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Sustainability TransformationsFrom Purpose to Profit: How to Build Sustainability into Your Business StrategySummaryIn this episode of the Sustainability Transformations podcast, Lee Stewart, a sustainability strategist and author, discusses the evolution of sustainability in business, the importance of embedding sustainability into core business strategies, and the role of leadership in driving change. He emphasizes the need for companies to understand their carbon emissions, particularly Scope 3 emissions, and the significance of climate-related financial disclosures. Lee also shares insights on innovative tools for sustainability and emerging trends in the ESG space, encouraging businesses to take actionable steps towards sustainability.speaker bio: ...2025-06-2531 min
The Greener WayHow direct indexing could supercharge ESGWhile still at a very nascent stage in Australia, direct indexing holds great potential – particularly for ESG and responsible investors.Investing in line with your values is a very idiosyncratic desire as what’s important to one investor can differ greatly for another. Being able to build a low-cost, custom portfolio that removes all the ESG exposures an investor doesn’t want while still tracking a selected benchmark could prove a game-changer in more ways than one.Briefcase founder and chief executive Josh Persky joins The Greener Way to discuss exactly what direct indexing involves and wh...2025-06-1617 min
Sustainable TransformationWhy sustainability could save (or sink) your business | &BLOOM Sustainability & ESGSustainability isn’t just a ‘nice to have’. It’s a strategic must-have for 2025 and beyond. In this episode, Kiarne Treacy sits down with Sydney Straver, Founder of award-winning ESG advisory firm &BLOOM Sustainability & ESG, to unpack what really matters in sustainability right now. From the rise of materiality assessments (and the difference between double and single materiality) to why waiting for regulations could cost you big, Sydney shares a practical, business-first approach to embedding sustainability into real growth and value creation. They dive into the risks businesses aren’t seeing yet, how customer e...2025-04-2937 min
Sustainable Business in ChinaESG in Property ServicesIn this episode, we unpack how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles are reshaping China’s property services sector amid the era of stock competition. Joined by an expert from leading sustainability consultancy Make Your Sustainability Consulting, we dissect a groundbreaking report that reveals three core ESG dimensions—low carbon & climate resilience, resource efficiency, and inclusive community-building—and how they translate into actionable strategies for property firms. 2025-03-0518 min
ESG In Property PodcastEmbodied Carbon, Green Leases & Stakeholder Engagement: Lessons from Stanhopes Sustainability JourneyHow do leading developers like Stanhope tackle climate risks, reduce carbon emissions, and implement effective ESG strategies?
In this episode of The ESG in Property Podcast, Adam Hinds and Jordan Relfe MRICs speak with Nils Rage, Head of ESG at Stanhope PLC, a developer responsible for over £40 billion in real estate assets and £4 billion under management.
About Nils Rage:
Nils shares how he has built a comprehensive ESG framework at Stanhope, integrating sustainability into every stage of the property lifecycle—from pre-acquisition to design, construction, and ongoing operations.
