Xenia Baranchikova

Russia

MSc Environmental Change and Management, 2023
Mansfield College, Kofi Annan Scholarship
Funding: Oxford-Hoffmann/Hope

Xenia is a dedicated ESG professional committed to driving positive change in the corporate world. In her recent role at Evraz, a global steel and mining company, she contributed to the development of the sustainability strategy, including pathways to net zero. Prior to this, she gained valuable experience in the consulting industry and a national development institution.

Having studied economics and finance at the Financial University, Xenia is currently focused on enhancing her knowledge of environmental and climate science. Her ultimate goal is to transform companies operating in hard-to-abate industries towards conscious business. She firmly believes that environmental and social responsibility coupled with good governance in the business realm will pave the way for a more peaceful, equal, and sustainable world.