Podcasts about Corporate sustainability

Streaken er brutt og Lars Jacob er litt skuffet, for han liker å slippe en episode i uken, og nå har det vært to uker uten. Men både syv tonn våt jord og selveste Paris har stått i veien for det, så han aksepterer et verdig nederlag. For vi har vært på reise til et årlig høydepunkt, nemlig årskonferansen til ARCS: the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability, som ble arrangert av kremhandelshøyskolen HEC Paris i starten av juni. Der presenterte doktorgradsstipendiaten vår, Rieke Sophie Kohn, forskningen vår på bærekraft og vin. Vi har kjørt smakseksperimenter på Ypper i Bergen og forsket på denne tematikken sammen med Vinmonopolet i årevis, og nå er forskningen på vei ut i verden. Vi har mange baller i luften samtidig på forskningsfronten om dagen, og det forteller vi litt om. Derfra hopper vi inn i Parisreisen, hvor vi fikk tatt fingeren på pulsen av forskningen på bærekraftig business, sammen med de ledende forskerne i verden. Der ble det snakk om både det globale sør sin rolle for bærekraftig business, utviklingstrekkene i EU sett fra Frankrikes hjerte og vår venn Carolines opptreden i TV-serien om Oljefondet. Vi snakker om grønn energi, mainstreamingen av bærekraftig business på godt og vondt, våre amerikanske kollegers blikk på utviklingen i Europa og Sveinung er villig til å reise til Singapore. Vi snakker om små byer, store byer og kjempestore byer, Lars Jacob drar (nok en gang) en kaotisk tankerekke og det drar oss inn i en rant om panelsamtaler. Lars Jacob lander det med en svært esoterisk teori inspirert av Dante, og vi nikker til vår gamle mentor Knut J. Ims. Til slutt blir vi enige om å dra tilbake til Paris snarest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you work in sustainability or ESG, you're already grappling with a rapidly evolving regulatory and policy landscape, all while proving the ROI of your sustainability strategy. What other crucial issues should sustainability executives prioritize for the remainder of 2025?     Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, PhD, principal researcher at The Conference Board Governance & Sustainability Center, to find out how AI is affecting sustainability work, the importance of supply chain sustainability and water stewardship, and why policy changes shouldn't affect your underlying goals.     At the midway point of 2025, The Conference Board is profiling the top 10 priorities for crucial job functions and business units. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, we look at the top priorities for sustainability executives.      (00:49) Priority Number 10: AI in Sustainability (02:27) Priority Number 9: Communicating and Storytelling (05:09) Priority Number 8: Integrating Sustainability into Business Operations (07:52) Priority Number 7: Biodiversity and Natural Capital (10:47) Priority Number 6: Water Stewardship and Scarcity (13:58) Priority Number Five: Supply Chain Transparency and Sustainability (16:47) Priority Number 4: Climate Strategy (18:44) Priority Number 3: Demonstrating ROI in Sustainability (20:25) Priority Number 2: Sustainability Reporting Regulations (22:28) 20:39 Priority Number 1: Navigating ESG Policy Changes   For more from The Conference Board:  Top 10 Sustainability Priorities for 2025 New Approaches to Telling Your Sustainability Story  Corporate Climate Disclosures and Practices: Risk, Emissions, and Targets  The EPA's Deregulatory Agenda: Implications for Corporate Sustainability 

Wenn Du in Deinem Unternehmen die Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie verantwortest, dann mangelt es Dir gerade nicht an heißen Themen: Vom geopolitischen Druck aus den USA auf DEI und ESG Programme über Omnibus und den Clean Industrial Deal bis zu realen Klimarisiken für Produktionsstandorte - wo fängst Du als erstes an, um Dein Team und Unternehmen auf Kurs zu halten? In dieser Folge packt die Head of Corporate Sustainability der Merck Group aus. Pamela Fandel macht mit mir einmal den Rundumschlag zu allen Themen, die gerade jeden Sustainability Manager umtreiben dürften. Hole Dir einen exklusiven Praxiseinblick in einen prototypischen Hidden Champion aus Deutschland! ✅ Wie nutzen sie Nachhaltigkeitsdaten jetzt schon für Risikoanalysen? ✅ Wie positionieren sie sich als globales Unternehmen zum DEI-Rollback aus den USA? ✅ Wie gehen sie mit der Unsicherheit von Omnibus und dem Clean Industrial Deal um und warum halten sie am GRI Reporting fest? ✅ Welche Strukturen helfen ihr Themen wie Kreislaufwirtschaft umzusetzen? Eine super Folge für alle Unternehmenslenker*innen und Sustainability Manager, die sich fragen, wie ihre Peers die wichtigsten Herausforderungen angehen. SHOWNOTES & LINKS:

In this episode, Julien speaks with Steffen Müller, head of Salesforce's Sustainability & Transformation Advisory team, about how companies can align technology, data, and AI with their ecological goals. From carbon accounting to AI's environmental impact, they explore how sustainability is becoming a core business strategy—not just a compliance issue.Episode timestamps00:00 Introduction – The shifting context for business and Stefan Müller's journey02:50 Why some companies are backpedaling on sustainability—and why others are not05:30 Corporate ecological transition: Where are we really?07:30 Finance and nature: Understanding the $7 trillion gap09:20 Geopolitical contrasts: US, EU, and China in the sustainability race12:30 Beyond carbon: Measuring waste, water, and biodiversity impact15:00 Tackling Scope 3: From spend-based data to real supplier metrics18:15 Ensuring data integrity: Verification, auditability, and trust22:00 AI's footprint: The hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence27:30 Designing sustainable AI: Small models, smart principles, and market influence32:00 AI for good: Empowering farmers, NGOs, and regenerative practices34:20 The rise of the “sustainability technologist” and evolving team structures36:40 From dashboards to decisions: Embedding sustainability in business systems40:10 Case study: Manufacturing, CRM integration, and incentivizing low-impact choices44:30 Regenerative business: Tech as a tool—if used with intent47:50 The reboot button: Rethinking the concept of “we”51:30 Closing thoughts and a call for integrity-driven transformationHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In unserem heutigen Corporate Sustainability Briefing zeigt sich erneut ein reges Hin und Her. Während der Ausschuss für Wirtschaft und Währung des EU-Parlaments weitere Vereinfachungen anstrebt – teils sogar über die Omnibusverordnung hinaus –, melden sich prominente Kritiker:innen zunehmend zu Wort. So betont unter anderem die EZB die zentrale Bedeutung verlässlicher Nachhaltigkeitsdaten für ein stabiles Finanzsystem. In dieselbe Richtung argumentiert eine Gruppe von 90 Ökonom:innen, die die CSDDD als essenziell einschätzt. Der damit verbundene Aufwand sei für Unternehmen, die bereits gängige Compliance-Standards erfüllen, durchaus zumutbar. Nachhaltigkeit bleibt somit ein politisches Tauziehen – mit dem Ergebnis, dass Unternehmen unter der fehlenden Planungssicherheit leiden.

In this insightful podcast episode, Dave, John and Lysandra discuss the evolving customer expectations around corporate sustainability with Gerald Leonard. They delve into the broader spectrum beyond carbon accounting, including societal and community impacts, corporate governance, and the crucial triple bottom line of planet, people, and profit. The episode explores how different sectors like food, transportation, and tech are making strides in sustainability, the importance of transparency, and the role of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. The conversation also touches upon the economic advantages of robust sustainability practices and the significance of a well-rounded strategy for long-term business success.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:00 Customer Expectations in Corporate Sustainability04:00 Sustainability in Various Industries05:30 Balancing Sustainability and Profitability07:26 Communicating Sustainability Efforts09:31 Emerging Technologies in Sustainability11:37 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Corporate Sustainability: The New Regulations You Can't Ignore” by  Mónica Samudio, CEO, Energi Color.

In this episode, Julien speaks with Alexandra Palt, recently appointed President of WWF France. Alexandra shares her unique journey from human rights lawyer to Chief Sustainability Officer at L'Oreal, where she drove ambitious transformation, to leading France's largest environmental NGO. The conversation explores the challenges of driving sustainability from within large corporations, the structural hurdles faced when profit and sustainability collide, insights from her experience navigating the "sustainability hype" and backlash, and her research on ethical leadership and the virtues necessary for leaders today. Alexandra also discusses the role of NGOs like WWF, the importance of local action and cooperation, and identifies the awareness of sustainable value chains as an underrated solution for businesses. This episode offers a profound look at navigating complex environmental and social challenges and redefining impact.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On today's episode, we discuss whether businesses are backtracking on their environmental commitments and Boston Consulting Group's tips for cutting supply chain costs. Despite media reports of corporate backtracking on sustainability, the news on the ground is more complex. We discuss a piece by Paul Simpson, who argues that many companies are quietly advancing their environmental goals – not just because it's the right thing for the planet, but because it's good for business too.Chief operating officers (COOs) are under increasing pressure to proactively manage supply chain costs amid global disruptions, but reactive strategies won't deliver lasting value. We discuss a piece written by consultants from Boston Consulting Group, who put forward five ways in which COOs should approach cost-cutting initiatives to deliver sustainable efficiency. Links:https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/whats-next-corporate-environmental-agenda/indepth/article/1915218https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/five-ways-coos-reduce-supply-chain-costs/opinion-and-analysis/article/1915092Credits:Presenters: Éilis Cronin and Antonia Garrett PeelProducer: Inga MarsdenArtwork: David Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Intro(1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:17) Start of interview(3:01) Roy's origin story. (6:35) About the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D"). His paper co-authored with Luca Enriques and Matteo Gatti: How the EU Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Could Reshape Corporate America (2025)(9:28) The Political Climate of ESG, and divide between US and EU. *On March 15, 2025, Tennessee senator Bill Hagerty filed "Protect USA Act", an anti-CS3D bill.(12:45) Extraterritorial Reach of the CS3D(14:20) What US board must do to comply with CS3D(16:32) Oversight Duties Under U.S. Law ("Caremark Duties")(23:10) Linking Caremark Duties with CS3D(26:00) Sanctions for Non-Compliance with CS3D(29:47) Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms(33:35) Changes to Delaware Corporate Law. Reference to Delaware's SB21(34:26) Changes to Section 144 (controlling shareholder transactions) (37:15) Changes to Section 220, Shareholder Inspection Rights(41:33) Changes to independent director analysis by Delaware's SB21(45:29) Geopolitical Tensions and Corporate Governance. "My general theme is that I don't envy being a director right now."(46:48) The Impact of Specialist Directors. See his 2024 paper with Yaron Nili here.(48:27) Books that have greatly influenced his life. (49:10) His mentors.Professor Mark Roe (Harvard Law School)Professor Luigi Zingales (Chicago Business School)(49:50) Quotes that he thinks of often or lives his life by: "Control what you can control."(50:27) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves. Roy Shapira is a Professor of Law at Reichman University in Israel. He focuses his research on reputation, regulation, and corporate governance. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Unsere Kollegin Alexandra Herget hat auch in diesem Monat wieder die wichtigsten Nachrichten aus dem Nachhaltigkeitskosmos für euch zusammengestellt – kompakt aufbereitet und mit dem Fokus darauf, was für Unternehmen jetzt besonders relevant ist. Natürlich darf dabei ein Update aus Brüssel nicht fehlen: Wir bringen euch auf den neuesten Stand rund um die Entwicklungen zur CSRD und zur CSDDD. Außerdem werfen wir einen kritischen Blick auf die Pläne der neuen Regierungskoalition in Bezug auf das Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LKSG) – kleiner Spoiler vorab: Alex ist wenig begeistert. Dennoch möchten wir, wie immer, nicht nur die Herausforderungen beleuchten, sondern auch positive Entwicklungen in den Fokus rücken. Es gibt also auch gute Nachrichten!

