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The scary (Dystopia)Microsoft AI chief gives it 18 months—for all white-collar work to be automated by AIAI Will Destroy Millions of White Collars Jobs in the Coming Months, Andrew Yang Warns, Driving Surge of Personal BankruptciesRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrageAmazon and Flock Safety have ended a partnership that would've given law enforcement access to a vast web of Ring cameras. The decision came after Amazon faced substantial backlash for airing a Super Bowl ad that was meant to be warm and fuzzy, but instead came across as disturbing and dystopian.Ring's Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad. Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say MMAnthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI useAnthropic's relationship with the Department of Defense is “under review” as the two sides negotiate over how the company's AI models can be used.The startup wants assurance that its models will not be used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance.The DOD wants to use Anthropic's models “for all lawful use cases” without limitationDavid Sacks, the venture capitalist serving as the administration's AI and crypto czar, has accused Anthropic of supporting “woke AI” because of its stance on regulation.Our Big Data OverlordsMeta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. AgendaMark Zuckerberg faces jury in landmark trial over alleged youth harm linked to social mediaThe lawsuit, K.G.M. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., et al., was filed by a 20-year-old California woman identified by her initials. She alleges that Meta and other tech companies deliberately engineered their platforms to hook young users, contributing to her depression and suicidal thoughts, and seeks to hold them accountable.Regarding Instagram's enforcement efforts, plaintiffs asked whether Meta removed all 4 million under-13 users the company had identified on the platform in 2018. Zuckerberg responded that while the company did not remove all of them, it had implemented tools to detect and address underage accounts and was working to improve those systems.According to reports, Zuckerberg has not directly answered the central question of the case: whether Instagram is addictive. The plaintiff's attorney, Mark Lanier, asked if people tend to use something more if it's addictive. “I'm not sure what to say to that,” Zuckerberg said. “I don't think that applies here.”He said he believes in the “basic assumption” that “if something is valuable, people will use it more because it's useful to them.”When he was asked about his compensation, Zuckerberg said he has pledged to give “almost all” of his money to charity, focusing on scientific research. Lanier asked him how much money he has pledged to victims impacted by social media, to which Zuckerberg replied, “I disagree with the characterization of your question.”Zuckerberg's courthouse entourage showed up in Meta Ray-BansMeta Adding Facial Recognition to Its Smart Glasses That Identifies People in Real Time, Hoping the Public Is Too Distracted by Political Turmoil to Care MMApple sued by West Virginia for alleged failure to stop child sexual abuse material on iCloud, iOS devicesSpaceX said to weigh dual-class IPO shares to empower MuskMacron Blasts Social Media's Free Speech Defense as ‘Bullshit'The stupid (ESG edition)Goldman Sachs to Drop D.E.I. Criteria for Board Members MMThe move would be the Wall Street firm's latest retreat from diversity mandates that its chief executive, David Solomon, had once made a priority.The decision is a result of a deal that Goldman struck with the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative nonprofit group that has been pressuring numerous companies to drop diversity, equity and inclusion mandates, the people said.As part of its agreement with Goldman, the National Legal and Policy Center, which has a small investment in the bank, withdrew a shareholder proposal demanding that diversity criteria for the board be dropped.In March 2019, Mr. Solomon, his top deputy John Waldron and the firm's chief financial officer at the time, Stephen M. Scherr, declared diversity and inclusion “a top priority.”“When we unite around a common goal, we make progress together,” the men wrote in an email to the staff. They said they would “improve each year” toward goals that included a new recruiting class comprising “50 percent women, 11 percent Black professionals and 14 percent Hispanic/Latino professionals in the Americas, and 9 percent Black professionals in the U.K.”The next year, Mr. Solomon said Goldman would no longer take a company public in the United States or Europe unless it had at least one “diverse” board member. By 2021, a company would need at least two diverse board members in order for Goldman to agree to work on its initial public offering.Inspire Investing CEO: Nike's DEI Is A Legal Liability, Shareholders Coming For AnswersNike's DEI fight is no longer just a social media "culture war" argument. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating Nike over allegations the company's DEI practices discriminated against white employees and job applicants.Robert Netzly, CEO of Inspire Investing: "Discrimination, whether it's black people or white people, gay people or straight people, is discrimination."Robert Netzly is a globally recognized authority in the Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) movement, author of the book "Biblically Responsible Investing: On Wall Street As It Is In Heaven." Robert holds a B.S. degree in Liberal Studies from an online university. This article was from OutKick, which aims to expose the destructive nature of "woke" activism and is the antidote to the mainstream sports media that often serves an elite, left-leaning minority instead of the American sports fan. OutKick is owned by Fox Sports' parent company Fox CorporationFederal agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over work event that excluded menA Coca-Cola distributor and bottler is being sued for alleged sexual discrimination over a corporate networking event that excluded men, announced the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which filed the lawsuitAccording to the EEOC's lawsuit, in September 2024, Bedford, N.H.-headquartered Coca-Cola Northeast held a two-day employer-sponsored trip and networking event at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut. Coca-Cola Northeast privately invited female employees and then excused the female employees who attended the event from their normal work duties on Sept. 10 and 11, 2024, and paid them their normal salary or wages without requiring them to use vacation or other paid time off. Coca-Cola Northeast did not invite any male employees to the event.Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public healthUS President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.The so-called 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It's become the legal bedrock of federal efforts to rein in emissions, especially in vehicles.Bill Maher Eviscerates Donald Trump Over ‘Biggest Dick Move in American History'The boring (ESG edition)Starbucks' investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor rowStarbucks faced fresh pressure on Wednesday from a coalition of investors including public-sector pension funds that urged shareholders ‌to vote against the reelection of two directors, citing persistent failure ‌to manage labor relations.The move against Starbucks' lead independent director, Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, and Beth ​Ford, chair of the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, comes as the company is locked in a prolonged effort to reach a collective agreement with its unionized baristas.Companies are cycling through CEOs—and replacing them with first-timers MMSome 168 new CEOs were appointed in 2025, the highest total since 2010. The defining shift was who got the job. Among incoming CEOs, 84% were serving in their first enterprise CEO role, reversing a multi-year tilt toward leaders with prior public-company experience.As recently as 2024, more than one in five new CEOs had already led a public company. That share fell sharply in 2025. Of the 140 first-time CEOs appointed, 116 had no prior enterprise CEO experience. Two-thirds had never served on a public company board, meaning many are stepping into the role without prior exposure to shareholder oversight or public company governance.CEO hopefuls have a new rival for the top job: their own board directorsAppointing board directors as CEOs was once a “break glass in case of emergency” strategy reserved for scandal, illness, or sudden resignation. While it remains a minority path compared with traditional internal promotions, it is no longer an anomaly.New data from Spencer Stuart highlights the shift. Of the 168 new S&P 1500 chief executives appointed in 2025, the highest annual total since 2010, 19 were drawn from their own company boards, the most since 2020. Spencer Stuart classifies directors as outsiders because they lack day-to-day operating responsibility. Even so, more boards are turning to them.Wall Street banks are paying their CEOs like it's 2006 againMorgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick's pay rises 32% to $45mlnBank of America Lifts Moynihan's Pay 17% to $41 Million for 2025Barclays Ceo Pay Hike: Barclays lifts CEO Venkatakrishnan's pay to over £15 million as bonus pool risesCitigroup bumps CEO Jane Fraser's pay to record $59mBro Culture (The Epstein Edition)Thomas Pritzker, Named in Epstein Files, Retires as Hyatt Executive ChairmanTom Pritzker Retires as Executive Chairman of Hyatt After 22 Years of Service and Will Not Stand for Reelection to Board of DirectorsThe Board has appointed Mark S. Hoplamazian, Hyatt's President and Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Mr. Pritzker as Chairman of the Board“Tom's leadership has been instrumental in shaping Hyatt's strategy and long-term growth, and we thank him for his service and dedication to Hyatt,” said Richard Tuttle, Chair of the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. “The Board has engaged in thoughtful succession planning, and we are confident that Mark's deep knowledge of Hyatt's business, strong relationships with owners and colleagues, and proven track record as CEO of nearly two decades positions him well to serve as Chairman and continue driving Hyatt's long-term success.”In a letter to the Hyatt Hotels' Board of Directors, Tom Pritzker wrote, “My job and responsibility is to provide good stewardship. That is important to me. Good stewardship includes ensuring a proper transition at Hyatt. Following discussions with my fellow Board members, I have decided, after serving as Executive Chairman since 2004, and with the company in a strong position, that now is the right time for me to retire from Hyatt. Good stewardship also means protecting Hyatt, particularly in the context of my association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, which I deeply regret. I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner. I condemn the actions and the harm caused by Epstein and Maxwell, and I feel deep sorrow for the pain they inflicted on their victims.”Dubai's DP World replaces CEO after Epstein links emergeDubai's DP World announced Essa Kazim was the new chairman of its board of directors and Yuvraj Narayan was its new group chief executive officer, replacing Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.Sulayem had been the CEO of Dubai's largest port operator since 2016 and chairman since 2007.DOJ records showed years of exchanges with Epstein, but Sulayem has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing.Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency following Jefferey Epstein controversyCasey Wasserman has confirmed that he has started the process of selling his talent agency after it was uncovered that he had ties with Jefferey Epstein. The announcement comes as artists began to leave the agency after it was uncovered that the Wasserman CEO had extensive ties with Jeffrey Epstein and had sent flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell. Despite denying that he had any personal or business ties with either, Wasserman sent an apology to the 4,000 employees who work at his sports marketing and talent agency, confirming that he would be stepping down from the company. He said: “I'm deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort […] It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to the clients and partners we represent so vigorously and care so deeply about.”Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner testifies in House Epstein investigationThe billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch told members of Congress on Wednesday that he was “duped by a world-class con man” — close financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein. Les Wexner also denied knowing about the late sex offender's crimes or participating in Epstein's abuse of girls and young women.“I was naive, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein. He was a con man. And while I was conned, I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide.”Wexner described himself to the lawmakers as a philanthropist, community builder and grandfather who always strove “to live my life in an ethical manner in line with my moral compass,” according to the statement.Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein linksThe latest Justice Department release revealed a trove of communication between the two, including about potential jobs, her romantic life and gifts Epstein had given her. (She called him “sweetie” and “Uncle Jeffrey.”)Goldman's CEO David Solomon says he 'reluctantly' let top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler go after Epstein fallout MMKing Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconductWhite House Shrugs Off Lutnick's Epstein TiesCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein's island and meeting him on another occasion.Elon's bro quits Burning Man board amid outrage over Epstein connectionBlowhard IndexSalesforce cofounder 'not OK' with Benioff's ICE crack: 'Marc made a very bad joke.'The comments occurred during a keynote address at the company's annual internal "Company Kickoff" (CKO) event in Las Vegas, sparking a significant backlash from employees and leadership alike.During the keynote, Benioff reportedly asked employees who had traveled to the event from outside the United States to stand up for recognition. Once they were standing, he made a "joke" to the effect of: "Thank you! Just so the ICE agents [in the building] know [who you are]."He reportedly made a follow-up "callback" later in the presentation, suggesting that ICE agents were also monitoring those who hadn't yet used a specific new Slackbot tool.And another joke about ICE surveilling employee travel: when there are literally employees afraid to travel for work due to current situationSalesforce famously promotes a culture of "Ohana" (family) and equality.Parker Harris (Cofounder): In a follow-up meeting, Harris reportedly called the jokes a "violation of the Code of Conduct" and even noted they could be considered a "fireable offense" for a typical employee.Rob Seaman (Slack GM): The head of the Salesforce-owned platform Slack sent a memo to staff stating he "cannot defend or explain" the jokes and that they did not align with his values.Salesforce employees call on CEO Benioff to cancel ICE ‘opportunities'Elon Musk says Anthropic's philosopher has no stake in the future because she doesn't have kidsPalantir, Which Is Powering ICE, Says Immigration Crackdown May Hurt Hiring MMFrom 10-K filed 2 days ago: “if we are not able to recruit, hire, or retain the talent we need because of increased regulation of immigration or work visas … it could be more difficult to staff our personnel on customer engagements and could increase our costs … Additionally, laws and regulations, such as restrictive immigration laws, may limit our ability to recruit outside of the United States ... If we fail to attract new personnel or to retain our current personnel, our business and operations could be harmed.”

