Baldwin Boyle Group

Gareth Marshall has joined BBG’s team in Bangkok as a Senior Consultant. He brings almost 20 years of experience in media, agency and in-house communications roles covering a wide range of industries from tech and finance to travel and hospitality. Gareth has a proven track record of guiding businesses through complex topics by creating clear and relatable stories that ensure individual issues are connected to strategic goals. 

Have a listen to this episode of season 2 of the Social Capital Matters podcast.   “Corporate leaders have more power than they realise to make an impact on the climate issue through their positions in the companies, and the company’s ability to impact the system. They're in a position of privilege right now to make a change or to be part of this process of change in a very assertive and honest way.”   When stakeholders want a look at a company’s ESG record, it’s easy to head to its website and wade through reports, audits and press releases. But sometimes, this just isn’t enough. Going deeper requires more detective work and often yields surprising results from unfamiliar sources.   On this discussion with Dylan Tanner, executive director of https://influencemap.org, he explains how he and his team analyse financial disclosures, investor communications, hard scientific data and social media, as well as issuing freedom of information requests, to get clear, fact-based insights into the real ESG footprint of a company.   Dylan Tanner co-founded InfluenceMap in 2015, on the eve of the Paris Climate Agreement. Today, InfluenceMap provides bespoke analysis of the climate agenda and has been used by hundreds of investors and informed numerous campaigns. The organisation is best known for its platform for analysing corporate lobbying on climate policy. As Executive Director, Dylan holds overall responsibility for its global operations.   Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts.   #socialcapital #climatechange #climatescience #data #influencemap #dylantanner

Don’t’ forget to listen to this episode of season 2 of the Social Capital Matters podcast   “We are in a time where we cannot just say ‘we need to do this’ and ‘we need to become this.’ You need to say we need to do this how, when, by measuring what? Look at your strategy look at your setup. Let's see what data you have. If it’s good then start from there.”   Getting more than 100,000 employees to buy into the idea that ESG and sustainability makes good business sense can be a monumental task. BASF, which operates across diverse sectors ranging from healthcare products to petrochemical solutions, works hard to make sustainability is a core part of every employee’s work ethic.   On this episode Marko Jelicic, Communications & Advocacy for BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd., discusses how BASF created, nurtured and has grown such a culture, and how he avoids the “sea of sameness” that marks the death knell of corporate sustainability efforts.   Marko Jelicic has been with BASF for 11 years and has previous experience in corporate communications, government relations and market communications. Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts.   #socialcapital #basf #sustainability #sustainabilitycommunications #markojelicic

There are some great insights in this episode of season 2 of the Social Capital Matters podcast.   “You can imagine in very patriarchal societies or countries in Asia, the fact that a woman dares to speak up in opposition or to say no or something in a meeting – that’s already double the amount of effort that it would take in a western society.”   The issue of gender inclusion, equality and equity is a hotly debated topic in many western workplaces, but change often comes more slowly in Asia’s more conservative company cultures. After an off-the-cuff social media post in 2018, Cindy Sirinya Bishop sparked the #DontTellMeHowToDress social movement that brought the harrowing reality of gender-based violence in Thailand to the fore and helped push for greater gender equality and inclusion.   On this episode Cindy explains that in environments where women need to work harder and speak louder simply to be heard, it is often left to grassroots movements to push things forward.   Cindy ‘Sirinya’ Bishop is a television host, actor, model, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador to Asia Pacific, and founder of the #DontTellMeHowToDress social movement against sexual assault and gender-based violence.   Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts.    #socialcapital #genderequality #donttellmehowtodress #cindybishop #sirinyabishop

Here’s the latest episode of season 2 of the Social Capital Matters podcast.   “I think [Gen Z and Millennials] are driven by purpose, but I think we have a role to play when we're bringing these young people into our organisations and into the leadership ranks, to help them connect with what that purpose is. Do they know deeply what they want to be in service of? Often not yet, but they know they want to find it.”   Volatile and fragmented are the words Vanessa Gavan, founder of Maximus International, uses to describe today’s business environment. Climate change, geopolitical uncertainties, distributed workforces, stark differences between the views of older and younger staff, information overload from social media - these are all factors that leaders would not have had to contend with 15 years ago. Added pressure comes from the growing expectation among employees and stakeholders that a company’s values should reflect their own, and that it must have a purpose that goes beyond profit.    Drawing on her background in psychology and the two decades since she founded her company, this episode’s guest Vanessa Gavan explains how leaders can tackle the world of office politics and deliver the tangible outcomes stakeholders expect.   Vanessa is the founder and co-Managing Director of Maximus International, recognised as one of Australia’s most progressive leadership firms, built on decades of work unlocking the minds of industry makers, independent thinkers and value creators.    Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts.   #socialcapital #officeculture #management #careers #vanessagavan

