The Beekly: Inside Russell Reynolds Associate's Sustainability Strategy
Description:
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Angela Fekete, sustainability leader at Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), a global leadership advisory firm focused on “activating leaders for a better future.”
In this session, we’ll explore how RRA approaches sustainability not just as a reporting exercise, but as a leadership capability—one that must be embedded across governance, culture, and day-to-day decision-making. Drawing on RRA’s 2024 Sustainability Report and Angela’s background at the intersection of sustainability, people, and organizational strategy, the conversation will focus on what it actually takes to operationalize sustainability inside a global professional services firm.
Topics Include:
Activating leaders at every level—how RRA turns sustainability from a central team into a firmwide responsibility
Moving from commitments to execution, including RRA’s net-zero transition planning, internal engagement programs, and cross-functional ownership
The role of governance, risk, and ethics, from board oversight to responsible AI principles and data stewardship
Embedding sustainability into culture and talent, including inclusion, well-being, and leadership development
What clients are asking for now, and how expectations around sustainability leadership are changing in the C-suite and boardroom
Why attend:
If you’re a sustainability, ESG, HR, legal, or risk leader navigating how to embed sustainability into the fabric of your organization—not just your disclosures—this conversation will offer a rare inside look at how a leadership advisory firm is applying the same standards to itself that it advises clients to adopt. You’ll leave with practical ideas for activating leaders, strengthening governance, and making sustainability durable through change.
Who Should Attend:
Sustainability, ESG, People, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Strategy leaders interested in leadership-driven approaches to climate action, responsible AI, governance, and long-term enterprise resilience.