Podcasts about esg reporting

In dieser Auftaktfolge der Sommerreihe „GeldGefühl – nachhaltig, sicher, frei!“ spricht Stella Ureta-Dombrowsky über ein oft unterschätztes Thema: die Menopause – und was sie mit deiner finanziellen Zukunft zu tun hat. Mit persönlichem Einblick und fundierten Fakten zeigt sie auf, warum finanzielle Selbstbestimmung gerade in dieser Lebensphase essentiell ist. Es geht um Rentenlücken, emotionale Umbrüche, Care-Arbeit und die große Frage: Wie frei bin ich eigentlich – auch finanziell?  

In dieser Episode spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Darius Maleki über die Rolle und Zukunft des deutschen Mittelstands im Kontext der nachhaltigen Transformation. Sie analysieren Herausforderungen wie politische Unsicherheiten, Nachfolgeprobleme, Finanzierungsfragen und die Integration von ESG-Kriterien, aber auch die Chancen, die in Veränderung, Digitalisierung und europäischer Zusammenarbeit liegen. Darius betont, dass eine nachhaltige Transformation strategisch auf oberster Führungsebene angegangen werden muss. Er plädiert für eine bessere Kommunikation, mehr Austausch von Best Practices sowie die Stärkung der Rechte der Schwächsten, darunter Kinder und Tiere.   Kernpunkte: Der Mittelstand ist das Rückgrat der deutschen Wirtschaft Nachhaltige und digitale Transformation müssen zusammen gedacht werden Finanzierung bleibt eine Hürde – nachhaltige Modelle fehlen oft noch Ressourcensicherheit wird zum strategischen Thema Unternehmen brauchen klare Daten, um Förderungen oder Kredite zu erhalten ESG-Kriterien sind vielfach noch nicht vollständig integriert Der Mittelstand sollte stärker voneinander lernen und sich austauschen Veränderungen können Wachstum und Innovation ermöglichen Der europäische Gedanke spielt eine wachsende Rolle Kommunikation entscheidet über den Erfolg der Transformation  

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

In dieser ESG-Talk-Episode geht es um nicht weniger als unsere Werte – und was sie mit Geld zu tun haben. Ich, Stella, spreche mit Claudia Tober, Geschäftsführerin des CRIC e.V., über den Stellenwert von Vertrauen, Ethik und Verantwortung in der Finanzwelt – gerade jetzt, in bewegten Zeiten. Claudia zeigt, wie wertebasierte Geldanlage funktioniert, warum Engagement mehr ist als nur ein Schlagwort und wie Investor:innen durch echten Dialog mit Unternehmen Veränderungen anstoßen können. Eine Folge über Haltung, Wirkung – und die Kraft von gemeinsamen Überzeugungen.    

In dieser Episode spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Prof. Christian Stöcker über sein Buch - Männer, die die Welt verbrennen - und die großen Missverständnisse und bewussten Fehlinformationen rund um den Klimawandel.  Christian erklärt die Notwendigkeit, Fakten zu präsentieren, um die Desinformation der Öl- und Gasindustrie zu bekämpfen. Sie beleuchten die psychologischen Mechanismen, die Menschen davon abhalten, sich mit der Klimakrise auseinanderzusetzen, und die Rolle von Aktivisten in diesem Kontext. Zudem wird die geopolitische Lage und die wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeit von fossilen Brennstoffen thematisiert.  Sie sprechen über die Herausforderungen und Chancen der Energiewende, beleuchten den erbitterten Kampf um erneuerbare Energien, das Phänomen des Green Hushing in Unternehmen und die Notwendigkeit einer klaren politischen Kommunikation. Christian gibt Prognosen für die Zukunft der Energieversorgung ab und thematisiert die globalen Entwicklungen im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien. Abschließend äußert er den Wunsch nach mehr Ehrlichkeit in der politischen Kommunikation.  

In dieser Episode spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Marco Schlomann über den Schutz der Artenvielfalt – direkt vor unserer Tür. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Bedeutung von Insekten für ein funktionierendes Ökosystem und wie jeder Einzelne – ob mit Balkon, Garten oder öffentlicher Fläche – aktiv werden kann. Die beiden diskutieren, wie Blühflächen, bodenfreundliche Maßnahmen und bewusste Bepflanzung zur Förderung der Biodiversität beitragen. Marco erklärt, warum Artenvielfalt mehr als ein Naturschutzthema ist und gibt praxisnahe Tipps für Bürger:innen, Städte, Unternehmen und Landwirte. Kernpunkte: Artenschutz fängt im Kleinen an – jeder kann einen Beitrag leisten Insekten wie Regenwürmer oder Ameisen sind zentrale Indikatoren für gesunde Böden Über 40 % der Arten in Deutschland sind gefährdet Maßnahmen wie ein mähfreier Mai oder regionale Blühflächen unterstützen das Überleben der Insekten Unternehmen und Städte können aktiv Flächen bereitstellen und Biodiversität fördern Landwirte zeigen Offenheit für Artenschutzprojekte, besonders bei guter Zusammenarbeit Erfolgreiche Projekte brauchen langfristige Pflege und Engagement Artenschutz ist auch eine Gemeinschaftsaufgabe Marco teilt seine Vision für 2035: eine lebenswerte Zukunft mit mehr Biodiversität, lebendigen Städten und einem neuen Bewusstsein für den Wert jeder Art – von der Hummel bis zum Regenwurm.  

