Podcasts about financial disclosures

Bec Blurton is on the show today. A Noonga woman who has built a substantive career at the intersection of First Nations rights, climate action, justice, gender, policy and finance. Speaking with Bec was a pleasure and offered me many lessons. Understanding the experiences and perspectives of those who come from different backgrounds and circumstances, but where I find commonality in experience and belief is always powerful for me. I was humbled several times in this chat with Bec being reminded of my own inherent privilege, and despite the efforts I go to and versions of challenges I face, I'm fortunate to not face structural or situational vulnerabilities like many others who aspire to versions of safe, just and beautiful future just like I do. Bec reminded me again and in new ways that with my privileges comes duties to be of service and to be a proactive proponent for equity in our society.Bec is a powerful advocate for justice for First Nations communities and peoples, taking her extraordinary work ethic and directing it towards activating and building collectives and communities that find their voice, connect more powerfully to their identity and seek new modes and methods for justice and dignity. She is a Conceptual Foundations Working Group member of the The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures , Deputy Chair of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute's Advisory Committee, she's worked in large corporates and government, and is now the Managing Director of First Nations Affairs, is a Member of the Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation and is the founder of another climate collective.This conversation covers a lot of terrain - origins and identity, finding ways to do work without end and the necessity of seeking professional help and being involved with communities of solidarity, the lengths still needed to truly address First Nations inequalities, the green shoots arising in many parts of our society and economy demanding better futures, and the challenges and honest reflections of where being an agent of change is more likely and possible.We cover a lot of territory, and felt like a conversation with an old friend for me. I took plenty of learnings and looking forward to being more involved with Bec's work in the future. If you are too, Bec is easily findable online - head to firstnationsaffairs.com and search for another climate collective. Her work is vital, differentiated and shining a very bright light on how power and history combine to obfuscate reality and what's truly needed for more equitable and just futures.In the May edition of the Finding Nature substack, I'm exploring perfect imperfection. Maria Montessori said this, which I think represent Bec's actions for justice and equity “Every great cause is born from repeated failures and from imperfect achievements.”Til next time, thanks for listening.Events are live and more are coming - follow on Humanitix.Follow on LinkedIn, Substack and Instagram. Today's show is delivered with Altiorem. Use the code FindingNature25 to get your 25% off an annual subscription. Today's show is delivered with InnerZone. Today's show is delivered with Regenerate Talent. Send me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

As biodiversity loss accelerates, there's a growing push to get financial institutions to take responsibility. In Malaysia, Bank Negara has announced plans to adopt nature-related risk assessments inspired by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures or TNFD, which is a global initiative that provides a framework for companies and financial institutions to report and manage nature-related risks and impacts. But how effective — or even fair — is this framework? Shona Hawkes, a Senior Advisor on Finance at the Rainforest Action Network, joins us to explore why many environmental and rights groups are deeply concerned about the TFND, and why they believe its practices could open the door to more corporate greenwashing.Image Credit: Forests & Finance | YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A new year means a slew of new laws that are going into effect and many that pertain to the day-to-day dealings within the Real Estate Industry. It's once again time for our Associate General Counsel Matt Rentschler to give a comprehensive rundown of all of these new laws and what they mean to your businesses. From updates to RELA, new laws about Financial Disclosures and even updates to the Illinois Human Rights Act, Matt has you covered on everything you need to know as we begin 2025.

Climate financial disclosures will be mandatory for a range of entities from early next year and Xpansiv's chief commercial officer Ben Stuart chews the fat with Tom Ravlic on the rationale behind the changes, some of the compliance challenges and even what Xpansiv as a firm that provides a market for global energy transition is likely to do as it is required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Paul and Tom are joined by Tony Goldner, from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Tony helps make sense of what happened at the recent Biodiversity COP in Colombia and discusses the many ways that nature is starting to appear on business' and regulators' agendas. Companies are waking up to the fact that their resilience depends on the resilience of nature. Many companies are in the process of developing and setting long-term transition plans to net-zero. Tony explains that as biodiversity and nature-loss risks mount, businesses need to also consider that nature-based dependencies, risks, and mitigations should be put in place.   NOTES AND RESOURCES   GUEST Tony Goldner, TNFD Executive Director TNFD Website | LinkedIn   Q&A The clock is ticking: finance sector deforestation action must now go mainstream with Stephanie Kimball, Senior Director of Climate Strategy at Conservation International and Sue Reid, Climate Finance Advisor to Christiana Figueres at Global Optimism   Learn more about the Paris Agreement.   It's official, we're a TED Audio Collective Podcast - Proof! Check out more podcasts from The TED Audio Collective   Please follow us on social media! Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

How do you turn an ambitious corporate commitment on social impact and inclusivity into reality? Meet Social Impact Pioneer Amanda Smith. Amanda is the Head of Community Impact at Diageo. Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, renowned for its portfolio of over 200 iconic brands, including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Guinness, and Smirnoff. Operating in nearly 180 countries and employing over 30,000 people worldwide. At the heart of Diageo's ethos is its Spirit of Progress plan, a commitment to sustainable growth through inclusive programs that empower individuals and communities. From business and hospitality skills training to innovative water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, Diageo aims to create a positive impact where they operate. A key focus is championing diversity and inclusion, ensuring that 50% of beneficiaries in their community programs are women, thus enhancing opportunities for underrepresented groups. Amanda is the lady behind turning this ambitious commitment into reality. With her extensive experience in creating inclusive programs, Amanda shares insights into how Diageo integrates social responsibility into its core business strategy. We'll discuss the importance of inclusivity in WASH initiatives and how these efforts not only benefit women and girls but also strengthen communities. As we navigate through Amanda's journey and the impactful work at Diageo, you'll discover why the time for social responsibility is now and how businesses can harness their influence to drive positive change. Amanda shares how Diageo have been actively addressing human rights and inclusion in their value chain for some time. With the emerging social impact regulations, including Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) coming into action in Europe – we talk about how Diageo has been preparing for it and why regulation doesn't need to be all about risk and compliance. Don't miss this engaging conversation about innovation, inclusion, and the future of sustainable business practices. Links: Amanda Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-smith-99776b1b/ Diageo: https://www.diageo.com/en/our-business Diageo, Inclusive Business Approach: https://www.diageo.com/en/esg/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/inclusive-community Diageo and CARE International Partnership, Investing in water and empowering women through WASH in Kenya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVVK1vLX5w Task Force on Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures: https://www.tisfd.org Oxford University, Leading Sustainable Corporations: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/executive-education/online-programmes/oxford-leading-sustainable-corporations-programme WaterAid: Integrating gender equality into community water, sanitation and hygiene projects – guidance notes: https://washmatters.wateraid.org/publications/integrating-gender-equality-into-community-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-projects Wash4Work, CEO Water Mandate: WASH benefits accounting framework: https://ceowatermandate.org/publications/WASH-Framework-Summary.pdf Diageo (2023), Human Rights, Global Policies: https://media.diageo.com/diageo-corporate-media/media/p1pnrolk/dia1857_a4_policies_global_human_rights_2023-update-v4.pdf The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - Directive (EU) 2024/1760: https://www.corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive.com And if you liked this, do take a look at: Business Fights Poverty, Global Goals Summit 2024, Driving ESG Innovation in the New Regulatory Context with Meta https://businessfightspoverty.org/session/driving-esg-innovation-in-the-new-regulatory-context-with-meta/

