Brian Matt: The Real Talk on ESG From Inside the NYSE

In this episode we dive deep into the engine room of sustainability, with a guest who has one of the most unique seats in the house.

I sit down with Brian Matt, Head of Sustainability Advisory at the New York Stock Exchange, to unpack what’s really going on behind all the ESG headlines. 

With two decades of experience in investor relations and sustainability, Brian offers a rare dual lens into both investor expectations and corporate realities when it comes to sustainability strategy, regulation, and storytelling.

In this candid and insightful conversation, we cover:

🌱 How ESG has evolved from checkbox compliance to value creation

📊 What asset managers actually look for in ESG disclosures

🧑‍⚖️ Why fiduciary duty and political pressure are reshaping stewardship teams

🏛️ How new regulations like CSRD and California climate rules are impacting listed companies

📈 And why smaller public companies aren’t necessarily doomed in today’s ESG landscape

If you like sustainability strategy, investor behavior, and behind-the-scenes capital markets insight, this one's for you.

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