If we want to understand why capitalism feels broken, do we need to stop looking at the economy and start looking at the legal code that underpins it? In our system, capital is often described as money, machinery, or raw materials. But Columbia Law School professor Katharina Pistor argues that capital is actually a legal invention. An asset, whether it's a plot of land, an idea, or a promise of future pay, only becomes capital when it is given the right legal coding.  Pistor suggests that lawyers are the true coders of capitalism. They use the law to "enclose" assets, from land to user data, giving owners the power to exclude others and monetize that value. She argues for injecting principles of "fairness and reciprocity" back into private law, ensuring that contracts aren't just tools for the powerful to extract value from the weak. Luigi Zingales suggests that large corporations have become so powerful we may need a new branch of "quasi-public law" to govern the asymmetry between an individual consumer and a corporate giant. This episode explores the deep, often invisible architecture of our economic system and asks whether we can ever truly tame corporate power without rewriting the rules of the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Europe's defense investment wave real, or is it simply venture capital wrapped in a Ukrainian flag?The debate featured Nicholas Nelson, General Partner at Archangel Ventures, and Sebastian von Ribbentrop, Founding Partner at Join Capital.At stake is more than narrative. It is about capability, returns, sovereignty — and the structural future of European capital markets.Until recently, defense investing in Europe was controversial. Many institutional LPs avoided the sector. ESG mandates were interpreted narrowly. Defense was often softened under the label “dual-use.” Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed the landscape. Defense budgets rose. Political rhetoric shifted. Venture capital began flowing into the sector at unprecedented levels.But the central question remains:Is this a structural capital reallocation — or a short-term momentum trade?The debate crystallizes around one fault line: defense-first vs dual-use.Nicholas argues Europe's hesitation to embrace defense-first investing is both strategically and financially misguided. Defense-only startups, he contends, have historically outperformed. Dual-use often dilutes focus by forcing two distinct go-to-market motions. Real capability requires designing directly for the warfighter — not adapting commercial products later. In his view, dual-use in Europe often functions as a reputational hedge rather than a strategy.Sebastian counters that dual-use is not compromise — it is risk management. Advanced technologies can serve both industrial and defense customers without duplicating entire teams. Diversified revenue reduces concentration risk. Non-dilutive defense contracts can substitute late-stage equity rounds in a region where growth capital remains thin. And Europe's comparative advantage may lie less in building vertically integrated primes — and more in dominating high-precision subsystems.As the conversation escalates, it moves beyond product strategy into a deeper structural issue: scale capital. Even where early-stage defense investment has improved, later-stage funding remains limited. Several leading European defense startups have relied heavily on US or Middle Eastern growth capital.Which raises uncomfortable questions:Can Europe build independent defense champions without foreign growth capital?Will its strongest companies inevitably “pick a flag” as they scale?Is fragmentation across 30+ procurement regimes Europe's structural disadvantage?Without coordination at scale, even strong early-stage ecosystems struggle to produce global champions.What's covered:00:30 Framing the question — structural shift or narrative trade?02:00 From taboo to trend — ESG optics and the Ukraine inflection point04:15 Defense-first vs dual-use — the core strategic divide07:30 The defense-first case — focus, procurement alignment, and capability building11:00 The dual-use counterargument — diversification and risk management14:30 Subsystems vs primes — where Europe's advantage may lie18:00 The growth capital gap — reliance on US and Middle Eastern funding21:00 “Picking a flag” — sovereignty vs scale23:30 Procurement fragmentation — 30+ regimes and scaling friction26:00 Final takeaway — Europe's defense future depends on capital conviction and coordination

Disney's long-running “Gay Days” event is paused for 2026 after organizers failed to secure major sponsors. The panel breaks down shifting corporate priorities, ESG pullbacks, consumer backlash, and whether brands are recalibrating toward families over political signaling.

Increasingly the corporate world is understanding that the more natural, human and social capital an organisation has, the more things it can do. ESG, Environment, Social and Governance is now a crucial factor in investment decision-making. 

Blended finance uses catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to mobilize private investment toward sustainable development — but how are these vehicles structured, and what enables them to scale? On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Timothee Jaulin, head of responsible investment development & advocacy at Amundi, joins Shaheen Contractor, senior ESG analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to unpack how blended finance works in practice. The discussion breaks down how blended finance vehicles are structured — from the roles of DFIs and asset managers to tranche design, capital layering and the realities of deployment timelines. They also explore how risk is allocated and mitigated via credit enhancements, guarantees and political risk insurance — and who is driving demand today, from multilateral developmental banks to family offices, as Asia emerges as a key growth market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jelentősen bővülhet az új építésű lakások kínálata: újabb 11 lakásfejlesztés kaphat kiemelt státuszt az Otthon Start Program részeként, ami közel 4300 új otthon megjelenését hozhatja főként Budapesten. De mit jelent ez a rozsdaövezetek szempontjából, és milyen hatással lehet az új lakások mellett a használt piac árazására is 2026-ban? Erről beszélgetünk Gulyás Veronikával, a Portfolio ingatlanpiaci újságírójával. A folytatásban az ESG-jelentések aktualitásairól lesz szó. 2026-ban az ESG már nem pusztán egy jó gyakorlat, hanem határidők, kötelezettségek és auditálható adatok világa – ráadásul a beszállítói láncban is egyre keményebb elvárások jönnek. A cégek most ugyanazt próbálják kibogozni: kire vonatkozik, mikortól, pontosan milyen dokumentumokat kell előállítani, és hogyan lesz ebből ad hoc adminisztráció helyett működő folyamat. A Portfolio Green Transition & ESG 2026 konferencián (március 5.) ehhez kapunk gyakorlati kapaszkodókat a szabályozói oldalról is műsorunk vendégétől, Molnár Csaba Gábortól, a SZTFH ESG vezetőjétől. Főbb részek: Intro – (00:00) 4300 Otthon Start-lakás épül– (02:01) ESG-fejlemények 2026-ban – (12:27) Kép forrása: Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in Toronto in Canada, North America's second-biggest financial centre after New York, where so-called ethical investing has become big business, with many investors choosing funds they believe are better for people and the planet. But amid growing concerns about misleading environmental claims, it can be hard to know what's genuinely ethical and what's just clever marketing. We explore how politics is reshaping corporate commitments and hear from campaigners and regulators working to crack down on financial greenwashing.If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Megan Lawton Producer: Sam GruetBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, why bond markets are so powerful, China's property bubble, and Gen Z's experience of the current job market.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol.(Picture: Sustainability consultant Lindsay Hampson works with companies around the world, helping them navigate ESG frameworks. Credit: Jon Evans)