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more. What lessons can other businesses learn from the sustainability success of this multinational company?     Join Steve Odland and guest Jon Hixson, chief sustainability officer at Yum! Brands, to find out why your sustainability strategy requires north stars,how the company wins buy-in from franchisees, and what advice he gives to up-and-coming sustainability leaders.    The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards, taking place on April 23, celebrates organizations that have moved beyond public commitments to fully integrate responsible business practices into their core strategies, driving measurable, positive impacts on their organizations, stakeholders, and society.    (01:54) Defining Sustainability in the Food Industry  (05:06) Key Trends in Corporate Sustainability  (06:46) Yum! Brands' Strategy: People, Food, and Planet  (10:49) Global Operations and Supply Chain Challenges  (18:50) Leveraging Technology for Sustainability  (21:49) Franchisee Engagement and Regulatory Challenges  (25:35) Future Priorities and Advice for Sustainability Leaders      For more from The Conference Board:  2025 Corporate Responsibility Summit  2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards Dinner  Organizing for Success in Corporate Sustainability 2.0 

Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) collaborated with the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) to release a special podcast episode for ISPA members. Sustainability experts Tad Radzinski and Nicole Meyer from SSC sit down with Kate Caddy on the Tad Talks Sustainability podcast to answer ISPA member's questions about sustainability. In this concise yet powerful 36-minute episode, Tad, Nicole, and Kate tackle the following questions: What is corporate sustainability and why is it important? How does sustainability relate to a person's company or job, even when it's not their main function? What are Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions? What the differences are between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? Why is it important to measure, understand, and reduce your emissions? How does energy efficiency and waste reduction relate to sustainability? What are some best practices to increase employee engagement in sustainability?

In this episode, CHREN postdoctoral researcher Dr Caroline Lichuma guides us through the potential effects - and fall-out - of the "EU Omnibus Simplification Initiative" recently proposed by the European Commission. While the names of the EU directives concerned might sound deterring, do not fear: Carol manages to explain the what's what in a very comprehensible, even entertaining manner. This way, we get to learn a lot about the progress and regress in the EU's struggle for better corporate sustainability.   Carol's research critically analyses regulatory developments in Business and Human Rights, with a particular focus on how mandatory human rights due diligence laws such as the German Lieferkettengesetz (LkSG) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) impact Global South stakeholders.   Sources:   https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_629 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_614 https://www.institut-fuer-menschenrechte.de/fileadmin/Redaktion/PDF/Sonstiges/Letter_of_European_NHRIs_on_the_omnibus_proposal.pdf ennhri-statement-on-the-omnibus-proposal-i.pdf https://www.ethicaltrade.org/insights/blog/eti-responds-to-eu-commissions-omnibus-proposal    

Wir können die Augen davor nicht verschließen, dass die Omnibus-Verordnung viel Unsicherheit in den Markt gebracht hat. Doch Alexandra Herget hat im Corporate Sustainability Briefing für April nicht nur die guten Nachrichten mitgebracht, dass die Unternehmen trotzdem an den Nachhaltigkeitsbemühungen festhalten, sondern auch, dass die EU auch weiter voran schreitet mit neuen Richtlinien, z.B. für den besseren Umgang mit Lebensmittel- und Textilabfällen. Außerdem besprechen wir einen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht, den wir euch sehr ans Herz legen möchten, weil er so klar, einfach und prägnant ist - und schön noch dazu. Die Rede ist vom brandneuen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht von FC St. Pauli. Was sonst noch so passiert ist, hört ihr in dieser Folge.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandhya Sabapathy, Global Head of Environment and Net Zero at Entain, about the evolving role of sustainability in business – and what it truly takes to make climate action effective, strategic, and inclusive.We discussed how sustainability has moved from the sidelines to the boardroom, driven not only by regulation but by clear commercial logic. Sandhya pointed to examples like IKEA – reducing emissions by 24% while growing revenue by 30% – as proof that climate strategy and profitability can go hand in hand.We explored the growing influence of mandatory ESG reporting, the shift of climate accountability to audit committees, and how these trends are forcing businesses to be more transparent, not just more ambitious.Sandhya also reflected on how to avoid burnout in purpose-driven work, why inclusivity leads to more resilient climate solutions, and the critical need to include marginalised voices in the climate conversation.Listen in to hear why manufacturing might be further ahead on sustainability than you'd think, what we can learn from companies like Philip Morris (yes, really), and how even small actions can build corporate momentum for meaningful change.Whether you're leading a sustainability team, looking to influence from within, or just starting your climate journey – there's something here for you.

