How I became a… director for net zero
If the many firms that have set themselves bold carbon-neutrality targets are to hit them, they would do well to create a leadership role that’s clearly dedicated to the task. Carolyn Ball explains what qualities helped her to land this exacting job – and why she’s relishing the challenge

The United Nations’ COP26 conference last year forced many of us to confront the harsh realities of climate change and the sheer scale of the task that humanity faces in limiting global warming and mitigating its impacts.