LinkedIn Top Voices Green: The 10 UK-based experts to follow

The 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices Green list highlights 10 experts sharing their perspectives on the sustainability challenges the world is facing, as well as providing insights on how to tackle the climate crisis.

The growing threat from increasingly extreme weather events has emphasised the urgent need for more meaningful action in tackling the climate crisis. 

United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has said the current policies of the wealthiest developed and emerging economies are "shutting the door" on limiting global warming to 2C, let alone meeting the 1.5C Paris Agreement target. He warned: "We are in a life-or-death struggle for our own safety today and our survival tomorrow."

To coincide with the 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27), taking place from 6-18 November 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, LinkedIn News UK is highlighting 10 experts who regularly share their knowledge on climate issues. By following them, you'll get more insights in your feed on the latest sustainability and green growth news, helping you navigate these changing times.

All LinkedIn's Top Voices lists are editorially curated by the LinkedIn Editorial team and highlight the creators to follow who are sharing content about today’s important workplace, career and industry topics. You can find more about how we compiled the list and who is eligible to be a Top Voice at the bottom of this article. 

Check out this year’s #LinkedInTopVoices Green – and follow them to stay plugged into the conversation. You can also get more updates and insights, including news from COP27, by following the LinkedIn News UK page. Who would you add to the list? Weigh in with using the hashtag #GreenerTogether. 

Honorees are listed in alphabetical order.

What he talks about: With over 30 years' experience in conservation, Cain Blythe uses his expertise to highlight promising nature recovery initiatives, as well as the progress that still needs to be made. He talks about the work of his ecological consultancy Ecosulis, which is focused on projects that can help accelerate global rewilding.

👉 See more of Cain Blythe's content.

What she talks about: Cindy Forde is passionate about educating young people on taking care of the environment, through her platform Planetari and her recently published children's book "Bright New World". Her posts also draw attention to the importance of ensuring greater diversity in the conversation around the climate crisis.

👉 See more of Cindy Forde's content.

What she talks about: Activist Clover Hogan argues that, in the face of the climate crisis: "We don't need more stories of individual heroes, but the collectives and communities working together to solve problems." Her nonprofit Force of Nature is focused on mobilising the mindsets of young people, with her posts exploring how "eco-anxiety" can be turned into action. 

👉 See more of Clover Hogan's content.

What she talks about: Georgia Elliott-Smith 's consultancy, Element Four, is focused on what she calls "disruptive sustainability". That's reflected in her posts on her work as an activist, calling out corporate inaction on the climate crisis and greenwashing.

👉 See more of Georgia Elliott-Smith's content.

What she talks about: Gihan Hyde discusses how companies can best embed and communicate environmental, social and governance strategies within their business. She also talks about the importance of giving a voice to underrepresented communities in the discussion around sustainability.

👉 See more of Gihan A.M Hyde's content.

What she talks about: Maria Nazarova-Doyle, CFA talks about the importance of making impactful retirement investments, highlighting that the "nearly £3tn in UK pensions" could be a significant investment in the net-zero transition. She also shares key insights from research on the developments around green investment in pensions.

👉 See more of Maria Nazarova-Doyle's content.

What he talks about: Renewables specialist Paul Hutchens shares commentary on policy developments in green energy. His posts highlight the environmental and cost benefits of switching to solar and wind energy for both businesses and the housing sector, in which he works.

👉 See more of Paul Hutchens' content.

What he talks about: From more affordable electric vehicle charging to flood-mapping technology, Peter Havers shines a spotlight on startups developing innovative climate change solutions. He talks about shifting the conversation around climate change to focus more on the positive actions individuals and companies are taking to combat this crisis.

👉 See more of Peter Havers' content.

What she talks about: Strategist Rachel Arthur talks about driving systemic change within the fashion industry, partly through improving how the sector communicates on sustainability. This includes highlighting the examples of where brands' sustainability claims have been called out as greenwashing.

👉 See more of Rachel Arthur's content.

What he talks about: Ex-Greenpeace fundraising and events worker Thomas Panton discusses his experiences as the founder of sustainable shopping platform Greenr, drawing attention to other brands and businesses in the space. He also shares insights on key sustainability stories and trends.

👉 See more of Thomas Panton's content.

You can also check out the Top Voices Green lists in Africa, Australia, Brazil, DACH, Europe, France, India, Italy, Latin America, Mexico, Middle East, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, United States.

How we compile the list

Top Voices lists are editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team, highlighting subject matter experts who are writing and sharing about today’s important workplace, career and industry topics. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions on the topic insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today. 

Who is eligible

LinkedIn members who meet high trust standards, are consistently active on the platform and share valuable expertise are eligible to be included on a Top Voices list, with the exception of LinkedIn and Microsoft employees, members who have violated LinkedIn’s User Agreement, including our Professional Community Policies, or individuals currently running in an election for an executive, legislative or judicial position.

We’re always looking for new voices to highlight — so being a current member of the Top Voices program is not a prerequisite to be featured on a list. However, all those featured on a Top Voices list will be automatically inducted in the program and receive the corresponding blue badge on their profile upon the list being published. 

Top Voices may include individuals who are a part of the Creator Accelerator (application-based) program — but it does not automatically boost a member’s chance of being a Top Voice. 

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New voices emerge all the time — and there’s nothing stopping you from turning your own ideas into powerful conversations. Try creating a post to share your expertise or thoughts on the latest trending news, and you may be surprised at the community you find. If you’re struggling with where to start, follow our LinkedIn for Creators page for content inspiration, tips, news, education and more. And if you’d like to recommend someone for a future Top Voices list, let us know in the comments (just be sure to tag them and let us know why you love following them). We’re always looking for new individuals to highlight.

Who would you recommend for a future LinkedIn Top Voices list? Let us know in the comments section below by tagging them and sharing why you enjoy following them.

Reported by: Vicky McKeever

Creator Manager: Priscillia Mudiaki

UK Managing Editor: Emily Spaven

EMEA Region Lead: Matthias Bergleiter  

Special projects leads: Marie Malzac (EMEA), Michele Pierri (International)

International Executive Editor: Sandrine Chauvin