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ESG Supergroup

Welcome to the ESG Supergroup

Driving meaningful, impactful progress on sustainability

The HotTopics ESG Supergroup is for passionate technology leaders

looking to give back and enhance best practice around ESG.

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Transform your leadership approach in ESG Initiatives

About the ESG Supergroup

The ESG Supergroup is a peer-led forum of senior technology leaders, dedicated to changing hearts and minds through regular education, advocacy, and action. Our year-one focus is Sustainable IT — improving environmental responsibility in IT departments and technology supply chains. 

 

How it works

  • Quarterly virtual roundtables and in-person salons facilitated by HotTopics.
  • Dedicated workstreams on awareness/education, metrics and KPIs, technical guidelines, and policy engagement.
  • Peer-to-peer resource development, including best practice guidelines, policies, and action checklists.
  • Case studies showcasing successful ESG leadership in technology.

 

Why Join the Supergroup?

In this ESG Supergroup, you'll find yourself in the company of transformational leaders, working as one collective to move the information technology industry forward, towards a greener, more diverse, equitable, inclusive and sustainable business world.

Our bi-monthly online meetings, moderated by the experienced Doug Drinkwater, are designed to facilitate candid discussions, collaborative problem-solving and drive solutions for the wider information technology industry.

 

What Can You Expect?

  • In-Depth Discussions: Tackle pressing issues, emerging trends, and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of ESG technology.
  • Collaborative Opportunities: Share insights, forge partnerships, and explore innovative solutions with fellow technology leaders.
  • Chatham House Rule: Enjoy open, honest conversations in a confidential setting where ideas can flow freely.
  • Diverse Perspectives: Engage with a global cohort of CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CDaOs, CISOs, and other senior tech executives from various organisations.
  • Forward-Thinking Agenda: Stay ahead of the curve with topics that resonate with the evolving needs of ESG.

 

Who Should Join?

The ESG Supergroup is open to global technology leaders holding positions such as CIO, CTO, CDO, CDaO, CISO, or equivalent roles. If you're at the forefront of technological innovation and change within your sector, and passionate about how technology can drive environmental, social and governance progress, this group is for you.

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The best practice guide to sustainable IT

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Upcoming events

Discover the next meeting dates for the ESG Supergroup, including discussions to finalise group structure,

governance, workstreams, and first collaborative projects.

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CMO

Make your CFO your ally: Marketing KPIs finance trusts

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Vector (3)Vector-2 28 May 2026

CDO - Data

Maximising the value of AI: An integration and semantic challenge

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 4 Jun 2026

CMO

How to build the AI-native marketing organisation

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 10 Jun 2026

CISO | CIO | CDO - Digital

The [AI] infiltrator: Can you spot the bad bot?

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Jun 2026

CIO

CIO Experience London

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 Jun 2026

CIO | CDO - Data

Leadership reimagined: Governing the agentic AI era

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 Jun 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital

The 2026 execution gap: Why enterprise AI isn’t scaling—yet

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Jun 2026

CMO

How to not fall into the ego-driven rebrand trap

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Jun 2026

CISO

Quantum now and forever: Leadership and the future of cybersecurity in an evolving universe

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Jun 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

HotTopics Studio Sardinia

Vector (4)Vector-1 Forte Village, Sardinia

Vector (3)Vector-2 23 Jun 2026

CIO | CDO - Data

Leading with speed and assurance: Governing the agentic era

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 30 Jun 2026

CIO | CDO - Digital

Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland

Vector (4)Vector-1 Switzerland

Vector (3)Vector-2 6 Jul 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Infrastructure—not innovation—is the largest barrier to AI at scale

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 Jul 2026

CISO | CIO

How to fix shadow AI - UK&I

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 14 Jul 2026

CISO | CIO

How to fix shadow AI - DACH

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 Jul 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital

The Orchestrators: Building transformation as a capability

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 29 Jul 2026

CMO

AI values: Marketing ethics in a brave new world

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 30 Jul 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

HotTopics Studio Nashville

Vector (4)Vector-1 Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

Vector (3)Vector-2 26 Oct 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

HotTopics Studio Amsterdam

Vector (4)Vector-1 Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam

Vector (3)Vector-2 19 Nov 2026

CMO

HotTopics Studio BAFTA, CMO Leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 BAFTA, London

Vector (3)Vector-2 1 Dec 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

HotTopics Studio BAFTA

Vector (4)Vector-1 BAFTA, London

Vector (3)Vector-2 2 Dec 2026

CMO

HotTopics Studio Abbey Road Studios, CMO Leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 Abbey Road Studios, London

Vector (3)Vector-2 27 Apr 2027

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

HotTopics Studio Abbey Road Studios

Vector (4)Vector-1 Abbey Road Studios, London

Vector (3)Vector-2 28 Apr 2027

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FAQs:

  • Who can join? - Senior leaders in sustainability, finance, operations, risk, and technology.
  • What’s the first year's focus? - Sustainable IT.
  • How do workstreams operate? - Each has a clear scope, lead, and timeline.