Susan Kenniston

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Susan has more than 30 years of experience building and delivering solutions at some of…

Experience & Education

  • Wipro

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Publications

  • Leadership-centered Sustainability

    Disruptive Mindset Podcast

  • Emergence of impact accounting

    Thomson Reuters

    Emergence of Impact Accounting: The journey to apply monetary values to environmental, social & human capital. A new term “impact accounting” is a new discipline that enables the application of monetary values to environmental, social and human capital in the space of ESG reporting

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  • Customers the Key Drivers of ESG

    Digitalisation World Magazine

    Susan Kenniston, Wipro’s Global Head & VP of Sustainability, discusses the company’s recent research which finds that customers are the key drivers in shaping an organisation’s sustainability strategy. She also explains the importance of the employee experience in driving change, how businesses can refocus their own buying habits reframe their sourcing strategies and why becoming an agile learning organisation is critical to ESG success.

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  • The Future-proofed Enterprise

    Rizing Evolution Podcast

    Episode 5: Beyond the ‘Sus’picion: What Does it Really Mean to Invest in Sustainability?”

    Do consumers actually care about sustainability or is that simply what we’re being told to believe? McKinsey launched a study with Nielsen IQ and discovered a correlation between business growth and sustainability claims. Whether or not leaders really understand and embrace Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies varies depending on the importance of ESG to the particular business or…

    Episode 5: Beyond the ‘Sus’picion: What Does it Really Mean to Invest in Sustainability?”

    Do consumers actually care about sustainability or is that simply what we’re being told to believe? McKinsey launched a study with Nielsen IQ and discovered a correlation between business growth and sustainability claims. Whether or not leaders really understand and embrace Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies varies depending on the importance of ESG to the particular business or industry. What are the geographical/geo-political differences around the Globe? Is Europe leading North America? Please join our conversation about this episode on LinkedIn.

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  • Supplier Engagement

    Transform to Net Zero (TONZ)

    Here's How Now: Wipro & GSK: Learn how GSK and Wipro engage with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions and help businesses transform to net zero.

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  • Four actions businesses can take now to transform to net zero

    Transform to Net Zero [TONZ] @ Climate Week

    Engage with suppliers on Scope 3. Use the Supplier Transformation Framework to a) assess suppliers’ climate performance; b) train supply chain and procurement functions on climate-related issues; and c) provide suppliers with targeted decarbonization support.
    “We share the Transform to Net Zero Supplier Transformation Framework with all of our clients to help them reduce their emissions, as it acts as a very good common language. We work with all of our suppliers in helping them through the…

    Engage with suppliers on Scope 3. Use the Supplier Transformation Framework to a) assess suppliers’ climate performance; b) train supply chain and procurement functions on climate-related issues; and c) provide suppliers with targeted decarbonization support.
    “We share the Transform to Net Zero Supplier Transformation Framework with all of our clients to help them reduce their emissions, as it acts as a very good common language. We work with all of our suppliers in helping them through the phases of maturity in the Framework,” said Susan Kenniston, Global Head and VP Sustainability, Wipro.

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  • How to empower employees to accelerate emissions reduction

    ITPro.

    With ICT accounting for as much as 3% of global carbon emissions, the same as aviation, the industry needs to increase emissions reduction.

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  • From Purpose to Progress in Action

    Wipro and AWS

    Australian organisations are making significant inroads into becoming more sustainable, but most are yet to reach their full potential. If tackled effectively there is a tremendous opportunity to not only meet regulatory requirements but to create long-term value through diversified revenue streams and customer loyalty. Hear from VP and Global Head of Sustainability at Wipro, Susan Kenniston, as she shares insights from global sustainability leaders to help your organisation move from purpose…

    Australian organisations are making significant inroads into becoming more sustainable, but most are yet to reach their full potential. If tackled effectively there is a tremendous opportunity to not only meet regulatory requirements but to create long-term value through diversified revenue streams and customer loyalty. Hear from VP and Global Head of Sustainability at Wipro, Susan Kenniston, as she shares insights from global sustainability leaders to help your organisation move from purpose to progress. Learn more about the practical tools, methodologies, and actionable strategies to drive change. Enjoy impressive food and wine in a beautiful surrounding with your peers.

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  • Sustainable Technology- An Urgent Need

    Wipro Lab45

    Technology both improves and harms environmental sustainability. It's double edged sword. While emerging technologies such as Al, loT, AR/VR and others are being used to help achieve sustainability goals, these technologies when put into mainstream adoption will leave a
    hefty environmental footprint.

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  • Building, Leading and Delivering Sustainability Solutions

    Harvard University Center for the Environment

    CID presents Susan Kenniston, Global Head & VP - Sustainability at Wipro ​who will discuss her experience building, leading, and delivering Sustainability solutions across indust​​ries and the role of the private sector to tackle the climate crisis.​

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Honors & Awards

  • Top 10: Women in Sustainability APAC

    Sustainability Magazine

    The top women working in sustainability in the APAC region are leading companies including Shell, Toyota Motor Corporation, Samsung and more

  • Top 25 Consultants and Leaders in Sustainability

    The Consulting Report

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