California's climate disclosure laws are entering a critical phase as key compliance deadlines approach. SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) requires companies to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, while SB 261 (Greenhouse gases: climate-related financial risk) mandates disclosure of climate-related financial risks aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) or an equivalent framework. Although SB 261 is currently on hold due to litigation, companies should continue preparing. In this episode, we discuss the latest developments from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), 2026 reporting requirements, and how to navigate ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainty. In this episode, we break down the latest developments from the California Air and Resources Board (CARB), what companies need to report in 2026, and how to prepare amid ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainty. In this episode, we discuss:2:50 Deadline for SB 253 (GHG) reporting4:39 Reporting requirements for SB 25313:21 Deadline for SB 261 (climate risk) reporting16:52 Reporting requirements for SB 26120:43 What to expect from CARB in 202624:20 Applicability considerations and key exemptionsFor more on the California sustainability laws, read our In depth, California climate reporting–SB 253 and SB 261 explained. Looking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards. About our guestLogan Redlin is a director in PwC's National Office who is focused on thought leadership strategy and content development related to accounting and financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and standard setting. Prior to this role, Logan spent 15 years in the audit practice, serving both public and private companies with a primary focus on asset management and real estate.About our guest hostDiana Stoltzfus is a sustainability partner in the Professional Practice Group within the National Office. Diana helps to shape our firm's perspective on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings, and policy development and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. Diana was previously the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) of the Professional Practice Group in the OCA at the SEC. She focused on providing guidance related to auditing, independence, and internal controls.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Collecting sustainability data is expected, but using it to drive real business change is where transformation begins.In this episode, host Erika Schiller talks with Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma, a global life science company serving research, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. Together, they discuss how the company shifted from sustainability reporting to a structured business strategy that influences innovation, investment, and value chain engagement.Jeffrey breaks down the practical actions behind that shift, including:Using emissions data to prioritize action across Scope 1, 2, and especially Scope 3Integrating Design for Sustainability into formal R&D processesAligning capital investments with energy efficiency and decarbonization goalsProviding practical toolkits to help suppliers address value chain emissionsDon't miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: MilliporeSigma's homepage: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/enMilliporeSigma's Sustainability & Social Business Innovation webpage: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/life-science/ssbiMilliporeSigma's Supplier Sustainability Toolkits: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/life-science/ssbi/sustainability-toolkits?srsltid=AfmBOopES57eWvfH0PkrPvc7FDDixQp4PVKk7y6TDk3b1TXGE98ealRWGreenhouse Gas Protocol (Scope 1,2, and 3): https://ghgprotocol.org/standards -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that's not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we'll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

Il nuovo rapporto Svimez fotografa un Mezzogiorno che continua a perdere giovani qualificati, con una mobilità sempre più anticipata già al momento dell'università, fattore che riduce drasticamente le possibilità di rientro. Dal 2002 al 2024 quasi 350mila laureati under 35 hanno lasciato il Sud verso il Centro-Nord, con una perdita netta di 270mila unità e un costo stimato di 6,8 miliardi l'anno. La quota di laureati tra i migranti meridionali è triplicata, segno di una fuga di competenze strutturale legata alla ricerca di mercati del lavoro più dinamici. Persistono forti divari retributivi territoriali e un vantaggio economico significativo per chi lavora all'estero. Accanto a questo fenomeno emerge la crescita dei cosiddetti "nonni con la valigia": anziani formalmente residenti al Sud ma stabilmente presenti al Centro-Nord per seguire figli e nipoti emigrati. Dal 2002 al 2024 sono quasi raddoppiati, superando quota 184mila, indicatore di una trasformazione silenziosa ma profonda degli equilibri familiari e sociali. Analizziamo il tutto con Luca Bianchi, direttore SvimezAl via la sesta edizione di imprese vincentiÈ partita a Milano la sesta edizione di Imprese Vincenti, il programma di Intesa Sanpaolo dedicato alle PMI eccellenti. Dieci aziende di Milano, Monza e Brianza hanno inaugurato il tour raccontando strategie di crescita, innovazione, sostenibilità ed impatto sociale. Le imprese selezionate riceveranno supporto su internazionalizzazione, transizione digitale, ESG e finanza straordinaria, con particolare attenzione agli investimenti immateriali e alla cultura del rischio, tema centrale dell'edizione 2026. Dal 2019 si sono candidate circa 18mila PMI; le 150 selezionate quest'anno generano complessivamente 35 miliardi di fatturato e impiegano 150mila persone. Il territorio lombardo conferma una forte vocazione all'innovazione, all'export e alla nascita di startup, con Milano che guida per brevetti e internazionalizzazione. Secondo Intesa Sanpaolo, la crescita economica 2026 sarà sostenuta da consumi e investimenti, trainata da settori ad alta specializzazione come farmaceutica, elettronica, servizi avanzati e agroalimentare. Interviene Anna Roscio, executive director sales & marketing imprese della divisione Banca dei Territori di Intesa SanpaoloMilano Cortina 2026: l'economia dello sport e della montagnaA ridosso della chiusura delle Olimpiadi Milano Cortina 2026 si è tenuto alla Triennale di Milano un confronto sugli impatti economici e territoriali dei grandi eventi sportivi. L'incontro ha analizzato gli effetti di medio-lungo periodo su infrastrutture, turismo, sostenibilità e sviluppo industriale, con la presentazione di un numero speciale della Rivista di Politica Economica dedicato all'economia dello sport e della montagna. Il focus è stato sulla capacità dei Giochi di generare investimenti duraturi, innovazione e trasformazioni territoriali, rafforzando la filiera turistica e logistica italiana. L'evento ha riunito rappresentanti di Confindustria, sport e industria per discutere come le Olimpiadi possano diventare un acceleratore di crescita e un modello di sviluppo sostenibile per i territori coinvolti. Il commento è di Leopoldo Destro, delegato del Presidente di Confindustria per Trasporti, Logistica e Industria del turismo

Beleggers in diverse ESG-indices werden geconfronteerd met een onaangename verrassing. De softwareleverancier van de Amerikaanse immigratiedienst ICE blijkt te zijn opgenomen in meerdere ‘maatschappelijk verantwoorde’ beleggingsindices. Het gaat onder meer om populaire indices van iShares (van vermogensbeheerder BlackRock) en Xtrackers (van vermogensbeheerder DWS). Samen met redacteur Jildou Beiboer bespreken we hoe dit bedrijf in deze duurzaamheidsindices terecht is gekomen en wat dit zegt over de gehanteerde criteria. Lees: Palantir wordt gemeden door beleggers wegens mensenrechten, maar blijft in ESG-fondsen Odido heeft een deel van zijn klanten geïnformeerd dat ook hun gegevens betrokken zijn bij het datalek dat vorige week naar buiten kwam. Opvallend is dat zich onder de gedupeerden klanten bevinden die meer dan twee jaar geleden zijn overgestapt naar een andere aanbieder. Dat roept vragen op over de bewaartermijnen die het telecombedrijf hanteert. In zijn privacyverklaring stelt Odido dat persoonsgegevens niet langer worden bewaard dan noodzakelijk. Samen met redacteur Anouk Gras bespreken we waar het mogelijk mis is gegaan en welke vragen dit oproept over het databeheer en de naleving van de eigen privacyrichtlijnen van het bedrijf. Lees: Datalek Odido onthult nieuwe privacymisser bewaartermijn klantgegevens De situatie op Cuba wordt met de dag nijpender voor de bevolking. De Verenigde Staten zijn gestopt met het leveren van olie aan het communistische regime en ook Mexico heeft de toevoer gestaakt. Nu de voorraden slinken, rijst de vraag of deze druk uiteindelijk kan leiden tot de val van het regime. Redacteur Jean Dohmen sprak met vier Cuba-deskundigen over de ontwikkelingen op het eiland. In deze aflevering licht hij toe hoe zij de huidige situatie duiden. Lees: Wankelt Cuba? ‘Het is een kwestie van een week, misschien tien dagen’ Redactie: Floyd Bonder & Sophia Wouda Presentatie: Sophia Wouda See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me a messageOver 50% of companies say they're getting garbage supplier data. Over 40% never hear back at all.And we're basing ESG disclosures, compliance filings, and climate targets on that?In this episode, I'm joined by Lily Hogan, Senior Product Manager at 3E, to unpack why supplier data remains one of the biggest hidden risks in supply chain resilience and sustainability. In a world of tightening regulation, PFAS bans, digital product passports and rising scrutiny, visibility isn't optional. It's survival.You'll hear how a “simple” mobile phone can involve outreach to a thousand suppliers. We break down why email and Excel are still powering global compliance workflows in 2026. And you might be surprised to learn that 98% of the world's population now carries traces of PFAS, a stark reminder of how upstream risk becomes downstream impact.We explore how regulatory complexity is accelerating, why siloed data collection is undermining resilience, and how AI and digital product passports could finally reduce friction instead of adding to it. Because if you can't trust your supply chain data, you can't trust your risk model.Listen now to hear how Lily Hogan and 3E are reshaping supply chain resilience through smarter sustainability data and real visibility.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to the full back catalog of over 460 episodes.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.

