Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Sandhya Sabapathy, Global Head of Environment and Net Zero at Entain, to explore how sustainability is moving beyond buzzwords and into the heart of corporate strategy.
We delve into what it really means to embed sustainability across a business – from the boardroom to operations – and why the shift from voluntary ESG initiatives to mandatory climate reporting is such a game-changer. Sandhya shares insights from her work at Entain and beyond, including how companies like IKEA have managed to grow revenue while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
We also talk about:
The rise of climate risk as a key business consideration
Why ESG reporting is shifting towards finance and audit committees
The challenges and opportunities of the new EU sustainability directives
Avoiding burnout in purpose-driven work
The importance of inclusivity and diverse perspectives in building effective climate solutions
Whether you’re a sustainability professional, business leader, policymaker or just climate-curious – this conversation offers practical insight into how organisations can lead with purpose, build climate resilience, and deliver real impact.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay Climate Confident.
🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#ClimateAction #SustainabilityStrategy #NetZero #ESGReporting #CorporateSustainability #ClimateConfidentPodcast
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Sandhya Sabapathy, Global Head of Environment and Net Zero at Entain, to explore how sustainability is moving beyond buzzwords and into the heart of corporate strategy.
We delve into what it really means to embed sustainability across a business – from the boardroom to operations – and why the shift from voluntary ESG initiatives to mandatory climate reporting is such a game-changer. Sandhya shares insights from her work at Entain and beyond, including how companies like IKEA have managed to grow revenue while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
We also talk about:
The rise of climate risk as a key business consideration
Why ESG reporting is shifting towards finance and audit committees
The challenges and opportunities of the new EU sustainability directives
Avoiding burnout in purpose-driven work
The importance of inclusivity and diverse perspectives in building effective climate solutions
Whether you’re a sustainability professional, business leader, policymaker or just climate-curious – this conversation offers practical insight into how organisations can lead with purpose, build climate resilience, and deliver real impact.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay Climate Confident.
🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#ClimateAction #SustainabilityStrategy #NetZero #ESGReporting #CorporateSustainability #ClimateConfidentPodcast