In dieser Folge des ESG-Talk-Podcasts spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Michael Pfeifer, dem Gründer von MOOT, über die Chancen und Herausforderungen der nachhaltigen Modeindustrie. Im Zentrum des Gesprächs steht die Kreislaufwirtschaft, insbesondere das Upcycling – also die kreative Wiederverwertung bereits vorhandener Materialien.   Michael Pfeifer betont, dass Nachhaltigkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit kein Widerspruch sein müssen. Im Gegenteil: Die Modebranche steht vor einem Paradigmenwechsel – weg von Fast Fashion und dem linearen Geschäftsmodell, hin zu hochwertigen, langlebigen Produkten, die aus bestehenden Ressourcen entstehen.   Kernpunkte der Folge: Upcycling als kreativer und wirtschaftlich sinnvoller Ansatz Die Textilindustrie zählt zu den umweltschädlichsten Branchen weltweit Nur 1 % der Kleidung wird bisher recycelt – ein riesiges ungenutztes Potenzial Fast Fashion hat die Qualität der Textilien drastisch reduziert Die Zukunft der Mode liegt in lokaler Produktion, Materialbewusstsein und Kreislaufsystemen Unabhängigkeit von globalen Lieferketten durch lokale Ressourcen stärkt die Resilienz Nachhaltigkeit sollte Selbstverständlichkeit sein – ein Hygienefaktor, kein Alleinstellungsmerkmal Gute Produkte müssen nicht nur umweltfreundlich, sondern auch wettbewerbsfähig sein   Vision 2035: Upcycling ist zur Norm geworden, Mode wird lokal, verantwortungsvoll und mit einem neuen Qualitätsbewusstsein produziert. Nachhaltigkeit ist kein Marketinginstrument mehr, sondern gelebte Realität.   Takeaway für Hörer:innen: Nachhaltige Mode beginnt beim Umdenken – im Design, in der Produktion und beim Konsum. Wer auf Qualität und Ressourcenschonung setzt, tut nicht nur der Umwelt, sondern auch der Gesellschaft etwas Gutes.  

In dieser besonderen Folge spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Dr. Marlene Waske und Martin Künzler über ein zentrales Thema unserer Zeit: Werte und Haltung – persönlich, politisch und wirtschaftlich. Die Diskussion zeigt, wie Werte in Zeiten des Wandels als Kompass dienen und wie sie dabei helfen, Orientierung zu finden – sowohl individuell als auch gesellschaftlich. Zugleich wird deutlich: Nachhaltigkeit ist keine rein technische oder wirtschaftliche Frage, sondern vor allem eine Haltungsfrage. Dabei geht es um Verantwortung, Respekt, Offenheit – und darum, nachhaltiges Handeln intrinsisch zu motivieren, statt es nur zu fordern. Zentrale Themen: Werte wie Freiheit, Gerechtigkeit und Ehrlichkeit sind zentrale Leitlinien für Veränderung Haltung bedeutet, für die eigenen Überzeugungen einzustehen – ohne dogmatisch zu sein Eine gesunde Streitkultur braucht Offenheit, Zuhören und gemeinsame Werte als Grundlage Wirtschaftswachstum darf nicht alleiniger Maßstab für Fortschritt sein Die negativen Folgen von Mikroplastik auf Umwelt und Gesundheit werden zunehmend sichtbar Nachhaltige Alternativen zu Plastikverpackungen sind dringend notwendig Unternehmen müssen Verantwortung für die ökologischen Auswirkungen ihrer Produkte übernehmen Nachhaltigkeit beginnt bei kleinen Veränderungen im Alltag, wie bewusster Konsum In der Geldanlage sollten Werte und Wirkung stärker im Fokus stehen als reine Rendite Vorausschau auf 2035: Die Gesprächspartner:innen wünschen sich eine Gesellschaft, die von Verantwortungsbewusstsein, Respekt für Natur und Mitmenschen und einem konstruktiven Dialog geprägt ist. Nachhaltigkeit soll nicht nur reguliert, sondern gelebt werden – durch Haltung, Vorbilder und echtes Engagement.  

