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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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CIO | CISO

Chasing operational resilience in financial services

Vector (4)Vector-1 House of Commons

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Feb 2026

CISO | CIO

C-suite culinary evening at The Langham

Vector (4)Vector-1 The Langham

Vector (3)Vector-2 24 Feb 2026

CIO | CISO

Murder mystery evening

Vector (4)Vector-1 Mr Foggs Residence

Vector (3)Vector-2 26 Feb 2026

CMO

When metrics break trust: How wrong measurements damage teams

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 26 Feb 2026

CISO

AI at scale demands data security by design

Vector (4)Vector-1 St Paul's Cathedral

Vector (3)Vector-2 3 Mar 2026

CISO

Elevating trust in an insecure world

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Mar 2026

CIO | CISO | CMO

The AI to Impact Advisory Board: From experimentation to outcomes

Vector (4)Vector-1 St Paul's Cathedral

Vector (3)Vector-2 12 Mar 2026

CIO | CISO

Security’s new mandate in the identity-first era

Vector (4)Vector-1 Home House

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 Mar 2026

CISO | CDO - Digital

How tech leaders build credibility and influence with financial clarity

Vector (4)Vector-1 Shakespeare's Globe

Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Mar 2026

CISO | CIO

Resilient by design: Harnessing AI to shape the future of cybersecurity

Vector (4)Vector-1 The Dorchester

Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Mar 2026

CISO

Leadership in data resilience: How execs must earn long-term trust

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Mar 2026

CIO

Bridging the AI divide: Turn fragile data into scalable insights - March 19th

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 19 Mar 2026

CIO

Bridging the AI divide: Turn fragile data into scalable insights - March 24th

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 24 Mar 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital

Collaboration in an AI-enabled, hybrid world

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Mar 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital

Collaboration in an AI-enabled, hybrid world - Virtual Session

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Mar 2026

CMO

Developing and nurturing marketing talent in 2026

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 26 Mar 2026

CIO | CISO

Leading high-performing teams in an AI-shaped economy

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 Apr 2026

CMO

HotTopics Studio at Abbey Road Studios, CMO Leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 21 Apr 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

HotTopics Studio at Abbey Road Studios - Day 1

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 22 Apr 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

HotTopics Studio at Abbey Road Studios - Day 2

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 23 Apr 2026

CISO

AI at scale demands data security by design - Virtual session

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 6 May 2026

CIO | CISO

EU’s regulation march and the impact on financial services

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 13 May 2026

CISO | CIO | CDO - Digital

The AI to impact showcase

Vector (4)Vector-1 Churchill War Rooms

Vector (3)Vector-2 14 May 2026

CMO

Make your CFO your ally: Marketing KPIs finance trusts

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 28 May 2026

CMO

How to not fall into the ego-driven rebrand trap

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Jun 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

HotTopics Studio in Sardinia

Vector (4)Vector-1 Sardinia, Italy

Vector (3)Vector-2 23 Jun 2026

CMO

AI values: Marketing ethics in a brave new world

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 30 Jul 2026

CMO

HotTopics Studio at BAFTA, CMO Leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 2 Dec 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

HotTopics Studio at BAFTA

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 3 Dec 2026

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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.