Ara Erickson is Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser, where she is accountable for the development and implementation of the company's comprehensive sustainability strategy, including three areas where the company is in a unique position to participate: working forests contribution to climate change solutions, the role of sustainable products in ensuring housing for everyone, and support for thriving rural communities. She serves as a board member for American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States, is a founding steering committee member for the Women's Forest Congress, and uses her voice to be an advocate for sustainable, working forests. Ara is an authentic, compassionate, and driven leader, best known for building partnerships through collaboration, transparency and honest communication. Prior to Weyerhaeuser, she served as Director of the Green City Partnerships program with a regional conservation organization, Forterra, and as a forest-based researcher, environmental consultant and educator. She received her M.S. in Forest Resources from the University of Washington and her B.S. in Resource Management from the University of California, Berkeley. Ara Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The development of Weyerhaeuser's sustainability strategy How timber harvesting is done sustainability  Weyerhaeuser's forest carbon credit principles  Plans for achieving emissions reductions goals by 2030 Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Ara's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give to other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  I think all of us in sustainability are here because we're passionate about sustainability, but primarily there's also something that drove us here. For me, I'm passionate about forestry and forest and these products that make our lives so much better. We get warm, cozy homes to live in, we hope, and I've been able to channel my passion for sustainability and forestry at the same time. So I always recommend finding the thing that you get excited about and want to be part of, whether that's outdoor recreation or literature, whatever it might be, and then channel sustainability through that passion.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  I love that sustainability is finding its way into all the nooks and crannies inside companies, whether that's company level strategy or employee volunteering programs or community involvement. That it is so broad and that can make it really complex, but I just love that I'm seeing sustainability showing up in so many levels of companies now, and so many very important decision making levers and places where employees feel really connected to it and communities are directly impacted. To me, that feels like sustainability has reached the point where people are recognizing how important it is to help drive strategy and help drive outcomes for both their own employees and and their communities.  What is one book you'd recommend sustainability leaders read?  I have one sitting on my desk right now that I just started to read. I'm about a quarter of the way through it and it's been wonderful so far. It's called Chief Sustainability Officers at Work: How CSOs Build Successful Sustainability and ESG Strategies and by Chrissa Pagitsas. It's a great compilation of an incredible amount of leadership from all different types of companies on how they've been able to drive these strategies in their companies.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  I have a set of things that I rely on a lot. One of them is just the basic Strunk and White old book which has been around for a long time. But as sustainability professionals we really need to know how to write compelling pieces that are clear, so I always have that in my toolkit. I also think it's really important for us sustainability professionals to be able to take care of ourselves and make certain that we still have the energy to keep doing our work well, whatever that means for our daily practices of self care. I personally do a lot of meditation and journaling in the morning and tea drinking in order to really help settle me into a space where I can be really productive and impactful when I show up to my job. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Weyerhaeuser?  We have a full website at www.weyerhaeuser.com. At www.weyerhaeuser.com/sustainability we have tons of information and resources, great examples that we talked about today like the principles documents and our carbon record. There's some fun videos on there as well. Then there's a ton of information about forestry in general that's put out by some organizations like the National Alliance of Forest Owners, and there's a great tool that the American Wood Council has created that's about fiber sourcing and where your wood comes from. You can actually type in the grade stamp of the lumber if you happen to buy a piece of lumber and find out the region it comes from. Those are both sites that we've really helped generate a lot of the content for and fed materials to so that people can be learning about these incredible forests and the products that come from them.

Send me a messageThe Sustainability Thread: Digitalising Supply Chain SustainabilityIn this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Klaus Brettschneider, Director of Sustainability Products at Linx-AS, to explore how digitalisation is transforming sustainability management. Klaus introduces the concept of the sustainability thread—an evolution of the digital thread—that connects sustainability data across an organisation, enabling businesses to move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into product lifecycle management (PLM).We discuss the challenges companies face, from fragmented data to complex supply chains, and how automation can streamline processes like carbon accounting and lifecycle assessments. Klaus shares insights on regulatory pressures such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), highlighting how businesses must align their IT strategies with sustainability goals to stay ahead.We also cover:✅ Why sustainability reporting is overwhelming teams—and how to fix it✅ The role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chain transparency✅ Why industries like steel and cement are progressing, while agriculture struggles✅ The importance of supplier collaboration in tracking sustainability dataKlaus argues that digitalisation is the missing link in supply chain sustainability. If companies want to make meaningful progress, they must digitise sustainability data, integrate it into their processes, and ensure seamless data flow across their value chains.

Paul Hawken, renowned environmentalist and bestselling author, joins us to explore a revolutionary approach to climate action—one rooted in regeneration, not reduction. He challenges conventional climate narratives, critiques the shortcomings of net-zero goals and carbon credits, and explains why language shapes our relationship with nature. Hawken also reveals how his latest book, Carbon: The Book of Life, reimagines our connection to the living world.

Heather McTeer Toney, environmental justice leader, former mayor of Greenville, MS, and Executive Director of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Beyond Petrochemicals campaign joins us to discuss the dangers of petrochemical expansion and the role of local activism in shaping national climate policy. She shares insights on environmental justice, community advocacy, and how pollution affects marginalized communities. She also explains key themes from her book, Before the Streetlights Come On, and how collective action can drive meaningful change in the fight for climate justice. If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how.