In dieser spannenden Kooperations-Folge diskutieren Stella Ureta Dombrowsky, Hostin des ESG-Talk-Podcast und Sebastian Flock, Host des regenerativ & digital Podcasts über die ökologischen Auswirkungen der Digitalisierung und den dringenden Handlungsbedarf für digitale Nachhaltigkeit. Sebastian bringt seine Erfahrung aus der digitalen Agenturwelt ein und beide diskutieren darüber, dass Digitalisierung keineswegs immateriell ist – im Gegenteil: Sie benötigt enorme Mengen an Energie, Wasser und Ressourcen. Besonders Serverfarmen, Streaming-Dienste und KI-Anwendungen verursachen einen erheblichen ökologischen Fußabdruck. Gemeinsam zeigen sie auf, wie Digitalisierung zur Lösung beitragen kann – vorausgesetzt, sie wird bewusst, verantwortungsvoll und nachhaltig gestaltet.   Themen & Erkenntnisse der Folge: Der steigende Energiebedarf durch KI, Streaming und Cloud-Infrastruktur Innovative Ansätze wie die Nutzung von Server-Abwärme Triple Bottom Line: Nachhaltige digitale Lösungen brauchen ein Gleichgewicht aus Planet, People und Profit Die Rolle von Greenwashing und Green Hushing in der Unternehmenskommunikation Der Umgang mit Ressourcenknappheit, insbesondere Wasser Regulatorische Rahmenbedingungen als Motor für echten Wandel Die Bedeutung von intrinsischer Motivation, langfristigem Denken und ehrlichem Dialog   Zentrale Botschaft: Die Digitalisierung kann ein Hebel für Nachhaltigkeit sein – aber nur, wenn wir uns ihrer ökologischen Auswirkungen bewusst sind und aktiv gegensteuern. Es braucht Transparenz, Regulierungen, Innovationen und vor allem Menschen, die bereit sind, Verantwortung zu übernehmen – in Unternehmen, in der Politik und im Alltag.  

In dieser ESG-Talk-Folge spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Christine Ter Bragg-Forstinger, CEO von G-Impact Capital, über die Bedeutung und die Zukunft von Impact Investing. Was unterscheidet wirkungsorientiertes Investieren von klassischem nachhaltigem Investieren? Wie wichtig ist die Intention hinter einer Investition? Und wie lassen sich Wirkung und Rendite sinnvoll miteinander verbinden? Christine bringt nicht nur umfassendes Fachwissen mit, sondern auch eine klare Haltung: Impact Investing bedeutet, Kapital gezielt dort einzusetzen, wo es echten, messbaren Unterschied macht – sozial, ökologisch und wirtschaftlich. Sie erklärt, warum echte Impact Investments vor allem im Private Market zu finden sind, welche Rolle ESG-Kriterien, Gender Lens Investing und technologische Innovationen wie Künstliche Intelligenz spielen – und wie wichtig Transparenz, Impact-KPIs und ein offener Dialog mit Unternehmensführungen sind.

What does the future hold for businesses striving for success? This episode explores the convergence of Cloud ERP, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainability, and how these elements are reshaping the business landscape. Peter Pluim discusses how businesses can harness data for sustainability insights, AI-driven automation, and process optimization. Discover how a connected enterprise can make informed choices within its supply chain, balancing price, delivery speed, and environmental impact. Learn how AI is transforming the user experience and driving the need for integrated suites that break down traditional application silos. Gain insights on navigating complex trade-offs, making better decisions through enhanced visibility, and empowering stakeholders with informed choices.

In dieser Folge spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Tim Steppich, Gründer und CEO von InClimate, über Jobs mit Sinn – und wie der Einstieg in den Climate-Tech- oder Nachhaltigkeitsbereich gelingen kann. Tim erklärt den Unterschied zwischen klassischen Nachhaltigkeitsjobs und Climate-Tech-Rollen, beleuchtet die Rolle von Startups und großen Unternehmen im Klimawandel und zeigt, wie Branchen unterschiedlich auf die Herausforderungen reagieren. Es geht um Kreislaufwirtschaft, berufliche Neuanfänge, die Macht von Netzwerken und die Frage, wie man auch ohne „Klimajob“ Wirkung entfalten kann. Ob Gründer:in mit 50+, Quereinsteiger:in oder einfach neugierig – diese Folge ist Inspiration und Orientierung zugleich. ➡️ Jetzt reinhören, Tipps mitnehmen, Community finden – und loslegen!

Send me a messageWe've all seen it  - corporate sustainability targets set in boardrooms with no real plan to back them up. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Janson, CEO of the Sustainable Resource Management division at ENGIE Impact, to talk about what happens next, when the ambition meets the reality of data gaps, regulatory complexity, and internal resistance.With nearly 20 years' experience helping global organisations decarbonise, Paige shares practical insights into where companies are getting stuck and what's needed to drive real change, not just write sustainability reports.We cover:Why data - especially validated, recurring data - is the real gold standard for sustainability successHow to avoid the common mistake of setting targets before understanding your energy and emissions baselineWhat's needed to keep Scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting credible under growing scrutinyThe link between executive accountability and actual progressHow AI is already transforming carbon data management (and what's coming next)Why aligning sustainability with core business operations - from finance to facilities - is criticalWhether you're in supply chain, ESG, or just trying to make sense of Scope 3, this one's worth your time.Find more episodes at sustainablesupplychainpodcast.comListen, share, and if you enjoy the show, consider supporting it at tinyurl.com/SSCpodElevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

