Talk with Susan Hooper

September 2023

Tackling Climate Change with Leadership, Innovation and Optimism - a talk with Susan Hooper

In September 2023, Susan joined Earth Set to share her experiences at the intersection of business leadership and climate action. As Chair of Tangle Teezer, Board Member of Moonpig plc, EUROWAG plc, and Uber UK, and Chair of Carbon Gap and Inter.Earth, she is deeply committed to driving climate-focused innovation and governance.

With a career spanning global leadership roles—including Managing Director of British Gas Residential Services and CEO of Saga Travel—Susan has seen firsthand how industries must evolve to meet the climate challenge. Through her work with Chapter Zero, she helps Non-Executive Directors and Chairs embed sustainability into corporate strategy.

At Earth Set, Susan spoke about the urgency of carbon capture, sustainability, and corporate accountability—and how leaders must balance commercial success with meaningful environmental impact. She highlighted her involvement in climate-focused start-ups, reflecting on how innovation and policy must work hand-in-hand.

Her insights are a reminder that tackling climate change isn’t just a responsibility—it’s an opportunity to build more resilient, future-proof businesses.