Season 4 · Episode 6
SoS#38: Bridging Finance and Sustainability: HEINEKEN’S Blueprint
February 20, 202531m 7s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Saif Hameed and Kathryn McLeod, Head of ESG Reporting at The HEINEKEN Company, discuss practical approaches for transforming sustainability commitments into funded realities. They explore how to:
Improve finance - sustainability collaboration:
- Strategic governance frameworks that drive effective reporting and collaboration
- Battle-tested approaches for building credibility with finance teams
- Practical tools for embedding sustainability expertise in finance operations
Master sustainable finance:
- Success factors for securing and maximising sustainability budgets
- How to handle budget cuts and mid-year financial reviews
- Proven metrics and tools that make the business case stick - even without immediate returns
Who needs this:
Essential listening for sustainability professionals seeking financial backing and finance leaders stepping into ESG. McLeod unpacks HEINEKEN's approach to transforming sustainability from a cost centre to a value driver.