This week, Rootstock received major attention by announcing its Spring '25 release, a major milestone that includes a user experience uplift and a host of financial and AI-driven enhancements. In other news, NetSuite announced a series of AI-powered capabilities and product updates across the suite to help organizations in Australia and New Zealand increase efficiency and take advantage of new opportunities. Finally, OneStream announced its new ESG Reporting & Planning solution, enabling customers to seamlessly collect, analyze, report, and plan for ESG requirements.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

In dieser Episode tauchen wir, also Chris Kaiser, CEO von Click A Tree, und ich, tief in die faszinierende Welt der tropischen Wälder ein. Wir beleuchten ihre zentrale Rolle im globalen Klimasystem, die enge Symbiose von Flora und Fauna sowie die Bedeutung nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft und Aufforstung. Dabei diskutieren wir die Herausforderungen durch Palmölproduktion und Konsumverhalten und zeigen auf, wie jeder Einzelne zum Schutz dieser einzigartigen Ökosysteme beitragen kann. Begleitet uns auf eine inspirierende Reise durch die grünen Lungen unseres Planeten – mit spannenden Einblicken, praktischen Empfehlungen und einer optimistischen Vision für die Zukunft.   Empfehlungen: Click A Tree Webseite: https://clickatree.com/  Bäume pflanzen: https://clickatree.com/machen/  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/clickatree/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clickatree Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickatree    Unser Planet von David Attenborough auf Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80049832 Frühstück mit Elefanten von Gesa Neitzel, https://www.ullstein.de/werke/fruehstueck-mit-elefanten/taschenbuch/9783548377346 The Elephant Whisperer von Lawrence Anthony, ISBN 978-1509838530   Kontakt:  Chris Kaiser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskaisergermany/ Mail: chris@clickatree.com   ESG-Talk-Podcast! Podcast Links: Podbean: https://esgtalk.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NUvvcweDOrPFQFaWTtMEl?si=3e544242fb43429b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/esg-talk-podcast/id1682453395 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d1752b33-fb21-4512-82ed-304fc9c91cd7 Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ESG-Talk-Podcast-Start-2023   Das ESG-Talk-Booklet (Begleit-Paper zum Podcast) - gratis Download Flipbook: https://online.publuu.com/637375/1437254 Download: https://www.trimpact.net/esg-talk-booklet/   ESG-Education - gratis Download Themen wie CSRD, ESRS, ESG-Reporting, Planetare Grenzen, Nachhaltige Investieren und Frauen und Finance. Download: https://www.trimpact.net/esg-education/   Kontakt: Stella Ureta-Dombrowsky sd@trimpact.net www.trimpact.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-ureta-dombrowsky/   #podcast #esg #umwelt #soziales #unternehmensführung #environment #social #governance #transparenz #energiewende #footprint  #investieren #mitarbeitende #nachhaltigkeit #microfinance #recycling #co2 #waste #food #age #csrd #sdgs #esrs #eutaxonomie #kreislaufwirtschaft #fastfashion #greenwashing #biodiversität #kinderarbeit #tropen #wald  

In dieser Folge des ESG-Talk-Podcasts freue ich mich, Janna Hoppmann als Gästin begrüßen zu dürfen. Endlich bringen wir das Thema Psychologie in den Podcast – ein entscheidender Baustein für eine erfolgreiche Transformation!   Denn nachhaltige Veränderungen scheitern oft nicht an fehlendem Wissen oder Technologien, sondern an unserer eigenen Psychologie. Gemeinsam sprechen wir darüber, wie wir Mitarbeitende für ESG begeistern, welche Rolle Ökosystemleistungen dabei spielen und warum es Begegnungsräume braucht, um echte Lösungen für Nachhaltigkeit zu schaffen.  

Get ready for an enlightening chat with Alissa Vickery, the newly appointed interim CFO and the Chief Accounting Officer, SVP Accounting and Controls at Corpay, on Count Me In! In this episode, Alissa, who's appeared with us twice before, sits down with host Adam Larson to tackle the complex world of ESG reporting challenges and operations. At Corpay, Alissa's been knee-deep in this evolving landscape, and she's here to shed light on the hurdles finance teams face in adapting to new SEC regulations. Join us as Alissa shares her firsthand experiences navigating the maze of global standards and how her company learned to prioritize and adapt. From figuring out double materiality to streamlining ESG operations with tech and third-party expertise, it's all discussed with practicality and insight. Whether you're in finance or just curious about the future of corporate sustainability, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways and a unique industry perspective. So plug in and grab your notepad—it's a conversation you won't want to miss! Sponsor:Today's episode is brought to you by U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank is a trusted financial partner for our clients, businesses and communities. We believe in doing the right thing and putting people first. It's an honor to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute for the tenth consecutive year. From commercial credit cards and program management tools to innovative payment technologies and transportation offerings, U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems has the right solution to help your organization reduce payment costs, enhance control and streamline your entire payment processing function. We'll partner with you to uncover your challenges and provide smart, clear and honest guidance to help you meet the financial goals for your business. Visit usbank.com/corporatepayments to learn more.

