For changing the game in sustainability with design Leyla Acaroglu is a sociologist, sustainability expert and designer: she combines all of those into her work to lead the transformation to a better, more sustainable economy. Internationally recognised as a leading force in the movement for a sustainable and circular future, Leyla’s main interest is in…

For wearing many hats and carrying sustainability through to food-making and film-making Malcolm Wood is a familiar name for those in the F&B industry: he’s the co-founder of hospitality group Maximal Concepts, and has personally opened a whopping 36 different concepts in his career. Growing up as a multicultural kid, he’s had a very multicultural…

For innovating businesses and finance for good, towards sustainable development Mayur Singh is a firm believer in sustainable development and spends much of his time thinking about how to build businesses that are driven by purpose, and towards inclusive growth. Mayur is what you’d call an impact-driven entrepreneur: someone who cares about sustainability, and who…

For creating a platform that empowers entrepreneurs and everyday people to take climate action Nicolas Sabatier and Coline Debayle are big on entrepreneurship for good. In 2010, after he crossed France on foot, Nicolas discovered the power of entrepreneurship as a mode of action, and became convinced that it’s possible to use social and environmental…

For bridging art and culture with impact   If you’ve ever tried to Google “sustainable music festival” in Asia, chances are you’ve come across Wonderfruit. Here’s the architect behind Wonderfruit: Pranitan "Pete" Phornprapha. His background is quite far from what you’d expect: Bangkok-born Pete’s family owns Siam Motors Group, and property businesses, among other things. Pete…

For pioneering artisanal fashion and driving change beyond textiles Renyung Ho is a familiar name in the ethical fashion and sustainable tourism space. She’s the founder of MATTER, and is a second-generation leader at Banyan Tree Hotels, an international hospitality brand that manages and develops resorts, hotels and spas in Asia, America, Africa and the…

For making plant-based news and living accessible for all If you’re a vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or considering to be any of those, you’ve probably heard of Plant Based News, an award-winning conscious living and vegan news platform, with 70 million impressions a month. The co-founder and co-director behind the platform is none other than Robbie…

For tirelessly working to mainstream sustainable fashion and design The sustainability conversation in fashion has been around for what feels like a while now, but back in 2011, it wasn’t discussed often. Samata Pattinson, was what you’d call an “early adopter”. In 2011, she joined Red Carpet Green Dress as Campaign Director and rose through…

For pioneering cell-based meats in Asia and the world What does biotech and stem cells have to do with sustainability today? The answer lies in the food we eat: but a very new kind of food. And Sandhya Sriram is more than well-equipped to tell you everything about it. A scientist, entrepreneur, investor and mentor,…

For building and visioning towards better futures through Extinction Rebellion Skeena Rathor is a trauma therapist, body and brain growth mentor, heartfulness, and heartmath teacher. With her experience in these fields, it makes complete sense that she’s the co-founder of the Guardianship and Visioning team of Extinction Rebellion (XR)—yes, the Extinction Rebellion. Skeena’s…