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Discover how Walmart is rethinking food sourcing at scale with Seth Malley, Senior Vice President of Food Sourcing at Walmar. Learn how the retail giant is tackling food waste, boosting sustainability, and using technology to build resilient, transparent global supply chains.

Discover how Avery Johnstone is empowering young professionals to lead corporate climate action through KPMG’s Leaders 2050. Explore why a just, inclusive transition to net-zero is the future—and why optimism is our only option.

Discover why Beth Knight, Head of Social Sustainability at Lloyds Banking Group, believes businesses that prioritise people alongside the planet see faster growth and impact. Learn how embedding purpose, equity, and financial inclusion into corporate strategy drives real change.

Discover how Kirsty Green-Mann, Group Head of Sustainability at Hays, is driving ESG strategies, climate action, and ethical recruitment to build a greener, more inclusive workforce.

Discover how Mohamed Elamir, co-founder of Woamy, is leading the fight against plastic waste with Biofoam—an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam. Learn about his journey from ocean activism to launching a game-changing sustainable materials startup.

Discover how Josette Gbemudu, Executive Director of Health Equity at Merck, is driving systemic change in healthcare. In this Change Leaders interview, Josette shares insights on embedding health equity into corporate strategy, tackling disparities in underserved communities, and shaping the future of inclusive healthcare. Read on to learn how leadership, policy, and innovation intersect to create lasting impact.

Discover how Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta is redefining leadership with collaboration, sustainability, and innovation at the heart of luxury watchmaking.

Discover how Alessandra Castro, Senior Global Marketing Leader at Kimberly-Clark, transformed her career by integrating sustainability and social impact into marketing. Learn how purpose-driven business strategies are shaping the future.

Discover how Hamzah Sarwar, Global Head of Social Impact and Innovation at Reckitt, is merging purpose with profit to drive sustainable, equitable growth. Learn how his leadership is transforming health, hygiene, and social innovation worldwide.

Discover how Courtney Holm, sustainability expert and founder of The Holm Edit, is driving systemic change through individual actions. Learn about her approach to sustainable living, climate adaptation, and the power of purpose in creating a resilient future.

Discover how Microsoft’s Anthony Virapin is leveraging technology, collaboration, and ethical AI to empower impact-driven startups. Learn how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive positive social and environmental change.

Discover how Scrapp is transforming waste into opportunity by unlocking $11 billion in recyclable materials. With data-driven solutions, they’re revolutionizing waste management for a more sustainable future.

Discover how Payal Dalal, EVP at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, leverages data, innovation, and collaboration to empower small businesses, drive financial inclusion, and address global inequalities.

Discover how Magali Anderson, former Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at Holcim, helped drive change in carbon-intensive industries through innovation, leadership, and is now empowering individuals to act on sustainability.

Discover how WASHKING, led by Dieudonne Kwame Agudah, is revolutionising sanitation in Ghana through innovative biodigester systems. Learn about their mission to improve health, empower communities, and create sustainable solutions for underserved populations while tackling the sanitation crisis. Read on to explore their impact, challenges, and bold vision for a brighter future.

Discover how David Johnson, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer at CSG, fosters belonging, ethical practices, and empowerment. From legal advocacy to cultural stewardship and impactful volunteering, learn how change drives growth and innovation.

Discover how Celli Lloyd and AXA Climate are driving sustainability by equipping businesses with essential knowledge and tools to address climate risks. Learn how education is shaping greener, resilient markets.

Discover how Amina Mohamed, through Cameras for Girls, is empowering young women in Africa to break barriers in media. Learn about their transformative training, success stories, and vision for gender equality in storytelling.

FURAS, founded by Paula Giraldo in 2015, is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women in marginalized Colombian communities through training, mentorship, and sustainable job creation. From producing eco-friendly sanitary products to promoting digital inclusion, FURAS combines innovation with social impact, helping women build businesses and break cycles of poverty. Despite challenges like unfair competition and bureaucratic hurdles, FURAS has transformed countless lives, fostering networks of support and achieving progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through its focus on dignity, autonomy, and resilience, FURAS exemplifies how empowering women can create lasting change for entire communities.