In Part 2 of HBW Insight's conversation with sustainability leader Steve Ramus, we dig into the practical realities shaping the future of sustainability in consumer health, from what consumers are actually willing to pay for, to why packaging, supply chains and long‑term planning remain some of the industry's toughest challenges. Drawing on two decades of sustainability and ESG experience, Ramus explains how consumer price sensitivity varies across markets, why sustainability can ultimately make companies more efficient, and how inflation complicates the conversation. We also explore the complex world of pharmaceutical packaging — where safety, stability and regulation often collide with expectations around plastics, recyclability and waste — and why progress, though slow, cannot stall. Timestamps: 2:00 – Will consumers pay more for sustainable OTCs? 7:00 – You don't want to be unsustainable 9:00 – ESG is good for business 10:00 – Retailer expectations 15:00 – The state of play in OTC packaging 20:00 – The challenge of replacing plastic 23:00 – The challenge of recycling 27:00 – Sustainability priorities right now 31:00 – Supply chain 32:00 – The life of a sustainability professional Guest Bio: Steve Ramus is a global sustainability and ESG executive with 20 years of experience aligning strategy with business growth, risk mitigation, and value creation. As former Vice President of Sustainability & ESG at Perrigo, he led: ESG reporting, climate strategy, responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, packaging circularity, community engagement and other initiatives that improved ESG ratings, delivered cost savings, and generated millions in incremental revenue. Steve advanced his career within the business having led teams in both HR and Sales, prior to his roles in sustainability.

This week on TGW, host Michelle Baltazar welcomes ESG and responsible investing leader Dr Ian Woods to discuss 'ESG Unlocked', a new book he has co-authored with Josh Dowse, which was written to address the disconnect between how companies and investors understand and apply ESG.Woods explains that the book's aim is to demystify ESG by reducing jargon, joining the dots between corporate and investment perspectives, and showing how ESG integration can support both sustainability outcomes and profits and investment returns.00:42 Meet Dr. Ian Woods + introducing the book 'ESG Unlocked'02:07 How the book was born: Bridging the company–investor disconnect03:52 From climate pioneer to ESG mainstream: What changed over time06:18 Case study: IAG's investor-aligned climate journey08:00 Common ESG investing myths: Divestment, materiality and performance11:50 The ticking clock: Physical climate risk vs transition risk14:34 Natural, social, human and financial capital: making ESG relevant16:21 Behind the scenes: Writing during COVID + making ESG readable19:04 The next decade: No more “ESG teams”?Links: ESG UnlockedThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Vergeet de administratieve rompslomp van ESG-rapportages. Nyenrode-professor Albert Plugge legt uit hoe je duurzame dilemma’s kunt omzetten in concrete businesskansen.Deze aflevering in het kort:☑️ Waarom ESG een motor kan zijn voor innovatie en rendement.☑️ Praktische lessen van koplopers als Unigarant en A.A.S. Schadeherstel. ☑️ Er worden steeds meer elektrische trucks verkochtVeel bedrijven zien de nieuwe ESG-richtlijnen als een noodzakelijk kwaad. Als een berg papierwerk die vooral veel tijd en geld kost. Maar op Nyenrode Business Universiteit bewijst professor Albert Plugge dat het ook anders kan. In een nieuw onderzoeksprogramma vertaalden zeven uiteenlopende organisaties hun grootste duurzaamheidsdilemma’s naar tastbare oplossingen. Denk aan schadeherstellers die overstappen op luchtdrogende lakken of gemeenten die hun ICT-beleid volledig 'fair' en groen inrichten. Het resultaat? Geen stoffige rapporten, maar innovaties die direct waarde toevoegen aan het bedrijf én de maatschappij.

La retorica è spesso associata a qualcosa di negativo.Ma è davvero così?In questa puntata di Clorofilla Podcast, registrata live durante la tredicesima edizione del Salone della CSR e dell'Innovazione Sociale, Davide Franzago, Enrico Chiari e Leonardo Feletto dialogano con Flavia Trupia, fondatrice di Per La Retorica.Con lei parliamo di linguaggio, persuasione e consapevolezza: di come la retorica sia uno strumento neutro, che può essere usato per manipolare oppure per chiarire, coinvolgere e costruire senso.In un momento in cui sostenibilità, ESG e responsabilità sociale sono al centro del dibattito pubblico, comprendere le dinamiche del discorso diventa fondamentale per comunicare meglio e per difendersi da narrazioni fuorvianti.Un episodio che mette al centro le parole — e il modo in cui le usiamo.▪️ Per La Retoricahttps://www.perlaretorica.it/▪️ Flavia Trupiahttps://www.csreinnovazionesociale.it/relatore/trupia-flavia/?edizione=ed2025▪️ Il Salone della CSR e dell'Innovazione Socialehttps://www.csreinnovazionesociale.it/

From new cancer drugs to batteries and robotics – China's top-tier growth companies are forging paths of their own rather than following in the west's footsteps. Investment manager Sophie Earnshaw names companies that have caught her eye and explains why being a long-term stock picker differs in China from elsewhere. Background:Sophie Earnshaw is a decision-maker on our China Equities Strategy and joint manager of the Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. In this conversation, she tells Short Briefings… host Leo Kelion about a select group of Chinese companies breaking new ground, supported by the state's efforts to become self-sufficient in more of today's critical technologies and a leader in some of those of the future. Earnshaw also details how the “phenomenal rate” at which companies are born, scale and die in the country makes stock-picking a challenging task – making the access we have to company leaders, academics and other local expertise core to our mission of finding the best firms to invest in on behalf of our clients. Portfolio companies discussed include:- CATL – the battery maker whose products power electric vehicles worldwide and increasingly support the renewable energy sector- BeOne and Innovent Biologics – pharmaceutical firms developing the next generation of cancer drugs - AMEC and NAURA – semiconductor equipment makers enabling China to develop increased self-reliance in computer chips - Alibaba, ByteDance and Tencent – China's ‘big tech' companies, whose artificial intelligence tools are becoming embedded into people's daily lives- MiniMax – the AI startup rolling out video and agentic tools at a fraction of the cost of western counterparts- Horizon Robotics – the automated driving tech provider with its eye on an even bigger opportunity. Resources:Baillie Gifford podcastsChina: a tale of two storiesChina investment strategy hub (institutional clients only)House of HuaweiPrivate investor forum 2025: investing in great growth companiesTrip notes: on the road with Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust  Companies mentioned include:AlibabaAMECASMLBeOneByteDanceCATLHorizon RoboticsInnovent BiologicsJiangsu HengruiHuaweiMiniMaxSamsungNAURATencentTSMCXiaohongshu Timecodes:00:00  Introduction01:55   Joining the China Equities Strategy02:40  Intense competition04:00  The government's influence06:10   CATL, the electrification champion08:45  Investing with a 5-year time horizon10:25   Shanghai office, local expertise11:45   Regulations and geopolitics14:30   China's next Five-year Plan16:15   Innovent Biologics' new cancer drugs18:10   Lower-cost clinical trials19:45   Being selective in semiconductors21:25   Investing in chip equipment makers23:00  China's ‘big tech and AI'25:10   MiniMax making AI like ‘tap water'27:45  The road to robotics29:35  A market you can't ignore30:30  Book choice Glossary of terms (in order of mention): Third plenum: a major policy meeting of China's ruling Communist Party, often used to set big economic/political direction.Sovereign bond issuance: The government raising money by selling bonds (IOUs) to investors.Opportunity set: the range of investable companies available to choose from.Capex: capital expenditure – money spent on long-term assets like factories, equipment, or data centres.Fiscal deficit target: how much more the government plans to spend than it collects in revenue (taxes plus other income), expressed as a share of the economy.GDP: gross domestic product – the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year.Market capitalisation: the total value of a company's shares (share price × number of shares).ESG: environmental, social and governance – how a company manages environmental impact, people issues, and corporate oversight.Large-form batteries: big battery packs used in things like electric vehicles and grid storage.Energy storage systems: large batteries that store electricity for later use (helping balance the grid).Generic drugs: copies of medicines whose patents have expired; usually cheaper, same active ingredient.Bi-specific (bispecific) drugs: drugs designed to bind to two targets at once (often to direct immune cells to cancer).ADC drugs: antibody–drug conjugates – antibodies that deliver a toxic payload to cancer cells.Out-licensing: selling rights to your drug/technology to another company (often for upfront + milestone payments).EUV machines: extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment used to make the most advanced chips.Foundry: a factory business that manufactures chips for other companies.Etch and deposition: steps in chipmaking – etch removes material to form patterns, deposition adds thin layers.Picks and shovels: a metaphor for companies that sell essential tools to an industry (rather than end products).Digitalisation: moving processes and services from offline to software and data-driven systems.Compute: the processing power (chips and servers) used to train/run AI.Large language model (LLM): an AI trained on lots of text to generate and understand language.Margins: how much profit a company makes per pound/dollar of revenue (after costs).Cloud business: selling computing power/storage/software over the internet instead of on a local machine.Algorithm layer: the method or software logic that makes the AI work (as distinct from the hardware).Gross margin: revenue minus direct costs (before overheads), a rough measure of product profitability.Assisted driving: features that help a driver (lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, etc) but don't fully replace them.Autonomous driving: a car driving itself with minimal or no human input.Software attachment rate: the percentage of customers who add paid software features and/or subscriptions.

