Scott Lane

Scott Lane is a lawyer and technologist with more than 25 years of leadership on ESG risk. He’s the founder and CEO of Speeki, a full-service ESG and sustainability reporting and management partner to large corporates. Scott began his career in law, going on to build a track record of expertise across ESG risk management and corporate governance, spanning anti-corruption, sanctions, ethics and integrity, workplace issues, human rights and human trafficking, and governance. This track record led him to found The Red Flag Group (RFG) in 2006, for which he acted as CEO and chair. RFG is a leading global expert in risk and compliance, which, under Scott’s leadership, has acted for many of the world’s largest companies. Scott exited the business in 2020, when it became part of the London Stock Exchange Group through its acquisition by Refinitiv.

Latest Articles by Scott Lane

30 September, 2026
ESG-linked executive pay has failed
It’s time to reform target-based pay systems—only meaningful targets can make a positive planetary difference.
19 May, 2025
How to equip the auditco to monitor sustainability
The board’s expanding remit to oversee non-financial reporting calls for significant reforms, with stakeholder trust being the prize.
4 December, 2024
Why non-executives can ignore the failure of COP29
Boards can make a difference to the planet’s sustainability, provided they focus on areas they can control.
19 September, 2024
Why generalists are better at leading ESG strategy than specialists
ESG and sustainability strategy leaders need to have experience and a well-rounded appreciation of commercial imperatives.