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Luke Manning , Head of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives
mance can have a clarifying effect . “ If you know what you ’ re comparing against , you have a frame of reference , and it ’ s much easier to make a decision . What data does is drive clarity , and it ’ s clarity that can drive decisions . If you don ’ t have that data , all you ’ re really going on is an opinion ,” he adds .
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Manning hasn ’ t encountered any lack of appetite for sustainability at Refinitiv .
On the contrary , some of the challenge has simply been ensuring that enthusiasm translates into definitive action . “ There ’ s absolutely no shortage of buy-in and support from across the business for the sustainability work – right the way through from the CEO to the front line . Every day there are new ideas originating throughout the business . It ’ s about how we bottle up that enthusiasm and keep up the momentum .” Such is the prominence
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Luke Manning , Head of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives
Manning leads the sustainability function for Refinitiv , as part of the global strategy leadership team – developing Refinitiv ’ s position as a sustainable and responsible business , addressing the effect of its operational and environmental footprint , and harnessing its expertise , technology and data to drive positive social change Formerly a freelance journalist , Manning has subsequently specialised in developing and communicating core business strategies with tangible commercial , reputational and social impact . Prior to his current role , he worked with a number of global organisations in senior leadership and consulting positions , including Thomson Reuters , Balfour Beatty , Barclays Bank and Kier Group .
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