  Rebecca provides independent sustainability advice to accountants, finance professionals and management teams across the world.  She operates globally from her independent sustainability consultancy. Prior to this Rebecca was the Director of Sustainable Finance at the environmental consultancy and carbon offset project developer South Pole.  Rebecca has extensive experience of the financial services industry, as she worked for four large international institutions in London and Zurich over approximately two decades.  In her final industry role, Rebecca was appointed to be the first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sustainable Finance at HSBC Holdings plc in 2017.  She holds a BSc in Economics and Politics, a Masters in Sustainability Leadership from University of Cambridge, and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant.