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.
Show your work: How tech leaders make transformation legible
London
7 May 2026
More with less: How an IT automation strategy lays the foundation for growth
Virtual
21 May 2026
Leadership reimagined: Governing the agentic AI era
Virtual
16 Jun 2026
The 2026 execution gap: Why enterprise AI isn’t scaling—yet
Virtual
17 Jun 2026
HotTopics Studio Sardinia
Forte Village, Sardinia
23 Jun 2026
HotTopics Studio Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville
26 Oct 2026
HotTopics Studio Amsterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
19 Nov 2026
HotTopics Studio Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios, London
28 Apr 2027
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.