Climate Biz
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsThe World Bank Group’s private sector arm IFC invites you to discover what’s new in the world of green energy and sustainable business with Esohe Denise Odaro and Shari Friedman. Climate Biz is a leading bi-monthly podcast that explores global sustainability trends from a business perspective.
Join in conversations with leaders from the world of sustainable business and policy or stay in-the-know with our monthly sustainable trends report, covering energy, tech, finance, and the wider real sector.
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End of Season 4 Wrap Up
August 04, 2022 00:07 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBIt's the final episode of Climate Biz for the season! Join Denise and Shari as they discuss key developments in sustainability from the past year, such as: - An increase in climate litigation globally. - The cost of politicizing ESG. - And the rise of the corporate Sustainability Officer. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a star rating in your podcast app. Follow Denise Odaro on LinkedIn Follow Shari Friedman on LinkedIn Visit www.ifc.org/climatebiz for more information
Oatly! A conversation with Ashley Allen, Chief Sustainability Officer
July 20, 2022 23:49 - 42 minutes - 58 MBIn this episode, Denise and Shari have a conversation with Ashley Allen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Oatly, producer of oat-based dairy substitute products. They discuss the origins of the company, Oatly's rapid growth in the US, plus they take a deep dive into their farming and sustainability practices. For more information visit: www.ifc.org/climatebiz www.oatly.com
Sustainability Trends
July 06, 2022 03:22 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode, Denise and Shari discuss the most interesting topics in climate and sustainability over the past month. - ESG: Environmental Social & Governance - The Voluntary Carbon Market Initiative and Greenwashing - The US Supreme Court's decision on the EPA. Be sure to follow Climate Biz on your favorite podcast app so you can be alerted when a new episode is released. Visit our website Climate Biz Podcast
Hewlett Packard: Amplifying the Sustainable Build
June 10, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBThe question of how to be sustainable when you work in 170 countries with a 170 different sets of laws, rules, resources and cultures requires looking beyond the doors of your factory. For Hewlett Packard, everything they do starts with three pillars: climate, human rights and digital equity, but Ellen Jackowski, HP's Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer, says that's just the start. For HP to reach net zero by 2030 and reduce their absolute footprint by 50% they need buy-in acr...
Sustainability Trends: Top Picks for May
May 31, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBOn this episode, Denise and Shari discuss some of the hottest news in climate finance and sustainability including: 01:26 Davos and the expansion of the First Movers Coalition 07:46 SEC seeks greater ESG transparency 16:18 Tesla's removal from the S&P 500 ESG Index
People, Planet, and Profit... And the youth shall lead us to a triple bottom line.
May 12, 2022 06:02 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBGuided by the principles of people, planet, profit, and empathy, Kehkashan Basu and Steve Petterson are among the new generation of leaders trying to impact our future through better sustainable practices and investments. Whether its by organizing activities in over 26 countries that have led to the planting tens of thousands of trees, thousands of mangroves, solar installations, as the 21-year old Basu has with her Green Hope foundation or by rethinking the rules of investment by including...
Sustainability Trends: Top Picks for April
April 28, 2022 18:24 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this episode, Denise and Shari discuss some of the hottest news in climate finance and sustainability including: 01:12 - Earth Day's Sour Tone 05:10 - An Old Solution Counters Methane Emissions 09:44 - Record Number of Climate Resolutions Find Mixed Response 16:58 - The Audience Question of the Month!
Kim Stanley Robinson and the Ministry of the Speculative Carbon Market
April 14, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBAfter speaking with the UN and COP26, Hugo and Nebula Award winning science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson stops by to speak with Denise and Shari about carbon coins, geoengineering, the role of central banks in solving a climate crisis, and the possibility of an optimistic future. Robinson's latest novel, Ministry for the Future, has garnered wide acclaim not just among readers of fiction, but in professional circles. The solutions he promotes have catalyzed discussions from think ta...