Email comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)In this 60th episode of our podcast we talk with Tim Bush, an analyst at UBS and a top expert in batteries and energy, about the fast-changing world of battery production. Tim provides a clear view of the global battery industry's complex challenges and opportunities. Tim‘s insights include China leading the way with lower costs and big capacity, and the US and Europe facing tough choices as they try to build their own battery supply chains while dealing with China's dominance. Tim highlights the game-changing potential of solid-state batteries, which promise safer and more efficient power. The conversation also covers the struggles of European carmakers as they shift to electric vehicles and the rapid improvements in Chinese EV technology. This conversation gives a clear view of the global battery industry's challenges and opportunities.ABOUT TIM: Tim Bush is based in Seoul and heads UBS Global Battery Research. He is also responsible for Korea EV supply chain corporate coverage. He has almost 20 years of experience covering Alternative Energy. He joined UBS from BAML in 2015. Notable research includes UBS Battery Teardown series. UBS has analyzed nickel and iron batteries from all incumbents in this signature bi-annual report. Tim holds degrees from Cornell University / NYU Stern and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Have you ever had a business idea that sounded too wild to work? Don't dismiss it just yet! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Vanessa Thompson to discuss the power of innovation and sustainability in building a thriving business. If you've ever doubted your ideas because they seemed too different, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your creativity and take action. Success often comes from the boldest ideas, so don't be afraid to be unique! Here are the things to expect in the episode:How sustainability can drive innovation and business success.Some businesses that have successfully integrated sustainability into their models and achieved success.The superpower of active listening, particularly for women leaders.How nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry) can lead to groundbreaking innovations.And much more! About Vanessa:Vanessa Thompson is a sustainability and finance expert with a decade of experience at the UN Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, the World Bank, JLL Spark Ventures, and Silicon Valley startups. Her podcast has featured icons like Olympian Venus Williams and top industry leaders. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of U.C. Berkeley (B.S. Environmental Economics) with an MBA from Santa Clara University, Vanessa's upcoming book explores sustainable leadership as a driver of business innovation. Connect with Vanessa Thompson!Website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/Vanessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5/The Sustainability Experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/The Sustainability Experts Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainability-experts/id1727766301Book Recommendations:Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Forests and farmland are part of the lives of more than 700 million people in India, but they need to be kept healthy if those people are to flourish. At a time of climate and biodiversity crises, nature-based solutions are a vital part of the answer. This WRI podcast explores the role of nature-based solutions in India. It is presented by Anjali Koppala, and features Romit Sen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Sustainability at HSBC India, and Siddharth Edake, Senior Manager in the Food, Land and Water program at WRI India.

In the latest in our "Green Footprint" series, listen as Chris Teng talks with Raz Godelnik about rethinking corporate sustainability in the era of climate crisis.

Saad Amer, environmental justice expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree joins us to discuss the intersection of climate action and political engagement. He shares insights on grassroots organizing, corporate accountability, and the role of policy in advancing sustainability. He also explains how individual and collective action can drive meaningful environmental progress, even in politically divisive and challenging times. If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how.

Lee and Nicholas dive deep into sustainability in business, exploring the difference between ESG and sustainability, how startups can integrate sustainable practices from day one, and why financial institutions are prioritizing green funding. Learn how to avoid SDG washing, leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage, and prepare for the growing demands of ESG reporting.

Email comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)Korn Ferry's Seth Peterson reveals how AI and in-house recruitment are revolutionizing executive search in Asia's energy transition sector. Despite the current market slowdown in China, demand for ESG and sustainability talent in Asia Pacific is quite strong. Corporate culture and purpose emerge as key differentiators in attracting top executives. Seth forecasts AI expertise and data science becoming critical skills, while emphasizing that traditional career-building remains fundamental. His insights highlight the dual challenge companies face: embracing technological innovation while maintaining strong organizational values to secure future talent.ABOUTH SETH: Seth brings more than 25 years of corporate and consulting experience. He leads teams to bring Korn Ferry's Solutions to clients across the Asia Pacific region. He also executes Executive Searches at the Board, C-Suite and Functional leadership levels across key Industry sectors, working for both Private Equity portfolio businesses and regional conglomerates as well as western multinationals. Seth is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has been based in Greater China for the majority of his thirty-year career. Prior to joining Korn Ferry in 2018 he spent over seven years as a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles in Hong Kong. In his earlier career he worked in strategic planning, business development, and general management with multinational businesses in the region. He was Vice President, General Manager, in charge of Asia Operations for a Business Unit of Hong Kong-listed Techtronic Industries; and earlier worked for Emerson Electric for several years, where he held several Business Development and P&L responsibilities for various businesses across Asia Pacific and served as a corporate planner at the U.S. headquarters for two years. He began his career in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the early 1990s as a Management Consultant where he was involved in the development of China market strategies for a number of leading corporations. Seth earned an MBA from Washington University's Olin School of Business in St. Louis and a bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies and International Relations from Grinnell College. He previously chaired the board of AFS Intercultural Programs, Hong Kong, and served on the board and Executive Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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

Join us on The Collaboration Space podcast as Kelly Bousman, AVI-SPL's new Senior Vice President of ESG and sustainability, and Chris Bottger, Cisco's Hybrid Workplace Experience Go-to-Market and strategy leader, share how organizations can innovate to meet and exceed ESG and sustainability goals.We dive into:Saving energy by optimizing workplace tech and operationsInsights from Cisco's PENN 1 building retrofit projectThe human experience of a workspace, its purpose, and what attracts people to itHow that space fits into a larger sustainability planHow to optimize the space for people's well-being and the environmentFor more on how AVI-SPL and Cisco can help you innovate to achieve your corporate sustainability goals, check out these resources.AVI-SPL and Cisco: https://avispl.com/cisco/AVI-SPL ESG web page: https://avispl.com/about-us/esg/AVI-SPL ESG Performance Report: https://pages.avispl.com/hubfs/2024/2024%20PDFs%20corporate/AVI-SPL%20ESG%20Performance%20Report%202023.pdfCisco Celebrating 40 Years of Impact: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/m/en_us/about/csr/esg-hub/_pdf/purpose-report-2024.pdfBuilding to Net Zero at Cisco PENN 1: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/global/en_sg/assets/pdfs/cisco-sustainability-casestudy-penn1.pdfGet AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox.Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