With extensive expertise in r...2025-01-301h 01
Sustainability SolvedHow to Drive Company-Wide Sustainability: Openreach (Abby Chicken)How does one of the UK's largest infrastructure companies successfully transition 27,000 employees to achieve net zero? Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach, reveals practical strategies for tackling major sustainability challenges - from electrifying the UK's second-largest van fleet to engaging thousands of employees and suppliers in sustainable practices. Whether you're leading a large-scale transformation or just starting your sustainability journey, this episode provides actionable insights on driving organisational change while maintaining business performance.🎯 Key Takeaways:Infrastructure TransitionFleet electrification is a major challenge for large organisations but critical for meeting net zero targetsOpenreach is...2025-01-221h 01The Greener WayAnti-ESG at home and abroad: Trump, Dutton, and Meta with Morningstar’s Michelle CameronSustainable investing is experiencing a rise in anti-ESG sentiment – both abroad and at home.US President Donald Trump’s move back to the White House this week heralds the next stage of anti-ESG, anti-climate, and anti-DEI sentiments overseas.Media reports here in Australia predict that we could soon see the same on home soil depending on the outcome of the federal election to be held to be held on or before 17 May 2025.This comes as Meta recently announced it will swap fact-checking for user-generated community labelling.Here to discuss is Morningstar Sust...2025-01-2016 min
2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targetsREPLAY · Decarbonising Happiness (Part 1): Sustainable Well-being in Modern Society | Economy, ESG, ProsperityPart 1 of the episode. Don't miss Claudia Senik's interview in Part 2.What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he delves into the dynamics of happiness economics and the pursuit of genuine well-being in today's globalized world. Kokou questions the conventional metrics of success and prosperity, pondering whether the path t...2024-12-1924 min
2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targetsREPLAY · Decarbonising Happiness (Part 2): Interview with Claudia Senik, professor at the Paris School of Economics | ESG, ProsperityPart 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already.What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he delves into the dynamics of happiness economics and the pursuit of genuine well-being in today's globalized world. Kokou questions the conventional metrics of success and prosperity, ponder...2024-12-1916 min
Transforming TomorrowB-School to ESG SchoolHow can business and management schools help to shape the leaders the world needs? It’s time to examine how we operate, and how we can change to better suit the businesses of the future.
Dr Marian Iszatt-White becomes our first return guest as she talks to Jan and Paul about her work on the B-School to ESG School project. Her latest work is looking at how Environmental, Social and Governance should be at the heart of a business school’s operations.
Discover how we can help to ensure our graduates go into the world and...2024-12-1626 min
ESG In Property PodcastESG as an Investment Tool: How Wealth Managers Evaluate Real EstateDiscover how institutional investors are reshaping property investment through the lens of ESG Paris Jordan, Head of Responsible Investing at Charles Stanley and Co-Founder of VirtuVest.
Join us as we explore practical insights from one of the UK's most influential voices in sustainable investment. Named in Financial News Rising Stars of Europe Finance 2024 and managing portfolios within Charles Stanley's £35 billion asset base, Paris shares her expertise on evolving property investment strategies post-Brexit and COVID-19.
Key Insights:
Understanding ESG fundamentals: Risk assessment tools vs sustainability strategies
Market evolution: Post-Brexit and COVID-19 impact on property investments
Data visualisa...2024-11-1459 minThe Greener WayCareer change advice: How to break into ESG and sustainability with Belinda WhiteWith ESG and sustainability roles in high demand, many professionals are eyeing a career change into this impactful sector.In this episode, host Rose Mary Petrass speaks with Belinda White, who successfully transitioned from a communications background into the world of responsible investing and ESG.She now works company-side at Telix Pharmaceuticals as Director of Investor Relations and ESG.Belinda shares valuable advice on leveraging transferable skills, effective networking, common misconceptions, and facilitating better stakeholder relationships between investors and companies.Whether you're considering a career change or simply want to understand...2024-09-2317 min
ESG In Property PodcastESG Data: The Secret Driver for Financial Growth in Real EstateWant to discover how ESG data is revolutionising real estate and unlocking millions in property value?
Join hosts Adam Hinds and Jordan Relfe MRICS of LifeProven, as they interview Matt Ellis, CEO of Measurabl – the world's most widely adopted ESG technology platform managing 18 billion square feet of property globally (nearly double the landmass of Hong Kong!). A former CBRE executive and author of "From Green to ESG", Matt shares invaluable insights on how sustainability data is transforming real estate investment and valuation.
Chapters:
(00:00) - Introduction and Weather Talk
(02:41) - Matt Ellis' Background and Journey...2024-09-1952 min
ESG In Property PodcastFinancing Sustainability – How discounted green loans enhance development profits and sustainability outcomesIn this episode, we delve into the transformative world of sustainable and socially impactful property development with Sarah Milne, Head of Impact at Puma Property Finance. Discover how developers can access discounted debt—up to 1% lower interest rates—by meeting specific environmental and social criteria that not only enhance their projects but also contribute positively to communities and the planet.