In this Breaking Analysis, Dave Vellante, chief analyst at theCUBE Research, reviews the changes Microsoft made to its financial reporting with a special focus on Azure impacts. He shares how it affects the cloud data and gives his thoughts on Microsoft's AI reporting.Follow theCUBE's live event coverage https://www.thecube.net/Microsoft recently updated its Azure financial reporting, aligning with AWS to better reflect consumption-based revenue, which led to increased growth rates but lowered overall revenue due to the removal of slower-growth segments such as enterprise mobility and security and Power BI per-user pricing. For daily news for CIOs, check out our parent publication at https://siliconangle.com/AI services now contribute significantly to Azure's growth, with up to 11% in the most recent quarter, driving investor confidence. However, this change also highlights that Azure's market share had been overstated in prior reports. As Microsoft positions itself as a leader in AI, this shift is expected to push competitors to disclose their AI revenue, intensifying market competition.Read the full article https://siliconangle.com/2024/10/16/microsofts-financial-disclosures-reveal-azures-market-position/Be sure to follow Dave's weekly Breaking Analysis podcast as well, for the deep data dives on enterprise computing trends, from spending patterns to Wall Street implications.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLenh213llmcZMTRZKjnAwesSCiuLQT21E#theCUBE #BreakingAnalysis #theCUBEResearch #MicrosoftAzure #AI #EMS #AIRevenue

Mark Dickinson, CEO, gives an overview of Inspired's interim results for the period ending 30th June 2024. 00:00 Opening 00:23 Overview 00:53 Financial highlights 01:28 Ignite Deed of Variation 02:00 Divisional performance: Assurance Services 02:38 Divisional performance: ESG Services 03:28 Divisional performance: Optimisation Services 05:20 Divisional performance: Software Services 05:50 Summary & Outlook Inspired PLC is a United Kingdom-based technology enabled service provider supporting businesses in their drive to reduce energy consumption, deliver net-zero, control energy costs and manage their response to climate change. Its segments include Assurance, Optimisation, Software and ESG. Assurance segment provides services that include the review, analysis and negotiation of gas and electricity contracts on behalf of clients in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Optimisation segment is focused on the optimisation of a client's energy consumption and provides services that include forensic audits, energy efficiency projects and water solutions. Software segment comprises the provision of energy management software to third parties. ESG segment manages the data collection and validation of consumption data to provide the resources for the creation of mandatory ESG disclosures, such as Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting and Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures reporting.

Support us on Patreon... Tennant, Luke and Frankie are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! Sign up today for access to coveted BoCo like our recent bonus episodes on US election shenanigans and closer to home, the passing of legislation for the Net Zero Economy Agency and Climate-related Financial Disclosures. You will also find things you didn't know you wanted (weekly photos of Frankie's uber cute doggo, Tennant's cats, cyber punk cosplay outfits and a general #GoodTime). Don't be shy! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/LetMeSumUp.—Your intrepid hosts open with some ill considered commitments on BoCo that will(?) be made available on the Patreon (who doesn't love a cyberpunk-doggo mash up), barely mention the actual bonus episode we released last week (see above) before wading into the inviting waters of AEMO's latest Electricity Statement of Opportunities. So what does 2024 ESOO have to say for itself? Everything is now terrific, reliability wise! OR IS IT??!! This year's ESOO leads with the good news picture but *warning* we still need to read carefully and while some big projects have been approved (oh hi HumeLink!), we should be feeling the urgency of Getting Stuff Done. And that stuff MUST include energy performance retrofits of millions of Australian homes! Shout out Climateworks on their latest report, Enabling Australia's home renovation wave, which has some great suggestions on that front.Our main paperYour intrepid hosts break down being down on emissions breaks with the hot new Science paper causing all the commotion in climate circles. Climate policies that achieved major emission reductions: Global evidence from two decades from Annika Stechemesser and collaborators, mainly from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, has more hot takes and fake takes than you can poke a stick at!  Listen on to hear ours - flaws we did find, it's not all bad though - but also don't just trust us! We reference some fantastic analysis of the paper from Emil Dimanchev which is well worth your time. Also, if Euler diagrams are your jam then this paper is for YOU.One more thingsTennant's One More Thing is: the decision by Korea's highest court to require the legislature to put forward 2030-50 interim climate targets PLUS a Brian Deese article in Foreign Affairs calling for a clean energy Marshall Plan.Frankie's One More Thing is: a note on some worrying signs of breaks to commitments towards net zero housing and future changes to the National Construction Code after the SA government pressed pause on further changes for the next ten years.Luke's One More Thing is: This article from Currently Speaking (and the associated impromptu reading list). And that's all from us Summerupperers! Support our Patreon at patreon.com/LetMeSumUp, send your hot tips and suggestions for papers to us at mailbag@letmesumup.net and check out our back catalogue at letmesumup.net.

In today's episode, Santi and Jason dive deep into the recent WBTC drama involving BitGo and Justin Sun, exploring its implications for the crypto industry. We discuss the potential impact of Kamala Harris's advisors on crypto regulation and debate the manipulation of prediction markets in politics. We also discuss whether crypto regulatory crackdown might have peaked. The conversation then shifts to the Eigen Layer airdrop scandal, examining the ethical considerations in crypto startups. Finally, we explore the future of shared sequencing and touch on the importance of transparency in the crypto space. Thanks for tuning in! Resources https://x.com/rushimanche/status/1823412883922841699 https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1823484121253110015 - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma's intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs. Start building today at https://www.avax.network/ - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends. Get started with $20 free when you deposit or purchase of $10 or more: https://myprize.com/invite/Empire - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:45) Educational Tracks (12:09) WBTC History & Drama (26:05) Coinbase cbBTC Launch (30:31) Are Prediction Markets Manipulated? (38:41) Anoma ad (39:43) Re.al Ad (40:43) Ava Labs Ad (41:41) MyPrize (42:19) Kamala Advisors (48:48) Is Crypto Crackdown Over? (53:47) Eigen Layer Airdrop Scandal (01:05:09) Financial Disclosures (01:10:03) Death of Shared Sequencing - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Don't expect Charles nor William to be hosting Netflix cooking shows or podcasts anytime soon, although to be fair, Charles does have a nice side-hustle selling jam……anyway, King Charles, as Head of State, is set to receive £132 million from the UK Treasury in the 2025/2026 tax year. This represents a significant increase of over £45 million from the current financial year's £86.3 million.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping?

The latest episode of our mini-series on regulatory enforcement considers the impact of  the UK Financial Conduct Authority's new rules that seek to prevent greenwashing. Failing to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new anti-greenwashing rules could have serious consequences for financial services firms in the UK. In this episode, we summarise the main changes and tackle the most pressing questions that firms are asking right now, including: Why have these changes been introduced and how do these add to the FCA's enforcement arsenal? What areas do (and don't) the rules cover? When will the rules come into force, how will they work in practice, and how might firms feel the impact of these? How does the FCA's guidance clarify what is considered “clear, fair and not misleading”? And what difference could the changes make to firms' marketing communications? How do the FCA's changes impact firms' ongoing compliance work in relation to climate-related financial disclosures? What further amendments could the FCA introduce to make the rules more effective? Answering all these questions, and more, are Ashurst colleagues Nathan Willmott, Lorraine Johnson and Anna Varga. To listen to this – and previous episodes in this regulatory enforcement mini-series – search for “Ashurst Legal Outlook” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon  A new batch of filings with the Federal Election Commission have dropped, showing the fundraising activities of candidates running in the Utah races. The KSL at Night hosts delve into the numbers and break it all down for our listeners. If you’re curious how much money your favorite candidate has brought in for their campaign, make sure you listen to this segment. 

