ESG Insider: A podcast from S&P Global
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 52 ratingsESG Insider is a podcast from S&P Global that takes you inside the environmental, social & governance issues shaping the business world today. In each episode, co-hosts Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon interview ESG experts, leveraging S&P Global data to shine a light on the sustainability opportunities and risks that business leaders and investors need to know about. Lindsey Hall is head of ESG Thought Leadership at S&P Global Sutainable1 and Esther Whieldon is a Senior Writer on the team.
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How plastic impacts companies, investors, public health and the environment
April 12, 2024 18:09 - 41 minutes - 96.6 MBAhead of Earth Day on April 22, we’re launching a miniseries of the ESG Insider podcast looking at plastic. We’ll explore how plastic impacts human health and the environment, how companies and investors are approaching the topic, and what to expect from international plastic treaty negotiations starting April 23. In today's episode, we hear about the health and environmental impacts of plastics from Dr. Philip Landrigan, Director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Goo...
CERAWeek: How energy transition discussions are shifting
April 05, 2024 17:34 - 55 minutes - 128 MBThis week the ESG Insider podcast is covering key themes from one of the world’s largest energy conferences — the annual CERAWeek gathering hosted by S&P Global in Houston, Texas. The event convenes stakeholders from across sectors to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment and climate — and the messaging from many speakers differed from what we hear about the pace of the energy transition at the climate or sustainability-focused events...
CERAWeek: How cleantech companies are innovating to facilitate the energy transition
March 29, 2024 12:56 - 24 minutes - 57.7 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re looking at the role that technological innovation will play in finding solutions for the low-carbon energy transition. This was a big topic at S&P Global’s annual CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas, and we sat down on the sidelines of the event with two CEOs running emerging technology companies that seek to facilitate the transition. We talk with Dr. Jennifer Holmgren about the outlook for innovation. Jennifer is CEO of LanzaTech,...
Women in Leadership: Why Mercer CEO turned down the top role — twice
March 27, 2024 10:47 - 24 minutes - 57.6 MBTo celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve relaunched 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 with Martine Ferland, CEO of global consulting firm Mercer, which is a business of professional services firm Marsh McLennan. Martine retires from her role at the end of March 2024, and in the episode she discusses her decision to ste...
Why Water.org CEO says the world’s water challenges are 'inherently solvable'
March 22, 2024 02:43 - 20 minutes - 48.5 MBToday is World Water Day, and we’re talking with Gary White in the latest episode of the ESG Insider podcast. Gary is CEO of the nonprofit Water.org, which he co-founded with actor Matt Damon. Gary is also CEO and Co-Founder of impact investment manager WaterEquity. In the interview, he talks about the intersection of water challenges and climate change; the role of infrastructure in addressing water needs; and how finance can offer solutions to the water problems facing many low-inco...
CERAWeek: One big bank’s solution to the energy tech finance gap
March 21, 2024 23:19 - 17 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of CERAWeek with Ana Carolina Oliveira, Head of Sustainable Finance in the Americas for ING, a global banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Amsterdam. Ana explains how ING is working with companies across sectors to facilitate the low-carbon transition — including by financing emerging low-carbon technologies. “If you think about the $5 trillion that needs to be put every year to finance t...
CERAWeek: How one of the world’s largest mining companies approaches energy transition, nature
March 20, 2024 19:23 - 16 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this special episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of CERAWeek with Sinead Kaufman, Chief Executive of Minerals at Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies. Rio Tinto was founded more than 150 years ago, and Sinead says the company is taking a long-term view in its approach to the energy transition, its engagement with local communities and its rising focus on nature. "When we look forward, we want to be part of the solution for the next...
At CERAWeek, mapping one large utility's energy transition path
March 19, 2024 21:49 - 20 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this special episode of the ESG Insider podcast we sit down on the sidelines of CERAWeek with Phil Nevels, Director of Corporate Strategy for AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 energy company with operations in multiple regions including the US, Latin America and Asia. S&P Global's CERAWeek conference is one of the biggest events in the energy industry, convening global leaders to talk about energy and transition strategies. In the interview, Phil outlines steps AES is taking to achie...
Unpacking the SEC's climate disclosure rule
March 15, 2024 21:02 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBThe US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6 finalized a long-awaited rule requiring thousands of publicly traded companies to disclose certain climate-related information. The final rule takes a narrower approach than what the SEC proposed in 2022; it also marks a significant change in the level of climate-related information that publicly listed companies must disclose in the US. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore key components of the SEC rule and its implic...
Women in Leadership: Why Competent Boards CEO says diversity is essential for innovation
March 08, 2024 12:16 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBTo 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...
