• 11 Sep 2025
  • Online

Ethics as strategy  Building sustainable business from the inside out.

Discover how ethical business practices can drive sustainable success

Ethical business practices have become more crucial than ever in today's economy. They are more than just a moral compass-they are a strategic advantage that drives performance, growth, and long-term sustainability

Ethical companies foster trust, enhance reputation, and create environments here employees and stakeholders feel valued. At this online event, four speakers will share their knowledge and expertise on how you can build a sustainable business from the inside out.

 

This event is hosted in collaboration with IBE. 

Speakers

Julieda Puig - International Executive

Julieda is the former Group Head of ESG Compliance at HSBC, has over 30 years' experience in governance, audit and compliance, with 9 years as a non-executive director. She advises on sustainability-linked finance while serving on boards in the forestry sector.

Kirsty Maxey, Sustainability Ambassador for IoD London

Kirsty is the former CEO of the communications agencies VCCP Business and Teamspirit, where she was the strategic adviser to clients as wide-ranging as Canon, Fidelity and Reward Gateway. She has been a trailblazer in her industry ensuring that all the businesses she leads are equally represented at a Board level, and is proud to see her own team now leading the way and winning multiple Awards for DE&I initiatives both internally and with clients. She is also the Sustainability Ambassador for IoD London.

Lauren Branston - CEO Institute of Ethics

Lauren has over 25 years experience in corporate affairs, culture, governance & sustainability at global firms including Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Pfizer, and Pernod Ricard & Grant Thornton. She serves on the boards and advisory panels for the Soil Association, UCL's Centre or Ethics & law and CISI's Ethics and Integrity Committee. At IBE, she champions ethical business and leadership integrity to advance responsible business worldwide.

Professor Simon Sneddon - University of Northampshire

Simon teaches and researches environmental law, environmental justice, and social justice at the University of Northampton, focusing on the ethical use of 'green' technology and associated social and environmental costs.

Sabrina Shadie - Multi award winning ethics & equality executive

Sabrina is a consultant and small business owner dedicated to addressing inequalities in business and empowering enterprises through community development and collaboration. With over two decades promoting equality and inclusion, Sabrina is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion within organisations.

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