Nicolas, a veteran executive with over 30 years at Procter & Gamble and now a sustainability lead at Kinetic Consulting, is reshaping how companies integrate purpose into their strategies. Drawing from his personal journey, inspired by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and his wife’s work in sustainability education, Nicolas now helps businesses move beyond surface-level ESG reporting to embed sustainability into their core operations. By focusing on bold, purpose-driven initiatives like regenerative agriculture and ethical sourcing, he shows how companies can balance shareholder expectations with long-term impact. Nicolas emphasizes collective action, engaging employees, and creating a movement to drive change, reminding us all of the power of small steps toward a more sustainable future.

Emmanuel Trinity, founder of era92 Creative, is on a mission to empower Africa’s youth by addressing unemployment through sustainable job creation and digital skills training. Driven by his own experiences of overcoming poverty in Kampala’s slums, Emmanuel launched era92 to provide young talent with essential skills, job opportunities, and access to financing for small businesses. Through a unique subscription-based model offering affordable creative services to nonprofits and startups, era92 has created over 2,500 jobs and aims to reach 10,000 by 2027. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, era92 fosters partnerships and reshapes perceptions of African talent, proving that with investment and collaboration, Africa is a hub of untapped potential and innovation.

Grundfos, led by Human Rights and Social Sustainability Lead Gry Saul, is pioneering the integration of human rights into corporate strategy, linking over 90% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to labour and human rights standards. With a mission to provide safe water access to 300 million people by 2030, Grundfos combines water technology innovation with a commitment to dignity and respect across its value chain. Through partnerships, due diligence, and impact assessments, Grundfos not only drives positive social change but also empowers employees worldwide to make a meaningful impact. As regulations around sustainability evolve, Grundfos remains at the forefront, demonstrating that responsible business practices are vital for sustainable growth.

Discover how Electrek Explorer, founded by visionary ecologist Elaine Ford, is transforming tourism through sustainable, regenerative travel practices. Elaine’s platform empowers adventurers to explore responsibly, combining eco-friendly travel options like e-bikes and electric vehicles with curated guides to nature sites, surf spots, and wildlife sanctuaries. Driven by her background in conservation, Elaine launched Electrek Explorer to inspire travelers to give back to the environment. Through initiatives like EuroTour24—a cross-country e-bike journey from Paris to Madrid—Electrek Explorer is setting a new standard for eco-conscious exploration. Follow Electrek Explorer's journey as it reshapes travel with sustainability, connecting travelers to responsible choices and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Discover how Jack McMahon, PA Consulting's Global Head of Communities, is leading the charge in social impact. From volunteer mobilisation to targeted charitable funding through the PA Foundation, Jack's approach exemplifies how aligning corporate and employee values drives community impact, talent retention, and lasting change.

Discover how Pete Dulcamara, former Chief Scientist of Kimberly-Clark, is transforming impact-driven leadership through humanity-centric innovation. Learn about his mission to shift business from profit-focused models to purpose-driven, sustainable solutions that enhance lives globally.

Discover how Standard Chartered’s Natasha Kwakwa, Global Head of Community Impact, leverages the bank’s global reach to drive social change. Through initiatives like Futuremakers, Standard Chartered empowers underserved youth, tackles inequality, and promotes inclusive growth across emerging markets. Learn how integrating business with purpose can create real-world impact and address pressing social challenges.

Discover how PA Consulting partnered with We Make Change to enable their teams to volunteer remotely, supporting 30 impact startups and contributing over £120,000 in social value. Learn about the positive global impact achieved through their Change Days program and the inspiring stories of their ChangeMakers.

Discover Mélusine Lebret’s journey as a volunteer at We Make Change and learn 5 valuable lessons on making an impact, building skills, and embracing challenges. A must-read for aspiring volunteers and changemakers!

Explore how CSG Change Days, in partnership with We Make Change, allowed employees to volunteer remotely, supporting 16 impact startups and generating over $100k in social value. Learn about the global impact of CSGers in addressing key social and environmental challenges.