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

On this edition of The OneStream Podcast Andrea Tout, from OneStream's product management team, joins Peter Fugere to talk about our new ESG Reporting and Planning solution. The two discuss how this pre-built solution is helping customers align ESG reporting with financial reporting and planning to deliver rapid and actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders. In addition to helping customers manage the complexities of ESG reporting requirements, it allows them to take finance further by proactively planning, measuring and managing the impact of ESG initiatives across the enterprise through our unified platform.

In dieser besonderen Folge des ESG-Talk Podcasts spreche ich mit Silke von Brockhausen, Senior Beraterin bei den Vereinten Nationen (UNO). Sie lebte in über 20 Ländern und war in Krisengebieten dieser Welt vor Ort, wenn andere die Orte verließen. Entweder Naturkatastrophen oder Kriegsgebiete. Sie kennt die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit aus erster Hand und bringt einzigartige Perspektiven mit. Sie erklärt, wie ihr Weg zu den Vereinten Nationen war und bringt sehr viele Empfehlungen mit, alle wertvoll!   Wir tauchen ein in:

Sind ESG, Nachhaltigkeit und Impact Pflicht oder Notwendigkeit? Heute habe ich den wunderbaren Lukas Vogt zu Gast und gemeinsam erörtern wir, ob das große Thema ESG ein neues Narrativ braucht.  Die oben genannten Begriffe sind mittlerweile in jedem Unternehmen präsent. Doch wie viel Substanz steckt dahinter? Ist ESG nur eine bürokratische Pflicht oder treibt sie echte Veränderung voran? Brauchen wir ein neues Narrativ, um Nachhaltigkeit wirkungsvoller zu gestalten?   Lukas Vogt ist Co-Founder von Sunhat – einer Softwareplattform, die Unternehmen dabei unterstützt, ESG-Fragebögen, Ratings und Reportings effizient zu managen, damit mehr Zeit für echte strategische Nachhaltigkeitsarbeit bleibt.  

Heute ist Christoph Betz mein Gesprächspartner, er ist KPMG-Partner und leitender Bank- Beratungs- und vor allem ESG-Experte und treibt Ergebnisse voran, indem er die Komplexität im Finanzdienstleistungssektor bewältigt. In unserem heutigen Podcast geht es um den Wandel des ESG-Narrativs in der Bankenbranche. ESG war lange ein Thema des Reputationsschutzes – Banken wollten nachhaltig sein, um das Vertrauen von Kunden und Investoren zu sichern. Doch die Zeiten haben sich geändert. Heute ist ESG ein zentraler Resilienzfaktor, der langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, Innovation und vor allem das Risikomanagement stärkt.  

Discusses data privacy compliance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. Our guest today is Katrina Destrée who is a globally experienced privacy and sustainability professional. Katrina's work in privacy and sustainability focuses on privacy programs, ESG reporting, awareness and training, and strategic communications.  Additional resources: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): https://iapp.org/ ISACA: https://www.isaca.org/ Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI): https://www.gesi.org/ Agréa Privacy & ESG: https://agreaprivacyesg.com/ CITI Program's “GDPR for Research and Higher Ed” course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/gdpr-for-research-and-higher-ed/  CITI Program's “Big Data and Data Science Research Ethics” course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/big-data-and-data-science-research-ethics/ CITI Program's “Essentials of Responsible AI” course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/essentials-of-responsible-ai/ 

Heute ist ein besonderer Tag – die 100. Folge des ESG-Talk-Podcasts ist da!

Das Gerangel um die EU Omnibusregulierung wirft für Nachhaltigkeitssverantwortliche große Fragezeichen auf und droht bisherige Nachhaltigkeitstrategien über den Haufen zu werfen. In dieser Folge gibt es daher einen ungeschönten Blick in die Umsetzung der CSRD-Berichtspflichten. Und zwar mit einem Profi, der offen aus dem Maschinenraum berichtet. Was hat die EU verbockt? Wo liegen die echten Schmerzen der großen und kleinen Unternehmen? Und warum fallen deutschen Mittelständlern dann doch regelmäßig die Kinnladen runter, wenn sie erst mal durch die Doppelte Wesentlichkeits- und Klimarisikoanalyse durch sind? Anja Schröder ist seit über drei Jahrzehnten Expertin für Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation und steckt seit drei Jahren als Beraterin tief in der Umsetzung der CSRD-Berichtspflichten für Mittelständler. Sie erklärt mir, warum es elementar ist in dem lauten Getöse Mythen und Klientel-PR von berechtigter Kritik unterscheiden zu können. Und sie ordnet die größten Mythen ein:

Wie beeinflussen Investoren die Unternehmensführung aktiv? In dieser Folge des ESG-Talk-Podcasts sprechen wir über die entscheidende Rolle von Active Ownership, Engagement und Stewardship in der Corporate Governance.

