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Feature Article | From Meeting NatWest’s Emissions Goal to Managing CEO Responsibilities: Alison Rose on the Thinkin Podcast

  • Lindsey Schlandt
  • Jan 8
  • 1 min read
Gouache-style editorial illustration of a woman with long curly hair and glasses reviewing documents at a warm, softly lit desk. She wears a blazer and sits beside a laptop displaying colorful blocks, echoing a wall of pastel post-it notes behind her. A coffee mug, stacked reports, and a green journal with a circular logo sit on the desk. A potted plant adds a touch of greenery, and a large window reveals a dusky sky and silhouetted trees. The palette features soft neutrals, sage green, terracotta, and dusk blue, evoking calm focus and thoughtful review.

Dame Alison Rose breaks down how she stayed close to “what’s really going on” as NatWest CEO, from customer round tables and weekend complaint letters to whistleblowing oversight and culture standards. She explains how NatWest tracked climate exposure through lending policy, set net zero and net positive targets, and pushed the transition with customer expectations, incentives, and financing commitments. Rose also reflects on the UK’s regional economic dynamics, the resilience of SMEs through Covid, and the habits and team principles that helped her stay steady under CEO-level responsibility.


 
 

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