Future in Sound

With a career spanning corporate compliance, private equity, and international climate policy, Cornelia Gomez brings a mix of pragmatism and passion to the conversation on sustainability. Now Global Head of Sustainability at General Atlantic, Cornelia joins Jenn to reflect on how the ESG movement has evolved and where it goes from here.From the rise and retrenchment of ESG practices to the importance of adaptability, Cornelia shares lessons learned from working across industries and during shifting market conditions. She also explains why the next generation of leaders must rethink their approach to impact, and why resilience is so important right now.Useful Links:Follow Cornelia on LinkedIn hereLearn more about General Atlantic and Cornelia's sustainability work hereRead Cornelia's book recommendation, Man's Search for Meaning, hereClick here for the episode web page. This episode is also available on YouTube.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

For over 40 years, Fred Krupp has led the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), using innovative cross-sectoral approaches to support environmental protection.. Under his leadership, EDF has launched groundbreaking initiatives, including MethaneSAT, a first-of-its-kind satellite designed to track emissions of one of the most potent greenhouse gases.In this special episode - co-hosted by Re:Co's COO Eric Bloom - Fred discusses the evolving landscape of environmental action in today's polarised political climate, the enduring role of business in climate leadership, and how cutting methane emissions presents one of the biggest opportunities for immediate climate impact.Useful Links:Follow Fred on LinkedIn hereGet the latest updates from MethaneSATRead the IEA's report on global methane emissions hereClick here for the episode web page. This episode is also available on YouTube.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

With an illustrious career spanning roles as Governor of both the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney has long been an advocate for sustainability, particularly in addressing climate risks.In this episode, Mark talks about the politicisation of ESG, the investment opportunities in decarbonisation, and why transitioning from “brown to olive” and eventually to “green” can unlock immense value, both for the planet and portfolios.Useful Links:Book: Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam SmithMark's Book: Values: An Economist's Guide to Everything That MattersRead the EIA's roadmap for the Global Energy Sector hereClick here for the episode web page. This episode is also available on YouTube.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Nina Foote is a Partner and the Head of Growth at Volution, a UK-based venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. With a rich background that spans both the arts and business strategy, Nina's career took a unique turn after spending 13 years at Christie's. In this episode, Jenn and Nina discuss the intersection of venture capital, ESG, and sustainable business growth. Nina also explains how Volution's bold ESG and Carbon Carry Initiative is incentivising portfolio companies to prioritise sustainability. By offering a share of carry based on ESG performance, Volution is not only holding itself accountable but also driving real impact within its portfolio.Useful Links:The Future We Choose by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-CarnetGrow the Pie by Alex EdmondsEmbedding Sustainability: How to Drive Organisational Transformation by Pia Heidenmark-Cook and Lisa WirenAtomic Habits by James ClearClick here for the episode web page. This episode is also available on YouTube.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

This month on the Future in Sound, Jaxson Khan- former senior policy advisor to Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry- explores the evolving role of AI in business. With a background in accessibility, AI policy, safety, innovation, and ethical frameworks, few people are better placed to help us think through the connections between tech and society. Jenn and Jaxson discuss the delicate balance between innovation and caution when it comes to AI. How do companies manage the risks of AI whilst also pursuing the opportunities it offers? Jaxson highlights the potential for AI both to enhance accessibility and to create new barriers if not implemented thoughtfully. They also tackle global approaches to AI policy—from the flexible frameworks seen in the U.S. to the more structured EU AI Act—emphasising the need for practical, citizen-focused regulations that build public trust.Useful links:Book: Prediction Machines by AJ Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi GoldfarbClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

In this month's episode of the Future in Sound we discuss the intersections of politics, technology, and ESG strategy with Mark Bergman, a seasoned legal expert and strategic advisor. Mark has spent decades at the nexus of global policy and sustainability efforts, offering a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of modern governance and corporate responsibility.Jenn and Mark discuss the critical role of cultural and political awareness in shaping business strategies. With his extensive experience and current roles in several international think tanks, Mark talks about the importance of acknowledging the current political landscape and the ‘cultural wedge issues' within it.Useful Links: To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper LeeClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