Don’t miss this episode of season 2 of the Social Capital Matters podcast. “[Climate change today] is like talking to someone about the internet thirty years ago and telling them that it will come to define our lives. We couldn’t imagine a leader today who does not understand the internet. The next big unicorns and corporations will all be climate companies because they're going to be addressing those issues.” Rachna Sharma operates in a region where more than 80% of power production comes from fossil fuels, and it’s her job to educate decision-makers on the importance of addressing climate change. In this episode, Rachna talks about how board members, the c-suite and leaders can get to grips with their climate risk, drive change, and address stakeholder concerns. Likening this new corporate landscape to the early days of the internet, our guest Rachna Sharma, CEO of Climate Ready Leaders, says the climate crisis is really a communications crisis, as decision makers often lack the understanding necessary to make climate data clear and actionable. A communicator with over 25 years of experience in India and internationally, Rachna’s expertise spans communications for development, corporate sustainability, social purpose and impact. She has worked with clients at the most senior levels across the Asia Pacific, where she has led highly impactful, globally acclaimed work. Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts. #socialcapital #climatechange #climatecommunications #climateleaders #rachnasharma

Great insights from Sacha Winzenried on just transition and the incredible opportunities for value creation for companies that commit to leading the transition

Have you listened to the brand-new season of Social Capital Matters? “Companies need to look at [climate readiness] not just as a compliance thing because they have to, because regulators are saying so, but as an opportunity for their businesses. If they're the first movers doing this very well, it's been shown that it improves their stock prices and the value of their companies.” The global energy landscape is at a crossroads, a factor which is acutely felt in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia. As consumers continue to gravitate toward electric cars and renewable energy, businesses and countries are taking a cold, hard look at their fossil fuel infrastructure and long-term strategies for moving away from them. On this episode we are joined by Sacha Winzenried, the Energy, Utilities & Resources Leader at PWC Indonesia, who explains just how complex this process will be and the difficulties in making it a just and orderly transition in an area dealing with broad inequality that is still dependent on fossil fuels for electricity production. Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts. #socialcapital #energytransition #justtransition #climatechange #indonesia #sachawinzenried

Listen to the first episode of season two of Social Capital Matters.   “If a geopolitical issue affects the bottom line, or the ideology or the vision, the underlying ethos on your business, then yes, you probably actually have to act or say something or do something.”   The global businesses landscape is incredibly hard to navigate these days, making it a complex and unpredictable environment to compete in. Issues such as climate disruption, political upheavals and demographic challenges create immense barriers – but these challenges also often provide immense opportunity for leaders who can make the right decisions quickly.   On this episode we are joined by Xenia Wickett, Director of Wickett Advisory (www.wickettadvisory.com), who is often asked for her council to help decision makers understand how to navigate these challenges, a vital skill that effective leaders must understand and master if they desire to remain competitive in a workplace environment that will only move faster as we go forward.   Xenia Wickett is a moderator, coach and executive advisor who helps senior leaders make more informed decisions about the way forward when their organisation is confronted with uncertainty or complexity.   Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts.   #socialcapital #geopolitics #xeniawickett 

Business leaders today are operating in an environment that previous generations would scarcely understand. Climate change, geopolitical uncertainties, distributed workforces, gender equality, stark generational differences…these are all things that can threaten reputational risk. How can anyone keep up?   In season 2 of Social Capital Matters, which is available now, host Kylie Taylor, Group Managing Director of Baldwin Boyle Group, continues her discussions with thought leaders, disruptors and innovators in their respective fields who provide nuanced and insightful takes on some of the biggest challenges facing decision makers today.   Over the course of seven episodes, season two of Social Capital Matters talks to leading voices in a variety of industries – energy, geopolitics, climate communications, gender equality, office culture and more – to learn how some of today’s sharpest minds are managing to make informed and meaningful decisions that please stakeholders, keep staff happy and position their businesses for success.   Episode 1: Why your leader’s approach to geopolitics could make or break your company | Xenia Wickett Episode 2: How the energy transition will give leaders opportunities to create value | Sacha Winzenried Episode 3: How climate ready leaders can prepare for a change that will surpass the internet | Rachna Sharma Episode 4: Why building belief and belonging is vital for attracting next gen employees | Vanessa Gavan Episode 5: How Asian companies can thrive by creating better opportunities for women | Cindy Bishop (https://lnkd.in/g9wh9ETw) Episode 6: Why communication is key in fostering a sustainability culture at BASF | Marko Jelicic Episode 7: How tech lets investors separate substance from spin in today’s ESG landscape | Dylan Tanner   Catch up on season one or listen to all seven episodes of season two on our website https://lnkd.in/gG__mQdv or follow the links on the page for the audio version, available wherever you find your podcasts. #socialcapital #climatechange #climatecommunications #energytransition #geopolitics #officeculture #genderequality #stakeholdercapital