Show notesThroughout history, there have been genuine supporters and sceptics of equity and inclusion. We can all see how the current political climate in the US has deepened the divide fuelling anti-ESG/DEIB rhetoric, leading many organizations, including prominent ones like Target, Meta, Amazon, McDonald's, Ford, Harley Davidson etc. to reduce or cease their initiatives. However, there is room for cautious optimism considering that some of the world largest organisations continue to be committed including Patagonia, Costco, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, Netflix, Apple, Eli Lilly, Amazon, Pfizer, Salesforce, Google, P&G, Goldman Sachs.But, for a lot of people, like Gagandeep Bhullar, Founder of Superhuman Race, a data platform that measures good, it is business as usual. She does not perceive a decline in commitment or interest from US companies. In the 128th episode of The Elephant in the Room podcast Gagandeep Bhullar, joined me to discuss the pressing need for measuring and scaling "good" in today's society. She emphasised that traditional measures of success often overlook the value of good deeds, which do not typically yield tangible rewards in the corporate world.In the episode Gagandeep shares her journey from a successful career in aerospace at Boeing to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sustainability. We also delved into the unique features of her technology platform, which stands out by driving actionable sustainability practices rather than just reporting. As we explored the dynamics of ESG reporting across the world, in India and the built environment, Gagandeep also highlighted the importance of authentic narratives in sustainability and how sectors like real estate are leading the way in adopting these practices.We also discussed her belief that BRSR is on the path to becoming one of the best frameworks in the world, her exhilarating and challenging journey into entrepreneurship, and two exciting projects: a climate model to predict asset-level risk and a study on the built environment and real estate developers. Fun fact: Superman, Batman and mythology inspired the name she chose for her platform

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

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

In this special crossover episode of Let's Talk Sustainable Business and Let's Talk Global Business, hosts Sara Murray and Barbara-Mendez Jorge delve into the complexities of ESG reporting with The Conference Board's Anuj Saush and Andrew Jones. The conversation highlights the challenges of managing complex ESG data, the role of ESG controllers, and the cultural differences in ESG adoption between the US and Europe. 

The European regulatory landscape is changing, and a key focus is on sustainability. As part of this, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies to publish regular reports and how their activities impact the environment. Larger companies are already doing this, but from 1st January 2026, smaller companies will also be required to submit reports. For some this will not be an easy task, so for this podcast we talk to Francis D'Souza from Banyan.eco, who is helping companies meet the requirements.Follow us on social media platforms –Twitter – https://twitter.com/counterpointtrLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/counterpoint-technology-market-research/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@counterpointresearch/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/counterpointresearch/

The European Union's new regulatory landscape is setting the stage for transformative changes in how companies report sustainability. With pending regulations set by the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), companies are facing new challenges in how they report on sustainability and environmental impact. Michael Diegelmann, co-founder of the Global ESG Monitor, discusses the challenges and responsibilities of corporate communications in this new era of transparency and accountability that affects not just European entities but businesses across the globe. At the core of this evolution is the need for nuanced, ethical communications that not only meet regulatory expectations but reflect a true commitment to sustainability and equity. Key Takeaways New European regulations will significantly impact global corporations and require a new approach to sustainability communications. Businesses must perform materiality assessments to identify environmental and social topics that are crucial to their operations and align their reporting accordingly. Corporate communications must evolve alongside new regulations to effectively convey the context of sustainability data to stakeholders and avoid greenwashing. While the US is beginning to implement its own regulations, American businesses must adapt to meet EU standards to maintain their European operations.Non-compliance or misleading sustainability reports can lead to severe consequences, including legal liability and reputational damage. About the Guest Michael Diegelmann is co-founder of the Global ESG Monitor and founder and CEO of cometis AG. In his 25-year career he has gained a wealth of experience across the entire spectrum of investor relations. His specialties include IPOs, capital raises, ESG consultations, hostile and friendly takeovers (cross border), bond issues as well as corporate crises and all aspects of investor relations and financial media relations. Michael has a long-standing network of contacts to media, analysts, fund managers and many opinion leaders in the financial community. In addition, he is co-author of numerous specialist publications, including the bestseller “100 Financial Ratios” with more than 300,000 copies sold. About the Host Abbie Fink is president of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of PRGN. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, crisis communications, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations. PRGN Presents is brought to you by Public Relations Global Network, the world's local public relations agency. Our executive producer is Adrian McIntyre. Follow the Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please follow PRGN Presents in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or any other...