Montreal's office market is showing nearly a 17–18% vacancy rate. Landlords must offer more concessions, invest heavily in their buildings, and completely rethink their strategy. So how do you stay competitive in 2026? In this episode, Laurence Binette, Director of Brokerage at AlFID, explains how an integrated real estate group with more than 350 employees manages 32 commercial buildings, 2,000 residential units, and 1,000 student housing rooms while continuing to innovate in a complex market. We discuss major transactions, asset optimization, free rent concessions worth $100 to $125 per square foot, repositioning Class B buildings, decarbonization initiatives, and even in-house parking management to maximize revenue. A practical episode for property owners, investors, and commercial real estate professionals who want to understand what is actually working in Montreal today.   Topics & Timestamps

Will Ulrich, Co-CEO of Presidio Petroleum (NYSE: FTW) believes we are lifetimes away from peak oil demand and underinvestment in the sector, along with the overhang of ESG mandates that are starting to disappear, mean that a repricing of the equities could be inevitable up ahead. Will also dives into how Presidio fits into the picture, with their focus on optimizing existing production and generating sustainable cash flow from low-decline, producing assets. Presidio Petroleum Website: https://bypresidio.comDisclaimer: Commodity Culture was compensated by Presidio Petroleum for producing this interview. Jesse Day is not a shareholder of Presidio Petroleum. Nothing contained in this video is to be construed as investment advice, do your own due diligence.Follow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture

Is inclusive growth an underappreciated investment criteria when investing sustainably? Amid geopolitical tensions, rising populism and growing inequalities, assessing a business's inclusivity matters when selecting investments.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How do you actually build an investment portfolio, and what is the simplest way to start?In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Caroline Brady (Net Purpose, ex BlackRock) to break down portfolio building in plain English, from asset allocation and diversification to the difference between stocks and funds. We also cover how ESG and impact investing fit into long-term investing without overcomplicating it.We discuss:Asset allocation vs portfolio construction (simple framework)Stocks vs funds, and why many people start with index fundsRisk, diversification, and when to sellESG vs impact, and how to avoid greenwashingThe information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Investing carries risk, your capital is at risk.#ad This episode is sponsored by MoneyWeek. MoneyWeek gives you a clear weekly roundup of the stories, trends and market moves that matter, written by expert journalists and delivered in print or on the app. You can try six issues for free, then enjoy an exclusive £5 discount on a quarterly subscription for The Wallet community at moneyweek.com/wallet with the code WALLET.Connect with Vestpod:Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie's book: You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Uber as safe as riders are led to believe? On this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, to examine alarming allegations surrounding sexual assaults linked to rideshare services—particularly Uber—and the company’s internal handling of complaints. The conversation breaks down a recent $8.5 million judgment against Uber, claims that assaults occur nearly every eight minutes, and reports suggesting drivers with multiple complaints were allowed to remain on the platform. Tudor and Will explore how corporate “wokeness,” DEI policies, and ESG priorities may be masking serious safety failures, while also discussing a California ballot initiative that could hold rideshare companies legally responsible for assaults committed during rides. They also dive into Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mentality, consumer trust, corporate accountability, and why public pressure—from Bud Light to Target—still matters. This is a must-listen episode for parents, rideshare users, and anyone concerned about consumer protection, corporate governance, and real-world safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

台積電、鴻海都在推！如何帶動供應商從單打獨鬥走向「永續價值鏈」？ 應對Z世代，工作與生活平衡（Work-Life Balance）如何從福利變成企業標配？ 當川普上任、全球掀起反ESG浪潮，為什麼領先企業反而買碳權買到手軟？ 很多經營者都在問：2026 年還要繼續投入 ESG 嗎？面對缺工潮、地緣政治衝突、甚至是日益嚴峻的氣候災難，企業該如何「轉守為攻」？ 本集邀請到《2026企業永續白皮書》操刀人-天下永續會總監 高宜凡，深度拆解 2026 年的七大 ESG 關鍵趨勢：氣候調適、碳權與碳匯、生物多樣性、工作與生活平衡、公正轉型、永續價值鏈、地緣政治風險。 《2026企業永續白皮書》網頁策展專區：https://csr.cw.com.tw/feature/2026cws-white-paper 為什麼現在「碳權」不再只是減碳工具，而是高品質的戰略資產？為什麼「週休三日」會成為旅館業破解缺工的關鍵神隊友？ 無論你是想在開年佈局方向的經營者，還是深受人權禁止調查困擾的永續人，這集絕對是你 2026 年必須聽的永續通識課！ 主持人：天下永續會負責人 熊毅晰 來賓：天下永續會總監 高宜凡 製作團隊：樂祈、張雅媛、邱宇豪、林羿心 ＊訂閱天下全閱讀：https://bit.ly/3STpEpV ＊「聽天下」清楚分類更好聽，下載天下雜誌App：https://bit.ly/3ELcwhX ＊意見信箱：bill@cw.com.tw -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Top stories include: US plummets on 2026 TI-CPI. (TI) A bitcoin blunder gives away $40bn. (WSJ) Corporate jargon goes mainstream. (FT) Texas attack with anti-ESG law thrown out of court. (Reuters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Europe's debate about gender equity in venture has moved beyond awareness and intention. The real question now is much sharper: how does capital actually move, where does it get stuck, and what genuinely changes outcomes for women building companies today?In this episode, Andreas sits down with Debbie Wosskow, a serial founder, investor, and Chair of the UK's Invest in Women Task Force, to discuss what she has learned from 25 years inside the system. This is a conversation about incentives, power, institutional capital, and why gender equity in venture is not a “nice to have” but a performance strategy.We move from founder mindset to investor behavior to ecosystem and government-level levers and end with a clear-eyed reflection on DEI, ESG, and feminism. At a moment when many are retreating, but the case for backing women has never been stronger.Context: the data doesn't lie, and it isn't improving fast enough

In today's increasingly globalized financial markets, international investor engagement is more important than ever. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Craig Marks, Head of Investor Relations at Sandoz, to discuss the practical realities of planning and executing successful international roadshows. Drawing on two decades of experience across major pharma companies, Craig shares his hands-on insights for navigating logistics, targeting the right investors, and maximizing the impact of every meeting. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: How to tailor outreach strategies for different regions and investor types The importance of detailed logistics planning, from city-by-city travel tips to private lunches Approaches for targeting, engaging, and policing brokers to ensure the right investors are reached Myths and realities about regional differences in investor engagement and conversation style The evolving role of ESG in investor relations and why its focus may be shifting Building long-term relationships by revisiting key markets and leveraging local knowledge Craig's personal tips for making investor meetings productive and memorable   Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts.For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

Matt Whineray is the CEO of New Zealand Superannuation Fund or Super Fund, one of the highest performing, most innovative and well-regarded large-scale investment allocators in the world. The New Zealand government created the Super Fund in 2001 to help defray the costs of retirees in the country in the decades to come. Matt joined the organization in 2008 and became the CEO in 2018 and oversees NZ$42 billion.   Our conversation starts with Matt's background and the creation and objectives of the Super Fund. We then walk through the Super Fund's investment philosophy, which is guided by four competitive advantages or endowments and nine investment beliefs. From there, we dive into the implementation of the strategy, covering the risk allocation process, reference portfolio or benchmark of liquid assets, long-term risk budget and medium-term tactical targets across five risk baskets. We discuss the difference between these risk allocations and a traditional asset class structure, hybrid structure employing internal and external managers, internal strategic tilting program, structure of the team, current perspectives on asset classes, ESG, scaling activities to support upcoming inflows, and culture.   Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)

In a world that feels increasingly polarized, we explore how to use your capital as a tool for change without losing your mind or your net worth in the process. We dive into the practicalities of "voting with your dollars," acknowledging that while consumer spending drives nearly 70% of the U.S. GDP, achieving total moral purity in a global economy is nearly impossible. We share our personal guardrails for boycotting, the "one more place" rule, and why we prioritize progress over perfection when it comes to where we bank, shop, and invest. Whether you are navigating the nuances of ESG funds or just trying to find a local alternative for household essentials, we help you align your outflows with your values while keeping your financial goals on track.Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/149-voting-with-your-dollars-practical-ways-to-align-your-spending-with-your-values/

Doug Heske lays out the outlook for ESG investing, particularly when it comes to AI and data center buildout. He talks about the need for a new framework to understand the impacts of the boom and repair the reputation of ESG, which has lost credibility due to greenwashing and inconsistent standards. He discusses how young investors are driving transparency demand, and how he expects the trend to continue as the Boomers' wealth transfer continues. Doug believes his firm, Causeway, is the answer for the ESG sector, and explains how it works. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Companies rely on thousands of suppliers, yet struggle to answer a simple question: do we really know who we're doing business with right now? With 2,677 ESG and sustainability policies globally, supplier diligence has become a moving target, turning supplier intelligence into core enterprise infrastructure.Givvable addresses this by embedding continuously verified supplier data directly into procurement, ERP, and risk systems. Instead of one-off surveys or static reports, enterprises can continuously screen, vet, and assess suppliers using trusted credential data at the point where decisions are actually made.In this episode, Frances Atkins and Naomi Vowels, co-founders of Givvable, share how they built a supplier intelligence platform now supporting 65+ enterprise customers across APAC, the US, and the UK, and why supplier data is becoming unavoidable infrastructure in an increasingly regulated world.Angel investor [NAME] joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.