In the latest episode of the Future in Sound podcast we speak to sustainability experts Lisen Wirén and Pia Heidenmark Cook, co-authors of "Embedding Sustainability." Pia is a senior sustainability leader with over 25 years of global industry experience including having served as Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA. Today she's a non executive director, senior advisor, and a keynote speaker across multiple sectors. Lisen is a sustainable business leader with over 15 years of international industry experience. She's worked with sustainability and product development, supply chain compliance, and held the position of sustainability manager in the retail sector. Join us in conversation with these two leading sustainability influencers as we dive deep into the nuances of making sustainability core to how your business operates and drives market value.Related links: Embedding Sustainability: How to drive organizational transformation, Lisen Wirén and Pia Heidenmark CookOutrage & Optimism: Climate Change PodcastCow On The Ice (podcast)How We Fix This (podcast)Exponential Climate Solutions: How to Build Leading Sustainable Companies, Rebecka CarlssonHuman kind: A hopeful history, Rutger BregmanBrené Brown: Dare to LeadClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Join us in this episode of the Future in Sound podcast where we welcome Dillon Hargrave, a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Sauntermore, a nonprofit focused on empowering people with disabilities to excel in leadership roles. With over two decades of experience harnessing his entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and the unique insights gained from living with right hemiparesis since birth, Dillon has dedicated himself to guiding leaders from the disabled community to realise their full potential through tailored coaching and consultancy.In this episode, Dillon delves into the critical importance of integrating technology to boost employment for people with disabilities, the need for genuine diversity in corporate settings, and the strategic advantages of incorporating inclusive practices into business operations. Join us as we explore how these approaches not only foster a more inclusive society but also drive innovative business solutions.Related links: The Julian Way, Justin HancockClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Neil Desai is an accomplished corporate director and executive with a rich background in public policy and the private sector. Neil has played pivotal roles from serving in Canada's parliament to leading tech companies. Most recently, he served on the leadership team of Magnet Forensics, a Canadian technology company that develops digital investigation software used by more than 4,000 police, national security and other public and private organisations in over 100 countries. There, he helped lead the growth of the company from startup to its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2021 and its 1.8 billion Canadian dollar sale in 2023. As a senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation and various board positions, Neil brings a wealth of experience and insight into the integration of governance and technology.In this episode Neil discusses the transformative role of diversity in board recruitment, the interplay between corporate values and economic strategies in fostering long-term business success, and much more. Related links:Neil Desai - Corporate boards have a diversity problem – and not just the one you thinkSimon Sinek - Start With Why Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

With over 20 years' experience in responsible investment, Shami Nissan is a leader in sustainability and impact initiatives. Partner and Head of Sustainability at Actis, she's also an Advisory Board member of the World Bank/IFC's Operating Principles for Impact Management, and an Advisory Panel Member of the G7 Impact Taskforce (ITC).In this episode she discusses the crucial role of collaborative learning in the sustainability sector, the strategic importance of transitional fuels in achieving environmental goals, and the challenges of 'green hushing' within the industry. Related links: Bain - EcoVadis Joint Study: Do ESG Efforts Create Value?Grow The Pie by Professor Alex EdmansSilent Spring by Rachel CarsonClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

This month on the Future in Sound podcast we speak to world renowned thought leader on corporate responsibility and sustainability, Georg Kell. Chairman of Arabesque Group, a technology company that uses AI and big data to assess sustainability performance relevant for investment analysis and decision making, Georg also advises business executives worldwide on sustainability and transformation issues. He was also the founding Director of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.Drawing on his extensive experience, and almost three decades at the United Nations, Georg discusses the origins and lasting impact of the UN Global Compact, the importance of understanding both cyclical and enduring trends in shaping investment decisions, and the pivotal role of technology, particularly AI, in driving impactful change within businesses and investment strategies.Related links: Sustainable Investing A Path to a New Horizon, edited by Herman Bril, Georg Kell, Andreas Rasche Strategies of Commitment by Thomans SchellingHomo Ludens by Johan HuizingaClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