Navigating the path to sustainable agriculture, food systems
March 01, 2024 21:59 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBIn 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 Gree...
What will it take to decarbonize supply chains, reach net-zero?
February 23, 2024 20:48 - 21 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how companies are moving from setting sustainability targets to figuring out how to reach those goals. A common refrain we heard at the annual GreenBiz conference in Phoenix, Arizona last week was: "What will it take?" For example, what will it take for companies to achieve net-zero goals and decarbonize supply chains — including those involved in transporting materials and products? We explore supply chain decarbonization with gue...
Exploring Intuit's approach to supplier engagement, AI and just transition
February 21, 2024 23:35 - 12 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Debbie Lizt on the sidelines of the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Debbie is Head of Global Sustainability at Intuit, one of the world’s largest software companies. She describes how Intuit is engaging with suppliers on decarbonization, its approach to generative AI, and how the company is working to ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy in communities. As part of its net-zero strategy, Intuit is wo...
How one of world’s largest food companies is rethinking supply chains
February 16, 2024 20:56 - 27 minutes - 65.8 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Mars, one of the largest food and confectionary companies in the world, on the sidelines of the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix. Kevin Rabinovitch, Global Vice President of Sustainability & Chief Climate Officer at Mars, explains how the company is rethinking its supply chains as part of its decarbonization strategy and to address climate change and nature-related risks. "We have supply chains that weren't designed to ... t...
Breaking down silos: Seeking innovative financing solutions to big sustainability challenges
February 14, 2024 18:50 - 15 minutes - 37.6 MBA key theme emerging from interviews for the ESG Insider podcast is that solutions to big sustainability challenges require collaboration across silos. Today in Part III of our 'Breaking down silos' miniseries, we’re talking to a major global philanthropic foundation about how it partners with stakeholders around the world to finance solutions to issues like climate change and food systems transformation. We sit down with Elizabeth Yee, Executive Vice President of Programs at the Rocke...
Breaking down silos: How one of the world’s biggest software companies approaches collaboration
February 12, 2024 18:19 - 12 minutes - 30.5 MBAt the ESG Insider podcast, we’ve been hearing a key theme on repeat: Solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss require collaboration across silos. In this 'Breaking down silos' miniseries of the podcast, we’re bringing you examples of how collaboration across different groups of stakeholders happens in practice. Today in Part II, we hear the perspective of one of the world’s largest software companies in our interview with Stephen Jamieson, Global Head of Circular Economy Soluti...
Breaking down silos: Balancing the role of policy and private sector in the energy transition
February 09, 2024 15:12 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBAt the ESG Insider podcast, we’ve been hearing one key theme on repeat: Solutions to big sustainability challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss require collaboration across silos. This idea is coming across loud and clear at the global events we cover, from Climate Week NYC to COP28 in Dubai to the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland. In this 'Breaking down silos' miniseries of the podcast, we’ll bring you examples of how collaboration across differ...
How the insurance industry is seeking solutions to climate change and nature loss
February 02, 2024 21:17 - 21 minutes - 51.4 MBMany companies have crafted climate-related strategies and taken steps to measure and manage their climate-related risks. Many companies are only in the early stages of understanding how nature relates to climate, but this topic has been steadily climbing the sustainability agenda. In today’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we zoom in on how the insurance industry is managing the joint challenge of climate change and biodiversity loss — and what solutions it is bringing to the table....
Nature was front and center on the Davos agenda — here’s why
January 26, 2024 17:02 - 31 minutes - 75 MBLast week, the World Economic Forum convened leaders from business, government and academia to discuss solutions to society’s biggest challenges. The annual Davos meeting provides insight into some of the key ideas that will shape the year ahead, and in today’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we bring you on-the-ground interviews about one of the biggest topics on the agenda — the importance of nature. WEF’s Global Risks Report, released right before Davos, found that biodiversity lo...
How AI became the buzzword at Davos
January 19, 2024 22:57 - 13 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week the ESG Insider podcast is bringing you on-the-ground coverage from Davos, Switzerland, where the annual World Economic Forum meeting just ended. This gathering convenes leaders from business, government and civil society to discuss solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world. And there is growing overlap between the Davos agenda and sustainability topics. In today's episode, we’re focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), which became the buzzword at Dav...
2024 trends that sustainability leaders are watching
January 12, 2024 22:26 - 29 minutes - 69.1 MBWe’re kicking off the New Year at the ESG Insider podcast with a look forward to the big trends driving the sustainability space for 2024. In the episode we speak to two sustainability leaders about the topics they’re watching in the year ahead. Marina Severinovsky, Head of Sustainability North America at UK-based asset management firm Schroders, explains how investors are moving from climate transition commitments to solutions and implementation. "You've made the commitment, but no...