In questa puntata, parliamo di green computing insieme a Valeria Salis, esplorando come il cloud possa diventare un alleato concreto nella transizione verso un'IT più sostenibile. Dall'efficienza energetica dei data center alle decisioni architetturali che fanno davvero la differenza, la conversazione mette a fuoco ciò che conta oltre gli slogan: misurare, progettare meglio, scegliere con consapevolezza.Una storia (anche) di cloud che invita a ripensare il rapporto tra tecnologia, responsabilità e futuro digitale, con pragmatismo e visione.

Bob Johnston examines why Western societies tend to lean left, tracing the shift to a managerial class that runs large corporations and government agencies. He explains how ESG, DEI, and similar projects bind managers together, create endless reforms, and shape culture and policy. The episode explores implications for families, faith, and politics, and asks what must change for citizens and leaders to restore stability and prioritize the common good.

Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.Story of the Week (DR):Epstein: The tech brosReid Hoffman (2,658 Files)Bill Gates (2,592 Files)Peter Thiel (2,281 Files)Elon Musk (1,116 Files)Kimbal too (100+ files)Larry Page (314 Files)Sergey Brin (294 Files)Mark Zuckerberg (282 Files)Jeff Bezos (196 Files)Eric Schmidt (193 Files)Epstein: the lack of US-based corporate fallout MMHead of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releasesBenjamin Wegg-Prosser, the chief executive of the lobbying firm co-founded with Peter Mandelson, has announced his resignation after information in the Jeffrey Epstein files detailed apparent links between the company and the convicted sex offender.‘Ignore It.' How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.A Revolt Inside Paul Weiss Over the Epstein Files Took Down Brad KarpOn Wednesday, an exclusive group of 10 or so Paul Weiss partners met unbeknown to their longtime chairman, Brad Karp, to discuss whether he could continue to lead the law firm.The partners, who manage the firm and refer to themselves as the “Deciding Group,” were grappling with the release of new emails suggesting Karp had a more extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein than they realized, including in the months before the convicted sex offender's death. Karp led one of the country's biggest law firms for 18 years and had survived a maelstrom less than a year ago when he struck a first-of-its-kind settlement with President Trump on his firm's behalf. He wouldn't survive a second controversy as the firm's leader. World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein linksCEO Borge BrendeWasserman Group CEO issues public apology after being mentioned in Epstein filesCasey WassermanPeter Attia, longevity doctor named in Epstein files, no longer listed on advisory board on sleep tech company's websiteBut still at CBS: but Bari Weiss hates cancel cultureElon Musk announces SpaceX's acquisition of AI startup xAIRecord-Breaking $1.25 Trillion ValuationGoal: Orbital AI Data CentersConsolidation of the "Muskonomy"DisneyJosh D'Amaro (Incoming CEO): Currently the Chairman of Disney Experiences (Parks and Resorts), D'Amaro will officially become CEO on March 18, 2026, following the Annual Shareholder Meeting. He is a 28-year Disney veteran credited with driving the $36 billion revenue growth in the parks segment.Disney's next CEO often dresses like Bob Iger. Is it a good idea to copy your boss's style?Dana Walden (New President & CCO): In a historic move, Walden (formerly Co-Chair of Disney Entertainment) has been named President and Chief Creative Officer. Reporting directly to D'Amaro, she will oversee the creative direction of the entire company, ensuring brand consistency across all storytelling platforms.Same Old Disney: Woke Exec Elevated to Top Position as ‘Head Storyteller'Bob Iger (Senior Advisor): Iger will step down as CEO on March 18 but will remain as a Senior Advisor and Board Member until his formal retirement on December 31, 2026, to ensure an "orderly transition."PayBase SalaryTarget BonusAnnual EquityOne-Time AwardTotal Year 1Josh D'Amaro$2.5M$6.25M$26.25M$9.7M$44.7MDana Walden$3.75M$7.5M$15.75M$5.26M$32.26MGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Judge rules Texas anti-ESG law is unconstitutionalMM: 38% of Companies' Emissions Trajectories Are Aligned with Global Climate Goals: MSCIAssholiest Triggeringiest of the Week (MM):Nike among the first targeted by EEOC for DEI activity DRThe charge: Specifically, on May 24, 2024, EEOC Commissioner (now Chair) Andrea R. Lucas issued Charge No. 551-2024-04996, alleging that Respondent NIKE may have violated Title VII “by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees, applicants, and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion, or separation decisions (including selection for layoffs); internship programs; and mentoring, leadership development, and other career development programs.”This is crazy to me: EEOC counsel signatory GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS - a black woman who signed off on this lawsuit was the subject of an entire article on the amazing power of Title VII for the civil rights movement in July of 2024. Reams has been at EEOC since 1972, and Biden made her acting general counsel.Trump took over, appointed Andrea Lucas as chair who DEMOTED Reams to Associate General Counsel to make room for Catherine Eschbach, a Federalist Society who has SIX YEARS EXPERIENCE AT A LAW FIRM who got her Bachelor's in 2010 and her law degree in 2015 (a whole 10 years experience!), but had this to say upon her appointment: “President Trump made clear in his executive order on eliminating DEI that EO 11246 had facilitated federal contractors adopting DEI practices out of step with the requirements of our Nation's civil rights laws and that, with the rescission of EO 11246, the President mandates federal contractors wind those practices down within 90 days. As director, I'm committed to carrying out President Trump's executive orders, which will restore a merit-based system to provide all workers with equal opportunity.”All the other lawyers signing were white, and I can only guess Reams had no choice but to sign unless she decided to do MLK dirty 60 years after seeing him in collegeBut literally, the EEOC discriminated against a black lawyer who was in charge to put white lawyers in charge to bring discrimination cases against companiesNOT TO MENTION, here is Nike's workforce composition in 2024:57% white, 50% male overall65% white, 55% males for management77% white, 62% male for leadershipThe EEOC workforce demographics as of 2022, when it was WOKEST:60% white, 56% maleNIKE IS WHITER THAN THE EEOC FROM MANAGEMENT UPBlackrock and every Wall Street bank that quit Net Zero AllianceRather than sticking it out and fighting, knowing that you were correct and legally able to invest however you wanted and associate with anyone you wanted, you all cowered when Texas passed the first law saying you “discriminate against” fossil fuels and generated an arbitrary “black list”Now, this: Texas anti-ESG law declared unconstitutional by US judgeIn a decision made public on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright said the law violated First Amendment free-speech protections because it punished businesses for speaking about fossil fuels and associating with organizations that oppose fossil fuels.First Amendment! The very first one! You didn't even have to read ALL the amendments to figure out which Stewardship whiningThe UK Investment Association stewardship working group, a group that included Aegon, BlackRock, Fidelity, M&G, Schroders, Artemis, CCLA, Legal and General, and Royal London Asset Management, put out a paper: Realigning Stewardship: Delivering sustainable value through StewardshipThe group wants you to know some things about stewardship, specifically:Stuff happening in the future is too far away for us to care now: “The need for realism over what stewardship can achieve – There are potential time horizon trade-offs between achieving real world outcomes on sustainability themes such as climate change and delivering financial returns to clients. These trade-offs need to be actively considered. Additionally, there are concerns that targeted sustainability goals may not always be realistic, and that government and other stakeholders may have developed unrealistic expectations of stewardship's capacity to deliver systemic change.”Translation: if we actually invested for climate and were stewards of climate in our portfolios given that climate change will totally fuck up everything we know and invest in, we'd have to give up on, like, AI and oil and stuff… we can't really do that because there's too much money and stonks and rockets and whatever, so we'll give up on climate, but just like, for NOW, later we'll fix it by asking nicelyDespite historically having voted 96% in favor of virtually EVERYTHING: “There is an undue focus on voting as a barometer of good stewardship, which does not reflect the role of all stewardship mechanisms.”Translation: we get no credit for talking about this for a decade and voting for everything - like, NONE. Stewardship teams are seen as cost centers, not alpha generation. But we should get credit for talking about stuff in the hopes that things change over a long period of time.We are poor: “There are different costs associated with the process of stewardship for both investors and companies, who have finite resources.”Translation: I mean, PLENTY of resources for CEO pay that outstrips inflation and massive AI investments to displace workers and stuff, but you know… poor.OMG, stop whining… the vote IS THE MECHANISM YOU'VE NEVER USED! Your owners WANT YOU TO and you vote with management at a higher rate than people in the US believe in the moon landing!Headliniest of the WeekDR: The meritocracy is officially a lie: Elon Musk's hiring advice: 'Don't look at the résumé — just believe your interaction'DR: It's official, we are right about everything: Disney's Bob Iger achieves an essential feat for outgoing CEOs: giving his successor a clean slateMM: Hillary Clinton wants testimony on Jeffrey Epstein in public: 'Let's stop the games'MM: My neighborhood is pushing back against sidewalk delivery robots. The fight's coming to your town nextPicture of the week from inside a Cracker Barrel, which is getting its mojo back:Who Won the Week?DR: The Epstein Bros (see Matt's winner)MM: White men (again) - I am already filing a lawsuit against that girl in high school who wouldn't make out with me for discriminating against white men with ugly glasses and long noses. It's racism of the highest order.PredictionsDR: The best we can hope for are shareholder derivative lawsuits against boards who failed to oversee the "reputational risk” of their Epstein tech bro directors and CEOs. MM: When I saw this: Elon Musk says it's hard to convince engineers with families to move to SpaceX's 'technology monastery' in Texas, it was clear: Elon Musk will re-reincorporate SpaceX in a really nice suburb somewhere near or around San Francisco in an effort to re-re-rehire talent (who may actually have families), after which a single white man who moved to Texas to join SpaceX will sue the company for discrimination against single white men who move to Texas, forcing Musk to re-re-reincorporate in Texas again.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A look today at the Republican Primary race for Texas' 19th Congressional District made on open seat with the retirement of Jodey Arrington. We visit with candidate Tom Sell.Candidates, to appear on the show request time here (just as Corley did.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.We visit with Anah Menjares, Republican Primary candidate for Lubbock County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.A Trump appointed federal judge makes an absurd ruling on Texas anti-ESG law, SB13. Albright may get away with hanging his hat on some “overbroad” provision upon appeal but his ruling that the law violates the First Amendment free speech rights of the plaintiffs is ridiculous. The law does not stop anyone from saying anything, or joining the anti-human ESG movement. The law simply sets policy standards regarding the investment of public money by the state and its institutions. Does Albright believe that a legislature cannot set such policies? The leftwing states have policies in place to favor investment in the evil ESG movement.Attorney General Paxton sues the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (“CAIR”), and CAIR's Austin, Houston, and DFW chapters to ban the terrorist organizations from operating in Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Corporate America didn’t “go woke” overnight—it was pushed there through ESG and DEI mandates driven by powerful asset managers, proxy advisors, and activist investors. In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker of the Job Creators Network is joined by Allen Mendenhall, Senior Advisor for the Free Enterprise Initiative at the Heritage Foundation. Mendenhall breaks down what ESG and DEI really mean, how the shift from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder governance reshaped corporate decision-making, and why non-financial political standards began overriding profit, performance, and fiduciary duty. The conversation explores how large asset managers and proxy firms exert massive influence over corporate boards—often pushing companies into cultural battles that alienate customers and hurt long-term value. The episode also dives into Heritage’s groundbreaking strategy to flip the script—using the same shareholder tools once weaponized by ESG activists to restore corporate neutrality, protect investors, and refocus companies on profitability and lawful governance. Mendenhall explains how shareholder engagement, proposal withdrawals, and behind-the-scenes negotiations are already changing corporate behavior across major brands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary Are your rising customer acquisition costs eating into profits while your NPS surveys gather dust? Discover Earned Sales Growth (ESG)—the game-changing customer experience metric that tracks how much revenue comes from customers you've earned through loyalty and referrals versus customers you've bought through advertising. In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, customer experience expert John DiJulius reveals why traditional surveys are broken (response rates now in single digits) and introduces the Return on Experience (ROX) Dashboard—a proven system that directly links CX investments to measurable revenue growth. What You'll Learn: Why NPS is failing: Survey fatigue has crashed response rates, and founder Fred Reichheld now advocates for Earned Growth Rate instead The ESG formula: How to calculate what percentage of your revenue comes from repeat customers and referrals vs. paid advertising Real results: How injury attorney firm Carter Mario increased earned growth from 30% to 68% in 5 years—slashing advertising costs by half Hot vs. cold leads: Why referred customers (hot leads) close faster, spend more, and have zero price sensitivity compared to ad-driven prospects Implementation guide: The CRM requirements and tracking systems needed to measure ESG by department, location, and individual employee The 3-lead framework: Understanding cold (outbound), warm (ad-driven), and hot (referral) customers and their dramatically different close rates Key Takeaways: "Discount is the tax you pay for having an average experience. Are you a coupon away from losing your customers?" - John DiJulius Companies spending 6-7% of revenue on advertising could cut that to 3.5% by focusing on earned growth Top customer experience companies consistently outperform the S&P 500 in stock performance Every employee should know their personal ESG score and be held accountable to it ESG works across industries—even businesses without repeat customers (injury attorneys, funeral homes, car dealers) can leverage referrals Perfect For: Customer Experience Directors and VPs Chief Customer Officers Marketing leaders tired of rising CAC CEOs and CFOs seeking measurable CX ROI B2B and B2C service businesses with CRM systems Featured Resources: Customer Experience Executive Academy (CXEA) 12-month certification program Return on Experience (ROX) Dashboard framework ROX Template Interview with Fred Reichheld on "Winning on Purpose" Carter Mario personal injury attorney case study Stop measuring intent. Start measuring impact. Learn how to build a business that compounds in equity, not effort, by tracking the one metric that proves your customer experience is actually working. Links: The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors:  tdg.click/claudia Ask John!  Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode:  tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts:  Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com   Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Dor Eligula, co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Bridgewise, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the investment and wealth management industries. Dor shares insights into his personal journey, the founding of Bridgewise, and the company's mission to bridge the wisdom gap in financial services. With a focus on enabling smarter investment decisions, Bridgewise leverages cutting-edge AI technologies to serve a diverse range of clients, from retail investors to brokers, advisors, and quant hedge funds.Dor delves into the transformative impact of AI on both individual and institutional investors. He explains how Bridgewise uses AI to analyze 70,000 financial instruments daily across 18 languages, providing detailed insights into stocks, ETFs, ESG factors, and more. The platform's ability to convert unstructured data into actionable intelligence empowers users to make informed decisions, while its agentic AI layer orchestrates portfolio management at an unprecedented scale. Dor also highlights the psychological benefits of informed investing, emphasizing how better tools and processes can enhance investor confidence—even in the face of losses.The conversation concludes with a look at global trends and the future of AI in wealth management. Dor discusses regional differences in AI adoption, comparing markets like the US and Japan, and predicts the rise of niche-focused AI applications as the next wave of innovation. He shares his vision for Bridgewise as a leader in AI for wealth and offers insights into the broader economic implications of AI advancements. Packed with valuable perspectives, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and finance.More info:Bridgewise: https://bridgewise.com/; https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgewise/Dor Eligula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreligula/Greg Palmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbpalmer/Finovate: https://www.finovate.com; https://www.linkedin.com/company/finovate-conference-series/FinovateEurope: https://informaconnect.com/finovateeurope/#Finovate #FinovateEurope #Banking #banks #investing #wealthmanagement #AI #research #podcast #fintechpodcast #financialservices #innovation #digitraltransformation #fintech #finserv #modernization #businessintelligence #capital #wealth

