⭐ Show & Tell: How Nicole Zethelius Built One of the First People Sustainability Units — and Made the ‘S’ a Value Driver
Join us for a Show & Tell with Nicole Zethelius, who led the creation of one of the very first People Sustainability units at Nordea, the largest bank in the Nordics. In this session, Nicole will share how she built a business-relevant social sustainability function from scratch — and what every sustainability leader can learn from making the “S” in ESG truly matter.
🎯 You’ll hear about:
How Nicole laid the foundation for success in her first 100 days — and where she focused first.
How to turn social initiatives into a strategic asset that impacts ESG ratings and business performance.
How to move beyond compliance and reporting to make the “S” tangible, measurable, and locally relevant.
Lessons learned about building trust, securing buy-in, and driving cultural change across a large organization.
Nicole will walk us through her journey — from securing executive buy-in and setting up governance to connecting social initiatives to ESG ratings and ROI — and share the leadership lessons learned along the way.
🗓 Format
Short talk (~20 minutes) followed by an open Q&A — come with your questions!
👥 Who Can Attend?
Primarily for TSC members, but a limited number of spots are available for non-members.
Open to sustainability leaders actively driving change within their organizations.
Please note: Eligibility is based on TSC’s membership criteria.
Hosted by The Sustainability Circle (TSC):
TSC is an invite-only community for sustainability leaders. Membership provides year-round support to help solve tough challenges, drive strategic business outcomes, and advance careers. Connect with senior leaders, access proven solutions, and benefit from tailored leadership coaching. Learn more and apply for membership today.