How climate change is impacting US economy, human health and agriculture
January 05, 2024 18:16 - 35 minutes - 83.4 MBThe US government recently published its Fifth National Climate Assessment, warning that climate change poses big risks to the nation's economy, human health, agriculture and food supply chains. This congressionally-mandated interagency analysis is released every four years and is the government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're talking with four authors behind the report. To understand the impacts of cl...
The best of 2023
December 29, 2023 16:26 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBIn our final ESG Insider episode of 2023, we’re revisiting some of our most popular episodes, top interviews and key sustainability themes from the past year, which pushed the podcast over 1.5 million downloads. In the episode we hear from guests including: Val Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer at Citigroup; full interview here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/big-bank-citi-talks-net-zero-goals-scope-3-emissions-climate-disclosure Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the International ...
What to expect from nature and climate in 2024
December 22, 2023 14:07 - 20 minutes - 48.5 MBThe topic of nature played a more prominent role at COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, as understanding grows about the links between climate change and biodiversity loss. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we dive into the intersection of climate and nature in an interview with Business for Nature CEO Eva Zabey. Business for Nature is a global coalition working to drive credible business action and policy ambition to achieve a nature-positive economy for a...
Climate adaptation, finance, data and nature: What we learned at COP28
December 15, 2023 12:52 - 29 minutes - 70.3 MBCOP28 wrapped up earlier this week, and in today’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re bringing you key takeaways from the UN’s annual climate change conference. We cover highlights from the first-ever global stocktake and the big themes that played out throughout the gathering in Dubai — including overlaps between climate, nature and water; the evolution of climate data, standards and regulation; the role of financial institutions in addressing climate change; and the importance of i...
As COP28 wraps, talking progress with GM’s Chief Sustainability Officer
December 13, 2023 22:04 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MBIn recent episodes of the ESG Insider podcast, we’ve been on the ground in Dubai covering COP28, the UN’s 2023 climate change conference. As the conference wrapped up Dec. 13 with an agreement on the first global stocktake, we’re covering some of the big themes from the gathering — including how the transport sector is approaching decarbonization challenges. Passenger vehicles, a key part of the transport sector, contribute a substantial 16% to global greenhouse gas emissions. To learn...
How the UAE’s biggest bank is approaching sustainability at COP28
December 08, 2023 19:21 - 25 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai with the Chief Sustainability Officer of the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). The UAE holds the COP28 presidency, and Shargiil Bashir talks to us about his hopes for the UN’s climate change conference, FAB’s sustainability strategy, and the evolving approach to climate change in the Middle East. "Nobody will get hurt more than the Middle East if we don't...
COP28 highlights need for innovative climate finance solutions
December 06, 2023 16:45 - 14 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re on the ground at the UN’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai covering the role the financial sector plays in addressing climate change. Finance is a cross-cutting theme on the COP28 agenda, and the week kicked off with a day dedicated to the topic. In today’s episode, we sit down on the sidelines of the conference with Dame Susan Rice to talk about what needs to happen to close the climate finance gap. Dame Susan chairs the Global Ste...
Optimism, hope for progress palpable at COP28
December 04, 2023 21:38 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week we’re bringing you a special series of episodes from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground covering the UN climate change conference known as COP28. The first few days of this global gathering brought a flurry of announcements, such as hundreds of millions of dollars for a new “loss and damage” fund to assist countries particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and many people are heralding this as an early success for COP28...
At COP28, solving for water challenges through public-private collaboration
December 01, 2023 19:47 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBWater is a throughline for nearly every subject we cover on the ESG Insider podcast, and it is a key feature of the thematic program at the UN's big climate summit, COP28, which kicked off in Dubai on Nov. 30. In this episode we focus on how the private sector is approaching water risks and opportunities around the world — and how it can use partnerships to drive progress. We'll also explore the water challenges the Middle East and UAE face and some of the concrete solutions stakeholder...
As COP28 kicks off, talking climate finance with the Green Climate Fund
November 30, 2023 21:06 - 20 minutes - 49.1 MBThe UN’s annual climate change conference known as COP28 kicks off in Dubai Nov. 30. Finance is a big theme on the agenda, and in this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re talking to Hong Paterson, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). GCF is accountable to the UN and is guided by the principles of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); it was established at a previous Conference of the Parties (COP) gathering to hel...
Intersection of gender and climate in focus ahead of COP28
November 17, 2023 21:39 - 25 minutes - 60.3 MBThe 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, gets underway at the end of November and includes a thematic program focusing on key topics on different days of the event. One of those themes is a day devoted to gender equality, and discussions will focus on topics such as why climate policy should consider gender equality and why women can be disproportionately impacted by climate change. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we delve into the intersection of gender equa...
