Podcasts about sustainability agenda

In this episode of The Sustainability Agenda, host Tom Heintzman speaks with Kim Lauritsen, Senior Vice President at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), about the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in meeting Ontario's growing energy demands and advancing global decarbonization efforts. Kim highlights the benefits of SMRs, including their scalability, modular design, and ability to complement renewables, while also discussing OPG's plans to deploy GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMRs at Darlington and expand expertise internationally. The conversation underscores the importance of leveraging Ontario's strong nuclear supply chain, fostering Indigenous partnerships, and driving innovation to position Canada as a leader in clean energy and nuclear technology.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Sustainability Agenda, Fergal Byrne speaks with Manda Scott—award-winning novelist, podcaster, and shamanic practitioner—about the profound challenges of our time and the transformative possibilities of conscious evolution. Manda discusses the "polycrisis" of climate breakdown, systemic inequities, and the existential threat of predatory capitalism, offering a deep perspective on the spiritual and systemic changes needed to navigate this pivotal moment.Manda sees humanity's crises as rooted in a centuries-old belief in separability, which has fueled destructive systems like capitalism and undermined our connection to the natural world. She emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift toward non-duality and spiritual reconnection, drawing on her shamanic practice to illustrate how this approach can foster a deeper integration with the web of life. For Manda, conscious evolution is not only possible but essential to moving through what she describes as the “pinch point” of our meta-crisis.A central theme of the interview is the critical role of storytelling in shaping the future. Manda discusses her idea of "thrutopian" narratives—stories that chart a realistic and peaceful path from the crises of today to a thriving, equitable future. These narratives, she argues, can provide a tangible roadmap for systemic transformation, inspiring individuals and communities to imagine and create a world beyond predatory capitalism. She criticizes the limits of corporate greenwashing and geoengineering, calling instead for holistic approaches centered on community, cooperation, and connection.In this interview, Manda also explores how technology could become a force for ecological and social justice …if freed from the constraints of profit-driven systems. One way or another, she argues that we urgently need to change the stories we tell ourselves about what is possible and to foster collective action rooted in shared values and imagination.Drawing from her latest ecological thriller, Any Human Power, Manda offers a compelling vision for systemic change, urging listeners to embrace new narratives-- and a renewed sense of interconnectedness. she shows how creativity and spiritual practice can illuminate the pathways to a regenerative and just future. Manda Scott is a former Scottish veterinary surgeon who is now a blogger, podcaster, columnist, occasional broadcaster and an award winning novelist. Born and educated in Glasgow, Scotland, she trained at the University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine, and now lives and works in Shropshire. Manda is also the host of the Accidental Gods podcast which “explores ways through to the future we'd be proud to leave behind. Her latest novel is Any Human Power, a visionary ecological thriller that intertwines myth, technology and radical compassion in the pursuit of a just future. 

In this episode, Bruno Sarda, host of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, meets with prior guests to talk about the significant developments in sustainability over the past year, ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this November. Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt Bell, EY Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services, share their experiences from the 2024 New York Climate Week .  They discuss the transition from addressing environmental issues in siloes to a comprehensive view that acknowledges the interdependence of various sustainability factors that must be addressed together. The speakers share their expectations for the upcoming COP29, underscoring emerging trends, such as the increased emphasis on finance and carbon markets to support the transition. In the final part of the episode, Amy and Matt express optimism about the future, talking about the businesses' desire for innovation, investment in new technologies and a collective willingness to undertake systemic change. © 2024 Ernst & Young LLP

Did you know that you can find Colgate toothpaste in over 200 countries? Ann Tracy, after an international career mainly in Supply Chain, has taken helm of the Sustainability Agenda in the Personal, Home and Pet care behemoth. We invited her to the podcast to learn about: Ann's path from Supply Chain into Sustainability Why Sustainability has become increasingly strategic to Colgate-Palmolive and other FMCGs Swords and Shields: from being reactive to being proactive Colgate-Palmolive's big "Ambition Pillars": 11 actions and 50 targets

The case for climate action is often presented in terms of facts and data: detailing scientific evidence and financial risk. But is it time to explore different ways to communicate the message; to try an approach that focuses more on human stories and emotions? In this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, Bruno Sarda is joined by two colleagues from EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS): Managing Director Karima Zedan at Ernst & Young LLP and the Gareth Jenkins, EY Global CCaSS Head of Creative at Ernst & Young LLP, to discuss ways to reframe the sustainability narrative. Behavior change is not happening fast enough to meet climate change realities. The guests suggest that engaging the hearts as well as the minds of businesses, and bringing to life the impact on people, culture and society, is a more compelling narrative. Gareth points out that people, whether at home or the boardroom, respond to stories instinctively, and can be challenged and inspired by them. The guests discuss the importance of engaging with different audiences, from the C-suite to investors and employees. Karima emphasizes how sustainability initiatives may have a positive impact not only on the company and the brand but also on the employees and wider community. Gareth then gives some fascinating insight into the innovative EY Four Futures experience that was first presented at COP28 — an immersive installation that explores different outcomes from four potential future scenarios. Through the power of hearing each of the four stories, Four Futures can inspire joint action today. © 2024 Ernst & Young LLP

In this episode, Chris, David, and Mark discuss the shifting corporate sustainability agenda with specific reference to Unilever's new sustainability strategy, ERM and WBCSD's new report, Catching the Wave: Seizing the Opportunities of Sustainability Transformation, the 2024 Oxford-GlobeScan Corporate Affairs Survey, and SBTi's recent announcement about how it will revise its flagship Corporate Net-Zero Standard to allow the use of “environmental attribute certificates” – including carbon offsets as part addressing emissions reductions.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Anne Poelina an indigenous Australian academic and human and earth rights activist. Dr. Poelina explains her role as a “Yimardoowarra marnin,” which, translated from the Nyikina language, means “a woman who belongs to the Martuwarra River,” in Western Australia. Dr. Poelina discusses what she calls “first law,” the Aboriginal peoples' customary law covering the rules for living in coexistence with nature, the rules of conduct that hold together and bond a civil society, the principles of an ethics of care. She talks about the indigenous cultural approach to collaborative water governance underlying the legal work that she is spearheading to make sure that the development of the Fitzroy River does not lead to the mistakes made in the development of the Murray-Darling river.Please see the Matuwarra Fitzroy River Council website to learn more about the Council and its work.Dr. Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa (Indigenous Australian) woman who belongs to the Mardoowarra, the lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. She is an active Indigenous community leader, human and earth rights advocate, filmmaker and a respected academic researcher. Anne is currently an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with Notre Dame University and a Research Fellow with Northern Australia Institute Charles Darwin University. She is also Managing Director of Madjulla Incorporated, an indigenous not-for-profit non-government community development organisation working with remote Aboriginal communities.The post Episode 100: Interview with Anne Poelina, Indigenous Australian and Nyikina Traditional Custodian appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda. This episode was first aired in August 2020.

JP Morgan Private Bank's Oliver Gregson provides an insightful look at leveraging resources for social good. The conversation is wide-ranging and delves into clients' changing approach to doing good, the bank's work, and  Oliver's personal narrative that includes social good, the environment and finance. Sustainability, climate and the environment are personal passions for Oliver. Since his days at the University of Nottingham where Oliver graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Biology, he has held a variety of roles over a 23-year career in Financial Services. Oliver is a member of the UK Philanthropy Governance Committee of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Foundation, focusing on Small Business and ESG. Working with partners, he also co-leads the sustainability vision for the International Private Bank and established the Global Private Bank's Sustainable Investment Summit. Oliver is currently a member of the NSPCC's Child Safety Online Taskforce, was previously a Non-Executive Director at Finance Earth, and previously a Trustee for Blue Ventures Marine Conservation. He was also a Council Member until 2020 of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, focusing on the need to accelerate global progress towards a sustainable future. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

Did you know that you can find Colgate toothpaste in over 200 countries? Ann Tracy, after an international career mainly in Supply Chain, has taken helm of the Sustainability Agenda in the Personal, Home and Pet care behemoth. We invited her to the podcast to learn about: Ann's path from Supply Chain into Sustainability Why Sustainability has become increasingly strategic to Colgate-Palmolive and other FMCGs Swords and Shields: from being reactive to being proactive Colgate-Palmolive's big "Ambition Pillars": 11 actions and 50 targets

While President Joe Biden brags about his Bidenomics, the real effects of his policies have hurt American working families hard starting with piloting inflationary policies on forward. Economics analysts say the next phase is Stagflation -- all while food and fuel prices are still very high in comparison to when the Biden took office. In the meantime, the United Nations continues to push what it calls a "Sustainability Agenda," but when we peel off the marketed veneer, we see demands from this unelected body of bureaucrats designed to destroy the Middle Class in developed countries. We could say these policies are myopic, but that would be untrue as this is the UN's ultimate goal. Dr. Jerome Corsi breaks down what's happening, why and what needs to be done to stop this on today's The Truth Central.Also:Commercial Real Estate woes get worse in US citiesEV dealers waiting for non-existent buyers as stockpiles increaseAuto insurers are hit with the worst crisis in 30 years - how it affects you.Get Dr. Corsi's new book with Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin, How the Coming Global Crash Will Create a Historic Gold Rush: https://www.thetruthcentral.com/how-the-coming-global-crash-will-create-a-historic-gold-rush/Follow Dr. Jerome Corsi on Twitter: @corsijerome1Our website: https://www.thetruthcentral.comOur link to where to get the Marco Polo 650-Page Book on the Hunter Biden laptop & Biden family crimes free online: https://www.thetruthcentral.com/marco-polo-publishes-650-page-book-on-hunter-biden-laptop-biden-family-crimes-available-free-online/Our Sponsors:MyVitalC: https://www.thetruthcentral.com/myvitalc-ess60-in-organic-olive-oil/Swiss America: https://www.swissamerica.com/offer/CorsiRMP.phpThe MacMillan Agency: https://www.thetruthcentral.com/the-macmillan-agency/Pro Rapid Review: https://prorrt.com/thetruthcentralmembers/RITA: https://members.sayrita.com/truthcentralreaders/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth-central-with-dr-jerome-corsi--5810661/support.

