We’re proud to announce that our founder and CEO, Gihan Hyde, recently took the TEDx stage with a powerful talk that cuts through the noise of ESG buzzwords and calls for real, ground-up change.
🎤 In her talk, Gihan shared candid reflections from her journey—from entering the world of sustainability with high hopes, to facing the frustrating reality of “shiny” consultancy culture, where polished decks too often replace people-focused solutions.
💬 “No one warned me about the sharks,” she says.
Her message? When ESG becomes a performance, not a practice—we all lose.
🔍 But it wasn’t just a critique. Gihan spotlighted real examples of how listening to employees, engaging suppliers early, and breaking out of professional echo chambers can unlock powerful results—like a 20% food waste reduction from a single client, sparked by staff-led ideas.
🤝 Her call to action was clear:
Let’s stop chasing perfection and start listening, shadowing, and collaborating across uncomfortable lines.
📺 Watch the full TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/Y3H6mHlTpIE
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