Sarah shares her inspiring journey from being a professional GB badminton athlete to leading impactful financial initiatives, highlighting her passion for the intersection of people and the built environment. We explore Puma Property Finance's innovative Impact Lending Fram...2024-09-0551 min
The Guiding VoiceDriving Sustainability: ESG Innovation in the Middle East | Syed Waqar Andrabi( Associate Director at Updapt) | #TGV510Tune into #TGV510 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Syed Waqar’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding VoiceContext Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random wordsSyed Waqar’s success mantraWhat are some of the biggest challenges that organizations in the Middle East face when it comes to implementing ESG initiatives, and how can they overcome these challenges?How did his interest in SAAS, Blockchain, and ESG intersect to lead him to where he is today?How Updapt is contributing to sustainability efforts in the Middle East region, part...2024-07-0626 minThe Greener WayBeyond ESG: UN PRI stewardship and engagement initiatives with David AtkinEnhancing sustainability and incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters into investment decision-making and ownership practices can be a vast and overwhelming task.To get the job done right, it is a path that no responsible investor or asset manager should tread alone.The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI or PRI) is an international network of more than 5000 financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under management, working together to advocate for ESG integration into investment activities to promote sustainability.David Atkin, chief executive, has a long list...2024-06-2416 minThe Greener WayGlobal update on sustainability laws and standards with Andrew PetersonESG regulation is evolving fast. Whether it’s mandatory sustainability-related reporting, modern slavery regulations, or circular economy laws – what exactly do practitioners need to know?In this episode, Andrew Peterson joins FS Sustainability senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of ESG regulation.The CEO of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA), Andrew brings an abundance of expertise on mandatory sustainability reporting, business leadership in sustainable development, circular economy practices, and more.Tune in for a comprehensive update on national and global laws and standards, and...2024-06-1721 minThe Greener WayResearching ESG investment products with Aman RamrakhaWhen it comes to investing, information really is everything.Finding the right ESG investment product that delivers returns alongside positive impact, while side-stepping potential greenwash or unethical business practices can be a rocky road – whether you’re an institutional investor, a wholesale investor, or a financial advisor. Here to shine a light on the right path is Aman Ramrakha. With almost two decades of experience leading research across banking, ratings, and governance solutions, Aman is the new executive director of research at Rainmaker Information.In this episode, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petra...2024-06-1019 min
Lead The Change#704 Kelly Burton on ESG Strategies: Crafting the Future of Responsible BusinessIn this episode of The Impact Report, host Renay sits down with Kelly Burton, founder and CEO of the ESG Shop, and Stacey Jewell, a Bard MBA student with a keen focus on impact finance. Together, they discuss the intricacies of ESG strategies and their pivotal role in shaping responsible business practices.
In this Episode:
Kelly Burton’s Leadership Path: Kelly Burton recounts her multifaceted career journey, from advertising to digital transformation and eventually to sustainability. She shares the inception story of the ESG Shop and its mission to guide companies from...2024-05-3054 min
DPP Podcast"Progress over perfection" - Achieving green goals with Dolby Sustainability & ESG Director Natasha TuckWhat does it take for a media and technology organisation to realise its sustainability targets and make progress with its journey become carbon neutral? And how does a major supplier to media, entertainment and broadcast organisation work with its customers and partners to make sure they are making the right moves with sustainability? Dolby’s Director of Sustainability & ESG, Natasha Tuck, discusses setting science-based targets, Dolby’s journey to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, how AI and ESG tools can help, and why perfection can be the enemy of progress.Show NotesDPP Editorial Director Edward Qual...2024-05-2920 minThe Greener WayESG jobs in 2024: salaries and career tips with Simon Gvalda of Kaizen RecruitmentIn this episode of The Greener Way, we hear from Simon Gvalda, manager of the ESG and Responsible Investment Recruitment team at Kaizen Recruitment, which recently released its much-awaited salary guide for ESG roles in 2024.Join senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass as we sit down with Simon to get career tips and advice on job hunting and promotions.We'll also ask the question on everyone’s lips: how much are ESG professionals earning?Let’s talk recruitment trends, the key skills that candidates must develop, the impact of the pandemic and work...2024-05-1317 min
