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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.

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.
Upcoming events
Discover the next meeting dates for the ESG Supergroup, including discussions to finalise group structure,
governance, workstreams, and first collaborative projects.

C-Suite Exchange: 2025 Top 100 Award Winners - USA
Virtual
3 Sep 2025

Technology Leaders Advisory Board Meetup - September
Virtual event
23 Sep 2025

The key to cyber resilience - and the minimum viable company
Virtual
24 Sep 2025


C-Suite Exchange: 2025 Top 100 Award Winners - APAC
Virtual
1 Oct 2025


Data strategy for an AI-powered enterprise: The C-Suite perspective
House of Commons
8 Oct 2025

Collaboration at the core: Driving ROI in a disrupted world
Virtual event
9 Oct 2025

Data strategy for an AI-powered enterprise: Learnings and lessons
Virtual
5 Nov 2025


From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises
Virtual
13 Nov 2025


Quantum, AI and the future of cybersecurity defence
Virtual
19 Nov 2025

Technology Leaders Advisory Board Meetup - November
Virtual event
25 Nov 2025

Go for growth: Simplifying data, maximising value
Deutsche Bank Park
27 Nov 2025


Nashville Advisory Board Meetup - December
Virtual event
9 Dec 2025
Apply to Join
Embrace the opportunity to make a tangible impact. Apply today to join this dynamic group of thought leaders.
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Be a part of the ESG Supergroup
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.