In this episode, HBW Insight speaks to the Global Self-Care Federation's director of regulatory and scientific affairs, Padmaja Kamath, about the organisation's sustainability work. In 2019, GSCF published its Global Charter for Environmental Sustainability, which represented, Kamath notes, the global consumer healthcare industry's “first commitment to drive sustainable self-care.” Kamath updates us on the progress of the charter, which calls on GSCF members to pledge to make progress on one or more of three key sustainability areas: plastics and packaging, pharmaceuticals in the environment and CO2 footprint. We dive a little deeper into some specific challenges within these areas, such as recyclable blister packs and supply chain emissions, with Kamath pointing also to an upcoming GSCF webinar on the latter.

Follow our discussion with Paul MacDonald from World BioMarkets!Find out more about World Bio Markets at https://www.worldbiomarkets.com/ and keep updated with the latest news about bioeconomy here https://worldbiomarketinsights.com/Stay updated with us through our LinkedIn and InstagramIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcast

Niklas Sundberg – Senior Vice President & CIO at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions & author of “Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders”, an innovative and practical guide for CxOs on Sustainable IT – was our keynote speaker at the Race To Net Zero CIONEXT Conference on 7 December 2022, sponsored by @BT and @PaloAltoNetworks. In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers asks Niklas about the relation between IT and the Sustainability Agenda. “Just within the ICT sector today, we're consuming roughly 3-4 percent of the world's electricity”, says Niklas Sundberg in an attempt to illustrate how important the role of CIOs may prove in environmental challenges. Big questions were the motor of this captivating interview packed with precise data. With Niklas' playbook having the potential to be a gamechanger among digital leaders, the gentlemen tackled world-important issues such as circular economy, green reporting and legal solutions, or hyperscalers and their influence. How to move to the cloud without punches of conscience as to your impact on the environment? What is the process to assess sustainability progress in a business? Is the future about limiting more than just carbon emissions? You will find answers to these questions and more on Niklas Sundberg's personal story, including his adventure with ice hockey, in the full interview. #DigitalLeadership #CIO #CXO #CTO #Sustainability #Government #CIONET #innovation #technology #data #GreenIT

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In this episode of MSOM, Jason Bermas guest hosts for Sean Morgan.Jason discusses Elon Musk, Transhumanism, the Sustainability Agenda, Imperative 21, and so much more!Get Breaking News Updates: https://SeanMorganReport.comhttps://bit.ly/3VsbaOsFREE OR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP:https://bit.ly/ampplansBUY GOLD: https://bit.ly/PHDMorganBUY A SAT PHONE: https://bit.ly/ampsatphonesMyPatriotSupply: https://bit.ly/amppatriotsupplyNearly 60% of Americans are concerned about running out of money.RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION & A FREE E-BOOK ABOUT ANNUITIEShttps://www.americanmediaperiscope.net/clevelandSave up to 66% off at https://MyPillow.com with AMP888RNCstore.com Use Promo Code AMP888https://GrillBlazer.com Save 10 Percent with AMP888AMPNEWS.USSupport the show

Episode 412 of the A Minute To Midnite Show. Tony is joined by John Haller. It's important that people understand what the truly behind the so-called sustainability agenda.

Our guest this week is Gihan Hyde, CEO and Founder of Communique - an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) consultancy. Gihan founded Communique because she wanted to give a voice to fellow sustainability & communication professionals who are from underdeveloped countries and underrepresented communities. Gihan specialises in three different disciplines: Marketing, internal communication, and sustainability. In this episode, we discuss the role of the tech sector and CRM in driving a sustainability agenda to save our people and our planet. We talk about companies who are driving an effective sustainability agenda, as well as what companies can do to improve the way they communicate their ESG initiatives.It's Gihan Hyde! Follow Daryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darynsmith 

Rosemarie O'Leary, Head of Counterparty Risk at Avolon sits down with two insightful women in the industry to discuss the sustainability agenda. During this podcast, Niamh Staunton, Senior Vice President of Treasury at BP and Vanessa Hudson, Group Chief Financial Officer at Qantas address three important themes underpinned by their partnership: 1) SAF and its place in their decarbonization journey, 2) the significance of partnerships to this challenge and 3) how we can achieve impact by aligning to influence government policy together.

An overview discussion with Andrew Dyne speaking all things sustainability in New Zealand and The World. We talk Agenda 2030, Agenda 2021, Agenda 2050, Zero Carbon emissions and much more. Andrew owns a 10 hectare lifestyle block and shares his passion, wisdom and knowledge with us. Enjoy.

General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) launched its Sustainability Guide for Islamic Financial Institutions on the 12th May 2022, following the issuance of its corresponding consultative document in March. In this episode, we speak to Dr Abdelilah Belatik, the secretary general at CIBAFI, about how the sustainability guide will impact Islamic financial institutions. 