ESGJONES DAY TALKS® ESG Reporting Rules: The SEC, CSRD, and California- Who’s on the Hook?Jurisdictions are requiring large corporations and other entities to report on the environmental risks they face and how their business operations impact the climate. In the second in a series of JONES DAY TALKS® podcasts regarding significant climate disclosure rules, our panel discusses the SEC’s rules announced in early March, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability … Continue reading JONES DAY TALKS® ESG Reporting Rules: The SEC, CSRD, and California- Who’s on the Hook? →2024-04-1854 min
Sustainability SolvedBuilding Your Sustainability Dream Team: What Top Companies KnowE186: Show NotesTitle: Exploring Careers in Sustainability In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton explore the booming landscape of sustainability careers, a sector that has witnessed huge growth in the UK job market. With sustainability-focused roles accounting for 1/3 of UK job postings, the industry has become a focal point for professionals looking to make positive environmental impact. To delve into this topic, we are joined by Serrol Osman, Director of Verdant Search, a renowned firm specialising in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and sustainability recruitment. Together, they unpack the evolving dynamics of the industry and...2024-04-1756 min
The ESG ExperienceThe intricacies of sustainability in the food industry ft. Maisie GanzlerIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy & Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company, to dive into the intricate world of sustainability in the food industry. They explore thought-provoking questions that shed light on how Maisie's personal experiences shape her perspectives, the dangers of greenwashing, and strategies for effectively communicating sustainability efforts.2024-03-2548 minThe Greener WayDriving high (ESG) performance: Fiona MannJoining us for this conversation on The Greener Way is Brighter Super head of Aussie equities and ESG Fiona Mann to talk about the fund’s approach to ESG and what high performance means in a variety of settings and professions.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy2024-03-1818 min
ESG In Property PodcastESG Impact on Real Estate: Legal Insights and Future Directions with Mark StubbsJoin us for a new episode of ESG in Property Podcast with Mark Stubbs, a seasoned partner at Browne Jacobson Law Firm, as we unlock key contractual, reputational and financial risks of ESG for real estate companies.
Mark draws on his experience in construction and engineering law to offer advice on sustainability and digitalisation in real estate, and we discuss social mobility in legal careers, highlighting Browne Jacobson's commitment to equality.
We examine the UK's Environment Act 2021, which requires biodiversity net gain for developments, providing strategies for landowners and developers, exploring how to meet these...2024-03-141h 00The Greener WayTaking the ESG temperature of ASX companies – Emilie O’NeillWhat’s on the sustainability agenda for Australia’s publicly listed companies? Every Year, Perennial Better Futures takes the temperature of a wide range of companies to answer just that question, and on this episode, we’re talking with Emilie O’Neill, co-head of ESG and equities analyst of the Perennial Better Future Trust on the results of their 2024 survey and how those results shape their conversations with companies.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy2024-02-2623 min
RAW GREENEpisode 008 - Sustainability Job Market - Martin KettlewellToday we sat down with Martin Kettlewell, co-founder of PureFuel (https://www.pure-fuel.com/), a recruiting agency specialised in sustainability and ESG recruitment based in London and Dubai.
The conversation explores the growing demand for sustainability professionals, the difficulty in finding ESG reporting and data professionals along with the need for retraining the workforce from industries such as the oil and gas.
The episode is produced and sponsored by OBE, a sustainability consultancy firm specialised in Life Cycle Assessment and decarbonisation strategies.
We recently l...2024-02-2244 min
RAW GREENEpisode 006 - ESG Reporting Software - Dan BotterillToday, we welcome Dan Botterill, the CEO and founder of RIO (https://www.rio.ai), a platform dedicated to sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, helping companies in measuring and analyzing their carbon footprint.