In this timely Thinking Out Loud episode, host Mike Hower examines the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability as we enter 2025, offering a candid assessment of the shift from the "ESG Golden Age" to today's more complex reality. Drawing from his extensive experience in sustainability communications, Mike presents six key strategies for companies to reclaim their sustainability narrative: acknowledging trade-offs, focusing on material impact, bridging economic and environmental concerns, emphasizing practical solutions, breaking out of echo chambers, and embracing humility about private sector limitations. Despite highlighting significant challenges, including missed emissions targets and record-breaking temperatures, Mike maintains optimism, pointing to strong public support for corporate climate action and advocating for a more mature, honest approach to sustainability communication that balances acknowledging difficulties with maintaining commitment to necessary change.Read 6 strategies for finding corporate sustainability's lost narrative in 2025Check out the recent Pew poll on climate change sentiments in the U.S. Follow Mike on LinkedInSubscribe to The Sustainability Communicator LinkedIn newsletterSign up for Hower Impact's ENGAGE newsletterVisit the Hower Impact website.Contact Mike.

Send us a textIn our first episode of 2025, we discuss sports and sustainability with Danielle Doza, the Cleveland Cavaliers' Vice President of Sustainability and Environmental Services. As the first executive-level professional in the NBA, Danielle shares how the CAVS organization integrates award-winning eco-friendly practices in fresh and exciting new ways and the collaborative spirit driving sustainability within sports organizations. Join us as Danielle speaks about her dream job and key initiatives at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. These initiatives, including recycling, energy efficiency, education, and various partnerships with WM, Found Surface, and the Green Sports Alliance, drive sustainability in the sports industry. Finally, Danielle offers valuable career advice for aspiring sustainability professionals in our tip time. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to see sustainability thrive in sports.Guest:Danielle Doza, Vice President of Sustainability and Environmental Services with Cleveland Cavaliers (Rock Entertainment Group)Learn More:CAVS sustainability initiativesPartnership with Waste Management (WM) Green Sports Alliance GOAL (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership) Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeaksclehttps://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscleContact us:hello@ecospeakscle.com

Send me a messageIn this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with George Wade, co-founder of Zevero, a global leader in carbon accounting solutions for businesses with complex supply chains. George shares his fascinating journey from waste management to tackling carbon emissions, offering a unique lens on the importance of uncovering “invisible emissions” within organisations.We delve into how Zevero helps businesses measure, reduce, and report their emissions, with a particular focus on Scope 3 emissions – often the most challenging yet impactful to address. George outlines the practical ways businesses can collect and utilise emissions data, from integrating with ERP systems to understanding supplier data, and discusses how these insights are driving real-world changes.This episode is packed with actionable takeaways, including:How data transparency empowers companies to make smarter supply chain decisions, such as reducing transport emissions or choosing lower-impact materials.Real-world success stories, like how a UK drinks brand helped customers reduce their carbon footprint by 67%, benefiting both the environment and its retail partnerships.The role of emission intensity metrics for fast-growing companies, and why a one-size-fits-all approach to sustainability doesn't work.George also shares his thoughts on the future of carbon accounting, the importance of industry collaboration, and how businesses can start their sustainability journey without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're grappling with Scope 3 emissions or just beginning to measure your impact, there's plenty of insight here to help you navigate the road to net zero.As always, if you've got thoughts, questions, or ideas to share, I'd lElevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

https://youtu.be/V-kyXGA_KpwMatt and Sean talk about corporations trying to improve on sustainability efforts. Where are they moving forward, and where are they falling behind?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Can Companies like Apple Save the Planet? https://youtu.be/dD3KgWiMlPs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

I start by sharing how much value I get from participating in Lorraine's weekly coaching group.Then she shares her path to coaching on sustainability. She worked in the heart of the corporate sustainability accounting and reporting. She saw it mostly did nothing and often exacerbated the situations it purported to solve.She has created a practice that exposes and helps fix these problems. I ended up coaching her back in asking her to clarify what a potential client would see in her work to start working with her.As I wrote before, Lorraine understands our environmental situation more accurately than nearly anyone. We have to change our culture. Transforming leaders of industry is necessary if we expect to change the system.Lorraine's home page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans are "swapping revolution for sorting plastic bottles," writes Auden Schendler in his new book, "Terrible Beauty." For decades, Schendler has led sustainability efforts at Aspen One, formerly known as Aspen Skiing Co. He became disillusioned and lays out a more effective course in his new release, including a blueprint to sue ExxonMobil over climate change. 