Top Sustainability Trends
April 01, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode, Denise and Shari discuss some of the most important news stories in climate finance and sustainability including: 01:56 The Effect of the War in Ukraine on Food and Energy Insecurity 11:38 The New SEC Disclosure Guidelines 20:06 UN Environmental Committee Plastics Treaty Passed Unanimously 29:17 Audience Question featuring special guest expert Sam Burgess, Equity Analyst at Citibank: Defense as a Sustainability Strategy
Eight on Eight: Women, Leadership, and the Sustainability Charge
March 10, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn life, we encounter many types of leaders: those who stir our imagination and ignite us to action; those who through their silent deeds provide an example to follow; and those who as teachers give us the tools we need to become leaders ourselves. On this very special episode of Climate Biz we're going to meet eight female climate leaders who are moving to meet today's challenges. 03:28- Leadership & the Philosophy of Business Sustainability 05:33- Leadership & Not Going it Alone 11:4...
Sustainability Trends: Top Picks for February
February 24, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBOn this episode, Denise and Shari discuss some of the hottest news in climate finance and sustainability including: 01:25 - Sustainability in the Winter Olympics and EV-powered Super Bowl ads 07:47 - What sixty kettles worth of fusion power might mean 16:27 - The impact of energy inflation on investing 23:02 - The audience question of the month!
Finding a Job on the Path to Net Zero: Guy Ryder on Creating a Just Transition
February 03, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBBuilding back better is about more than supply chains, innovations, and carbon. Fundamentally, it's about us. On this episode of Climate Biz, we're talking jobs and tackle how to create a "just transition" with Guy Ryder, Director general of the International Labour Organization. 2:47 -- What do we mean by Just Transition? 5:30 -- Energy Jobs and the Just Transition 6:47 -- Transitions in Geography 11:22 -- Supply Chain and Labor 14:00 -- Women and the Just Transition 16:42 -- G...
Crystal Ball 2022
January 20, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBOn our fourth annual Crystal Ball episode, we delve into eight seven sustainable sectors to predict how they will fare in 2022: Carbon Capture: 01:49 Recycling Plastics: 03:08 Batteries: 04:56 Hydrogen: 6:49 Green Building/Construction: 08:58 Agriculture: 10:24 Sustainability-Linked Bonds: 12:39
Finding a Job on the Path to Net Zero
January 06, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBBuilding back better is about more than supply chains, innovations, and carbon. Fundamentally, it's about us. On this episode of Climate Biz, we're talking jobs and tackle how to create a "just transition" with Guy Ryder, Director general of the International Labour Organization. 2:47 -- What do we mean by Just Transition? 5:30 -- Energy Jobs and the Just Transition 6:47 -- Transitions in Geography 11:22 -- Supply Chain and Labor 14:00 -- Women and the Just Transition 16:42 -- G...
The Role of the Stock Exchange in Greening the Economy
December 23, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBJulia Hoggett, CEO of the LSE, discusses voluntary carbon markets and the role of stock exchanges in the green economy. She believes that "the only way we get to net zero and stay there is if the entirety of the economy moves on a global basis." Going forward, she lists her three chief objectives to be: o creating better ESG and climate disclosure and data, o growing the green economy, and o supporting the just transition to low carbon and net-zero economy.
Starting Today Every Company Must Be a Green Company
December 23, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBJulia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange was directly involved in the creation of the task force on climate-related financial disclosures and making them mandatory for premium listed companies in the UK. Going forward, she describes her three chief objectives to be: * Creating better ESG and climate disclosure and data * Growing the green economy * Supporting the just transition to a low carbon and net zero economy. But in doing so, Julia admits she and others may just have to...
December Sustainability Trends
December 09, 2021 08:04 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThis month Denise and Shari tackle the latest news in blended finance, carbon pricing, and green fuel for aviation and shipping.
Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for December 2021
December 09, 2021 08:04 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThis month Denise and Shari tackle the latest news in blended finance, carbon pricing, and green fuel for aviation and shipping.