In our conversation, we discuss the intricacies and challenges associated with ESG requirements and reporting.
We underscore the diversity in ESG standards and tools, creating a landscape where companies find it challenging to compare and
trust the data.
Moreover, the complexity extends to the selection of ESG software, where companies face difficulty in choosing the right platform due...2024-02-0944 min
The ESG ExperienceThe rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers ft. Mike RobinsonIn this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Mike Robinson, founding member of retail sustainability platform The Eighth Notch, to discuss the rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers, delving into the evolving landscape and its influence on business strategies, the significance of prioritizing carbon avoidance over offsets, and the importance of transparency in ESG compliance and reporting for retailers.2024-01-2942 min
ESG Out LoudESG Out Loud Eleanor Harry, HaceIn this episode of the ESG Clarity podcast, ESG Out Loud, reporter Holly Downes talks to Eleanor Harry, chief executive of HACE, about their AI-powered Child Labour Index.
Today, there are 160 million children in child labour globally between the ages of five and 17, of which 78 million are working in hazardous conditions. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), HACE helps investors monitor the risk of child labour in their portfolios.
Harry reveals why child labour is a standalone risk, how AI can be a tool to drive positive change, and how consumer pressure – particularly among the ‘sustainability generation’ – is pushing investor...2024-01-2324 min
Chasing Sustainable BusinessSeason 4 (Episode 2): Explore ESG Consulting at KPMG with Nick Lindley-Peart
Join me in Chasing Sustainability's FIRST video podcast with Nick Lindley-Peart! Nick is a Consultant within KPMG’s Environmental, Social, and Governance advisory practice, with an educational background in mechatronic systems engineering and business administration. Nick works alongside clients in a variety of industries to support their ESG performance and sustainability reporting by researching innovative decarbonization strategies to facilitate the transition to Net Zero.
Do you want to learn more about working in ESG Consulting and global ESG practices? Tune in to this episode to learn more!
Links to mentioned organizations, standards, and concepts:
Terra Optima La...2024-01-2352 min
ESG Quick TakesTodd Cort on the links between sustainability metrics and financial performance, and why the debate continues.In this new ESG Quick Takes episode, host Isabel Verkes speaks to Yale University's Todd Cort on the links between sustainability metrics and financial performance. Despite various studies over the past decade showing a correlation between financial returns and ESG performance, do we have sufficient data showing the causal links explaining that relationship? Dr. Cort discusses some of the challenges around ESG and financial materiality, and how the debate is continuing to evolve.Faculty Director of Yale University’s sustainability program, Dr. Cort works at the intersection of sustainability and investor value. Over the course of...2024-01-2224 min
Fresh Leaf ForeverHarnessing Storytelling: How businesses can drive ESG, DEI GoalsWith sustainability at the forefront, it's imperative for companies to get creative about how well they can advance their ESG and DEI initiatives.This was the focal point of our latest podcast episode featuring Joe Casabona, a podcast and automation coach who delves deep into the art of storytelling. In this co-creation effort, host Vai and Joe orchestrate the power of storytelling and its impact on driving change within the corporate realm.Focus areas from this conversation: - Promoting ESG Initiatives Through Storytelling - Storytelling for Promoting Company Values - Impa...2024-01-1237 min
Tomorrow's Tech TodayExcelling 'in the G' of ESG! With Courtney Kauzens Head of Governance & Reporting, Corporate Sustainability & ESG, Dell Technologies🍃Fresh from COP28, a focus on all things ESG could not be more timely and in particular the how of excelling in Governance, that vital bridge between Environmental and Social impact that scales. And this especially so given today's context of rapid evolution and distinct differences across local and international regulatory landscapes 🔸It is clear that a holistic focus on governance, people, process, and technology are critical to your success… it has never been more of a truism - you can’t manage what you can’t measure! To discuss exactly this and packed with real-world examples including De...2023-12-1833 min
ESG Out LoudESG Out Loud December With Todd CourtTodd Cort, faculty director of Yale University’s sustainability program, is expecting an "explosion of unpriced information", which he said active asset managers will use to outperform markets.