Friday, June 14th, 2024Today, SCOTUS unanimously tosses the challenge to Mifepristone on standing; the nephew Clarence Thomas raised as a son whose tuition was paid for by Harlan Crow is facing 25 plus years on weapons and drug charges; Senate Republicans block IVF protection bill; Donald Trump tells Republicans that Milwaukee is a terrible city; the Senate Judiciary found three more trips Clarence Thomas failed to report; US senate candidate Royce White owes more than $100K in unpaid child support; the Senate Judiciary agrees to end it's investigation into Harlan Crow in exchange for some documents; Kari Lake has lost her appeals court challenge to the 2022 election results; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tourhttps://sexyliberal.com NetRoots is happening in Baltimore July 11th - the 13thGo to https://www.netrootsnation.org and use promo code NN24Partner for 10% off your ticket! The Thomas concurrence in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is ... something. .. (@ProfMMurray)Clarence Thomas's “Son” Breaks Silence From Jail (The New Republic)Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor's private plane than previously known (CNN)Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race (AP News) Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ From The Good Newshttps://www.netrootsnation.org  - Promo Code NN24Partner (Baltimore MD)Respectful Disability Language: Here's What's Up! (AUCD.org)CRE8IV Music & Arts Fest 2024 (gorockford.com)Muralist Instagram @j_r_ustickhttps://prevail-with-greg-olear.simplecast.com/episodes/the-opposite-of-chaos-is-community-with-billy-ray Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City WinerySunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryMonday June 17th Boston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-Bos2Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

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Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and CEO of Best Money Moves, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the financial disclosures for eight of the nine Supreme Court Justices that were released today, and the interesting details that were in the report. Ilyce also discusses American Airlines’ idea to offer personalized ads to their customers. Follow The Lisa Dent […]

When it comes to ESG, there are so many acronyms. From TCFD to ISSB, GRI and GSSB. But today, we are talking about reporting against the TNFD – that is, the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures.In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with Tony Goldner, executive director of the TNFD, to talk about business risks, opportunities, dependencies, and impacts on nature, and how these might impact on the portfolio.With nature-positive the new buzzword at the top end of town, nature-related data is no longer a CSR issue. It is a risk management issue that has the potential to disrupt business plans, cash flows, and returns to investors.

Garrett Quinn, group chief sustainability officer at Smurfit Kappa Group, one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging, and Robert Eccles, a leading authority on sustainability, join co-host Andie Wood on the latest ESG Talk episode. Listen in as they explore the intricacies of navigating sustainability and financial performance, achieving sustainability targets, and Smurfit Kappa's journey with implementing the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures.

Raviv Turner, founding member of the Nature Tech Collective and member of the nature data working group at the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about current trends in nature-based disclosure and highlights best practices the transition from non-disclosure to disclosure. They discuss key regulation coming up such as the EU deforestation regulation and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. They also talk about how business engagement on biodiversity could develop in future.

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This week: Raviv Turner, founding member of the Nature Tech Collective and member of the nature data working group at the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the dangers of being too carbon focused when thinking about impacts. They discuss how companies can move towards biodiversity and nature disclosure and, ultimately, action.   Plus: on the spot reflections from the sustainable apparel and textiles conference in Amsterdam with Kresse Wesling from recycled luxury accessories brand Elvis & Kresse. She talks about how apparel brands can best respond to the incoming regulations, particularly in the EU.

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is charged with 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and larceny counts, as the state looks at financial transparency for our lawmakers and state leaders. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with State Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) to see what the legislature plans to do to provide transparency of financial elements.

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is charged with 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and larceny counts, as the state looks at financial transparency for our lawmakers and state leaders. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow sit down with State Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) to see what the legislature plans to do to provide transparency of financial elements.

Welcome back to another episode of We Chat Divorce! In this throwback episode, Karen and Catherine talk about all things financial disclosures. What they are, why they are important, how to fill it out, the importance of taking your time, and if the data used is current, past, individual, or as a couple. Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram TikTok  Listen to more podcast episodes, read our divorce blog, and join our free divorce support group at mydivorcesolution.com. The We Chat Divorce podcast (hereinafter referred to as the “WCD”) represents the opinions of Catherine Shanahan, Karen Chellew, and their guests to the show. WCD should not be considered professional or legal advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Views and opinions expressed on WCD are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. WCD should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Listeners should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. No listener should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on WCD without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on WCD. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew do not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned on WCD, and information from this podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced on WCD do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of Catherine Shanahan or Karen Chellew. WCD, CATHERINE SHANAHAN, AND KAREN CHELLEW EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. If you would like to obtain a typed transcript of this podcast episode, please email us at hello@mydivorcesolution.com. Please be sure to include the episode name in the transcript email request. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raviv Turner is a serial big data and AI entrepreneur and the founding member of the Nature Tech Collective, a non-profit coalition of nature tech companies covering satellite imaging, drones, IoT, LIDAR, eDNA, bio-acoustics and other tech that helps financial institutions and corporations measure, report and verify their nature-related impact claims and disclosures, to fight greenwashing and accelerate investment in nature-based solutions. Raviv also sits on the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) nature data working group. He speaks on the topics of biodiversity ESG, natural capital, spatial finance, and digital MRV.

Monday, January 29th, 2024Today,  a jury awards E Jean Carroll 83.3 million dollars in a win for all sexual assault survivors; Alabama executes Kenneth Smith with nitrogen gas; the Department of Justice executed an agreement with the parties finding Governor Cuomo engaged in a pattern of sexual misconduct; top former Israeli national security officials say Netanyahu must be removed from power; Lauren Boebert finishes fifth in a straw poll in her new district; Wayne LaPierre testifies during the NRA corruption trial; Vince McMahon resigns after an ex-employee accuses him of sexual assault and sex trafficking; the Trump Org monitor says the company gave incomplete and erroneous disclosures; a Trump $50M loan to himself looks like tax evasion; the Oklahoma Republican Party condemns Senator Lankford for working with Dems on a border deal; 3 US troops have been killed and another 30 injured in a drone attack in Jordan; a Republican judge in Illinois finds that Trump engaged in insurrection. Plus Allison delivers your good news. Dana is out and about.Promo CodeGo to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 AND K2 AND 5 FREE AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.More from our Guest Tristan Snell:Taking Down Trump: 12 Rules for Prosecuting Donald Trump by Someone Who Did It Successfullyhttps://takingdowntrump.comTristan Snell's Socialshttps://twitter.com/TristanSnellhttps://www.instagram.com/tristansnellhttps://www.threads.net/@tristansnellhttps://post.news/@/tristansnellhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tristansnell212Trump's Court-Appointed Monitor Tells Judge Company Gave ‘Incomplete' and ‘Inconsistent' Disclosures With ‘Errors'https://themessenger.com/politics/trump-barbara-jones-incomplete-inconsistent-disclosures-errorsJustice Department Secures Settlement Agreement with State of New York Executive Chamber to Resolve Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims Under Title VIIhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-settlement-agreement-state-new-york-executive-chamber-resolveTrump's candidacy on the Illinois ballot should be decided by the courts, an elections board hearing officer sayshttps://www.wbez.org/stories/trumps-candidacy-on-the-illinois-ballot-should-be-decided-by-the-courts-hearing-officer-says/e9af3a79-7e96-4429-8bf0-282833888bb2Netanyahu must be removed, top former Israeli national security officials sayhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/middleeast/netanyahu-letter-israel-national-security-intl/index.htmlWant some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-teeSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good NewsLaura Scott Designshttps://www.laurascottdesigns.com/artwork-gallery/274574-3976087/art-quilts/textiles-and-fiber-arts/gaia.htmlThe VAhttps://www.va.gov Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercast https://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