This episode of the Future in Sound podcast dives into the world of sustainable business with two powerhouse figures. John Elkington, dubbed the 'godfather of sustainability' is the Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation movements.Joining him is Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO of Volans, who honed her skills with cutting-edge software companies before pivoting to ignite the power of business for good. Louise's impressive track record includes bringing sustainable giants like method and gDiapers to Europe, and helping smaller businesses embrace circular economy models.Listen as we explore the evolution of sustainable business models, the increasing demands placed on responsible leadership, and the strategic imperative of aligning corporate goals with the critical environmental and social challenges of our time.Related links: Read John's work here.The Structure Of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. KuhnJonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard BachExponential View by Azeem AzharThe Alternative Newsletter  Volans' Book ClubClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Eric Collins is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners. Through his work, Eric embodies the transformative power of inclusive investment, making him a pivotal figure in the movement towards a more equitable and innovative business ecosystem. Join us as we delve deep into the impact of investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs and how it can bring about systemic social change, spark innovation, and provide a competitive edge in today's business landscape.Related links: Watch Eric on The Money Maker Buy his book We Don't Need PermissionWhy Should White Guys Have All The Fun by Reginald Lewis Where You Are Is Not Who You Are by Ursula Burns Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

On the Future in Sound podcast, one of our favourite questions to ask is ‘what book or idea has most shaped the way you think?' We heard from leading experts in sustainability including: Alex Edmans, Gillian Tett, Andrew Winston, Siko, Saadia Madsbjerg, Lisa Kimmel, Elsa Palanza, Harlin Singh Urofsky, Jason Mitchell, Nicola Ranger, Sam Cryer, Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Alex Robart and many more! Curious to hear their recommendations? Good news – you can listen to the full list of book recommendations and analytical approaches here.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Harlin Singh Urofsky is the Global Head of Sustainable Investing for Citi Global Wealth and works across Citi's investment divisions. Ms. Singh is an observing member of the Global Investment Committee and oversees the sustainable investing platform. In this interview we discuss what true ESG integration into investment decision making looks like, interdependencies between ESG metrics and much more.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Fred is a proud member of the Huron-Wendat Nation and Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Longhouse Capital Partners. Prior to co-founding Longhouse, Fred served as Executive Vice President for Nch'Kay Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation ($1.4 billion Sen̓áḵw Development). Fred is an experienced executive with a proven track record at AT&T, TELUS and INVIDI Technologies ($300M exit) with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (over $100 billion of deals), corporate development and marketing. In this episode, Fred discusses how his indigenous roots have shaped his view of capitalism, the opportunity to invest alongside indigenous communities and much more.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Andrew Winston is one of the most widely read writers on sustainable business in the world, with regular columns inHarvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. His latest book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take (co-authored with renowned CEO Paul Polman), is one of Financial Times' Best Business Books of the Year. Andrew's views on strategy have been sought after by many of the world's leading companies, including 3M, DuPont, HP, J&J, Unilever and has appeared in major media such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Time, BusinessWeek, New York Times, and CNBC. In this episode, Andrew discusses the need for business leaders to have courage in expressing their values, the need for increased ambition in the sustainability arena and much more.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Sam Cryer earned his PhD in organic chemistry at Imperial College London developing novel solar materials. After post-docs at Queen Mary and UCL, he joined Deep Science Ventures as an analyst where he developed the idea for Thermulon and spun out the company; building the founding team and raising their subsequent investment rounds. He oversees all company strategy including chemical technology development activities and academic partnerships.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Elsa Palanza is responsible for firmwide ESG strategy and responsible investing at ICG, a private equity investment firm. Having worked across FTSE and Fortune companies plus the not-for-profit sectors for the past 20 years, Elsa has extensive experience in launching and driving ambitious ESG initiatives. In this episode, Elsa discusses the strategic imperative to inject sustainability principles into core investment practices and portfolio company business plans.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Lisa was the CEO of US SIF (the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment) and the US SIF Foundation from 2006 to February 2023. Members of US SIF represent about $5T in Assets under Management. In this episode, we discuss the politicization of sustainable investment, long term trends in the field and much more.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Cary Krosinsky is a widely respected educator, leading author and advisor on sustainable finance whose ongoing teaching includes popular courses at Brown, Yale and NYU. His first book was published in 2008, Sustainable Finance, The Art of Long Term Performance with Nick Robins. His seventh and most recent book was on Modern China and the need for better relations with the West to solve societal challenges. He is also Co-Founder and Director of the Carbon Tracker Initiative and Real Impact Tracker, Editor of the Journal of Environmental Investing, and a member of the NY State Common Decarbonization Advisory Panel, appointed by Governor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and Academic Director of the Centre for Corporate Governance. He graduated from Oxford University and then worked for Morgan Stanley in investment banking. Alex has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, testified in the UK Parliament, presented to the World Bank Board of Directors and given multiple TED talks. He has written for the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Harvard Business Review. In this episode, Alex discusses insights from his book ‘Grow the Pie' helping us see more clearly how to make ESG-related tradeoffs in a complex market environment.Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Dr Nicola Ranger is Head of Sustainable Finance Research for Development in the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and Director of Climate and Environmental Analytics at the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI). Nicola is passionate about advancing finance for sustainable, resilient and inclusive development. In this episode we discuss the nexus between business and government policy, greenwashing, resilient transition pathways and much more.Related links: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Lisa is a global leader in Communications. She's the managing director of Sector Specialty Agencies (SSAs), DJE Holdings and also oversees Edelman's Canadian and Latin American operations. Lisa sits on Edelman's Executive Leadership Team and has played a leadership role in Edelman's Trust Barometer initiative. In this episode we discuss the difference between trust and reputation, the true meaning of taking responsibility as a leader and much more.Related links: Robert I Sutton - The No Arsehole RuleClick here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Sophie Robinson-Tillett is a Senior Associate at the University of Oxford, a Contributing Editor at Investment & Pensions Europe, and Founder of Real-Economy-Progress.com. She's the former Editor of Responsible Investor and also worked for the Guardian. Sophie is an award-winning journalist with deep experience covering green finance, responsible investment, ESG, and sustainability. In this episode, we discuss the drivers of major shifts in responsible investment, policy, actions leaders can take to avoid greenwashing, and much more.Related links: Sophie Robinson-Tillett - Heatwaves remind us climate finance is more than net zero Read more of Sophie's work in Responsible InvestorMariana Mazzucato - The Value of Everything Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Kathleen Finlay has been a leader in regenerative agriculture for most of her career. As President of the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, she's s refined the organization's mission and become a national figure in the United States in the world of progressive agricultural nonprofits. Under her leadership, Glynwood has become a premier learning hub for food and farming professionals. She's also been instrumental in organising women who work for environmental progress and is the founder of Pleiades, a Network for Women Changemakers.In this interview, Kathleen helps clarify the connection between food and human health, how to navigate the challenges of imperfect metrics, provides guidance for business decision-makers, and much more.Related links: The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming Pleiades“All We Can Save” (Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, 2020)Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Harvey Locke is a Canadian conservationist, writer, and photographer. He is a recognized global leader in the field of parks, wilderness, wildlife, and large landscape conservation. He is a founder of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Beyond the Aichi Targets. In this episode, Harvey clarifies a powerful concept he's helped to define at a global level – ‘Nature Positive' – and helps us understand the implications of this concept for business and investment.Related links: Nature Positive (Nature Positive Org, 2022)Beyond the Aichi Targets (IUCN, 2022) UN Global Framework for Managing Nature (UN, 2021)Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Alex Robart is the Worldwide Strategy Leader for Energy & Sustainability at Microsoft. He guides Microsoft's viewpoint on energy and sustainability, drives Business Unit strategy, and works with customers to develop transformation and sustainability strategies. In this episode (recorded at COP26) Alex shares his insight on climate leadership, tying strategy to sustainability, carbon offsets, and much more.Click here for the episode web page.Related links: Bill Gates - How To Avoid A Climate DisasterMicrosoft Net Zero commitments (Microsoft, 2022)Microsoft Carbon Removal (Microsoft, 2021)For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Re:Co founder and host, Jenn Wilson shares her highlights from series one of The Future In Sound podcast and explains how it's helped her clarify her thinking on three main topics: business purpose, tools for strategic decision making, and system-level trends. Thank you to all of our guests from series one for your invaluable insights, including Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Professor Colin Mayer, Amory Lovins, Dr. Noelle Selin, Charmian Love, Saadia Madsbjerg, Jason Mitchell, Gillian Tett, and Anywhere Sikochi. Stay tuned at the end of the episode to find out what's in store for series two, coming early 2022!For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Anywhere (Siko) Sikochi is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School where he teaches the Financial Reporting and Control course to MBA students. In this episode, Siko shares his insights on the limitations of ESG ratings, how ESG trends are viewed by leaders in Africa, the kernels of wisdom he aims to share with his business students, and much more.Click here for episode web page.Related links: Read the paper Anywhere Sikochi co-authored alongside Dane M. Christensen & George Serafeim here: Why is Corporate Virtue in the Eye of the Beholder? The Case of ESG Ratings Sakis Kotsantonis and George Serafeim - Four Things No One Will Tell You About ESG DataMitch Albom - Tuesdays With Morrie: An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lessonFor more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Gillian Tett is the Co-Founder of Moral Money and Chair of the Editorial Board and Editor-at-Large of the Financial Times (US). In this episode, she discusses how tools from anthropology can help leaders see future trends more clearly, avoid unnecessary shocks, and much more.Click here for episode web page.Related links: Gillian Tett, Anthro-Vision Karen Ho, Liquidated, An Ethnography of Wall Street Pierre BourdieuJoseph Henrich, The Weirdest People in the WorldFor more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Jason Mitchell is Co-Head of Responsible Investment at Man Group. In this episode, Jason discusses the definition of Responsible Investment, common misconceptions about ESG, the frontier of ESG data analytics, the role of regulation in this nascent practice and much more.Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