Alongside this, the needle is being moved back towards ESG-oriented funds and financial regulators are in the process of standardising climate information and disclosures, which should move markets quickly in 2024 and beyond.
Cort also shares why the language around fossil fuels to come out of COP28 was "monumental", but explains why COP outcomes tend to fizzle out.2023-12-1821 minThe Greener WayGetting real about real assets and ESG - Karen AzoulayIn this episode brought to you by BNP Paribas Asset Management, we’ll be talking about ESG integration in real assets and how investors identify decarbonisation risks and opportunities in infrastructure assets.Joining us for this conversation is head of real assets Karen Azoulay, who talks to us about how her team applies one of BNP Paribas Asset Management’s four pillars of sustainability investment and seeing real world positive impact in infrastructure investments.Marketing Communication – For Wholesale Investors OnlyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https...2023-11-2014 min
ESG ExploredESG Explored | Melita SmithIn this episode, Melita Smith from Ceres Tag is our guest to talk about how they connect people with animals using the world’s first directed satellite animal monitoring program. How you can use this new
technology to manage the care and tracking of livestock and wildlife reporting.
The smart ear tags were designed to help managers with ESG sustainability reporting.2023-11-1624 minThe Greener WayHearing the future of sustainability reporting - Maria MeinertJoining us for this episode is Maria Meinert, director of sustainability at Cochlear. Maria is an experienced sustainability professional and part of FS Sustainability’s inaugural ESG Power50 list, representing one of the 50 most influential sustainability professionals at ASX-listed companies. Maria is joining us to talk about sustainability considerations at a leading MedTech company and Cochlear’s evolving approach to integrated sustainability and financial reporting.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy2023-10-1622 min
Sustain AI PlanetEp 15: Sustainability, ESG, and the Path to Net Zero with McKinsey’s Christie McNeillIn today’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Christie McNeill, an associate partner at McKinsey and Company, who brings her expertise in sustainability and insurance to the forefront. Join us as we delve into McKinsey's ultimate aspiration of catalyzing an orderly transition towards net zero, seeking to shape a future of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Christie McNeill unravels the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in shaping businesses' roles in society. We learn how ESG encapsulates a new set of expectations that extend beyond just financial performance, calling for businesses to rep...2023-10-1520 min
Sustainable Ambassador PodcastSustainability & ESG Careers: Trends & Opportunities On this episode of Sustainability Ambassadors, we speak with Ellen Weinreb about the trends and opportunities she is seeing for (young) professionals to develop their careers in the areas of ESG & Sustainability.Through our episode, she mentioned the following reports:State of the Profession 2022https://weinrebgroup.com/state-of-the-profession-2022/The Chief Sustainability Officer 10 Years Laterhttps://weinrebgroup.com/cso-chief-sustainability-officer-esg-report-2021/Timestamps:00:19 - Welcome00:50 - Ellen Personal Introduction01:42 - Trends in Sustainability & ESG 02:34 - Executive level sustainability & ESG positions...2023-09-2521 min
Sustainability SolvedLessons from Down Under: Australia’s Sustainability JourneyAustralia is at the forefront of the climate change movement, facing the need to protect its biosecurity, enhance climate resilience, and overcome geographic isolation. Over the past five years Australia has made significant strides towards sustainability, particularly through its commitment to partnering with the private sector. Together, they aim to design out waste and pollution, promote material reuse, and work towards supporting the circular economy by 2023.Join us in this month’s episode of our podcast as we delve into Australia’s role in tackling climate change and its unique sustainability challenges. Our special guests Dr. Mary Stew...2023-07-1938 min
ESG In Property PodcastForesight, Innovation & Sustainability: How to use the future to craft a leading business strategySeason 2, Episode 1 - "Foresight, Innovation & Sustainability: How to use the future to craft a leading business strategy” with Suzy Jones from Urban Splash.
Suzy Jones is the Director of the Future at Urban Splash, an award-winning regeneration and property company. She is responsible for using foresight and innovation to help the company tackle the challenges of future development.