he NRF Big Show Conference 2024, a landmark event across the retail industry, concluded this week in New York City. This year, we decided to attend, and to our surprise, the conference took an unexpected yet critical turn towards sustainability, signaling a significant shift in the industry's priorities. As one of retail's most significant technology-focused events, we were pleased to see the sector locked in on emphasizing minimizing risk, enhancing resilience through ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, and leveraging technology for operational efficiency. There was much to take in– we were able to take away some compelling insights from the show: ‍ESG and resilience in focus: The conference showcased a solid commitment to ESG principles, emphasizing building resilient supply chains. This shift reflects a growing awareness of the need for sustainable practices in retail.Retail leaders now prioritize sustainability, a notable change given the industry's traditional focus on profit and growth. Technological innovations in supply chain management: A key highlight was using AI and predictive modeling to minimize supply chain disruptions. This approach is not only innovative but also a critical step in ensuring smooth retail operations amidst increasing environmental uncertainties.Technology integration in supply chains paves the way for more efficient and reliable operations, crucial for the retail sector's success. Walmart's pioneering approach to sustainable supply chains: Walmart's session, led by their EVP of Supply Chain Operations and SVP of Sustainability, stood out. They discussed creating value through sustainable supply chains, linking resilience, efficiency, product availability, risk mitigation, and worker opportunities.This session highlighted the practical benefits of sustainable practices regarding environmental impact and business efficiency. Tech-driven solutions for supply chain weather-related disruptions Innovations by major players like IBM and smaller companies in AI-driven predictive modeling for weather-related supply chain disruptions were impressive.These technologies embody the idea of physical risk mitigation, which is crucial for maintaining steady and reliable supply chains in the face of increasing natural disasters and climate change impacts. TCFD and its practical implications: The conference illustrated the practical application of TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) principles in retail. The focus was on building resilience and strategic value creation through climate risk assessment and management.TCFD's framework was implicitly present in the tools and technologies showcased, highlighting the industry's move towards comprehensive climate risk management. Sustainability as a cross-functional priority: The conference wasn't solely aimed at sustainability experts but attracted a diverse group of retail professionals. This diversity underscores the universal importance of sustainability across all retail sectors.Discussions on AI, technology, and supplier engagement in decarbonization indicate a holistic approach to sustainability, integrating it into every aspect of retail operations. The NRF Big Show Conference 2024 marked a pivotal moment for the retail industry, with a clear shift towards sustainability and technological innovation. The conference highlighted the latest trends and solutions and underscored the industry's commitment to a more sustainable future. The insights gained from this event are vital for anyone involved in retail, showcasing how sustainability and technology are becoming integral to the sector's success and resilience. The energy and engagement at the conference promise an even more impactful event next year, driving the industry toward a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024Today, the DC Circuit Court of appeals heard arguments on Trump's immunity claim and it did not go well for him; Trump has told ABC News he plans to deliver part of the closing argument in the NYAG's civil fraud trial himself; Tennessee Rep Andy Ogles faces an ethics complaint; Congress may need a continuing resolution through March to get a budget passed because of course; Mike Pence's brother Greg Pence will not seek re-election in the House; Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer; the civil trial of the National Rifle Association kicked off today with a bang (ha); a driver is in custody after crashing into the White House gates. Plus Allison and Dana deliver your good news.Trump fraud trial: Trump intends to deliver part of closing argument himself, say sourceshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/trump-fraud-trial/?id=103642561NRA distances itself from longtime leader Wayne LaPierre in opening remarks at civil trialhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nra-distances-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre-opening-remarks-civil-tri-rcna133076REVEALED: Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles faces ethics complaint, comparison to George Santoshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/revealed/revealed-tennessee-rep-andy-ogles-faces-ethics-complaint-comparison-to-george-santosStatement From Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Officials on Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Medical Carehttps://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3639728/statement-from-walter-reed-national-military-medical-center-officials-on-secretHow We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-teeSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newshttps://glistenplus.com Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/ Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewrote Dana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercast https://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Steve Manocchio, senior director of financial compliance and operations at Cisco, joins ESG Talk host Steve Soter in a conversation around unifying climate data in financial disclosures. Listen in as they explore the financial impact of ESG, the evolving role of accountants, and how assurance and technology can help further ESG initiatives.  

The past decade has seen huge progress in the way companies analyse their exposure to carbon emissions, but far less effort has been put into understanding the complex interactions companies have with nature, and the risks this poses for investors and the health of our environment. If we're to have a hope of reaching net-zero, we need to reverse the trends of biodiversity loss and incentivise companies to assess the risks and opportunities around natural-capital. On the podcast today we have the perfect guest to discuss this topic, I'm joined by Tony Goldner, he's the CEO of the TNFD, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, an organisation that was established to try and solve this very problem. The big news is that this week Tony and his team have published the final version of the TNFD Recommendations. It's a framework that will give companies and investors alike a clear and uniform model for putting nature on the balance sheet. Tony's worked at the helm of the TNFD since it was founded two years ago. He's originally from Australia, he now lives and works in Europe, and he's had a fascinating career that spans foreign affairs with DFAT, he's worked in global finance, he's been a consultant, and now he's pulling it all together to convene a mix of stakeholders across the globe and across industries. It really was a thrill to speak to Tony on such a big week for the TNFD, the recommendations have only been live for a few days, and so in this conversation I did my best to offer a broad overview of the final recommendations, and practical actions to help us integrate them. And of course this episode is part of a broader series that's exploring how we can shift our economy to be ‘nature-positive', so be sure to subscribe so you can follow along. And a company that's been central to the ‘nature positive' mission is GreenCollar, which has come on board to be the sponsor of this series. GreenCollar is a developer and innovator of environmental market solutions, they recognise the power of putting a financial value on nature, as an incentive to drive sustainable land management, cleaning up our waterways and avoiding further loss of biodiversity and animal species. Since launching more than a decade ago, the company has become Australia's largest developer of nature-based carbon credit projects, and they're pushing the market forward with schemes like ‘Reef Credits', which target improved water quality at The Great Barrier Reef. And their latest innovation is NaturePlus, a new form of biodiversity credits that aim to protect and restore ecosystems around the world. They're measuring biodiversity outcomes on the ground, with a scientifically rigorous and verifiable methodology, that puts a value on natural capital, to enable investment in the conservation of high value ecosystems. Reach out to the team at www.GreenCollar.com.au to find out more. And, you can find all the show notes and links on the website at www.johntreadgold.com. And that's where you'll also find the Good future newsletter. Your source of insights and updates about the world of impact investing. You'll stay up to date on trends, you'll get access to the latest podcast episodes, and you might just get an early lead on the most exciting and high impact companies and funds. Enjoy the episode!!

