In this episode, Saif Hameed and Kathryn McLeod, Head of ESG Reporting at The HEINEKEN Company, discuss practical approaches for transforming sustainability commitments into funded realities. They explore how to:

Improve finance - sustainability collaboration:

• Strategic governance frameworks that drive effective reporting and collaboration
• Battle-tested approaches for building credibility with finance teams
• Practical tools for embedding sustainability expertise in finance operations

Master sustainable finance:

• Success factors for securing and maximising sustainability budgets
• How to handle budget cuts and mid-year financial reviews
• Proven metrics and tools that make the business case stick - even without immediate returns

Who needs this:

Essential listening for sustainability professionals seeking financial backing and finance leaders stepping into ESG. McLeod unpacks HEINEKEN's approach to transforming sustainability from a cost centre to a value driver.