Welcome to this Green Beauty Opinion in the run up to International Women's Day 2022 (IWD). In this opinion short, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier follows up on the previous podcast on the role of indie beauty in empowering a new generation of women entrepreneurs.  Lorraine reflects on why female entrepreneurship is so valuable in our societies. Against a backdrop of the pandemic, which according to the NGO Oxfam cost women in 2020 alone some 64 million jobs and $800bn in revenue worldwide, women now have even greater need to be included at parity in economic, social and political life.  Goal 5 of the UN's Sustainability Agenda recognises that gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also key to fostering a sustainable, peaceful and prosperous world. Women's equal representation in all spheres of life helps improve the overall well-being of society. Women's greater participation also helps educate societies, alleviate poverty and reduce environmental destruction.  Above all, women's entrepreneurship and women in leadership roles lift other women up, showing them what is possible to be and do. Women can further empower women, lifting all boats on a rising tide. This is something we have seen time and again at Formula Botanica where our graduate and student indie beauty entrepreneurs not only lead by example, but also actively share know-how, give of their time and support those following in their footsteps.  We need to reevaluate what we mean by entrepreneurship and see its value lying not just in the ability to create wealth, but also in contributing positively to society. And it is in this sphere that female entrepreneurship has shown it has a major role to play.  Lorraine urges us to participate in International Women's Day and to be the change we seek. Join in, share your actions via social media and strike the IWD #breakthebiaspose.   Listen in for a thought-provoking opinion that challenges us to be the voice of change and integrity, making the beauty industry better and more sustainable.

Bruce Power's Kevin Kelly, Chief Financial Officer and EVP and James Scongack, Chief Development Officer and EVP, Operational Services, join Dominique Barker on The Sustainability Agenda to discuss Nuclear energy and the vital role it plays in achieving net zero by 2050.

The global packaging services market to reach $50 billion in 2022 – that's according to the Smithers market report, The Future of Business Models in Packaging to 2022.The packaging industry may be traditional and still circle around the same materials – glass, paper and fibreboard, plastics, wood, and metal – but at the same time innovative business models are increasingly providing the catalyst to explore new materials, markets, and high-value market applications. So too is the influence of technologies like automation, digital printing, big data analytics.With us today is Scott Jackson, General Manager - Southeast Asia Healthcare at Amcor, to discuss some of the emerging trends in the global packaging services sector, and what industry players can expect in 2022.Scott, welcome to PodChats for FutureCIO.1.       How has COVID-19 impacted the global packaging services industry?2.       The rising concerns about healthcare waste products-syringes, PPE, etc, is a potential ESG nightmare. How should the packaging industry address these concerns?3.       Speaking of sustainability, what kind of innovations can we expect in this area?4.       What sort of innovations can we expect?5.       Specific to healthcare packaging, how do you see healthcare trends impacting the business and how are you responding to these dynamics?6.       What is the role of information technology in achieving a sustainability agenda? 

Host Elizabeth Crouse speaks with Suzanne Tedrow, Director of Sustainability - Global Store Development at Starbucks, on its mission to make a positive impact on the environment while still being a profitable company. With a “people positive agenda”, Starbucks aims to put people, planet, and profit as its core values when it comes to sustainability. Tedrow's role is to lead eco-friendly operations for all stores by focusing on sustainable design and equipment through clean energy, water, and waste initiatives. From piloting solar panel roofs, to early investments in energy storage and leadership in considering supply and value chain impacts, Tedrow discusses the multi-department building model that makes Starbucks an industry leader in sustainability.

Ellie Shannon explains updates in Colorado State University campus news and parking closures. Then, Ivy Winfrey describes how the Northern Colorado Regional Airport is getting a new routine airline. After that, Eliza Drotar gives updates on CSU's athletics. Then, listeners hear a conversation between Matthew Garrington of Environmental Defense Fund Action and Kota Babcock about the Build Back Better Agenda. Garrington explains how the agenda makes Colorado healthier and more sustainable. Babcock explains how inflation is impacting social security and heating costs. Then, Anton Schindler goes over baseball's most surprising contracts in his podcast, "Painting the Corners with Anton Schindler." After that, Babcock gives new information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, Babcock speaks to Piper Russel from The Collegian about CSU's ranking in the U.S. News & World Report. Babcock explains some updates on technology, including discrepancies in Black rural communities' access to the internet. He also goes over Facebook's new policies related to bullying prevention. To conclude the show, Winfrey talks about why scientists are exposing mosquitos to electronic music. 

Episode 7 of EY's FS Risk podcast series discusses the Sustainability agenda and how it has become a leading strategic priority for financial services firms. Moderated by Doug Nixon (Partner, Financial Services), he is joined by Abigail Viljoen (Partner, Financial Services) and Adam Carrel (Partner, Financial Services) to discuss the growing expectations of Boards, customers, investors and regulators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, Sustainability has risen to the forefront of the strategic objectives for companies and governments. What concerns me is that when I speak with some of the leaders in ESG, they say there is still too much talk...and too little action. Well, that's not the case for all companies. In this podcast, we'll speak to Renee Peet, Head of Product Management and Marketing for Xylem, about how they lead by example. Xylem is ranked as one of the, if not the, world's best company with regards to sustainability objectives and deliverables. If you want to learn how you - and your company - can make a difference, I truly recommend you listen to this episode.  Show Notes: 01:45 What does water have to do with Sustainability? 05:00 Who is Xylem - and what role do they play in the Sustainability ecosystem? 08:15 What types of solutions does Xylem provide  - and how do they differ for developed and developing markets? 13:50 Who are the major players in the Water Sustainability ecosystem? 14:30 What impact has the pandemic had on your customers? Are they moving forward or holding back? 18:30 How does Xylem drive innovation and how do they engage the wider ecosystem to deliver it? 23:30 Driving a Sustainability agenda at a high level is easy - how does Xylem ensure that it permeates to all levels within the organisation? 29:30 What are the biggest challenges the industry faces? 32:30 Bottom line - what's the worst case scenario if we don't address the world's water issues? 34:30 And the best case scenario - what does the ecosystem need to do to make sure we don't hit the worst case scenario? 36:30 What can I - and we - do on a personal level to help avoid water / climate disaster? Do your part, check out: https://www.xylem.com/en-ms/watermark/