A bit about Suzy:
Suzy started her unorthodox route into property, by studying visual anthropology and snow sculpture at the University of Lapland. She then went on to pursue a career in contemporary arts and pr...2023-07-1143 min
ESG Quick TakesThe next ESG reporting challenge: emerging markets and multi-national conglomeratesIn this latest ESG Quick Takes podcast episode, ESG Book’s Isabel Verkes speaks to Tata Consultancy Service’s Navin Rauniar about how multi-sector and emerging market companies approach ESG differently. How can sustainability data be more standardized? What are the limits to that standardization – given the different business environments across the globe? Nav shares his observations, including those based on his work leading sustainability within TCS and the Tata Group.2023-06-3024 minThe Greener WayGetting ESG credentials – Tianna RoseIn this episode of The Greener way, we’re speaking with Tianna Rose, an associate adviser at Verse Wealth. The CFA Institute in recent years has introduced the Certificate in ESG Investing in Australia, designed to investment professionals the benchmark knowledge and skills they require to integrate ESG factors into their investment processes.Tianna recently received the Certificate in ESG Investing accreditation, and we’re going to talk with her about her career, why she went for the certificate and what she feels it can do for career development.This podcast uses the following thir...2023-06-2616 min
The Sustainability PodcastAmerica's Path to Net Zero - Decoding the Energy Revolution: ESG Data, Digital Twins and the Future of Climate Policies with Peter ManosPeter Manos, Director of Research for Electric Power & Smart Grid, on the Energy Sector team at ARC Advisory Group, speaks with ARC Analyst Gaven Simon about the importance of ESG data and the role it plays in having informed debates regarding climate policies. They cover how Digital Twins can be useful for estimating the IRA’s impact and ways in which AI and ML will enable industries to make better decisions in response to the energy transition and sustainability drivers. Peter and Gaven end their discussion by considering misplaced pushback the IRA has received, which neglects the importance of the “...2023-06-2224 minThe Greener WayESG investment – the state of playIn this episode brought to you by CFS Thrive+, we’ll be discussing what retail investors want when it comes to ESG and sustainable investment products and how financial advisers can help their clients decide where to put their hard-earned dollars.Joining in this discussion is CFS Director – ESG Camilla Skalberg and Julia Harley, a financial adviser at Ethinvest.https://www.cfs.com.au/thrive-plus.htmlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy2023-05-2217 min
ESG Quick TakesESG as common sense: Georg Kell on the future of ESGIn this latest ESG Quick Takes podcast episode, ESG Book’s Isabel Verkes speaks to Georg Kell, Founding Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact. In this episode, Georg tells the story of the creation of the Global Compact, which he established as the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, and discusses the evolution of ESG as well as the trends that will shape the future of the sustainability and net-zero transition. https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgkell/2023/04/06/the-role-of-voluntary-business-initiatives-in-an-era-of-political-fragmentation/2023-05-1619 minThe Greener WayActionable Insights on ESG - Julia LeskeWe’re joined by Julia Leske, Head of ESG Australia and New Zealand at ISS ESG to talk about ISS ESG’s recent global thought leadership report, Actionable Insights and the specific Australian and New Zealand aspects that companies and investors have on their agenda. For more information on the report, click here: https://www.issgovernance.com/library/actionable-insights-top-esg-themes-in-2023-regional/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy2023-05-1519 min
Making of the SRE OmeletteEpisode 1 - Sustainability ExplainedIf you’re listening for the first time and wonder what does an Omelette has to do with SRE - it is based on the analogy that Culture is the outcome of what we do - so in the context of the chicken or the egg. It is like an Omelette.In season 1 of the show, we focused the culture and practice to achieve the reliability engineering outcome. Season two is all about how the practice of Site Reliability Engineering can play a big part in helping and leading us to a more sustainable fu...2023-04-2228 min
Making of the SRE OmeletteSeason 2 - Reliable Sustainability PreviewPreview of season 2 of the Making of the SRE Omelette podcast.Sustainability is front and center of many conversations today - from boardroom to living rooms. But does being sustainable simply mean reducing carbon footprint or does it mean more?In season 2 of the podcast, we will talk to experts to understand the meaning of sustainability, the outcome we should be targeting. And how the practice of Site Reliability Engineering can help and lead us to achieve those outcomes.So join Kevin and his...2023-04-2002 min
Sustainability SuccessTriple Bottom Line Of Sustainability EXPLAINEDThis episode is about Triple Bottom Line Of Sustainability EXPLAINED.