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by John Dougall, Utah State Auditor, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member. The hosts discuss the intense heat waves affecting multiple continents, the razor wire barrier across the Rio Grande river and former President Trump's charges…

Join us as we unravel the complexities of managing drug shortages, examine the various factors contributing to this pressing issue, and discuss potential mitigation strategies. Joseph Szot, MD Associate Dean for Continuing and Integrated Medical Education Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Erin R. Fox, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, Shared Services, University of Utah Health Adjunct Professor, University of Utah College of Pharmacy Michael Brownlee, PharmD, MS, FASHP Associate Hospital Director for Pathology, Pharmacy, and Radiology and Chief Pharmacy Officer, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy References/Resources:  Drug Shortage Health and National Security Risks: Underlying Causes and Needed Reforms - Full Committee Hearing, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs ASHP Drug Shortages Statistics FDA Drug Shortages & Quality Issues Building Resilience Into the Nation's Medical Product Supply Chains - NASEM Report, March 2022 Financial Disclosures:  Dr. Joseph Szot, his guests and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. CME Credit Available:  https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=59356  Nurses: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A.Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hours. Pharmacists: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A.Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 ACPE credits. Physicians: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.) Date Recorded: 6/16/2023  

Are you a public entity? And have you acquired – or will acquire – a significant business? Well, then do we have a stout SEC reg for you. Meet S-X Rule 3-05, a key piece of regulation registrants must know to file financial statements for an acquired business. And wouldn't you know it – Embarkers Adam Olsen and Zac Smith cover that very topic on this episode of Accounting Matters. So pull up a seat and join us!For more information on S-X Rule 3-05 and acquisitions:Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed BusinessesPurchase Accounting: Adjustments & Accounting for M&AsAccounting for Asset Acquisitions vs. Business Combinations: Sweat the DetailsConnect with Embark on: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Listen to Accounting Matters on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify.

