Sustainability: Talent for Net Zero

In the aftermath of the pandemic, we spoke with a range of industry leaders on how we can reach a Net Zero Economy after such a seismic global experience. The expertise and insight was second to none, with individuals including Michael Dyke, Louise Kjellerup Roper, Mark Lomas and San Johal, sharing a variety of approaches and learnings to help supercharge the transition to an emission-free world.

Granger Reis are working with a range of partners and individuals to develop an insight series looking at the talent needs and trends in the transition to a net zero economy.

Under The Paris Agreement, the UK has pledged to cut co2 emissions by 68% by 2030. It’s vital that businesses begin more environmentally sustainable practices to fulfil their social responsibilities and lay the groundwork for greener forms of economic growth in the long term.

With this time horizon fast approaching, industries such as the house construction sector must build new strategies for greater energy efficiency from the ground up.

In this interview, we’ll be speaking to directors of two major construction companies, looking at how those at an executive level can rejuvenate and incentivise talent across all levels to drive the sustainable agenda and aid companies to reach net zero targets.

Edward Ali McQuilton (senior partner and practice leader for real estate at Granger Reis) spoke with Kieran Daya (Managing Director at Crest Nicholson) and Helen Bunch (Executive Managing Director at Wates Group LTD).

In our latest Talent for Net Zero interview, Infrastructure Partner at Granger Reis, Ben Hewlett, spoke with Michael Dyke, Managing Director at HS2 and Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO of Volans about the leadership skills and qualities needed to achieve a net-zero society.

In the first of our Talent for Net Zero series, Danielle Hatton, Consultant at Granger Reis spoke with the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at HS2, Mark Lomas and Chief People Officer at EDF Renewables UK, San Johal.

Together they discussed how equality, diversity and inclusion can create space for innovation that is vital for companies to reach net zero targets.