ESG in Action is a series exploring how values-driven leadership, sustainable thinking, and inclusive culture are shaping the business landscape. Hosted by Alexandra Holsgrove Jones, Knowledge Partner and TLT’s ESG lead, each episode features a conversation with leaders who are driving ESG progress in their organisations, from charities to household brands. Together, they discuss the actions that are already making a difference, what motivates them, and why this work matters.
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July 15, 2026
<p>How can organisations create healthier, more productive workplaces without lowering professional standards? What does mindful working look like in practice and what is it really costing your business when you don’t get it right?</p><p>In this episode of ESG in Action, Alex Holsgrove Jones is joined by Richard Martin, CEO of the <a href="https://www.mindfulbusinesscharter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mindful Business Charter</a> to explore a different approach to workplace wellbeing, one that focuses not on just supporting people once they struggle, but on removing the root causes of unnecessary sources of workplace stress in the first place. They cover how small, practical changes in how we work can improve not just wellbeing, but also performance and quality, discussing:</p><p>• Why wellbeing is a business issue – and why high performance depends on people being well</p><p>• The hidden drivers of unnecessary stress – from email overload to meeting culture and client expectations </p><p>• The role of clients, suppliers and professional relationships in creating healthier working cultures</p><p>• Why leaders should look more closely at the data behind wellbeing, retention and productivity</p><p>• Practical steps to reduce pressure, protect time and work more effectively day-to-day </p>
July 8, 2026
<p>How can contracts help businesses manage sustainability risks, meet climate targets and support a just transition? </p><p>In this episode of ESG in Action, Alex Holsgrove Jones is joined by Clarissa Lambourne, Principal Legal Engineer at <a href="https://chancerylaneproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Chancery Lane Project</a>, a UK non-profit using the power of contracts to support climate action. </p><p>Together, Alex and Clarissa discuss why climate-aligned contracting is relevant to every lawyer and every organisation, and how contracts can either block or enable sustainability action. </p><p>They explore: </p><ul><li><p>Why climate risk is business risk – and how contracts can help manage it </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>How lawyers can identify sustainability angles in everyday matters </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The opportunities and challenges of climate-aligned contracting, from standard form inertia to aligning legal and sustainability teams </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>How contracts can support a just transition by bringing suppliers, employees and communities along on the journey </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The practical resources available through The Chancery Lane Project, including clauses, guides, case studies and digital tools </p></li></ul>
July 1, 2026
<p>Why is wellbeing about more than physical and mental health? And how can businesses prioritise their people’s wellbeing alongside commercial goals? </p><p>Alex Holsgrove Jones is joined by Helen Hodgkinson, Chief People Officer at TLT, to discuss why wellbeing is more than a nice to have: it sits at the foundation of a resilient business. </p><p>In this episode, they explore: </p><ul><li><p>How effective wellbeing strategies are shaped around real employee needs </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why trust and flexibility form the foundations of high performance </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>How leaders – and everyone else – can encourage open conversations and model behaviours to build a culture of openness </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why small moments of human connection can have the greatest impact. </p></li></ul>
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ESG in Action is a series exploring how values-driven leadership, sustainable thinking, and inclusive culture are shaping the business landscape.
Hosted by Alexandra Holsgrove Jones, Knowledge Partner and TLT’s ESG lead, each episode features a conversation with leaders who are driving ESG progress in their organisations, from charities to household brands. Together, they discuss the actions that are already making a difference, what motivates them, and why this work matters.
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