Sustainability LIVE Q&A: Kaleidoscope CEO Sandhya Sabapathy

To enhance long-term resilience in the face of environmental challenges and resource scarcity, we must leverage the relationship between sustainability, procurement and supply chain.

By doing so, we will be able to unlock innovation, track our environmental and social impacts, meet regulatory requirements and enhance our supply chain sustainability. 

Co-located with Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Sustainability, Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero will be taking place on 5 and 6 March 2025 at the QEII Centre. 

Across the two days, you will have the opportunity to form valuable partnerships with peers in both the sustainability and supply chain industries, crafting comprehensive approaches to environmental impact reduction. 

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Sandhya Sabapathy, Global Head of Environment & Net Zero at Entain and CEO & Founder of Kaleidoscope

With more than a decade of experience across 15 international markets and having spoken on sustainability in over 10 countries, Sandhya Sabapthy is the Global Head of Environment & Net Zero at Entain and CEO & Founder of Kaleidoscope.

At Entain, she steers the global strategy to advance sustainability and reach net-zero emissions.

She founded Kaleidoscope in 2023. This social venture strives to heighten diverse voices in social and sustainability impact.

Now, with more than 40,000 followers on social media, Sandhya aims to empower the next generation to drive environmental and social change.

Sandhya also serves on the Advisory Board of UN Women and sits on the board of the National Network for Care Leavers (NNECL).

During her career, she has worked with the UK central government on community wealth redistribution and ESG investing, specifically linked to special economic zones (SEZs).

We recently caught up with Sandhya to discover what inspired her to get involved with our event, what value she hopes to take away from it, as well as her predictions for the future of our fields. 

What inspired you to get involved in Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero?

Sustainability is not just a professional interest for me—it’s a vocation. The urgency of achieving net-zero emissions and creating a more equitable, sustainable future drives my life every day.

Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero is a unique platform where diverse voices and impactful ideas converge to address these global challenges. I was particularly inspired by the opportunity to engage with other change-makers and amplify solutions that can help turn climate commitments into action.

Storytelling, collaboration and innovation are powerful tools for change and I’m eager to explore those themes at this event. 

What will your keynote focus on?

I’m considering two potential focuses for my session, each addressing critical aspects of sustainability:

1. The Power of Storytelling in Climate Action
   This would be a fireside chat with a young, emerging documentarian to explore how storytelling can shift narratives around climate change. Storytelling is an essential tool—it humanises complex challenges, builds empathy and mobilises action by connecting people to the urgency of the climate crisis. We’ll discuss how creative communication can break through apathy and engage diverse audiences in meaningful ways.

2. Building Multi-Sector Coalitions for Climate Action
   Alternatively, my session could focus on stakeholder management and the art of coalition-building. Achieving net-zero goals requires unprecedented collaboration among governments, non-profits and the private sector. I’ll highlight strategies to build trust, align interests and leverage resources across these sectors to drive systemic change.

Both options center on empowering people to take action, whether through inspiration or strategic collaboration.

What do you hope to achieve through Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero?

I hope to spark conversations that inspire practical, scalable solutions to climate challenges. Specifically, I want to:

• Empower Young Voices: By elevating perspectives like those of young storytellers, we can spotlight fresh approaches to engagement and innovation.
• Drive Cross-Sector Collaboration: Encourage partnerships across industries and governments, emphasising how coalition-building is essential to making meaningful progress.
• Challenge Conventional Thinking: Move beyond seeing climate change as a siloed “environmental issue” and position it as a foundational concern for all sectors—education, healthcare, economic growth and beyond.

 What emerging trends do you believe will shape the future of sustainability over the next decade?

1. Mainstreaming Climate in Political Agendas
   Climate action must transcend political divisions. It’s not a liberal or partisan agenda—it’s a universal priority that impacts everyone. We need to frame climate change as interconnected with broader issues like public health, economic resilience and education, ensuring it remains relevant and actionable across all governments.
2. Innovative Financing Models
   Financing sustainability will require contributions from every sector, including corporations. As significant emitters, businesses have the resources and influence to drive innovation in decarbonisation technologies, but this must be paired with equitable global investment strategies.
3. A Just Transition
   Greater emphasis must be placed on ensuring a just transition, especially for communities in the Global South. It’s crucial that efforts to decarbonise are inclusive, equitable and prioritise those most affected by climate impacts.
4. Inclusive Carbon Standards
   With the rise of carbon trading and standardisation, we must ensure inclusivity. Mechanisms like carbon markets need to work for all stakeholders, not just the wealthiest nations or corporations, to avoid deepening global inequities.
5. Balancing Risk and Opportunity
   Climate change should be treated as both a risk and an opportunity. While the risks of inaction are severe, there’s immense potential for innovation, economic growth and societal resilience through climate-forward initiatives.

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2025 diary dates: 

• Sustainability LIVE: Malta | 20 February 
• Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero | 5-6 March 
• Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Sustainability | 5-6 March
• Sustainability LIVE Singapore | 18 March 
• Sustainability LIVE Dubai | 22 April 
• Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June 
• Procurement LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June
• Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June 
• Sustainability LIVE: London Climate Action Week | 25 June
• Sustainability LIVE London | 9-10 September 
• The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards | 10 September 
• Sustainability LIVE: DE&I | 11 November

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