November Sustainability Trends: Billionaires go nuclear after COP26
November 25, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBIFC Senior Vice President Stephanie von Friedeburg explains how COP26 impacts IFC's future strategy. Rivian IPO sparks huge interest, and billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates go nuclear. All that, plus two listener questions with a Latin American flavor...
Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for November 2021
November 25, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBIFC Senior Vice President Stephanie von Friedeburg explains how COP26 impacts IFC's future strategy. Rivian IPO sparks huge interest, and billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates go nuclear. All that, plus two listener questions with a Latin American flavor...
Raising the Standards of Climate Change Reporting
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBOn this episode, Denise and Shari teeter on the edge of Outrage and Optimism as they discuss corporate disclosures, reporting transparency, policy pledges, and what follows COP26 with CDP founder and podcast host Paul Dickinson. More...
Sustainability Trends: Top Picks for October 2021
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn the eve of COP26, hosts Denise Odaro and Shari Friedman discuss the recent IEA warning that based on current emissions pledges, the world is still on course for a 2.7C rise. Plus, this month's top public and private trends and an audience question from New York City.
Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for October 2021
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn the eve of COP26, hosts Denise Odaro and Shari Friedman discuss the recent IEA warning that based on current emissions pledges, the world is still on course for a 2.7C rise. Plus, this month's top public and private trends and an audience question from New York City.
Mark Campanale: Seeking Transparency in the Unburnable
October 14, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBOne key to every net zero path is comprehensive reporting, but that can't happen if key variables are excluded. For example, if you're tracking emissions, it's important to track not only the amount of carbon in the air, but how much is being burned. Another factor may be fit. That is, are market actions matching what the science is telling us? Well... are they? Carbon Tracker's Mark Campanale joins Climate Biz to dish the dirt... or perhaps the carbon. More...
Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for September 2021
October 01, 2021 13:03 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBJoin Shari and Denise as they dive into the biggest news in climate business over the last few months. They focus on the new IPCC report, major announcements at the UN General Assembly meeting, and wrap up with a conversation about the world's newest (and biggest) Direct Air Capture Plant: The Orca plant in Iceland. Podcast show page: www.ifc.org/climatebiz IPCC report: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/ Orca: https://climeworks.com/orca
Season 4: Navigating the Green Brick Road towards a Net Zero Path
September 20, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 5.9 MBIn Season 4, Climate Biz will build upon the blueprints presented in episodes past in areas such as heating/cooling, cement, fashion, sustainability linked investing, so that together we can consider better practices, avoid past mistakes, and devise a pathway to Net Zero. Listen in to get a head start and discover where financing is looking for solutions. More...
Dalmia Cement: Greening the Gray
August 24, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBCement is often literally the foundation of our infrastructure. It’s an essential product, but also a problematic one. Globally, 8% of our carbon footprint comes from its production. Mahendra Singhi, CEO of India’s Dalmia Cement is taking on the problem using a multi-pronged strategy he describes as “clean, green, and profitable.” But utilizing alternative energy, better mixes & biomass to reach net zero is not enough for Singhi. His true goal is for Dalmia to become a net negative carbon p...
Green Bonds: Evolution of a Revolution Part II
August 10, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBGreen bonds have become more than just fashionable and a new trend in sustainability-linked bonds. Globally, regulators aim to incentivize and elevate green bonds to become the gold standard for companies looking to raise money for climate-friendly projects. This move could make green bonds an essential part of every corporate wardrobe. Fittingly (pun intended), ClimateBiz spoke to two pioneers in the apparel industry, VF Corp and H&M to discuss their recent offerings.
Green Bonds: Evolution of a Revolution Part I
July 06, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBWhen the first Green Bonds were issued in the late 2000s, no one imagined the demand to come. The first public offering was done by IFC and it sold out in only a few hours. Since then, Green Bonds have grown from around $2.5 billion in 2012 over $270 billion in 2020 with analysts projecting even further growth this year. Today, bonds are sought out as an investment option by pensions funds, insurers, and central banks, but according to Sean Kidney, CEO at the Climate Bonds Initiative and IF...