Send me a messageWelcome to 2025, and to the 49th episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, my first for the year!In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jenna Fink, Principal of Research at Zero100, about the evolving intersection of sustainability and supply chains. With her diverse experience—from Amazon's high-speed operations to Bayer's more structured approach—Jenna offers fascinating insights into what drives sustainability initiatives and how businesses can balance priorities.We delved into some pressing questions: Where is the push for sustainability coming from—employees, customers, investors, or regulators? And how do companies ensure that sustainability isn't just an added burden, but rather an opportunity to enhance efficiency and resilience?One major takeaway was the significance of Scope 3 emissions reporting, often seen as the most challenging but also the most transformative for organisations. Jenna shared practical strategies to get started—leveraging existing data, collaborating with suppliers, and finding the internal champions who can drive change.We also explored the role of AI in reducing waste and improving efficiency. Jenna highlighted projects like PepsiCo's Perfect Sorting Consortium, showing how AI tools can enable smarter, more sustainable decision-making.Finally, we touched on the human side of sustainability transformations—prioritisation struggles, cultural shifts, and the value of tying sustainability wins to cost savings or operational efficiency to make the case clear across organisations.If you're grappling with sustainability in your supply chain, this episode is packed with pragmatic advice and actionable insights to help you navigate the regulatory landscape anElevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

Email comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)In Episode 57, leading Asia energy economist Mike Thomas of The Lantau Group shared insights on 2024 trends and the 2025 outlook. He highlighted improved investment fundamentals, growing demand for renewables, and significant market reforms in Malaysia and the Philippines. Looking ahead, Mike expects continued renewable growth despite geopolitical uncertainties, more solar-hybrid projects, and evolving challenges in gas flexibility. Mike also thinks that while nuclear power's future remains uncertain in Southeast Asia, small modular reactors show long-term promise.REFERENCES: TLG InsightsABOUT MIKE: Mike Thomas is the Managing Director and a founding partner at The Lantau Group with over 30 years of consulting experience, focussing on the energy sector.  He advises a wide range of energy sector stakeholders on strategic, regulatory, and competition matters; sustainability; market design and development; and commercial transactions.  Prior to co-founding in 2010, he headed the Asia Pacific Energy & Environment practice of a global consulting firm.  Mike has an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, United States and a BA in Economics from Carleton College, United States. More specifically, within the Asia Pacific region, he has led many significant engagements involving the robust application of economics and analytics to a wide variety of business, policy, and regulatory challenges affecting the electricity and gas sectors.  He works extensively with multinationals on sustainability strategies, focussing on the best options in different markets, and on the regulatory and policy changes needed to support increasing renewable energy contracting options.  He has testified or advised as an industry economic expert in commercial contract disputes before courts or arbitral panels in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Australia, and on disputed regulatory matters before regulatory authorities in New Zealand, Australia, and the Philippines.  His experience in commercial matters includes market forecasts and revenue simulations for numerous renewable energy and conventional energy projects and market assessments in South Asia, North Asia, ASEAN, and Australia/New Zealand.FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Send me a messageIn this special episode of Climate Confident, I sit down with Stephan Müller from SAP to explore a major development in sustainability and finance – the newly launched SAP Green Ledger. Stephan, a finance expert at SAP, explains how this tool applies the same rigorous accounting principles used in finance to carbon emissions, offering companies a new level of transparency and trust in their sustainability reporting.We discuss why CFOs are increasingly being seen as "Chief Value Officers", balancing financial performance with sustainability outcomes. Stephan makes a strong case that trustworthy carbon data isn't just about compliance with regulations like CSRD or ISSB – it's also a competitive advantage. More accurate, auditable data can help identify carbon hotspots, guide investments, and ultimately reduce emissions more effectively.Key takeaways include:Why sustainability reporting is landing on the CFO's desk and how it's reshaping finance teams.How carbon budgets can be integrated into a company's operations, alongside financial budgets, to target emissions reduction where it matters most.The role of solutions like SAP's Green Ledger in ensuring traceable and auditable carbon data – critical for avoiding accusations of greenwashing.We also touch on the broader implications of accurate carbon accounting, from attracting investment to reducing recruitment costs, as employees increasingly seek out purpose-driven employers.If you're a finance leader, sustainability officer, or just curious about the future of carbon reporting, this episode will give you a clear sense of where it's all headed.For more on SAP's Green Ledger, check out sap.com/greenledger. As always, you can find me on LinkedIn to share your thoughts – is carbon accounting the next big thing for finance?Listen now and stay climate confident.

Kim Evans, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion & Social Impact at Northern Trust, joins Faster Forward for a deep dive into the importance of sustainability, and its connection to diversity, equity, and inclusion and social impact in any corporation. In this episode, Kim touches on the risks and opportunities that have emerged within the financial … Read More Read More

Los invitamos a escuchar este nuevo episodio que realizamos junto a Clara Sofia Gomez, Sustainability Manager de GeoPark y ex Directora de Estrategia en KPMG Colombia. Aquí Clara nos cuenta sobre su larga y variada trayectoria profesional que ha abarcado multiples industrias y disciplinas, desde la economía en el sector público hasta finanzas en WWF y KPMG. Su trabajo de alto impacto a través de los años la ha forjado en una líder excepcional en el campo de la estrategia y sostenibilidad.

Dive into the world of corporate sustainability in aerospace and defense with host Vanessa Thompson and guest Amy Gross, Sustainability Principal at L3Harris Technologies. This eye-opening episode of The Sustainability Experts podcast reveals how to build robust sustainability programs, foster change, and implement strategic goals in one of the most challenging sectors. Amy shares invaluable insights on team empowerment, leveraging blockchain for supply chain transparency, and adapting to new SEC climate disclosure regulations. Packed with practical advice, this episode is essential listening for sustainability leaders and anyone passionate about driving meaningful environmental change in the corporate world.