Saadia is a global leader in the field of sustainable and impact investing. She and Judith Rodin co-authored the book “Making Money Moral: How a New Wave of Visionaries is Linking Purpose and Profit”.  In this episode, Saadia discusses the drivers of recent momentum in sustainable investment, the importance of considering long term ‘resilience’ when investing and much more.Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

Charmian Love is the Co-Founder and Chair of B Lab UK, where she supports the growth of B Corporations across the UK (and beyond) and is Co-Chair of B Lab’s Global Climate Taskforce where she is a member of the UNFCCC’s Marrakesh Partnership. Charmian discusses practical approaches to broadening points of view on Boards of Directors, what makes B Corporations different and much more. Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

Dr. Noelle Selin is an Associate Professor at MIT with the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. Her research uses atmospheric chemistry modelling to inform decision-making on air pollution, climate change and hazardous substances such as mercury and persistent organic pollutants. Noelle discusses the cutting edge of climate science, how she analyses social and environmental factors in her research and much more. Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

Physicist Amory Lovins is co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Rocky Mountain Institute; energy advisor to major firms and governments in 70+ countries; author of 31 books and over 700 papers; and designer of superefficient buildings, factories, and vehicles. Time magazine has named him one of the world’s 100 most influential people. Amory discusses the art of thinking differently, future trends in energy, how to unify people with diverse interests to solve shared problems and much more. Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

Best-selling author of Prosperity: Better Business Makes the Greater Good, leader of the British Academy’s Future of the Corporation Programme and professor of Management at the University of Oxford, Dr. Colin Mayer discusses how corporate purposes continue to change, how employee clarity on a company’s ‘north star’ can create competitive advantage, why regulation is no substitute for corporate ethics and much more. Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

Best-selling author of The 360 degree Corporation and Distinguished Professor of Management at the University of Toronto, Dr. Sarah Kaplan explains how the ‘innovation mindset’ can be applied to sustainability to achieve competitive advantage, how the diverse views of stakeholders can improve decision making, why it’s important to dwell in tensions between stakeholders when there is no clear win-win solution, and much more.Click here for episode web page and notesBrought to you by Re:CoProduced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet Richardson Music by Cody Martin

What will the role of business in society look like in the long term? What will it take to achieve resilient competitive advantage against this backdrop? How can we better prioritize people, planet and profit in business strategy and decision making? Join Jenn Wilson, entrepreneur, business executive and former environmental analyst, as we clarify the future we want and our role in it.Learn more at https://re.co.com/futureinsound