  A warm conversation with Ricardo Lagos, a towering figure of Latin American politics who played a highly consequential role during Chile's transition to democracy in the 1980s and later on as President of Chile in the 2000s. Ricardo Lagos was President of Chile from 2000 to 2006.  He left office with a remarkably high approval rating of c. 70%.   He served for the centre-left Concertación de Partidos por la Democracia coalition, championing reforms to the healthcare system, enacting free-trade agreements whilst reducing economic inequality. We hear of his — now famous — live TV interview in 1988 where he pointed an accusatory finger directly at the camera challenging General Pinochet's attempt to extend his rule by plebiscite.   This was a key moment in Chile's transition to democracy and, at the time, led many viewers to fear Ricardo Lagos was unlikely to see another day. Interestingly, he didn't quite realise the impact of what he said during that TV interview until afterwards when people started coming up to him to tell him just how remarkable it had been. We also hear about Ricardo Lagos' passion for tackling the climate crisis and his time as UN Special Envoy on Climate Change between 2007 and 2010. He is candid about some of the challenging conversations he had with other leaders, such as President Lula of Brazil on the harm of deforestation in the Amazon. He remarks that in the past, the key question was ‘what's your country's National Income?' These days, the key question should be ‘what's your country's per capital carbon emissions?' Times have changed considerably over the past decade and must continue to change as we strive for the Sustainability Agenda. We also get insight into the work of the Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo, which he founded after stepping down as President of Chile, and the importance of civic engagement and the power of the digital age to foster transparency in government. Click the subscribe button and visit The Do One Better Podcast at Lidji.org for information on more than 100 other interviews with remarkable thought leaders. Thank you!  

If you want a front-row seat to see and understand how large corporates are approaching stakeholder capitalism and ESG, this episode is most certainly for you.   On 15th June 2021, PwC announced a massive ESG push. They'll be investing $12bn and creating 100,000 new jobs to boost ESG expertise for clients. So, this podcast interview isn't just theoretical; there's real consequence to everything you'll hear in this episode. PwC spans 155 countries and includes more than 284,000 people — a professional services network, providing audit, tax, consulting, and deals services around the world, in order to build trust and contribute to productive solutions for the world's most pressing problems. For a full transcript of this interview, visit The Do One Better Podcast website at Lidji.org    

The Sustainability Agenda is well underway as we lead up to COP26 in Glasgow this year and we're delighted to have Joseph Teo, Chief Negotiator for Climate Change for Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) in Singapore as he sits down with Executive Director, David Kelly, in this episode. Joseph shares about his work in New York, Geneva and Belgium, the binding of the Paris Agreement in 2015 which he represented as Singapore's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Singapore's efforts on climate change, the enhanced transparency framework and how the UK and Singapore are working together on preparations for COP26. Our latest Sustainability Report here: https://bit.ly/BCCSustainabilityReport2020 More on our Road to Net Zero campaign here: https://netzero.britcham.org.sg/

Peggy takes listeners inside the mind of one business leader—specifically as it relates to sustainability. She shares thoughts from a recent interview conducted with Tae Yoo, senior vice president of corporate affairs at Cisco, and how sustainability, business opportunity, and accountability are intrinsically linked. She also discusses: Why sustainability is important. What steps technology companies can take for sustainability. How we can achieve employee buy-in. peggysmedleyshow.com (05.26.21 - #721) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy takes listeners inside the mind of one business leader—specifically as it relates to sustainability. She shares thoughts from a recent interview conducted with Tae Yoo, senior vice president of corporate affairs at Cisco, and how sustainability, business opportunity, and accountability are intrinsically linked. She also discusses: Why sustainability is important. What steps technology companies can take for sustainability. How we can achieve employee buy-in. peggysmedleyshow.com (05.26.21 - #721) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

In the inaugural episode of the Sustainability Agenda, our host Dominique Barker, Head of Sustainability Advisory speaks with Roman Dubczak, Head of Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss CIBC's direction on Sustainable Finance.

