In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Chief Scientist for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).   NOAA is an agency in the US Department of Commerce focused on science, service and stewardship. Its mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean and coasts; share that knowledge and information; and conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. Sarah was also a speaker at the event S&P Global Sustainable1 hosted during Climate Week NYC. In the interview, she says that quantifying the costs of climate change is becoming a "business imperative."  She acknowledges the difficulty of translating climate science into plain English. To address that challenge, she says NOAA scientists are increasingly engaging with the private sector.  "Our goals increasingly are to work with different groups to ensure that that science that we are producing is going into decisionmakers' hands and that they can take action on that information," she says.   "To start creating climate action, it's going to take everyone. It's not just the scientists."   Find prior episodes for Climate Week NYC here:  Breaking down silos between investment and climate communities https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/breaking-down-silos-between-investment-and-climate-communities  PRI CEO talks Asia's critical role in reaching net-zero, Climate Week takeaways: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/pri-ceo-talks-asia-s-critical-role-in-reaching-net-zero-climate-week-takeaways    Unpacking government’s role in catalyzing low-carbon solutions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/unpacking-government-s-role-in-catalyzing-low-carbon-solutions     At Climate Week NYC, seeking solutions at the nexus of climate, water and social issues: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-seeking-solutions-at-the-nexus-of-climate-water-and-social-issues   At Climate Week NYC, using collaboration to tackle supply chain emissions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-using-collaboration-to-tackle-supply-chain-emissions  On the ground at Climate Week NYC: The challenge of Scope 3 emissions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/on-the-ground-at-climate-week-nyc-the-challenge-of-scope-3-emissions  What to expect from Climate Week NYC:https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/what-to-expect-from-climate-week-nyc-2023   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.  Copyright ©2023 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.

Nikita Singhal, Managing Director at Lazard Asset Management, discusses breaking down silos and connecting stakeholders in the investment and climate communities. She emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and balancing environmental and social goals. The podcast also explores trade-offs in clean energy transition and the challenges faced by emerging markets like India.

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re talking to David Atkin, the CEO of Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).   David shares his takeaways from Climate Week NYC, where he spoke during an event hosted by S&P Global Sustainable1. He also tells us what to expect from the PRI in Person conference taking place in Tokyo Oct. 3-5. And he talks about the role of Asia in the transition to a low-carbon economy, the importance of a just transition, and the collaboration that needs to happen between Climate Week NYC and COP28, the UN’s big climate conference taking place in Dubai later this year.    "The public sector and the private sector need to work together. But you need to have companies who've got R&D budgets that are creating technology innovation that investors can get behind and provide the capital," David tells us. "That can only happen at a scale if public sector comes to the party and provides the right policy settings but also creating the right project pipeline.”  PRI is an industry association of investors around the globe who have signed up to the PRI’s principles, which focus on incorporating ESG issues into investment practice. The organization has more than 5,000 signatories around the globe, representing more than $120 trillion in assets under management.  Find prior episodes for Climate Week NYC here: Unpacking government’s role in catalyzing low-carbon solutions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/unpacking-government-s-role-in-catalyzing-low-carbon-solutions At Climate Week NYC, seeking solutions at the nexus of climate, water and social issues https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-seeking-solutions-at-the-nexus-of-climate-water-and-social-issues At Climate Week NYC, using collaboration to tackle supply chain emissions https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-using-collaboration-to-tackle-supply-chain-emissions On the ground at Climate Week NYC: The challenge of Scope 3 emissions https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/on-the-ground-at-climate-week-nyc-the-challenge-of-scope-3-emissions What to expect from Climate Week NYC:  https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/what-to-expect-from-climate-week-nyc-2023 This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.  Copyright ©2023 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 podcast, we sit down with Christopher Creed, Chief Investment Officer of the US Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. He discusses how the office is deploying $350 billion worth of lending authority to catalyze energy projects in the US. They explore the impact of technologies like batteries, electric vehicles, and virtual power plants on transitioning to a low-carbon economy. They also discuss the importance of government initiatives in promoting renewable energy technologies and the impact of debt financing on attracting investors.

Gayle Schueller, Chief Sustainability Officer at 3M, discusses how the company is reducing carbon emissions, water use, and integrating social issues like environmental justice. 3M uses the US EPA's screening tool to identify communities disproportionately affected by emissions and water issues. The podcast explores the diverse range of 3M's products and services, the private sector's role in addressing climate challenges, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement.

Amina Razvi, CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, discusses the importance of collaboration and collective action in tackling supply chain emissions. She explains how the SAC was founded by industry competitors to address sustainability performance and drive collective action. They also explore the industry's evolving approach to circularity and the need for collaboration to achieve climate change goals.

In this episode, Matt Helgeson, Head of Sustainability for Siemens USA, discusses the challenges of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and shares his perspective on what needs to happen to make Climate Week NYC a success. They also explore Siemens' efforts in applying technology to transform various sectors and help customers achieve decarbonization goals.

Daniel J. Sandberg, Head of Quantamental Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, discusses new research showing women could reach parity in senior leadership positions in the 2030s. Cynthia Devers, Professor of Management at Virginia Tech, emphasizes the importance of firms committing to gender parity and shareholders voicing their opinions. Topics include challenges to gender parity, the impact of networking and the positive effects of women in leadership roles.

Guest Sue Lloyd, ISSB Vice Chair, discusses the global landscape for climate disclosure and the first two standards issued by ISSB. Topics include the aim of the board, working with jurisdictions globally, and upcoming plans.

Recruiters discuss the changing landscape of ESG talent search, highlighting the disparity between conversations around sustainability in the US versus Europe and Asia. The importance of integrating sustainability in organizations and the growing focus on the environmental aspect of ESG are explored. Collaboration across sectors and the role of asset managers in sustainable investments are also discussed, along with the increasing legal risks in ESG and the need for data verification and finance acumen in sustainability roles.