Meet the Judges for the Global Sustainability Awards 2025
In a world facing urgent climate challenges and increasing regulatory scrutiny, sustainability and ESG have become central to how businesses operate, innovate and lead.
From decarbonisation and circular economy models to social impact and transparent governance, the landscape is rapidly evolving as organisations respond to global demands for responsible growth.
Within this critical context, the Global Sustainability Awards, held in association with Sustainability LIVE, serve a vital role – recognising and celebrating the individuals, initiatives and companies setting new benchmarks in environmental stewardship, social impact and governance excellence.
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Meet our judging panel for 2025
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Steven Downes, Editor in Chief at Sustainability Magazine
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Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at RELX
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Adam Elman, Director of Sustainability - EMEA at Google
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Paolo Taticchi, Professor in Strategy and Sustainability & School Deputy Director at UCL School of Management
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Kevin Dunckley, Chief Sustainability Officer at HH Global
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James Thompson, Managing Director at CFGI
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Jaclyn Kaminski, Head of Sustainability at International Workplace Group
I've been to Sustainability LIVE several times before and I always enjoy the conversations.
To me, the event is less about marketing and more about actually discussing the challenges and opportunities ahead of us, head from other companies how they solve a variety of issues, and getting some new insights from the experts present.
It's a great and very useful forum!
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Emma Bleach, Group Sustainability Manager at Virgin
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Victoria Moorhouse, Group Climate & Nature Lead at Kingfisher
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Julie Folmer-Niemann, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at Carlsberg Breweries
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Preeti Srivastav, Group Head of Sustainability at Asahi Group Holdings
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Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at Merck
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Sandhya Sabapathy, Group Head of Environment & Net Zero at Entain
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Jennifer Babington, Operations Director and General Counsel at Envision Racing
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Craig Woodburn, Sustainability Director – Western Europe at Molson Coors
Within my role, I am deeply passionate about responsible advertising and marketing, but this cannot work in its silo. Sustainability LIVE London brings together such a wide array of fellow passionate advocates and I'm keen to learn and share as much as I can.
Fostering collaboration and community
Sustainability does not progress in isolation. The most meaningful impact is achieved when industries, regions and voices come together to share solutions, challenge assumptions and collaborate for change.
The Global Sustainability Awards nurture this collective spirit by uniting a diverse range of leaders – from CSOs and ESG strategists to policy influencers and impact-driven entrepreneurs.
By celebrating excellence across multiple categories, the awards spark cross-sector dialogue essential for tackling global challenges – from climate risk and biodiversity loss to supply chain transparency and social equity.
In an era where sustainability is a business imperative, recognition plays a key role. These awards do more than spotlight leadership – they raise standards, connect change-makers and inspire bold action.
As momentum builds around ESG and responsible innovation, the Global Sustainability Awards stand as a vital platform for championing the people and projects shaping a more sustainable future.
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As someone who has dedicated much of my academic, consulting and public speaking career to sustainable business transformation, I see events like Sustainability LIVE as a critical platform for connection and inspiration.
I’m particularly drawn to the event’s global reach and its focus on actionable insights, which aligns perfectly with my mission of empowering leaders and organisations to turn sustainability from aspiration into action.
Essential diary dates for 2025
Discover the essential diary dates for Sustainability Magazine and its sister publications – Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital.
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- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Sustainability LIVE London | 9-10 September
- The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards | 10 September
- Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC | 22 September
- Sustainability LIVE: COP 30 Brazil | 11 November
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