The Beekly: Inside Russell Reynolds Associates’ Net Zero Journey
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 Angela’s career journey and the evolution of sustainability within a global professional services firm. Drawing from RRA’s 2024 Sustainability Report and Angela’s leadership of the firm’s net-zero strategy, we’ll focus on the practical realities of building, governing, and executing a sustainability program in a complex, global organization.
Rather than theory, this conversation will center on real processes, lessons learned, and what it takes to translate climate commitments into measurable progress.
Topics Include:
Angela’s career path into sustainability and how her background shapes RRA’s approach
Key accomplishments from RRA’s 2024 Sustainability Report and what they signal about the firm’s trajectory
Designing and implementing a net-zero transition plan within a professional services model
Employee engagement programs that support decarbonization and firmwide participation
Governance structures, board oversight, and responsible AI principles within the sustainability program
Lessons learned and practical advice for peers building or scaling sustainability programs
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.