Board and management oversight of climate issues is not a new concept, but deciphering and disclosing how this occurs in practice is often a challenge.The ASRS governance pillar requires quite granular disclosures of the board and management's role in overseeing climate-related risks and opportunities. In this episode, we talk about how to articulate accountabilities and reporting ‘flows' within the business, in a way that will support your disclosures longer term.

How can companies prepare for the assurance requirements when they're still a moving target in and of themselves…?In this episode, we talk about the current proposal from the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) for phased assurance (with consultation open until 3 May 2024). We also talk through some practical steps that companies can be taking now to prepare for assurance of climate reporting.

The process to test and verify the integrity of climate-related information will be critical in ensuring public disclosures match internal practices, and that claims can be substantiated if challenged.As well as being a baseline expectation of the board, a thorough verification process will be important to substantiate claims and underpin assurance. In this episode, we talk about verification approaches, key learnings so far, and linkages to more fulsome auditing of reports in due course.

Climate-related metrics and targets are already a key area of focus for stakeholders, but under the new regime there will be more granularity than has been disclosed in the past.The ASRS metrics & targets pillar requires companies to take the leap towards granular quantitative disclosures (including in relation to Scope 3 emissions). In this episode, we talk about the need for a deep understanding of the related metrics, assumptions, interim targets and contingencies and how they factor into a company's position and prospects.

Disclosure under this pillar is not just headline statements and overarching direction. These mandatory climate-related disclosures will mean that a company's “strategy” will need to include comprehensive disclosure of how climate considerations are integrated into decision-making.The ASRS strategy pillar requires companies to focus not just on its transition plan and overarching strategic pathway for the company, but also how climate-related risks and opportunities are expected to impact on business model, financial position/performance and value chain. In this episode, we talk about the ways in which climate impacts, risks and opportunities will inform your disclosed strategy and prospects, including their linkages to planning and decision-making.

Board and management oversight of climate issues is not a new concept, but deciphering and disclosing how this occurs in practice is often a challenge.The ASRS governance pillar requires quite granular disclosures of the board and management's role in overseeing climate-related risks and opportunities. In this episode, we talk about how to articulate accountabilities and reporting ‘flows' within the business, in a way that will support your disclosures longer term.

The new reporting regime will be a prompt for companies to critically assess whether existing governance arrangements are ‘fit for purpose' (and disclosure) in respect of climate impacts, risks and opportunities.In this episode, we talk about how companies are stress-testing their governance arrangements, reconsidering the division of responsibility, board and management skill sets, and updating current governance documents (e.g. charters, agendas).

Given the scale of the exercise to report against the new climate reporting regime, what sort of foundational steps should companies be considering now?In this episode, we share our insights into common pain points and suggested focus areas to help identify aspects of reporting for front loading, ahead of the new regime commencing.

Now legislation for Australia's new climate reporting regime has finally been introduced into Parliament, what impact will it have for corporates?... (and when?).The new climate reporting regime is likely to require a significant uplift in corporate reporting – and will require considerable resources and effort over the next 12-18 months. This episode talks about how the regime will phase in, and how it might impact companies in practice.

In this episode of Consumer Speaks, host Sam Loughry sits down with Wendy Ralston, Audit & Assurance partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and Consumer Products & Retail ESG lead champion, and Kate Wiese, Audit & Assurance senior manager, Sustainability and ESG Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP. Together, they unpack consumer industry ESG reporting readiness and explore other ESG trends uncovered in Deloitte's Sustainability Action Report.

A wise woman once said: "sustainability is the doing, ESG is the talking about it".Today an Irish house-building giant has made a major move on Passive House — publishing a positioning paper and announcing the ongoing construction of over 1,700 homes to the standard.Joining us to talk about this are Nicola Cronin (Senior Sustainability Analyst) and Stephen O'Shea (Head of Sustainable Construction and ESG Reporting).Rather than this being another episode about Passive House we're more concerned with why a massive housebuilder has chosen to build to the standard. In this case, the answer highlights the positive impact that corporate reporting – in this case ESG – can have on the practice of construction. Where we've often derided ESG factors as a corporate fig leaf, in this instance ESG factors have driven institutional change. Most importantly, the scale of this change clearly illustrates the massive impact that big developers can have. If they choose to try.In short, we're talking about how change is made and why change is made.Links are below.Notes from the showNicola Cronin on LinkedInStephen O'Shea on LinkedInCairn Homes' Passive House positioning paperCairn on LinkedInCairn Homes' 2023 sustainability report**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff, Alex, and Dan about websites, branding, and communications - zap@eiux.agency; Everything is User ExperienceSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Own Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting mandates have changed the way many large companies around the world have to track and report their adherence to a new set of regulatory guidelines. On this episode of The OneStream Podcast, Hein Scholten from the OneStream Solution Network team joins Peter Fugere for an in-depth discussion on what exactly ESG reporting is and how OneStream is helping its customers with ESG reporting and planning capabilities.