In this, the 100th episode of the Sustainability Agenda, we speak to Dr. Anne Poelina an indigenous Australian academic and human and earth rights activist. Dr. Poelina explains her role as a “Yimardoowarra marnin,” which, translated from the Nyikina language, means “a woman who belongs to the Martuwarra River,” in Western Australia. Dr. Poelina discusses what she calls “first law,” the Aboriginal peoples' customary law covering the rules for living in coexistence with nature, the rules of conduct that hold together and bond a civil society, the principles of an ethics of care. She talks about the indigenous cultural approach to collaborative water governance underlying the legal work that she is spearheading to make sure that the development of the Fitzroy River does not lead to the mistakes made in the development of the Murray-Darling river.Please see the Matuwarra Fitzroy River Council website to learn more about the Council and its work.Dr. Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa (Indigenous Australian) woman who belongs to the Mardoowarra, the lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. She is an active Indigenous community leader, human and earth rights advocate, filmmaker and a respected academic researcher. Anne is currently an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with Notre Dame University and a Research Fellow with Northern Australia Institute Charles Darwin University. She is also Managing Director of Madjulla Incorporated, an indigenous not-for-profit non-government community development organisation working with remote Aboriginal communities.The post Episode 100: Interview with Anne Poelina, Indigenous Australian and Nyikina Traditional Custodian appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this episode we meet with Dr. Rebecca Henderson to discuss her ideas on how to reimagine capitalism, ideas at the heart of the new book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World in Fire. This is a wide-ranging spirited discussion, assessing the state of the corporation today, identifying key shortcomings–oligopolies, excessive pay, power, share buybacks –particularly in the United States—as well as the key role of investors -and the importance of shareholder primacy. Rebecca believes there is enormous opportunity for corporations to play addressing climate change, but that firms often need to be forced to do the right thing. Rebecca is optimistic that we can reimagine capitalism and make progress, while recognising that change is frustratingly slow. Rebecca Henderson is one of 25 University Professors at Harvard, a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a fellow of both the British Academy and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is an expert on innovation and organizational change, and her research explores the degree to which the private sector can play a major role in building a more sustainable economy, focusing particularly on the relationships between organizational purpose, innovation and productivity in high performance organizations. For several years she taught “Reimagining Capitalism: Business & the Big Problems”, a course that grew from 28 students to over 300 and that is the basis for her book “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire” (Hachette/Public Affairs, April 2020). Rebecca sits on the boards of Idexx Laboratories and of CERES. Her publications include Leading Sustainable Change: An Organizational Perspective, and Accelerating Energy Innovation: Lessons from multiple sectors. She was named one of three “Outstanding Directors of 2019” by the Financial Times. The post Episode 99: Interview with Rebecca Henderson, Economist and University Professor appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In today's episode we talk with Rutger Bregman about the ideas underlying his thought-provoking new book, Humankind. Rutger Bregman is a historian and author. He has published five books on history, philosophy, and economics. His books Humankind (2020) and Utopia for Realists (2017) were both New York Times Bestsellers and have been translated in more than 40 languages. Rutger has twice been nominated for the prestigious European Press Prize for his work at The Correspondent. He lives in HollandThe post Episode 98: Interview with author Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this episode, we meet for the second time with Jeremy Lent and discuss the present time with COVID-19. Jeremy identifies how this disruption in our normal lives is a critical time to recognize and begin implementing solutions for some of the deep structural problems exposed. Jeremy builds on the ideas discussed in his first appearance on The Sustainability Agenda, focussing on patterns of ecological systems should be applied to human society-and introducing some of the new ideas he is exploring in his upcoming book.Jeremy Lent is an author whose writings investigate the patterns of thought that have led our civilization to its current crisis of sustainability. His most recent work, The Patterning Instinct, a cultural history of humanity's search for meaning, traces the deepest dark of foundations of our modern worldview. Jeremy is currently working on his next book, provisionally titled the Web of Meaning: An Integration of Modern Science with Traditional Wisdom, which combines findings in cognitive science, systems theory and traditional Chinese and Buddhist thought, offering a framework that integrates both science and meaning in a coherent whole.The post Episode 97: Interview with Jeremy Lent, author of The Patterning Instinct appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