Here's a summary of what I will talk about:
What is the triple bottom line of sustainability?
The Environmental bottom line
The Social bottom line
The Economic bottom line
Why is the triple bottom line of sustainability important?
Sustainable development goals and the triple bottom line
Certifications based on the triple bottom line of sustainability
The triple bottom line of sustainability and ESG
Learn more about the triple bottom line of sustainability on the Sustainability Success website!2023-03-2820 min
Sustainability SuccessESG And Sustainability EXPLAINEDThis episode is about ESG And Sustainability EXPLAINED.
Here's a summary of what I will talk about:
What is ESG?
The 3 pillars of ESG
What is Sustainability?
The triple bottom line
What’s the difference between ESG and sustainability?
The Importance of ESG
The Benefits of Implementing ESG
How to Implement ESG
ESG Metrics
The ESG Reporting Process
The Future of ESG
Blockchain-based Automated ESG financing
Learn more about ESG and sustainability on the Sustainability Success website!2023-03-2714 min
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What are ESG Metrics?
Qualitative Vs. Quantitative ESG Metrics
7 Key ESG Metrics You Should Track in Your Business
1. Diverse Board of Directors
2. Carbon Footprint Reduction
3. Product Safety
4. Diversity and Inclusion
5. Energy Efficiency Improvements
6. Established Business Ethics
7. Employee Health and Safety
ESG Criteria
A. Environment Criteria
B. Social Criteria
C. Governance Criteria
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What do the four Pillars of sustainability represent in sustainable development?
human sustainability pillar
Social sustainability pillar
economic sustainability pillar
environmental sustainability pillar
Why are the four pillars of sustainability (4 Ps) so important for your business?
What does ESG stand for?
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Why are the 3 pillars of sustainability important?
Sustainable development goals and the 3 pillars.
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I believe that a significant surprise event likely to happen in 2021 will be the massacre by the Taliban of mid-level and low-level collaborators in Kabul, Afghanistan. I have not seen this idea stated anywhere and as it is so obvious – it leads me to believe that this could be a surprise with power in the markets. www.macroesg.com #macroesg @gregbeier
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Sustainability ExploredThe Quadruple Bottom Line in Business Sustainability - What's New? Interview with Kumar IyerJoin us today, as Kumar Iyer introduces an innovative model - the quadruple bottom line - to design and implement sustainability in modern organizations. What is the triple bottom line, as well as the ESG standards and the UN SDGs, missing to enact real change? Here's a hint: when people have a difficult time self-regulating, we need principles to drive our actions. Kumar goes on to share real-life examples of the power inherent in a model that includes principles to drive increased transparency, clarity, and accountability in planning and implementing sustainability activities. Finally, we also review the role of t...2020-07-3051 minMacro ESG: markets, politics, and technology for a sustainable future with Greg BeierHow Bad Public Data Isn't Just Anti-Sustainability – It’s Also Anti-GrowthInternational investors should consider tilting their portfolio weightings on just this one factor – to what extent does the government collect, analyze, and implement policy around public data. This could become an essential metric that drives the analysis for equities and debt around sustainability as well as growth at the macro ESG level. www.macroESG.com #macroESG
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Will was another interesting guest to have on the ESG Factor podcast. From studying Zoology, to a career in responsible investment, he had plenty of insights to share and it was great chatting to him.
In our broad discussion on sustainability and stewardship, some of what we cover includes:
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We also chat about:
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