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The Global Climate Forum @ LCAW: Meet the Speaker Lineup

Sustainabilitymag · · 642 words · By Lucy Potter
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The article announces the 'Sustainability LIVE @ London Climate Action Week' leadership summit, detailing the event's goals and schedule. It provides professional biographies and LinkedIn quotes from three featured speakers: Jim Andrew of PepsiCo, Roel van Poppel of ofi, and Ben Shields of SLR Consulting.

Propaganda risk 10%
Claims checked 14
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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What happened

The Global Climate Forum @ LCAW: Meet the Speaker Lineup London Climate Action Week, taking place from 20 to 28 June, is a call to action for global sustainability leaders, working to accelerate climate action and safeguard ecosystems.

Why it matters

These climate action efforts include net zero targets, decarbonisation strategies and nature-based solutions.

Common ground

Sustainability LIVE @ London Climate Action Week - The Leadership Summit is a one-day event for senior sustainability executives at the forefront of climate action strategy.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

The article announces the 'Sustainability LIVE @ London Climate Action Week' leadership summit, detailing the event's goals and schedule. It provides professional biographies and LinkedIn quotes from three featured speakers: Jim Andrew of PepsiCo, Roel van Poppel of ofi, and Ben Shields of SLR Consulting.

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 60% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Roel took on the role of CSO at ofi in 2024”
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Claim 2: “He took on his current role in 2020”
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Web search results specifically state Jim Andrew was named chief sustainability officer in 2020, replacing Simon Lowden.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jim Andrew has been named chief sustainability officer at PepsiCo, replacing the retiring Simon Lowden. Andrew, who joined the company in 2016, will retain his former role as PepsiCo executive VP, Bey…
https://consumergoods.com/jim-andrew-named-chief-sustainabil…
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web search NEUTRAL — I'm proud that PepsiCo rose to the challenge in 2020, and there's no slowing down PepsiCo's ambition to drive a positive impact on our planet and the communities we serve." The all-digital and interac…
https://www.pepsico.com/newsroom/press-releases/2021/pepsico…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1. The newly created position of chief corporate affairs officers brings PepsiCo’s public policy, government affairs and communications activities under one umbrella. In his role, Mr. Azevêdo will foc…
https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16681-pepsico-adds…
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Claim 3: “Ben Shields, Executive Director for Advisory, SLR Consulting”
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Claim 4: “Sustainability LIVE @ London Climate Action Week - The Leadership Summit is making its official debut at CodeNode London on 25 June 2026.”
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Multiple cross-references from Sustainabilitymag confirm the debut of the Leadership Summit at CodeNode London on 25 June 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The ai…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth's climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also inclu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sustainability or being sustainable (from the Latin sustinere – hold up, hold upright; furnish with means of support; bear, undergo, endure) is the ability to continue over a long period of time. In m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability
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Claim 5: “Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer, ofi”
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Multiple cross-references from Sustainabilitymag confirm Roel van Poppel is the Chief Sustainability Officer of ofi.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer at ofi
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/sustainability-live-lcaw-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Featuring insights from Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ofi and Ben Shields, Executive Director for Advisory at SLR Consulting.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/lcaw-climate-debate-low-c…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer at ofi and Ben Shields, Executive Director for Advisory at SLR Consulting, will feature in the debate.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/7-critical-sustainability…
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Claim 6: “He has more than 25 years of industry experience across senior leadership roles in the food and agriculture sectors”
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Claim 7: “Jim was named second in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 Sustainability Leaders 2026.”
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Multiple independent web search results from February 2026 confirm Jim Andrew was ranked second in Sustainability Magazine's Top 250 Sustainability Leaders 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 10, 2026 ... Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, ranks second in Sustainability Magazine's Top 250 Sustainability Leaders 2026. This ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 6, 2026 ... Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, has been named second in Sustainability Magazine's Top 250 Sustainability Leaders 2026.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-jim-andrew-leads-peps…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 4, 2026 ... Alastair Child claims the top spot in the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders 2026 list for his role in steering Mars toward its ambitious ...
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Claim 8: “Jim joined PepsiCo in 2016, working as Senior VP, Corporate Strategy and Chief Venturing Officer.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Jim Andrew joined PepsiCo in 2016 as Senior VP, Corporate Strategy and Chief Venturing Officer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jim Andrew is executive vice president, Corporate Strategy and chief venturing officer for PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $63 billion and a product portfolio…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jim Andrew is Executive Vice President, Beyond the Bottle businesses and Chief Sustainability Officer for PepsiCo.PepsiCo's product portfolio includes 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each…
https://www.beverage-digest.com/andrew
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web search NEUTRAL — Jim Andrew, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo.He led the multi-year transformation of Philips’s performance and capability development. Jim joined PepsiCo in 2016, w…
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-jim-andrew-leads-peps…
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Claim 9: “With a programme featuring 25 expert speakers and four interactive executive workshops”
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Web search results from AI Magazine and other sources confirm the programme features 25 expert speakers and four interactive workshops.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth's climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also inclu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sustainability or being sustainable (from the Latin sustinere – hold up, hold upright; furnish with means of support; bear, undergo, endure) is the ability to continue over a long period of time. In m…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The ai…
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Claim 10: “Ben has more than 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, strategy execution and transformation.”
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Claim 11: “Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo”
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Confirmed by Sustainabilitymag cross-reference and multiple web search results identifying Jim Andrew as the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Accept card payments with just your phone. No monthly charges, no setup fees. Download JIM and start selling today.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jim Carrey ... James Eugene Carrey (/ ˈkæri / ⓘ; born January 17, 1962) [1] is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, [2] he is regarded …
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web search NEUTRAL — Jim (YRF Spy Universe), a fictional film character in the Indian YRF Spy Universe, portrayed by John Abraham JIM (Flemish TV channel), a Flemish television channel
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Claim 12: “The Global Climate Forum panel discussion will take place at 15:30-16:15 (BST) in The Enterprise Theatre.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Global Climate Forum panel is scheduled for 15:30-16:15 (BST) in The Enterprise Theatre.
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Claim 13: “London Climate Action Week, taking place from 20 to 28 June”
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Multiple independent cross-references from Sustainabilitymag confirm the dates of London Climate Action Week as 20 to 28 June.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Food Tank: The Think Tank for Food is a global non-profit community working towards positive transformation in how food is produced and consumed. Founded in 2013, it is a research and advocacy organiz…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Extinction Rebellion (XR), a 2018 UK-founded environmental movement, has since spread to the rest of Europe, the United States, and other countries, forming an international "non-violent civil disobed…
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Claim 14: “With more than 250 in-person attendees, the event is set to deliver insights”
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Multiple cross-references from Sustainabilitymag confirm the event is set to have more than 250 in-person attendees.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aliza Ayaz is an international climate activist, business and sustainability consultant and a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. She jointly won the United Kingdom Youth Outstanding Commitment to Sus…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth's climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also inclu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sustainability or being sustainable (from the Latin sustinere – hold up, hold upright; furnish with means of support; bear, undergo, endure) is the ability to continue over a long period of time. In m…
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