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In this episode of Greenomics, experts Sara Wilkinson and Kristian Kolding join Sarah Nelson to discuss the crucial role of climate-ready buildings in the global push towards a net-zero future. They delve into sustainable construction practices, the importance of regulations, retrofitting existing buildings, and behavioural changes to create environmentally friendly homes. The conversation also touches on the economic challenges and choices associated with transitioning to sustainable living.

The physical risks of climate change are becoming ever clearer as the world experiences more frequent droughts, wildfires, floods, and more. Understanding how these risks could change and how they might affect economies and livelihoods is key to spurring climate action. In this episode, we discuss what Oxford Economics’ climate models tell us about the future, and how national risks can be mapped to cities and neighbourhoods to better understand the burden of climate impacts.

Transition metals and critical minerals are key ingredients in many of the most important climate technologies, from wind turbines to electric vehicles. Achieving secure, sustainable supply is therefore vital for delivering net zero emissions. We explore the risks, opportunities and trade-offs that transition metals pose for supplying countries and the climate transition.

Corporate sustainability reporting is becoming more common across the globe, driven by interest from investors and customers. The most recent developments track a shift from reporting only impacts to disclosing the risks that arise from companies' dependence on nature and society. The recent European Sustainability Reporting Standards are set to cover more than 50,000 companies by 2028 but are facing some hurdles. In this episode, your host Sarah Nelson is joined by Tobias Wildner, Global Head of Sustainable Finance & Standard Setting at the Value Balancing Alliance, and by Jake Kuyer, Associate Director, Economics & Sustainability at Oxford Economics. We discuss what these standards mean for markets and whether other jurisdictions are poised to match Europe's ambition.

Welcome to Greenomics, a brand new podcast series from Oxford Economics where we delve into the complex relationships between climate, nature and our global economy. In this first full length episode, we will discuss who is leading the clean energy transition, and which industries stand to gain from the shift to a green economy. Your host Sarah Nelson is joined by James Lambert, Director of Economic Consulting Asia, Oxford Economics and Sean Metcalfe, Lead Economist in Industries at Oxford Economics. They discuss the major drivers in the energy transition and where business leaders see green opportunities and challenges in the path to net zero.

Welcome to Greenomics, a brand new podcast series from Oxford Economics where we delve into the complex relationships between climate, nature and our global economy. Join us as we navigate the changing landscape of the green transition, joined by a panel of experts to discuss one aspect of climate and sustainability and unpack what it means for businesses in today’s economy. Your host, Sarah Nelson, is a Senior Economist in the Economics & Sustainability team at Oxford Economics. She holds degrees in economics and physics and has a PhD in climate economics and policy from the University of Cambridge. Her professional interests lie in the economics of decarbonisation, energy policy, and nature-related financial regulation. In this first introduction episode she is joined by Adrian Cooper, CEO of Oxford Economics, to discuss why we are shining a light on the role of economics in the drive towards sustainability. Learn more about Oxford Economics climate and sustainability insights: https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/climate-change-and-sustainability/