What role does cost play as a barrier for individuals and companies in adopting sustainable technology? How can we overcome these obstacles?
Elhannah Adekeye:“ Firstly, I think the narrative needs to shift from cost to value. Companies need to also use risk-adjusted ROIs to determine whether an investment is worth the time and worth the money. I also think that people need to start small but think big, picking low-hanging fruit that we know that you can have quick wins on, but they still make a significant impact. That way, you are managing your costs, but it is still bringing some form of impact. I think you need to change your mindset first, start with the small wins that will bring a major impact as well.”
Petrina Steele:“ We have to invest in this future-first strategy and the reason for that is that technology is coming. For us, it’ s not even about the cost. It’ s an investment for being able to satisfy that. For others, it’ s about going back to that mindset of working with people who have gone through it. I don’ t mean to undermine it, but it’ s not difficult to look at ways to reduce your Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Ask yourself, say, how can I go to a supplier that is greener, that has cleaner energy?”
“ I think you need to change your mindset first, start with the small wins that will bring a major impact as well”
ELHANNAH ADEKEYE, GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY GRC MANAGER, DELOITTE
146 July 2025