Martine Ferland, CEO of Mercer, discusses her decision to step down and leadership style. She talks about bringing emotional intelligence to business decisions, turning down the CEO role twice before accepting it, and the importance of empathy in leadership. The podcast also explores challenges of longevity, work-life balance as a parent, and the significance of personal values in leadership.

On World Water Day, the CEO of Water.org discusses the solvability of water challenges. Topics include the intersection of water challenges and climate change, the role of infrastructure and finance in addressing water needs, and the importance of public-private collaboration in solving water challenges. The podcast highlights the innovative models of organizations like Water.org and WaterEquity in providing capital and resources to address global water challenges

Ana Carolina Oliveira from ING discusses financing low-carbon technologies at CERAWeek. She highlights the challenge of the finance gap for energy transition. The podcast explores ING's efforts in sustainable finance, bridging finance gaps in energy technologies, and navigating capital challenges. It also delves into ING's approach to biodiversity and the urgency for action in finance.

A special episode featuring Sinead Kaufman from Rio Tinto discussing the company's approach to energy transition and nature. Learn how Rio Tinto aims to be part of the solution for the next 150 years by decarbonizing its business and providing materials for the energy transition. This episode captures insights from S&P Global's CERAWeek conference in Houston, where global leaders gather to discuss energy strategies and transitions.

A Fortune 500 energy company, AES Corporation, discusses its net-zero goals and transition from coal to gas at CERAWeek. The importance of regional differences in energy transitions is highlighted, with a focus on phasing out coal and fuel oil for natural gas. The challenges and strategies for global decarbonization are explored, along with AES's initiatives in renewable energy and tech partnerships for emissions reduction.

The podcast delves into the US SEC's climate disclosure rule's implications for companies and investors, emphasizing the importance of measuring, managing, and communicating climate risks. Experts provide insights on global disclosure trends and the necessity for companies to integrate climate risks into their strategic planning for financial sustainability.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re relaunching our ‘Women in Leadership’ series of the ESG Insider podcast. Over the coming months, we’ll speak with women CEOs and leaders from across industries and around the world.   In today’s episode, we talk to Helle Bank Jorgensen, CEO and Founder of Competent Boards, an organization that trains board directors and executives around the world in sustainability best practices.  Helle discusses hurdles that contribute to a lack of gender parity in leadership roles, her personal path to the CEO role, and why boardroom diversity is essential.  “If you only have people that think like you, you're not going to get that diversity of thought that will bring you ahead of the game,” Helle says.  Read the latest research on gender diversity in leadership from S&P Global Sustainable1: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/women-in-leadership-what-s-the-holdup    Listen to our 2023 Women in Leadership podcast series:  https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/women-in-leadership   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.      Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global      DISCLAIMER      By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re exploring solutions to sustainability challenges in food systems and agriculture.  Climate change poses risks to global food supply chains and agricultural production. At the same time, the world's growing population means food needs are increasing.  We discuss sustainable agriculture trends with Michelle French, Director of Global Sustainability Programs at global commodities agriculture company ADM. Speaking on the sidelines of the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix in February, Michelle describes the challenges of tracking emissions associated with farming, the benefits of regenerative agriculture, and how ADM is working with farmers.   Also in this episode, we hear from Troy Albright, Founder and CEO of a vertical, climate-controlled aeroponic farm in Phoenix that uses a technology that reduces land and water use while also helping address food insecurity.   And we talk with Stephen Ritz, founder of the nonprofit organization Green Bronx Machine, which teaches students in hundreds of schools around the world how to grow food. Stephen explains how STEM programs can transform youth academically as well as their relationship to food and sustainability.  Listen to our episode on how climate change is impacting the US economy, human health and agriculture: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-climate-change-is-impacting-us-economy-human-health-and-agriculture   Read more about supply chains in the S&P Global Supply Chain 2024 Look Forward report: https://www.spglobal.com/en/research-insights/featured/special-editorial/look-forward/look-forward-volume-2-2024  Learn about TPM, a conference S&P Global organizes for the trans-Pacific and global container shipping and logistics community: https://events.joc.com/tpm/about/index.html  The GreenBiz conference is hosted by GreenBiz Group and S&P Global Sustainable1 is a sponsor.   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.     Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global     DISCLAIMER     By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

Exploring the challenges of decarbonizing supply chains and achieving net-zero goals with guests from various sectors at the GreenBiz conference. Insights from industry leaders on the importance of decarbonization in freight and maritime shipping, as well as sustainability efforts in big banks and software companies.

Debbie Lizt from Intuit discusses supplier engagement for decarbonization, generative AI, and just transitions. Intuit focuses on collaborating with suppliers to overcome barriers in achieving net-zero goals.