This week, Jennifer and Kati sit down with Joel Makower, chairman and co-founder of Trellis Group, for a candid conversation about the current state of sustainability communications after 35+ years in the field. Joel shares why we're living with higher highs and lower lows than ever before. We explore the trust crisis affecting not just sustainability, but business, media, science and government — and what it means for communicators trying to make the case for climate action. Joel also offers his advice for integrating head and heart through storytelling, how to reframe sustainability as "better" rather than sacrifice, and why ESG became a political landmine while the s-word endures. Have a question for us? Email us today at engagingesg@gmail.com! Learn more about Engaging ESG at bit.ly/EngagingESGpod. Show Links Learn more about Joel Makower Visit Trellis Watch: Joel Makower: Poetry in Motion Listen: Smartless Listen: So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin Our theme music is "Lost in Translation" by Wendy Marcini and Elvin Vangard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Water scarcity is no longer a future risk. It is already reshaping how businesses operate, invest and grow in South Africa. With water demand in Gauteng at record levels and ageing infrastructure under strain, water has become a material constraint on business continuity, supply chains and long-term competitiveness. For many companies, water security is now as critical as energy security. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, recorded after an Investec and Proparco water-resilience event, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation; Helen Hulett, water-security advisor; and Melanie Humphries, Head of Sustainable Solutions at Investec. Together, they discuss how water risk is moving from the margins of ESG into core business strategy, and what practical resilience looks like for South African companies navigating a water-stressed economy. Key podcast moments: 01:55 - Why Gauteng's water demand is reaching critical levels 02:57 – Why government is calling for a 40% reduction in water use 04:20 – How municipalities can fund infrastructure amid high non-revenue water 07:44 – How business understanding of water risk has evolved 09:07 – How South African businesses are responding to water risk 10:50 – What Gauteng's realistic interim water plan looks like 14:21 – What data companies need to invest smartly in water resilience 15:44 – How companies can understand where their water comes from 16:38 – How businesses should think about the return on resilience investment 17:20 – What water solutions businesses are pursuing and where gaps remain 19:16 – How Investec supports technical partnerships on water resilience 19:59 – Where private sector involvement adds the most value 22:38 – What CEOs should stop and start doing about water risk 23:42 – What government needs most from business in the next five years 24:31 – Closing reflections on partnership and opportunity Read more on www.investec.com/now Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business, and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business. Investec Focus Radio SA

