The ins and outs of ESG: a communicator’s toolkit
Navigating the dynamic terrain of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is no easy feat for any organisation. This evolving landscape continues to expand and transform, yet the rise of ESG has encountered its fair share of obstacles and complexities.
As ESG criteria shapes and influences business reputations, strategies, and investor decisions, communicators play an important role in articulating their companies' commitments and achievements in these areas.
This engaging panel discussion will equip communicators and business professionals alike with the knowledge, insights, and tools necessary to drive and advance ESG initiatives.
From tracking, reporting, and delivering ESG initiatives, join IABC as we bring together leading voices in sustainability from the corporate world to share their experiences, challenges, and best practices in all things ESG. Seats are limited so get in quick!
Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Location: BBS Communications Group, Level 6, 144 Edward Street, Brisbane
Extras: Drink on arrival, canapes, networking and an incredible panel
Cost: Free for IABC Queensland members | $30 for non-members
What you will learn
The essentials of ESG and why it matters.
The role of data in tracking, measuring, and communicating ESG impact.
How to effectively engage stakeholders in ESG initiatives.
How to address the common challenges faced by communicators in this space.
… and much more!
About the speakers
Amanda Firth, Group Client Manager, BBS Communications Group
Amanda is a former journalist with 20 years of professional writing and public relations experience across Australia and the UK. From individuals, project teams and small businesses through to large organisations, Amanda’s strength lies in helping clients to better connect, communicate and engage with their audiences.
Linda Henry, Head Corporate Affairs, Great Southern Bank
Linda is a multi-skilled leader with experience delivering transformational change and reputation building and protecting strategies for organisations by championing customer, brand and purpose with internal and external stakeholder groups. Linda has demonstrated experience delivering organisational strategy that creates value (financial and non-financial) for all stakeholders. Linda’s key strengths include execution of innovative solutions that build, enhance and protect the resilience and reputation of organisations - connecting people with purpose and creating brand advocates that realise strategic goals including transformation agendas.
Lindsey Coleborne, Manager Communications, Senex
Lindsey is Manager - Communications and Sustainability for Senex Energy, a world-class supplier of affordable, reliable and secure energy with operations located near Wandoan and Roma in Queensland’s Surat Basin. Lindsey started with Senex Energy in 2019, and her strategic communications and marketing career has spanned both agency and in-house roles, with key experience in strategic internal and external communication, stakeholder engagement and issues and reputation management. She has been involved in sustainability reporting for a number of years and has recently taken on the function.