Acciona: A Business as Unusual in Unusual Times
June 22, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's one thing to fit all the puzzle pieces together when constructing your energy portfolio, but another to do so while trying to design a whole new picture at the same time. Rafael Mateo, CEO of Energy at Acciona, says growth in the renewable energy market requires flexibility, nimbleness, and the ability to keep an eye open for innovative technologies. ClimateBiz Host Shari Friedman caught up to him to discuss how the Spanish company is attempting to "look around the corner" in order to b...
Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for June 2021
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBShari and Denise are back with the second edition of the new and improved Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for May 2021. They start with the latest IEA report on net-zero emissions pathways, then unravel some game changing news from global oil majors, and share an update on the booming electric vehicle sector. This month’s picks: IEA’s Net Zero by 2050: Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector ExxonMobil, Chevron lose key shareholder votes and Dutch court orders Shell to cut emissions fas...
The Many Ways We Innovate 4 Climate
June 02, 2021 02:08 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBClimateBiz hit the red carpet for the fifth annual Innovate4Climate conference. This year, over 8,000 delegates from more than 80 countries attended the World Bank Group's flagship climate event. That roster included a Who’s Who in Climate: Patricia Espinosa (Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change), Larry Fink (CEO, BlackRock,) and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Director-General, the World Trade Organization), and so many more. The three day event is both a forwar...
It's Time to Innovate for Climate
May 20, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MBThe World Bank Group’s fifth annual Innovate4Climate (I4C) Conference runs from May 25th to May 27th. The event promises to bring together leaders focused on transformative and innovative action on climate change. Join ClimateBiz hosts Shari Friedman and Denise Odaro as they offer a quick peek at what's to come and then check out the conference site to see the schedule, lineup, and for free registration: https://www.innovate4climate.com/about.
Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for May 2021
May 06, 2021 14:06 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBSustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for May 2021 Join Shari and Denise for the new and improved Sustainability Trends: Top 3 Picks for May 2021. They start off by checking in on where we are regarding global GHG emissions and what groups like IEA and the UN have to say. This month's picks: The US Climate Summit: Who made what kind of climate commitments, and what does it mean for the private sector? The net zero trend among investors and asset managers: What’s their process, Mark Carne...
From Commitment to Action: A Conversation with WWF's Carter Roberts & IFC's Makhtar Diop
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBWords can inspire or rally the troops, but in the end, they must lead to action. On this episode of ClimateBiz, Shari and Denise speak about turning corporate commitments into results, and what's being done to mitigate the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss with the International Finance Corporation’s Makhtar Diop and the World Wildlife Fund’s Carter Roberts. We’ll explore habitat preservation, sustainable agriculture, the transmission of diseases, jazz, and much, much more.
Marine Plastics: Navigating the Circular Currents
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBPlastic. It's everywhere. And that's part of the problem. In our oceans alone, the equivalent of a truckload of plastic waste is dumped every minute. This impacts the food chain, livelihoods, and our health. What can be done? What is being done? ClimateBiz takes on the issue of marine plastic waste with Rob Kaplan, founder and CEO of circulate capital and IFCs Director and global head for climate for Vivek Pathak.
Women of the Green Rebuild
March 08, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this episode, ClimateBiz celebrates some women with a very green thumb indeed. Women in leadership roles have helped businesses become greener on multiple fronts. When it comes to profits, on average, gender balanced businesses yield 10-20% greater profits. And the success isn't limited just to the bottom line, but can be seen on multiple fronts, including innovation, efficiency, policy, etc.
Danfoss: Sustaining the Cool
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBAre you cool? No, I mean... do you have air conditioning? A refrigerator? A freezer? According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the cooling sector is expected to grow from $135 billion dollars in 2018 to approximately $170 billion in 2030. During this same period, the associated electrical energy costs are expected to triple. Focusing on more immediate concerns, cold chains have become increasingly important for vaccines and hospitals. ClimateBiz talks to Danfoss President of Climate So...