Make room for Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser as they discuss all of the recent accounting and finance stories you need to know, including:The FASB recently completed its Conceptual Framework with a new and final chapter on measuring assets and liabilities recognized in financial statements.Tentative decisions from the FASB on EITF issues centered on induced conversions of convertible debt instruments.Another FASB tentative decision, determining the acquirer in the acquisition of a VIE.Targeted amendments to the IASB's IFRS standards on first-time adoption of IFRS, financial instruments, consolidated financial statements, and statement of cash flows.A Center for Audit Quality report found that 98% of companies disclosed some level of ESG-related information in 2022, 70% obtaining some degree of voluntary assurance.CA Governor Gavin Newsom proposed delaying the implementation of California Senate Bills 253 and 261 by two years, from 2026 to 2028.Discussion on the CrowdStrike/Windows outage and what it might mean for public companies subject to the SEC's new cybersecurity disclosure rules.For more on this week's topics:FASB Issues New and Final Chapter of Its Conceptual Framework: MeasurementFASB: Tentative Board Decisions 07-17-24 (induced conversions/VIE)IASB issues annual improvements to IFRS Accounting StandardsS&P 500 ESG Reporting and Assurance AnalysisAct to amend Sections 38532 & 38533 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to GHGPublic Company Cybersecurity Disclosures; Final RulesConnect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser are here to dish all of the post-Fourth of July accounting & finance news you need to know, including:FASB's plans to improve ASC 350-40, requiring an entity to use more judgment to determine when to recognize software costsProgress on FASB's project for disaggregation of income statement expensesSneak peek at the AICPA's update to their Valuation of Privately Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation—aka the Cheap Stock Guide.Announced improvements to the SEC websiteNew interpretive guidance from the SEC to clarify its recent cybersecurity rulesIASB finalizing the revision of IFRS Practice Statement 1, Management CommentaryISSB's plan to harmonize and consolidate the global sustainability disclosure landscape Update on the FTC rule effectively banning noncompete agreements in the USFor more on this week's topics:FASB: Tentative Board Decisions, Accounting for and Disclosure of Software CostsFASB: Tentative Board Decisions, Disaggregation—Income Statement ExpensesWorking Draft of Chapters 8 and 9 from the Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation Accounting and Valuation GuideSEC Updates Website to Improve Compliance, Functionality, and User ExperienceCyber Update: SEC Issues New Guidance on Cybersecurity Incident DisclosureIASB agrees to finalise the revision of the Management Commentary Practice StatementISSB delivers further harmonisation of the sustainability disclosure landscapeFederal judge partially blocks U.S. ban on noncompetesConnect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Your AM Now host Adam Olsen is back at it again, delivering critical accounting and finance stories to your eyes and ears, including:The 6/12 FASB meeting discussing its project on accounting for environmental credit programs (ECPs) as well as the Board's agenda prioritization.FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) recent deliberations on the existing accounting guidance for the determination of an accounting acquirer.The European Council's announcement on its agreement with proposals to cut down on greenwashing and false environmental claims,The new and impressive Workiva Carbon solution, designed to help companies enhance their existing ESG & Sustainability platform to support global climate regulations.For more on this week's topics:FASB: Tentative Board Decisions, 6/12/24EITF 6/14 Meeting SummaryEU Council Agrees on New Rules to Tackle Greenwashing in Product Green ClaimsWorkiva Launches New Carbon Data Management and Reporting SolutionConnect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode of ESG Talk, host Mandi McReynolds reflects on her conversation with AT&T's Chief Sustainability Officer, Charlene Lake. They discuss the importance of achieving audit-ready ESG data and the crucial role technology plays in tracking and reporting emissions data.

Your trusty AM Now hosts Adam Olsen and Matt Fisser are at it again, bringing you the accounting and finance stories you need to know, including:The SEC's statement on IFRS 19 reducing disclosures for certain subsidiaries and the impact on SEC filings, including any additional disclosures likely required.The SEC provided relief to BF Borgers clients with additional time to hire a new public accountant and file quarterly and transition reports on their Form 10-Q given certain requirements.The IFRS Foundation's updated guide on getting started on implementing the Integrated Reporting Framework and how to take account of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.New ESMA guidelines on using ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names.EFRAG's compilation of 68 unique explanations to respond to various stakeholders' technical questions on ESRS application required under the CSRD.For more on this week's topics:Statement on the Application of IFRS 19, Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures, in Filings with the SECSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, Release No. 34-100185 (BF Borgers)IFRS Foundation: Transition to integrated reportingESMA Guidelines establish harmonised criteria for use of ESG and sustainability terms in fund namesEFRAG Releases New ESRS Q And A Technical ExplanationsConnect with Embark on: LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to AM Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

John Turner, CEO of XBRL International, and Wes Bricker, vice chair and trust solutions co-leader at PwC US, join Workiva's Andie Wood to explore the impact of digitization on ESG reporting. Discover how XBRL taxonomies make it easier to share and analyze data and their role in corporate sustainability.