All Things Sustainable

The podcast explores the emphasis on nature at the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussing the risks of biodiversity loss and resource shortages. Interviews with experts highlight the economic and business case for nature, including the largest institutional manager of timberland. A beekeeper advocate explains the importance of bees for pollination, biodiversity, and climate change.

This episode covers the buzz around AI at Davos, with a focus on its role in sustainability and governance. The interview with Rebecca Mingela, CEO of Clarity AI, discusses the risks and opportunities of AI and the need for regulation. The podcast also explores diverse views on the future impact of AI on sectors like healthcare and education.

Sustainability leaders discuss the shift from climate transition commitments to implementation. Investment approaches to sustainability are evolving while ESG-labeled fund flows decrease. The podcast explores Japan's GX plan for a green transformation and the growing focus on nature in investment and corporate communities. The changing landscape of ESG and sustainability highlights the importance of environmental, social, and governance issues.

Learn how climate change is impacting the US economy, human health, agriculture, and food supply chains from experts in the field. Explore the economic losses in various sectors, the effects on human health, and the challenges faced by insurance systems. Discover the disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities and the need for adaptation and mitigation actions. Find optimism in our ability to overcome the obstacles of climate change and the importance of sustained focus and action from both the private and public sectors.

Guests Val Smith and Sue Lloyd discuss topics such as net zero goals, scope 3 emissions, and international sustainability standards in the most popular episodes of the podcast. Other topics covered include nature-based financial disclosures, putting a value on nature, India's energy transition, and ethical finance initiatives.

This podcast explores the intersection of climate and nature, highlighting the growing understanding of the links between climate change and biodiversity loss. The CEO of Business for Nature discusses strategies for companies to develop nature-focused strategies and the importance of measuring impacts and dependencies on nature. The podcast also looks ahead to COP16, the biodiversity-focused conference in 2024, and emphasizes the increasing central role of nature in climate action conversations.

Key takeaways from COP28 include discussions on climate, nature, and water; evolving climate data and regulation; the role of financial institutions in addressing climate change; and the importance of diverse voices and youth perspectives. Speakers include CEOs of nonprofits, a technology company's Chief Impact Officer, a partner at Deloitte, and a Chief Sustainability Officer of a big Japanese bank. Other chapters cover addressing biodiversity loss, data in climate adaptation and finance, water needs and infrastructure improvement, and the role of finance in addressing the climate crisis.

The ESG Insider podcast covers the recent conclusion of COP28 and focuses on the transportation sector's challenges in decarbonization. They interview Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer of General Motors, who emphasizes the importance of partnerships, innovation, and concrete solutions to drive progress. The podcast discusses General Motors' sustainability initiatives, successful collaborations for sustainable development, challenges in transitioning to an all-electric future, and the importance of collaboration and innovation in fighting climate change.

Shargiil Bashir, Chief Sustainability Officer of the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates, discusses FAB's sustainability strategy, the evolving approach to climate change in the Middle East, and the need for concrete actions and investments at COP28.

Dame Susan Rice, chairs the Global Steering Group of the Global Ethical Finance Initiative, talks about the need to close the climate finance gap and the importance of creative and hybrid solutions. She emphasizes the challenge of understanding and monetizing risk, which makes investors and bankers cautious. The podcast also discusses the role of finance in addressing climate change, importance of involving all stakeholders, and expectations for COP28.