Geoff is Director of the Centre for Global Political Economy, Simon Fraser University in Canada- his teaching and research concern the politics and political economy of capitalism. Geoff the author of several books most recently Climate Leviathan: A Political Theory of Our Planetary Future, written with Joel Wainright, a explores the challenges global climate change poses to the contemporary geopolitical order. In this broad ranging interview, Geoff shares his views on some important recent trends in the global economy, the impact of Covid, and current political scene in the United States. Geoff also talks about his recent book, Climate Leviathan, arguing that rapid climate change will transform the world's political economy and the fundamental political arrangements most people take for granted. The post Episode 96: Interview with Geoff Mann Director of the Centre for Global Political Economy, Simon Fraser University appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist who focuses on projecting and communicating tangible, local effects of climate change to increase people's willingness to act now. Dealing with time lags, is one of our biggest challenges as humans; if we can't see the impacts of our actions today, we're unwilling to act. While we've seen a temporary drop in carbon emissions from COVID-19, and also general progress in adopting clean energy and carbon pricing, we have a long way to go and Dr. Hayhoe believes in appealing to people through their identities values is the way to achieve more progress.Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on developing and applying high-resolution climate projections to understand what climate change means for people and the natural environment. She is a professor and director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University, and has a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Toronto and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Illinois. She is the founder and CEO of ATMOS Research, which focuses on bringing the most relevant, tangible information on how climate change will affect our lives to a broad range of clients.She is widely published including being the lead author on several U.S. National Climate Assessments, over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and co-authored A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions. She has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People along with numerous other honours, and is considered to be a world leader in climate policy, communication and innovation.The post Episode 95: An interview with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, atmospheric scientist appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In today's episode, we discuss Earth System science and tipping points with Will Steffen. We often hear about tipping points in relation to climate change–the dangers of arctic ice melt, sea level rise and the 2-2.5 degrees C temperature threshold beyond which things become catastrophic. What we don't always realize is the complexity of system dynamics. Will talks about the likelihood of a tipping cascade, when one tipping point kicks off a series of others. He also draws parallels between COVID-19 and climate change, in that it's important to understand science and not just what intervention needs to take place but to plan for the amount of time it takes for it to take effect.Will Steffen has a long history in international global change research, serving from 1998 to 2004 as Executive Director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP), based in Stockholm, Sweden, and before that as Executive Officer of IGBP's Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems project.Will was the Inaugural Director of the ANU Climate Change Institute, from 2008-2012. Prior to that, he was Director of the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society. From 2004 to 2011 he served as science adviser to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change. He is currently a Climate Councillor with the Climate Institute, and from 2011 to 2013 was a Climate Commissioner on the Australian Government's Climate Commission; Chair of the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee, Co-Director of the Canberra Urban and Regional Futures (CURF) initiative and Member of the ACT Climate Change Council.Steffen's interests span a broad range within the fields of sustainability and Earth System science, with an emphasis on the science of climate change, approaches to climate change adaptation in land systems, incorporation of human processes in Earth System modelling and analysis; and the history and future of the relationship between humans and the rest of nature.The post Episode 94: Interview with Will Steffen, climate scientist appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this episode we speak with Eva Gladek, founder and CEO of Metabolic, and a leader in the space of circular economies. She talks about the importance of resilience especially in times of crisis as we're experiencing now with COVID-19. Eva talks about the importance of taking a systems approach to the problems we are now facing–outlining key elements of this approach–at the heart of the book that she is currently completing. Eva highlights the critical importance of circular approaches to business-and the powerful results that can be achieved. Finally, she discusses how the current crisis might be a catalyst for us to reassess the way our economic social systems work and perhaps enabling substantial reform.Eva Gladek is the founder and CEO of Metabolic, a consulting, research, and venture building firm focused on tackling global sustainability challenges and advancing a circular economy. She has worked with organizations in nearly every economic sector, from progressive cities and NGOs, to industry leaders. Eva welcomes the most complex sustainability questions from any sector with an approach grounded in science and systems thinking.Over the last 10 years, Eva Gladek has developed broadly-adopted methodologies for systems transformation, the circular economy, and sustainable design. She speaks at forums and events around the world, sharing her vision to accelerate a collective greater impact, and is considered a top influencer in sustainability in the Netherlands, a country recognized as leading the transition to the circular economy. Eva works to create an economic system that benefits everyone. She has a master's in industrial environmental management from Yale University and a bachelor's in molecular biology from Amherst College.The post Episode 93: Interview with Eva Gladek, CEO of Metabolic and circular economy leader appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this interview, we talk with renowned Indian social activist Medha Patkar. She speaks about many of the social and environmental issues facing India for which she has been a leader and champion in fighting injustice with peaceful protests and marches. This includes dam and watershed projects which displace populations while also devastating farmland.Medha Patkar is the founder member of the 35 years old people's movement called Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA). NBA has been engaged in a struggle for justice for the people affected by the dam projects related to the Sardar Sarovar dams project, especially those whose homes will be submerged, but have not yet been rehabilitated. She is also one of the founders of the National Alliance of People's Movements (NAPM), an alliance of hundreds of progressive people's organisations. In addition to the above, Patkar was a commissioner on the World Commission on Dams, which did a thorough research on the environmental, social, political and economic aspects and impacts of the development of large dams globally and their alternatives. She was the national co-ordinator and then convener of National Alliance of People's Movements for many years and now continues to be an advisor to NAPM. Under the banner of NAPM she has participated in and supported various mass struggles across India against inequity, non-sustainability, displacement and injustice in the name of development. Her work challenges Casteism, Communalism and all kinds of discrimination.The post Episode 92: Interview with Medha Patkar, social activist appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

With economies collapsing around the world, and chemical supply chains under intense pressure, the circular economy and sustainability agenda faces disruption. - Recycled polymer markets squeezed as virgin prices fall- Bankruptcies and closures possible May/June- Commitments/targets likely to remain in place- Crisis may make it more difficult to meet targets- Move from global to local supply chains will support recycling Listen to this podcast interview with Paul Hodges, International eChem chairman; John Richardson, senior consultant, Asia, for ICIS; Matt Tudball, ICIS senior editor Europe for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) and Mark Victory, ICIS senior editor for Europe recycled polyethylene (R-PE) and polypropylene (R-PP).Podcast interview by Will Beacham