In this illuminating episode of the Count Me In, we sit down with our esteemed guest, Janis Parthun, VP, Advisory & Project Services at RGP. She is a leading voice in the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Dive into the intricacies of ESG, understand its importance in a business context, and explore its different facets - from the environmental to the social and governance perspectives. We also delve into the challenges companies face in implementing ESG strategies, discussing the evolving regulatory landscape and offering insight into the best practices adopted by forward-thinking businesses. Whether you're an industry veteran looking to refine your ESG approach or a newcomer eager to implement an ESG program, this episode is brimming with valuable insights.Connect with Janis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janisparthun/Full Episode Transcript:Adam:            Welcome to another exciting episode of Count Me In. Today we have a special guest with us, Janis Parthun. VP, Advisory and Project Services, at RGP. She is an expert in the field of Environmental, Social, Governance or ESG, as many of us know it.  Janis brings a wealth of knowledge providing a fresh perspective on the complexities and significance of ESG. She will walk us through the intricacies of ESG, discuss its growing prominence, and share valuable insights on its implementation. So if you're looking to understand ESG better, and how we can add value to your business model, this is one episode you won't want to miss. Let's dive right in. Janis, we're really excited to have you on the Count Me In podcast. As we go into today, we're going to be talking about ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance, and we hear a lot about that. IMA talks a lot about that. We've been publishing articles. There's a lot of things happening in the industry. But maybe we can start off just at a higher level and talk about what does it mean, what does it represent, in an organization? Janis:              Yes, Adam, happy to do that. The term ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance can really differ just depending on who you speak to. But I'd like to establish some initial background here. Where environmental focuses on the company's impact on the environment. On the risks, and opportunities associated with the impact of climate change on the company, its business, and its industry.  Social may focus on the company's relationship with people and society, or whether the company's investing in its community. And governance focuses on issues such as how the company is run, and possibly connect to executive compensation.  So ESG has been an important element to organizations approach to create value, as part of the business model, and just to the greater society impact. But what does this entail? Is what I often hear. And to elaborate a little bit more, a company's overarching ESG program will likely have top priorities determined around ESG matters. With goals, which includes metrics and possibly targets for future outlook has been set and established. To reach the goals and the targets, the company may have various initiatives and action, in order to support the goals. For example, a company may have climate change as one of its ESG priorities or material topics, and a goal to reduce emissions with the target of 40% by 2040. The organization, then, may have an initiative or a project to convert all transportation fleets to electric vehicles, as a strategy to reduce the emissions.  But when we're discussing ESG, at the overarching program or program level, this is applicable across multiple material topics or priority topics. Now, the topic of ESG is not new, and there are significant funds and investments around this.  Currently, over 96% of the S&P 500 already, voluntarily, publish sustainability reports in some form or fashion. But an increasing interest from parties to invest, and companies wanting to communicate or report on ESG. Regulatory and standard-setting bodies are also paying attention to how companies are reporting on ESG matters. Adam:            Definitely, and you see a lot of the bigger organizations implementing it. But smaller organizations may not quite be ready or there, yet. And if you are one of those organizations that are saying, "You know what, I want to jump into this, get into this." What are some steps that a typical company might undergo to establish an ESG-type program? Is there a specific, strategic, approach that you need to take when you're implementing that? Janis:              Yes, that's a great point, Adam, and there is a recommended strategic approach to this. So the other aspect to think about is the ESG strategic roadmap or steps that companies, typically, may undergo to establish an ESG program. First, is really having to determine materiality. This is driven by stakeholder and market input, industry profile, business strategy, and suggested standards and frameworks. And, then, setting goals and targets and execute on the reporting.  So establishing process and oversight to have that accountability, and report or update related to performance metrics. And, then, establishing quality control. Establish process and governance to ensure the quality control of the data that's collected or reported, and of course, reevaluate in that cycle.  But, more often than not, companies are encountering challenges, during the midpoint stages of executing on the ESG program strategy. And this includes adhering to regulations, standards and frameworks, and just trying to stay current and up to date. There are several in the horizon, and it's a lot going on for companies to navigate through. Program management and governance, having organizational governance over the ESG program, and monitoring and tracking against existing goals, appropriately, and evaluating progress. For example, do you have a governance process around adding or revising priorities or metrics? And monitoring the actions or involved in ESG committee that helps govern the goals set and tracked. And data quality management; is the information reliable?  For example, is the information collected comprehensive to the metrics being tracked? Such as inclusive the various regions and markets. Is that information reliable? Such as is it trackable or include supporting details. And with each of these challenges, it's important to pull the right resources in to help and address. Adam:            Before we get too much into the details of program management and those challenges. You've mentioned, a few times, about different regulating bodies have been watching in certain areas. There are regulations and new standards coming up, and that can be challenging for anybody and everybody. A lot of people are overworked. People are getting stressed out, and the idea of having more regulations to follow can be very stress inducing. But, maybe, you can talk a little bit more about how it's affecting companies and what people can expect? Janis:              Yes, I can, definitely, elaborate that a little bit more, Adam, and dive a little bit deeper. From a regulatory driver perspective, and you're so right on this. And there's such an increasing scrutiny just on how companies are presenting the ESG-related information. As well as the push to reduce the climate impact to the environment. That multiple regulatory authorities are pushing their agendas, and that's what's creating all this pressure, too.  For U.S. public companies the pressure is coming from the SEC. With the biggest proposal on climate-related disclosures announced last year. To disclose governance, strategy, risk management, and targets on the climate impact and, specifically, greenhouse gas emissions. And there are multiple elements within the proposal that's creating concerns for many public companies. Especially around disclosing climate-related financial impact and Scope 3 Emissions.  I think by the time this recording is released, the SEC will likely announce an update and issue, possibly, a reduced-scope version of the original proposal. It is a lot to ask for companies to disclose on those areas. And this is just one specific proposal, and there are several other SEC proposals anticipated to finalize in the horizon, this year, as well. Beyond the climate-related disclosures.  And in the EU, the pressure is coming from the EU Commission. The Commission recently adopted a new rule, late last year, The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive or CSRD. For companies to publish detailed information on sustainability matters. To increase the company's accountability, and to prevent divergent sustainability standards.  This is a pretty big ask since there are 12 standards drafted with 10 specific ESG topics. Spanning from climate, to workforce, to business conduct. And this may also impact a U.S. company if the company has subsidiaries in the EU market. And there are also country jurisdictional specific requirements to consider. That I won't mention here because there's just a lot to capture.  But beyond reporting, the EU is also proposing another new rule to streamline information about companies' environmental performance of products, and to reduce misleading claims. So just to add one more thing to this, related to all this, is that companies are also, increasingly, being asked to communicate and report information that's understandable, across a broad base of the investor community. So more so around voluntary standards. And this is happening through recognized standards and frameworks for comparability, and there are a number of them as well.  So the top two standards that are frequently referred to is SASB and GRI. But there are also others, each with a specific mission. And, again, this is just a lot for companies to get a handle of and stay on top of. And I just wanted to, at least, share a little bit of the landscape of the different type of requirements or voluntary type of disclosures.  And, then, interesting enough, just to highlight or illustrate a little bit. So, for example, we at RGP had helped one of our clients on a related issue last year. The Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures or TCFD, issued new recommendations in October 2021. And the client needed to understand the degree of the changes. As well as consider how this impacts the clients reporting to another global environmental disclosure system, the CDP in connection to the TCFD changes. So that's just one example. But the reporting information can also be interconnected across the requirements. Adam:            That's really interesting, and as you're going into this process. Either get some help or make sure you're staying on top of that, or find an organization that can help you stay on top of those standards, and help understand it better. Because depending on where your organization is, will be what standards you have to follow, obviously.  So we've talked about the standards and the different regulations, and you've gotten a very good overview of that, for the audience. But you mentioned aspects of program management and goverments outside of their keeping up with the standards and regulations. You have to actually manage the program. Maybe you can talk about what you've seen where companies are on track, where they're not on track, and maybe give some best practices. Janis:              Yes, happy to do so, Adam, it's a great point to bring up. So I've seen companies where they're really leading the pack, and companies where they're falling short on their ESG commitments to their stakeholders. Now, in terms of companies where they're really on track and where they're not. Industries that are ahead of the curve in ESG reporting are in consumer products and real estate, and for good reasons.  So for consumer products, recent studies show that consumers are shifting their spending towards products with ESG-related claims, and products making ESG-related claims have averaged higher cumulative growth, over a five-year period. This is a major reason that consumer product companies are pushing to be ahead of the curve in ESG initiatives, and to report on ESG commitments.  Chipotle is one setting a good example, recently. The company announced that its 2023 ESG goals will be linked to executive incentive compensation. Impacting its 2023 annual incentive bonus by 15%. So making that commitment to set the goals and hold its people accountable, to achieve the goals, is a great example.  For real estate, considering there's a significant emission generation from the real estate value chain, ESG is now a top-risk priority for the industry. And CBRE is one setting a good example. When the company entered into a new five-year revolving credit agreement, last year, to increase it's revolving credit facility. It linked the agreement with achieving certain sustainability goals. Such as to provide procurement spending with sustainable suppliers to converting vehicle fleet to electric vehicles.  But there are instances where the companies are using ESG to promote and market products misleadingly. And this is a lesson learned for one retail company last year. On what might happen when your organization lacks the program governance and the structure to manage the ESG initiatives, and the integrity of the data reported.  In this instance, the apparel company was investigated by regulators for misleading sustainability related products, and had to remove the labels from their products and websites. I mean, the company really broke the brand promise of offering sustainable apparel. It's clear that there's consumer demand for more eco-friendly products.  But, again, this is where the regulators are stepping in. And the European Commission had, recently, highlighted that over 50% examined environmental claims, in the EU study conducted, were found to be vague, misleading, or unfounded. And because of this, the Commission had since proposed a rule that I just had mentioned earlier to address.  And companies that are lagging behind in ESG reporting are more likely in IT or healthcare industry. With less direct customer or consumer pressures, or just have other pressures to take priority, such as COVID-19 in the past few years. And companies may also have other external pressures, such as having to obtain capital, for example, from the mergers and acquisition perspective.  A number of studies indicate that senior management suggest they're willing to pay premiums to purchase companies with positive ESG records. ESG is also influencing capital raising process. For example, this year, credit ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, announced plans to use its climate vulnerability scores to enhance the process to consider credit-relevant, climate-related risks or its corporate credit ratings for non-financial attributes.  So with the increasing demands by stakeholders, companies may wonder how they can establish or elevate to a solid ESG program and governance. To start, it's about understanding your priorities, based on your industry profile and business model. Because once the priorities are established, organizations can drill down further. Understand what specific metrics goals and targets are relevant, and integrate these activities to the business strategy.  With all this having a structured, more formal ESG program, with governance structure, can help set clear strategic goals and expectations. That are recognizable by a broader audience, and hold management and internal stakeholders more accountable. Whether public or private organization; just having structure can really help better communicate ESG efforts and progress to the community, to creditors, or investors that large Adam:            Janis, as you're given that answer one thing that really stuck out to me is data quality. And as we, in the accounting world, know how important your data is, and having numbers in the right place, and reporting accurate numbers. And I know that there are concerns around the quality of data in ESG information that is reported. And you made some examples of people not giving that accurate thing and, especially, on how they're marketing things. What can companies do to address these types of issues? Janis:              Yes, that's a great point to have a discussion. Yes, data quality is a significant concern for companies. And the concerns used to be more around the data collection and the availability of the information.  But now companies are getting more comfort around what information is available just through understanding and research. And it's been shifting more focus on the data quality, or the completeness and the accuracy of the data collected, calculated, and reported out. And there's been an increasing focus on the data quality with a number of our clients in preparation, more so for future assurance. And this is an increasing trend that's also being observed at the board level.  According to a recent survey, conducted with corporate directors. Over 50% of public company director respondents indicated that the higher quality of ESG information is being presented to the board. But, then, with a lower percentage and less progress for private companies. To address the concerns or focus area companies are seeing how they can prove the quality, through building internal control structure to ESG data. And interesting, and timely enough, the IMA, also, recently, issued a publication, Achieving Effective Internal Control over Sustainability Reporting. That directly speaks to having effective control and oversight to that ESG information. To have that high-quality and fit for purpose for decision making.  This publication is really resourceful, it's providing an overarching, regulatory landscape and incorporating the COSO Internal Control Framework, also at RGP, we've also built a consultation approach on this for our clients, incorporating the COSO Internal Controls Framework. So that we can be able to help guide the clients to be able to add control structure, and improve the reliance of ESG-related information.  Now, another strategy is around automation for the data collection and reporting systems. And while I don't, necessarily, think there's one true solution leader, yet. But there are definitely tools, currently, out there in the market, to help address either at the initial collection process. To the generation of the report or disclosures, and there are, definitely, a few few that are more prominent. But I do think that the platforms are maturing. They'll likely be a leader on this as the platforms mature.  But it's also important to consider what systems you can leverage within your organization. You'll want to think about what system or combination of systems, can also be able to help you pace all the way through. Adam:            Definitely, and depending what systems, as you can tell, as we talk about ESG, it applies across multiple functions within an organization. But who are we, in IMA podcast, to not talk about the finance and controllership function within an organization? What role does the finance team provide in the ESG reporting ecosystem? Janis:              Well, Adam, within the finance organization. Historically, controllership functions are familiar with implementing new reporting requirements. Working across multiple stakeholders and, at the same time, bringing that structure and that rigor to the process outcome. And this can be, similarly, said about the FP&A's function, as well, or the reporting and analysis role. Leveraging the same expertise to apply to ESG reporting. I really see the future role of accounting and finance professionals, to be ranging from the orchestrator to the gatekeeper of the ESG programs. Depending on the industry and the business model of the organization. If the company is more focused on addressing risk, finance may likely play a more significant role, as an orchestrator. Versus if the focus is on supply chain; operations or sustainability office more likely would be the orchestrator. While finance is the gatekeeper for the reported information. But regardless of which spectrum of the role the finance organization fulfills. One, definitive, role is to be the partner, working collaboratively alongside other functions. I have seen similar experience and value translate from financial reporting to ESG reporting. Besides staying on top of regulatory updates, finance and accounting professionals can also provide process and governance structure to sustainability reporting.  This includes developing standard processes for data collection. With associated reviewers and workflows, with sign off functions to building similar support structure such as a SharePoint site. For a one centralized communication of requirements, such as with dates, processes, sources, and training. The same attributes apply to operational reporting. As organizations are setting goals and targets to monitor and work across multiple stakeholders. Finance professionals can also bring that structure and the rigor to process outcome. The shift towards the future role and change can really be accomplished, through guidance development and education.  Companies in more mature stages of reporting, are developing guidance and, typically, expected from the finance organizations to enhance policies and procedures. That add to the structure and the rigor. But there are still many organizations not at that mature stage, and this is where education and training is key. To educate the finance and accounting professionals, to be the partners to the ESG reporting ecosystem. The other aspects to consider is to educate the process or data owners. Who may not have been previously involved from regulatory reporting or audit perspective. To be able to strive for and achieve for that level of detail and the quality of information expected. And as finance and internal control functions are, increasingly, getting involved.  We at RGP are also developing the project methodology and an ESG training program. To educate our consulting team on ESG reporting, and this is really to upskill our talent base, and to be able to anticipate our client need, and to be better prepared. Adam:            That's awesome, and it sounds like you're doing great work, and those are some great insights. And we've covered a lot during this podcast, and, maybe, to finalize things, maybe, you can give a summary of some final thoughts that you want our listeners to remember, as they walk away. Janis:              Yes, happy to, and a key point I want to emphasize is that, now, there are many more external pressures and expectations to consider when companies are issuing sustainability reports. And it's important to bring in the right people, to either implement and manage or to improve the ESG program. And this includes bringing in finance and accounting professionals. Who can be a valuable partner working, collaboratively, alongside other functions.  I am, personally, passionate about this topic. But more, importantly, how much value our finance and accounting profession can bring to a company's sustainability program. We should advocate more for this role, and just provide the guidance associated to support the profession. And that's really my last point, I want to emphasize. So thank you, Adam, for having me on this podcast. And I'm very excited about the future developments to come related to sustainability reporting. Adam:            Yes, thank you so much, Janis, for coming on. I really appreciate you sharing your insight with the audience. Announcer:    This has been Count Me In, IMA's podcast providing you with the latest perspectives of thought leaders from the accounting and finance profession. If you like what you heard, and you'd like to be counted in, for more relevant accounting and finance education, visit IMA's website at www.imanet.org

Join Dr. Szot and his guests to discuss reproductive health in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Joseph Szot, MD Associate Dean for Continuing and Integrated Medical Education Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Brittany Bettendorf, MD Associate Professor of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Emily B. Walsh, PharmD Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the Adult Rheumatology Clinic University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics References/Resources:  2020 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Reproductive Health in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/art.41191 Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, 12th edition – text that can be physically purchased or found in Lexicomp, an online drug reference Drugs & Lactation Database LactMed® - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/ https://mothertobaby.org/ US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/mec/summary.html Financial Disclosures:  Dr. Joe Szot, his guests and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. CME Credit Available:  https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=56695  Physicians: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Pharmacists: The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 0.5 ACPE contact hours.  Credit will be uploaded to the NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.  Pharmacists must complete the online evaluation and provide their NABP ID and DOB (MMDD) to receive credit.  Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.) Date Recorded: 05/02/2023  

Baringa is a global consulting firm with expertise in sustainable finance transformation, ESG integration and climate change risk. In today's episode of the SFP I'm speaking with Cindra Maharaj, a corporate treasury and risk expert partner with Baringa in New York. We're going to discuss how financial institutions are navigating the transition to a net zero economy and why those already aligned with TCFD, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, likely still have some way to go to comply with the carbon and other Green House Gas (GHG) reporting protocol that the SEC is proposing. See the BrightTalk Attachments tab for a Baringa white paper on corporate GAP analysis.

In this episode we learn about the important role that sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) and sexual assault response teams (SART) have in caring for victims in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault. Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Katy Rasmussen, CCRN Coordinator, Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Pamela Terrill, MS ARNP Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics References/Resources:  Medical Response to Adult Sexual Assault 2nd Edition - Linda Ledray and Ann Burgess - STM Learning, Inc. Rape Abuse & Incest National Network https://www.rainn.org/ End Violence Against Women International https://evawintl.org/ International Association of Forensic Nurses http://www.iafn.org/ Financial Disclosures:  Dr. Gerard Clancy, his guests and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. CME Credit Available:  https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=56491  CME Credit Designation: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour. Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.) Date Recorded: 03/20/2023  

This week: During Innovation Forum's responsible sourcing and ethical trade event in London, some of the expert participants spoke with Ian Welsh, reflecting on conversations from the conference. They discussed the continued need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, conducting deep-dive research on suppliers and ensure due diligence is not just a box-ticking exercise. Hear from Rae Lindsay from Clifford Chance, Bakkavor's Fiona Wheatley and Phil Bloomer from Business and Human Rights Resource Centre. Plus: Climate groups call on 30 insurance companies to stop underwriting fossil fuels immediately; UN fact-finding mission finds EU complicit in Libya migrant abuses; Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures releases its final draft framework; EU to go ahead on phase-out of internal combustion cars and vans by 2035, after deal with Germany, in the news digest with Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson.

In this episode, Lt. Collin Wellsandt from the Iowa City Fire Department as well as Dr. Lucy Wibbenmeyer and nurse manager Jolyn Schneider from the UIHC Burn Treatment Center join Dr. Clancy for a discussion of prevention and treatment of burns and toxic gas inhalation. Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Jolyn Schneider, MSN RN Nurse Manager, Burn Treatment Center University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Lt. Collin Wellsandt Firefighter Iowa City Fire Department Lucy Wibbenmeyer, MD Clinical Professor of Surgery-Acute Care Surgery Program Director, Burn Fellowship, Surgery Director, Burn Treatment Unit University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine References/Resources:  Safe Start Burn Prevention Program https://uihc.org/childrens/services/safe-start-burn-prevention-program Burn Awareness and Prevention for Children Guide https://uihc.org/childrens/health-topics/burn-awareness-and-prevention-children-guide How Do Carbon Monoxide Detectors Work? https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-carbon-monoxide-detectors-work The Burden of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children and Those of Their Parents in a Burn Population https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33484246/ Financial Disclosures:   Dr. Lucy Wibbenmeyer has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Avita Medical Americas, LLC - Sponsored Research, Consultant; AlloSource - Consultant; MediWound Ltd. - Sponsored Research; Stratatech - Sponsored Research Dr. Gerard Clancy, Jolyn Schneider, Collin Wellsandt, and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. CME Credit Available:  https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=56443  CME Credit Designation: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: Effective March 18, 2020, Iowa nurses may use participation in ACCME-accredited education toward their CE requirement for licensure. A certificate of participation will be available after successful completion of the course. (Nurses from other states should confirm with their licensing boards that this activity meets their state's licensing requirements.) Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.) Date Recorded: 01/17/2023  

In this episode of the Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World podcast, David Young — BCG Henderson Institute Fellow researching Sustainable Business Model Innovation — interviews Tony Goldner, Executive Director of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Together, they discuss the urgent need to address businesses' impact on nature and the opportunities and risks that businesses face. They discuss the role that business ecosystems, corporate transparency, and public-private partnerships can play in the solution. Goldner also explains the similarities and differences with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the imperative for businesses to focus on climate and nature simultaneously, rather than simply one or the other. *** About the BCG Henderson Institute The BCG Henderson Institute is the Boston Consulting Group's think tank, dedicated to exploring and developing valuable new insights from business, technology, economics, and science by embracing the powerful technology of ideas. The Institute engages leaders in provocative discussion and experimentation to expand the boundaries of business theory and practice and to translate innovative ideas from within and beyond business. For more ideas and inspiration, sign up to receive BHI INSIGHTS, our monthly newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

In this episode of ESG Insider, we're looking ahead to sustainability themes that will drive 2023 by revisiting our most popular episodes and some of our favorite interviews from the past year.    We'll hear from one of the world's largest banks; the Chair of the Network for Greening the Financial System, or NGFS; the Co-Chair of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, or TNFD; some of the scientists behind reports by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPPC; and more. To listen to full versions of the interviews highlighted in this episode, see the following links:  Listen to our April 2022 episode with Karen Fang, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at Bank of America, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/why-bank-of-america-says-scope-3-emissions-biggest-challenge-for-banks   Hear our March 2022 episode with Victoria Gaytan, Vice President at BlackRock Investment Stewardship, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/behind-the-scenes-with-blackrock-how-the-world-s-largest-asset-manager-is-engaging-with-companies   Listen to our February 2022 episode featuring Katie Schmitz Eulitt, in her role as Director of Investor Relationships at the Value Reporting Foundation, which subsequently consolidated with the IFRS, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-to-keep-pace-with-the-fast-changing-landscape-for-esg-regulation-standards   Check out our April 2022 episode featuring IPCC report contributing author John Bistline: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/path-to-net-zero-for-energy-systems-complicated-but-feasible-ipcc-finds   You can hear our March 2022 episode featuring Dr. Edward Carr, who was a lead author of the IPCC report on climate resilient development pathways, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/ipcc-climate-report-warns-transformational-change-is-no-longer-optional   Listen to our December 2022 episode featuring Investor Leadership Network CEO Amy Hepburn at our first-ever ESG Insider Live event here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/live-the-year-the-human-component-of-nature-and-climate-comes-to-the-fore   Listen to our full August 2022 episode featuring NGFS Chair Ravi Menon here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-central-banks-help-combat-climate-change-an-interview-with-ngfs-chair-ravi-menon   You can hear our December 2022 episode featuring COP15 Executive Secretary and TNFD Co-Chair Elizabeth Mrema here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/cop15-preview-what-will-make-un-s-big-biodiversity-conference-a-success   Hear the full November 2022 episode featuring Capitals Coalition CEO Mark Gough here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-cop27-how-to-make-progress-in-the-face-of-uncertainty   We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).   Photo source: Getty Images   Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.   

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the governor's cabinet releasing financial disclosure records, legislative leader releasing their priorities for the 2023 session and a Republican lawmaker filing a bill to lower the age for handguns.The trio also discusses a win in court for opponents of a turnpike expansion in Norman and the resignation of the CEO of the Oklahoma County Jail.

The second part of the U.N.'s Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP15, kicks off in Montreal on Dec. 7. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we tell you what to expect.   We speak to Elizabeth Mrema, COP15 Executive Secretary and Co-Chair of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, or TNFD. She talks to us about themes that will be covered during COP15 and what will make the conference a success.   "We need to see the world and the parties to the convention really understand that business as usual is no longer an option," Elizabeth says. "Action requires resources. And so therefore, appropriate mobilization of resources — both technical and financial — must be agreed on."  To learn about how financial institutions are increasingly engaging with the topics of nature and biodiversity, we speak with Lazaro Tiant, investment director on the sustainable investment team at U.K.-based asset manager Schroders. Lazaro talks to us about the role the private sector will play at COP15.   And to connect the dots between nature and climate, we return to our interview with Virginia Dundas, Head of Strategic Environment Programmes at Ørsted, Denmark's largest energy company. She talks about some of the creative solutions and new technologies being deployed to address nature loss and the biodiversity crisis.   Listen to our full interview with Virginia here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-walmart-and-danish-energy-company-orsted-are-tackling-supply-chain-emissions   We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).  Copyright © 2022 by S&P Global  DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.  S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

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The nonprofit group Open the Books obtained Fauci's financial disclosures which revealed MASSIVE increases in Fauci's net worth during the pandemic. Plus, Chris Elston joins the program to discuss his fight against child gender transitions. And why did Lizzo get to play James Madison's flute? Today's Sponsors: Whether you're looking to add some privacy, shade, or natural beauty to your yard, Fast Growing Trees has in-house experts ready to help you make the right selection with growing and care advice available 24/7. Go to https://FastGrowingTrees.com/NEWS and get 15% off through October 15. Right now, court-packing is the real danger to our country. That's why First Liberty needs YOU. Go to https://SupremeCoup.com and sign First Liberty's letter to say NO to court-packing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Pugh, senior director of public affairs for Truscott Rossman, and Jason Cabel Roe, principal for Roe Strategic, join the show to discuss Proposal 1, including how it seeks to increase term limits and financial disclosures for state lawmakers, and why they believe it will benefit the state.

The rapid decline of the world's biodiversity poses big financial risks to businesses and the global economy. One of the organizations working to help companies assess, report and act on these risks is the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, or TNFD.    The TNFD has been busy since forming in 2021 — releasing beta disclosure frameworks and launching pilot projects to test out these frameworks. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we speak with one of the experts deeply involved in crafting the frameworks, Emily McKenzie, who is Technical Director of the TNFD Secretariat.    "We're trying to create a framework that's global, aligned with the global sustainability reporting baseline, but also flexible to be applicable in jurisdictions that may be more ambitious than that," Emily tells us.   Listen to our episode featuring an interview with TNFD co-chair Elizabeth Mrema here: https://soundcloud.com/esginsider/the-new-task-force-in-town   We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).  Photo credit: Getty Images  DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

“If there's an acronym in the disclosure space, I usually was involved,” quipped Curtis Ravenel at the recent GreenFin conference in New York.  Curtis is Senior Advisor for the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, or GFANZ, and Member of the Secretariat for the FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, or TCFD. In an interview for this episode of the ESG Insider podcast following the conference, Curtis discusses the convergence happening among the alphabet soup of sustainability standard setters; the net zero transition; and the path forward during a time of tension in the ESG world.   To hear our previous interview with Curtis: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/esg-experts-are-watching-these-sustainability-trends-in-2022   To read more about GFANZ guidance on credible net zero transition plans: https://www.gfanzero.com/  S&P Global Sustainable1 was a sponsor of GreenFin.  We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).  Photo credit: Getty Images  DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.