Amid a wave of political pressure in recent years, investors have faced greater barriers to engaging with companies, particularly on environmental and social issues. But engagement remains an important tool for identifying and mitigating risks that could hurt long-term shareholder value. On this week’s edition of ESG Currents, senior ESG analyst Rob Du Boff speaks with Andrea Ranger, director of shareholder advocacy for Trillium Asset Management, a long-standing thought leader in ESG investing with around $5 billion in assets under management. They discuss the importance of investment stewardship, why it remains a critical fiduciary duty and how it can be done effectively. This episode was recorded on Dec. 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many organizations say they want to invest in people, but their hiring and talent practices often tell a very different story.Degree requirements, limited benefits packages, and poor management practices continue to limit who gets access to opportunity and how teams perform. And the cost shows up everywhere: higher turnover, slower productivity, and missed potential.Fortunately, this week's guest brings clear data and practical strategies that show how companies can do better for both people and performance.Dr. Angela Jackson is a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, founder of Future Forward Strategies, and a lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She works with entrepreneurs, F100s, and policymakers on the future of work. Dr. Angela holds a doctorate from Harvard University and serves on several boards, including Needham Bancorp. Her book, The Win-Win Workplace, became a New York Times, USA Today, and Los Angeles Times Best SellerIf you want to build stronger teams, reduce turnover, and boost performance inside your organization, this episode offers a practical roadmap.Get FREE mini-episode guides with the week's episode's big idea delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Join the conversation now!Conversation Topics(00:00) Why “being your best self at work” is a business imperative(02:52) What is a “zero-sum workplace”?(06:05) What happens when workplaces invest in people(06:57) The 9 pillars of a Win-Win Workplace (overview)(12:26) What managers can do (even without company-wide power)(19:03) Distributed leadership and the Ownership mindset(26:57) A great manager story(29:30) How to connect with Angela(30:45) [Extended Interview] Building a deep talent bench(32:30) [Extended Interview] Hiring for skills, not credentials(36:18) [Extended Interview] How to design a skills-based interview

"There is value in being able to articulate the qualitative value of sustainability…And yes, obviously revenues can be attached to that, but obviously just the opportunity to open up new markets more broadly and innovate…There's the risk and compliance component, which tend to be more easy to actually quantify. And then there's the brand reputation…So you can make the case qualitatively in any of those three areas…There's this movement from morality to materiality now that CFOs are involved…We actually take that all the way to the financial statements, to the balance sheet, to the profit and loss statement, and identify those specific line items where there could be savings or synergies or increases." Maura Hodge on Electric Ladies Podcast   Companies have to focus on long-term value and returns, and a recent report by KPMG found that 88% of them say sustainability creates both. They also see it as a competitive advantage. Why? Listen to Maura Hodge, Chief Sustainability Officer of global management consulting and accounting firm KPMG in this enlightening conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson.   You'll hear about: ●        How companies see sustainability as a competitive advantage. ●        How sustainability and ESG initiatives drive return on investment and long-term value. ●        Why CFO's are on board with ESG, as both a risk mitigation and revenue driver. ●        What companies can do to make progress themselves. ●        Plus, career advice, such as:   "My experience has been looking for those opportunities of new area growth, innovation. Of course, there's risk. There's going to be risk when you move into those areas…I actually pivoted and started working with venture capital backed life sciences companies…then I got to come back to sustainability after that. …I think keeping your eyes open, keeping your ears open, developing your network, and being willing to make those changes and taking those pivots in your career will pay off….(And) the way that you get ahead is actually sometimes by taking two steps back. And so, it's more of a step up, plateau, then maybe take a step down and then start moving up again. And that's how you kind of break into the next level." Maura Hodge on Electric Ladies Podcast   Read Joan's Forbes article on Maura's panel at the Workiva conference here, and her Joan's other Forbes articles here.   You'll also like: ·       Business Leaders Bridging the Climate Gap – Joan's panel at The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025 with four top business leaders. ·       Sustainable Business Is Good Business – Tensie Whelan, Founding Director, NYU  Stern School of Sustainable Business. ·        Leveraging AI for Sustainability – Mandi McReynolds, VP of External Affairs & Chief Sustainability Office at Workiva ·       The Politics of Climate & Energy – with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Co-Chair, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus ·       6 Ways Sustainability Can Help Businesses Navigate Tough Times and Drive Growth – From Workiva, KPMG and NYU   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

In this episode of Movie Nights with Matt, Matt Ehret presents and discusses a documentary examining the historical, ideological, and institutional forces shaping Mark Carney's rise and worldview. The episode traces Carney's lineage through British imperial structures, including the Rhodes Scholarship system, the Round Table movement, and the enduring influence of the City of London on Canadian governance. Matt walks viewers through the role of technocracy, green finance, ESG frameworks, and central banking in redefining sovereignty, accountability, and economic control. The film connects Carney's career at Goldman Sachs, the Bank of England, and international financial bodies to broader efforts to shift power away from democratic institutions toward managerial systems governed by metrics, behavior controls, and financial leverage. The discussion also explores historical precedents involving Canada's role in imperial strategy, the dismantling of Glass-Steagall protections, and the use of climate policy as a tool for financial and social restructuring. The episode closes with live audience discussion, historical context, and reflections on why understanding these systems is essential to preserving national sovereignty.

Join us for our special ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC video series, where leading minds gathered in New York City to shape our sustainable future. Explore breakthrough ideas, bold conversations, and the urgent actions driving sustainability forward! These leaders aren't just talking about change — they're driving it. Each episode delivers real-world insights and inspiration you can apply to make an impact in your own sphere.Be part of the change! Stay tuned for more episodes from this exclusive series. For now, let's decode ESG together.-Climate leadership doesn't always start in Washington—it can also start in cities and local communities. In this episode of ESG Decoded x Climate Week NYC, host Emma Cox sits down with Justin M. Bibb, the 58th Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss why local action is driving meaningful climate progress, even amid federal uncertainty.Mayor Bibb walks us through how his personal journey—from growing up in Cleveland to running for office—led him to make climate action a central part of his mayoral priorities. The conversation connects climate policy to public health, affordability, and equity, highlighting how community voices have shaped his approach to real-world solutions.Learn how cities are embedding sustainability into everyday governance, and why that matters more than ever during a time when federal climate action is lacking.Subscribe and follow ESG Decoded for more conversations from Climate Week NYC focused on actionable climate leadership and impact.Episode Resources: The Cleveland Climate Action Plan (CAP): https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/sustainability/cleveland-climate-action-plan/cap Climate Mayors Organization: https://www.climatemayors.org/ America is All In: https://www.americaisallin.com/about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that's not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we'll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

Erica Ocampo, Chief Sustainability Officer at The Metals Company (TMC), to discuss with Mike Nemer their deep-sea mining operations on episode 315 of The Green Insider. TMC is exploring polymetallic nodules in the Clarion‑Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, which contain nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. Overview of TMC's Work TMC is exploring polymetallic nodules in the Clarion‑Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, which contain nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese Mining Technology and Process Operations occur at approximately 4,000 meters depth using a collector vehicle connected to a surface vessel via a riser system Nodules are lifted using water jets, separated from sediment onboard, and water and sediment are returned to the ocean at 2,000 meters depth Sustainability and ESG Focus Erica, Chief Sustainability Officer at TMC, leads ESG integration from the ground up Environmental programs study seafloor impacts, water‑column effects, greenhouse gas emissions, and water use Social impact efforts benefit from the remote location, minimizing impacts to local communities Partnerships with countries such as Nauru and Tonga support scholarships and capacity‑building programs U.S. Mineral Processing Expansion TMC plans to process minerals in the United States to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains Potential processing and port locations include Texas, Japan, and Indonesia A research vessel accommodating up to 150 scientists has completed 22 ocean campaigns over 13 years, including pilot tests in 2022 Strategic Pivot to Deep‑Sea Mining TMC shifted from the International Seabed Authority framework to operate under U.S. regulatory oversight, citing clearer processes and communication The transition took more than a decade and positions the company to begin operations in early 2027 Environmental Context and Research Findings Focus is on polymetallic nodules in the NORI‑D area, valued for high quality and location in a low‑productivity ecosystem Research indicates the mid‑water sediment plume dissipates quickly with no significant food‑web impacts observed The region has no tuna fisheries, reducing ecological risk to commercial species Overall Perspective Erica stresses the need for a nuanced, evidence‑based discussion of deep-sea mining rather than black‑and‑white judgments To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. To learn more about our guest or ask about being a sponsor, contact ERENEWABLE and the Green Insider Podcast. The post Strategic Access to Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, and Manganese with TMC's Technology appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

On Friday, the President announced Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed Chair. Warsh has a track record of hawkishness from his previous stint as Fed governor. He has also annunciated a broad philosophy that the Fed has moved too far from its original mandate by promoting ESG objectives and in enabling excessive federal spending through quantitative easing. That being said, he has argued more recently that the Fed should cut interest rates more aggressively.

With the European Union rolling back parts of its Green Deal — including scaling back major legislation such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive — and the US splintering into state‑by‑state sustainability mandates, global OTC companies are facing a fresh wave of uncertainty around their sustainability strategies. It's no surprise, then, that many are acting and investing more cautiously. But for sustainability expert Steve Ramus, formerly VP for Sustainability & ESG at Perrigo, now is precisely when leadership matters most. Sustainability teams, he argues, should be helping their executives and boards see that doing the “right” thing is also the competitive thing. Companies that keep moving through the uncertainty, he says, will be faster, leaner and far better prepared than those waiting on the sidelines. Timestamps: 3:00 – Introductions 4:50 – The state of sustainability in consumer health 9:00 – The business case for sustainability 14:30 – Where are we heading? 17:20 – Making the case for sustainability within companies 20:30 – The chilling effect of uncertainty