In today's episode, we speak with Professor Ioannis Ioannou on business sustainability four years after his first interview for this podcast. Professor Ioannou gives an overview of the progress that has been made over this time. He argues that sustainability is the mother of all disruptions–and as it is a domain where companies lack necessary experience and knowledge and skills, some iconic brands are heading for the corporate graveyard. He also discusses his recent research that shows that companies are increasingly adopting a similar set of sustainability practices within their industry–and when companies don't keep up with these minimum sustainability practices, its performance will suffer. Professor Ioannou is optimistic about the progress corporations are making toward sustainability, but also believes that the level and speed are not enough, nor should we rely solely upon corporations to achieve the systemic change needed to fight climate change.Ioannis Ioannou is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the London Business School. His research is focused in the area of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility and understanding whether, how, and the extent to which companies and capital markets can lead on the path towards a sustainable future. He is a global influencer, speaker, and advisor to many, engaging with top executives around the world. He has frequently published in top-tier academic journals as well as popular and managerial press outlets, as well as presented his research around the world.He is currently an Associate Editor of the Strategic Management Journal. In 2016, Prof. Ioannou was awarded the 2016 ARCS Emerging Sustainability Scholar Award. He recently launched a pioneering, 5-week online course on Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility.The post Episode 91: Interview with Professor Ioannis Ioannou, leading sustainability researcher at London Business School appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

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In today's episode we speak with John Dennis Liu on the large-scale disruption of ecosystems caused by human activity and the approach we must take to ecological restoration. Everyone likes to focus on CO2, but that's just one greenhouse gas indicator of an egregious problem. We need to shift our focus from placing too much value in material things and abiotic approaches like renewable energy to focus on climate regulation and restoring symbiotic relationships between living systems, starting with integrated water management.John Dennis Liu is a Chinese-American filmmaker and ecologist. He left journalism over 20 years ago to create and direct the Environmental Education Media Project, and in 2017 created Ecosystem Restoration Camps, a critical tool to build knowledge and skills for revitalizing large-scale damaged ecosystems. He is a Rothamstead International Fellow for the Communication of Science at Rothamsted Research, an agricultural research institution. He has won awards for his filmmaking, including Hope in a Changing Climate which is an inspiring documentary about the hope ecosystem restoration offers us.The post Episode 90: Interview with John Dennis Liu, filmmaker and ecologist appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In this episode we speak with Naomi Klein, renowned author and activist on the state of crisis we're in and the hope provided by Green New Deals. We've made a lot of progress in lifting the importance of climate change in the progressive political agenda, but Naomi explains that we can't just apply a narrow, technocratic solution. We need a solution that puts social, racial and gender justice at the center. She describes the power of a science-justice-guided approach, and the danger of a hierarchy-based worldview we must fight against. Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. She is Senior Correspondent for The Intercept, a Puffin Writing Fellow at Type Media Center and is the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies at Rutgers University. The post Episode 89: Interview with Naomi Klein, author and activist appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

Today we speak with Dr. Mike Hulme about climate change from an enlightening perspective that encompasses the relationship between science and policy, science and culture, the politics of climate change, and the possibilities for action in the world. Mike claims we are beyond “stopping” climate change, we must be pragmatic and scale back to simply trying to avoid most egregious problems. We must not rely on artificial, one-size-fits all deadlines put into place regarding a specific number of degrees or tons of CO2, and also consider the world's other problems beyond climate change. Dr. Mike Hulme is a Professor of Human Geography in the department of Geography at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Pembroke College. His work explores the idea of climate change from a range of perspectives, historical, cultural, scientific, revealing various ideological, political and ethical dimensions to the way climate change is deployed in public and political conversations. The post Episode 88: Interview with Professor Mike Hulme on the culture and politics of climate change appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

Today we speak with Dr. Keir Milburn about the ongoing shift of young people to the left in the UK. In this interview, Keir notes how the material interests of older people are aligned with the performance of the financial sector and real estate whereas younger people are less tied to such measures and more invested in public and social good. Keir argues that we need to find a way to get people with many different views to want to work toward the same thing. We have no time to wait and we must move from the place we've gotten through awareness raising through efforts such as Extinction Rebellion into action. Dr. Keir Milburn is a British writer, activist and lecturer on political economy and organization at the University of Leicester. He has a special interest in generational politics and is the author of Generation Left, exploring the large scale move to the left by young people in Britain. Keir's research also explores the potential for progressive governance, in particular public commons partnerships as a means to socialize the way we process economics decisions. The post Episode 87: Interview with Dr. Keir Milburn on generational politics, and Public-Commons Partnerships appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

In today's episode with Professor Colin Mayer, we look at the role of corporations in society. Colin believes that corporations must evolve from a focus on profit maximisation to embrace purposeful goals as being positive contributors to society. Ultimately, this is should be enforced by law and performance measured using principles for purposeful business. While Colin is hopeful about the growing momentum building, he recognises that we have a long way to go. Professor Colin Mayer is the Peter Moores Professor of Management Studies at the Said Business school at University of Oxford where he was Dean between 2006 and 2011. Colin's research explores the regulation of financial markets and institutions international comparisons of financial systems and corporate governments and their effects on the financing and control of corporations. He also has a longstanding research interest in the role of corporations in contemporary society. The post Episode 86: Interview with Professor Colin Mayer on corporate purpose appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.