How Net Zero Is Reshaping Corporate Decision-Making

Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandhya Sabapathy, Global Head of Environment and Net Zero at Entain, about the evolving role of sustainability in business – and what it truly takes to make climate action effective, strategic, and inclusive. We discussed how sustainability has moved from the sidelines to the boardroom, driven not only by regulation but by clear commercial logic. Sandhya pointed to examples like IKEA – reducing emissions by 24% while growing revenue by 30% – as proof that climate strategy and profitability can go hand in hand. We explored the growing influence of mandatory ESG reporting, the shift of climate accountability to audit committees, and how these trends are forcing businesses to be more transparent, not just more ambitious. Sandhya also reflected on how to avoid burnout in purpose-driven work, why inclusivity leads to more resilient climate solutions, and the critical need to include marginalised voices in the climate conversation. Listen in to hear why manufacturing might be further ahead on sustainability than you’d think, what we can learn from companies like Philip Morris (yes, really), and how even small actions can build corporate momentum for meaningful change. Whether you’re leading a sustainability team, looking to influence from within, or just starting your climate journey – there’s something here for you. 🎧 Tune in now to learn, question, and push the dial forward. #ClimateAction #SustainabilityLeadership #ESG #NetZero #CorporateSustainability #ClimateConfidentPodcast Support the show Podcast supporters I"d like to sincerely thank this podcast"s amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one. Contact If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don"t forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. Credits Music credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper