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Jacob Corbett
11 September, 2025
Corporate Sustainability
The Shift to Fractional Consulting and Technology in Sustainability
Based on an interview with Alex Bexon, LDC (the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group).
09 September, 2025
The Rising Bar: Why Sustainability Is Now a License to Compete in Procurement
Based on an interview with Alex Betson, LDC (the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group).
09 September, 2025
Corporate Sustainability
Sustainability as a Value Creation Lever in Private Equity
Based on an interview with Alex Bexon, LDC (the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group)
13 August, 2025
Corporate Sustainability
5 Bottlenecks Killing Your Sustainability Progress
Sustainability isn’t just about saving the planet anymore. It is about future-proofing your business, winning investor confidence, and staying ahead of increasingly complex regulations.
05 August, 2025
Middle East
Is This The Gulf’s Big Sustainability Turning Point?
When a nation built on oil wealth decides to put billions into green finance, you know the game is changing. Qatar just launched a $2.5 billion green bond fund, and it’s aiming that capital squarely…
22 July, 2025
Financial Services
Wise Moves: Why UK Companies Are Looking West for IPOs – and What ESG Has to Do With It
In 2021, fintech unicorn Wise made headlines when it chose to go public on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) through a direct listing — a vote of confidence in the UK capital markets. Fast-forward to…
15 July, 2025
Financial Services,
Net Zero
The Bank That Broke Rank: What HSBC’s Net-Zero Exit Means for the Financial Sector
HSBChas officially withdrawn from theUnited Nations(UN)-backedNet-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), becoming the first major UK bank to do so. This decision has sparked debate across the financial world…
01 July, 2025
Corporate Sustainability
The 3 ESG Blind Spots That Could Cost You a Deal in 2025
Avoiding Scope 3 pitfalls, nature risk exposure, and poor ESG due diligence
19 June, 2025
How to Make Your CFO Fall in Love with Your Sustainability Strategy
You’ve poured your energy into crafting a credible sustainability strategy. It aligns with global frameworks, tracks metrics in real-time, and supports long-term resilience. But when it comes time to…