January News Roundup
February 02, 2021 22:45 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHappy New Year! Join Shari and Marcene as they unpack the first news roundup of 2021. Two big pieces of news from GM and the US with lots of other stories in between.
The Green Rebuild and Royal Dutch Shell
January 21, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBThe road to a green rebuild passes through all sectors—even traditional energy sectors like oil and gas. As we roll forward, it’s hard not to wonder what the future look will like for some of the biggest players in the field? One company looking into this question is Royal Dutch Shell. Director of Integrated Gas and New Energies for Royal Dutch Shell, Maarten Wetselaar, says that, when it comes to getting greener, electrifying as much as possible is a major part of the company's strategy, ...
The 2021 Crystal Ball
January 12, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBSorting through the tea leaves, Climate Biz Hosts Marcene Mitchell and Shari Friedman find out what's in store in 2021 from top IFC experts in wind, solar, green buildings, transportation, hydrogen, sustainable waste and much, much more....
December News Roundup
December 23, 2020 16:25 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBFor our last news roundup of 2020, join Marcene and Shari as they look back at the year, discuss recent corporate and national policy announcements, battery storage, and women in the board room!
Financing the Green Rebuild, Part 2
December 10, 2020 17:37 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBIn Part I, ClimateBiz spoke with the CEO of Standard Bank Group in South Africa. For Part II, ClimateBiz is bringing in another emerging markets voice – Parwati Surjaudaja, the CEO of OCBC NISP bank in Indonesia. Indonesia is a country of more than 268 million people spread across 17,000 islands and is especially vulnerable to climate change. OCBC NISP has been a leader in issuing green bonds and training its employees in green finance.
November News Roundup
December 04, 2020 20:11 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MBNovember news from Marcene & Shari covers climate risk, national net zero commitments, the new Biden Administration, Bezos, and EVs! Correction: Mark Carney was formerly the Governor, not Chairman, of the Bank of England.
Risky Business: How financial regulators can address climate change
November 24, 2020 19:23 - 35 minutes - 82.6 MBIs it only a matter of time before climate risk disclosure is mandatory? Increasingly, government financial regulators are addressing climate change in the financial sector. Steven Rothstein of Ceres, a nonprofit that works with investors and companies to drive sustainability solutions, joined ClimateBiz to discuss the regulatory landscape in the US. Be sure to check out Ceres’ new report, Addressing Climate As a Systemic Risk: A Call to Action for U.S. Financial Regulators. https://www....
October News Roundup
November 02, 2020 23:14 - 14 minutes - 33.5 MBTune in for the first news roundup of Season 3! Marcene Mitchell and Shari Friedman recap the past couple months, ranging from major corporate announcements to the latest EV.
Financing the Green Rebuild
October 29, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBHow is COVID impacting the outlook for green finance? And how can green finance be part of the recovery, especially in emerging markets? ClimateBiz caught up with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group, South Africa’s largest bank. He shared his views on how COVID is leading to unprecedented levels of public and private collaboration and green investment opportunities he sees in Nigeria, Togo, Senegal, and other locations in the region.
The Green Recovery: How Europe Is Engaging the Private Sector
October 13, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBWelcome to Season 3 of ClimateBiz! This season we will focus on COVID-19 and its implications for climate-smart business, including initiatives from around the world about how we can build back better and more sustainably. For the first episode, ClimateBiz gets an insider’s look at the European Commission’s recovery package that is targeting hundreds of billions of Euros in climate investment. Joining the show are Frank Heemskerk, Secretary General of the European Roundtable for Industry, an...
Connecting Climate & Communications
July 24, 2020 17:09 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHow can we communicate climate change in a way that inspires action? And what are the implications for the private sector? Find out in this episode, featuring a conversation with Andy Revkin, one of America’s most honored and experienced environmental journalists and the founding director of the new Initiative on Communication and Sustainability at Columbia University's Earth Institute.
June News Roundup
July 13, 2020 15:51 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBTune in as Marcene Mitchell and Shari Friedman discuss the latest climate business news from June 2020, focusing on recent private sector announcements and an update on green stimulus plans.