This week's episode goes on a deep dive into corporate sustainability - specifically, why isn't it working? Over the last few decades, we've seen lots of new reporting requirements for companies. On the flip side, during that same time frame where sustainability has become fashionable, things have gotten, for the most part, worse. This episode features Dr. Mark Trexler from Climatographers on where have we gone wrong? And what can we do about it?  Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

Nature-based solutions (NBS) play a pivotal role in delivering tangible impact and addressing corporate sustainability commitments. To achieve progress around nature protection, restoration and emissions mitigation at scale, collaboration between industry actors is also key.  In this webinar, we explored the real-life applications of NBS through the eyes of various stakeholders, to understand how companies can deliver large-scale, long-term solutions that fulfil their sustainability objectives, while also benefitting biodiversity and improving people's livelihoods. Our panel of experts included: Martin Huxtable, global sustainable sourcing director, Unilever. Emily Kunen, senior director, positive agriculture capabilities & forest risk, PepsiCo. Michal Zrust, founder and CEO, Lestari Capital. Andika Putraditama, director, Rimba Collective. The discussion was moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum.

Founder Spotlight | Climate Tech | Sustainability | Carbon Accounting | ESG | Women in Tech | InnovationIn this episode, we're joined by Lubomila Jordanova, co-founder and CEO of Plan A, Europe's leading corporate carbon accounting and decarbonization software provider. Lubomila is also the visionary behind the Greentech Alliance, a thriving community that connects over 3,500 Greentech startups with 500+ advisors from venture capital, media, and business. Her expertise extends beyond Plan A—she's a member of the International Advisory Board for Social Innovation in Germany and advises on the Sustainability Board at Chloé.Lubomila shares insights from her journey in investment banking, venture capital, and fintech, as well as her unique perspective on scaling sustainability solutions, integrating ESG into core business strategies, and supporting women in tech and sustainability. We discuss her goals for Plan A and the Greentech Alliance, the future of carbon accounting, the power of social innovation, and much more.Join us as we explore the mindset, challenges, and vision of a leader making waves in sustainability and corporate climate action!Follow Lubomila's updates online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljordanova/ 

Heidi is the former Vice President of the European Parliament and has also recently joined IHRB's International Advisory Council. 

Send me a messageWelcome to a special edition of the Climate Confident Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Jim Sullivan, Global Head of Product Management for Sustainability at SAP. With three decades of experience in sustainability and climate change—including roles at the EPA and in startups—Jim offers deep insights into the evolving corporate approach to climate action.We delve into the key takeaways from this year's Climate Week in New York. Jim highlights how the event has grown beyond climate discussions to encompass material transitions like the circular economy and hard-to-abate sectors such as aluminium and steel. He shares encouraging progress, noting that members of the CEO Climate Action Alliance have achieved a 10% absolute reduction in emissions over three years, even as their businesses have grown.A central theme of our conversation is the pivotal role of data and technology in accelerating sustainability initiatives. Jim explains that much of the necessary data for sustainability reporting already exists within companies but isn't effectively utilised. We explore how AI can act as a valuable colleague, handling tedious tasks like emissions factor mapping and freeing up human resources for strategic decision-making.We also discuss the importance of standardising data exchange to ensure consistent and comparable sustainability reporting. Jim emphasises that agreeing on standards is crucial for making meaningful progress and avoiding the pitfalls of fragmented efforts.Finally, we touch on the evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer and how sustainability is increasingly integrated into financial and operational planning. Jim offers advice to business leaders hesitant about committing to sustainability initiatives, stressing that while the best time to invest was a decade ago, the second-best time is now.I hope you'll find this episode insightful as we explore how technology, data, and collaborative efforts can drive meaningful progress in the fight against climate change.Check out SAP's Sustainability page for more.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

In this episode of Ecotextile Talks, we explore the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD). This significant new European law entered into force on 25 July 2024 and will be rolled out in phases.  Hosted by Philip Berman and featuring Alexander Kohnstamm, Executive Director of Fair Wear, this discussion sheds light on the critical need for companies to uphold human rights and environmental protections throughout their supply chains. Key questions covered include: How will the CSDD reshape human rights due diligence practices in the textile industry? What specific compliance measures must companies implement to align with this directive? In what ways is Fair Wear assisting businesses in navigating these new regulations? Alexander also shares details about Fair Wear's upcoming Human Rights Due Diligence Academy, which officially launches on October 9th. This initiative aims to equip companies with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective compliance. For further information, visit HRDDacademy.com or reach out via email at info@fairwear.org

In recent years, companies have felt the pressure to be transparent about their environmental impact. Large documents containing summaries of yearly emissions rates, carbon output, and utilized resources are shared on companies' social media pages, websites, and employee briefings in a bid for public confidence in corporate responsibility. And yet, Matthew Archer argues, these metrics are often just hollow symbols. Unsustainable: Measurement, Reporting, and the Limits of Corporate Sustainability (New York University Press, 2024) contends with the world of big banks and multinational corporations, where sustainability begins and ends with measuring and reporting. Drawing on five years of research among sustainability professionals in the US and Europe, Unsustainable shows how this depoliticizing tendency to frame sustainability as a technical issue enhances and obscures corporate power while doing little, if anything, to address the root causes of the climate crisis and issues of social inequality. Through this obsession with metrics and indicators, the adage that you can't manage what you can't measure transforms into a belief that once you've measured social and environmental impacts, the market will simply manage them for you. The book draws on diverse sources of evidence―ethnographic fieldwork among a wide array of sustainability professionals, interviews with private bankers, and apocalyptic science fiction―and features analyses of name-brand companies including Volkswagen, Unilever, and Nestlé. Making the case for the limits of measuring and reporting, Archer seeks to mobilize alternative approaches. Through an intersectional lens incorporating Black and Indigenous theories of knowledge, power and value, he offers a vision of sustainability that aims to be more effective and more socially and ecologically just. Robin Steiner is an economic anthropologist based in Miami, FL. His published work explores economic development, labor, and citizenship in Oman and the Arab Gulf. He teaches in the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. Robin can be reached at rsteiner@fiu.edu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network