What to expect from COP28, the UN’s big climate change conference
November 10, 2023 15:59 - 31 minutes - 74.9 MBEvery year we bring you coverage of the ‘Conference of the Parties,’ or COP, the annual UN summit that convenes world leaders to work together on solutions to tackle climate change. This year’s conference, COP28, takes place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates starting Nov. 30. In today’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re talking about what to expect from the gathering, including what’s at stake and what big themes will be discussed. We talk to Saugata Saha, President of S&P ...
Big bank Citi talks net-zero goals, Scope 3 emissions, climate disclosure
November 03, 2023 17:24 - 16 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week on the ESG Insider podcast, we’re talking to one of the world’s largest banks about the landscape for climate disclosure rules and standards. We sit down with Citigroup Chief Sustainability Officer Val Smith. She talks about how Citi is approaching the energy transition with clients; how investor expectations around climate disclosure are changing; and the challenges of climate data. As a global bank with roughly $2.4 trillion in assets and operations on the ground in 95...
LIVE: What to expect from the evolving climate disclosure landscape
October 27, 2023 15:26 - 28 minutes - 67.3 MBLast week, we took the ESG Insider podcast on the road for an in-person event in New York City about the evolving climate disclosure landscape. In this episode, we bring you highlights from our interviews at this ESG Insider Live event: Emily Pierce, Chief Global Policy Officer at climate software firm Persefoni, discusses the US regulatory outlook. She talks about what to expect from the pending climate disclosure rule from the US Securities and Exchange Commission — including how the S...
How partnerships can help close the climate finance gap
October 20, 2023 19:50 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBToday’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast explores several big themes from Climate Week NYC that will inform conversations at COP28, the UN’s climate conference taking place in Dubai later this year. Our guests talk about closing the climate finance gap; the role of partnerships and collaboration in driving decarbonization; and how credible and just transition plans will incorporate the needs and voices of local communities. In the episode we speak to: -Julia Thayne, Senior Princip...
How climate conversations are shifting to concrete solutions, faster action
October 13, 2023 19:32 - 21 minutes - 51.8 MBIn today's episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're exploring several of the big themes we heard about at Climate Week NYC that will inform conversations at COP28, the UN’s climate conference taking place in Dubai later this year. We’ll hear how Climate Week was marked by a focus on implementing concrete solutions at speed. We'll explore the challenges around data availability and disclosure. And we'll hear how the physical impacts of climate change are affecting the insurance sector. ...
How NOAA is working to turn climate science into action
October 06, 2023 13:12 - 17 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 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...
Breaking down silos between investment and climate communities
October 04, 2023 19:46 - 14 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Nikita Singhal on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus at Climate Week NYC. Nikita is Managing Director and Co-Head of Sustainable Investment and ESG at Lazard Asset Management, a global asset manager with more than $200 billion in assets under management. She was also a speaker at the event S&P Global Sustainable1 hosted during Climate Week NYC. In the interview, Nikita talks about the need to break out of silos to con...
PRI CEO talks Asia's critical role in reaching net-zero, Climate Week takeaways
September 29, 2023 13:07 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MBIn 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 need...
Unpacking government’s role in catalyzing low-carbon solutions
September 27, 2023 17:43 - 9 minutes - 22.7 MBLast week, the ESG Insider podcast was on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews. In this episode, we sit down on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus with Christopher Creed, Chief Investment Officer of the US Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. Christopher tells us that the loan programs office is working on deploying $350 billion worth of lending authority created under the US Inflation Reduction Act "to help catalyze energy projects" in the US...
At Climate Week NYC, seeking solutions at the nexus of climate, water and social issues
September 22, 2023 19:47 - 13 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews from the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus. In this episode, we sit down with Gayle Schueller, 3M's Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. 3M is a technology and manufacturing company with more than 60,000 products in its portfolio ranging from office and home supplies to industrial products and solutions related to safety, transportation, electronics and health...
At Climate Week NYC, using collaboration to tackle supply chain emissions
September 21, 2023 17:54 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews from the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus. In this episode, we sit down with Amina Razvi, CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). SAC is a nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry. It launched in 2009 when Walmart and Patagonia brought together peers and competitors from across the sector to develop a standardized approach to measuring sustainability performan...
On the ground at Climate Week NYC: The challenge of Scope 3 emissions
September 20, 2023 13:25 - 12 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews from the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Helgeson. Matt is Head of Sustainability for Siemens USA, the US arm of the German conglomerate Siemens AG, a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare. Matt talks to us about what he’s hearing from Climate Week NYC so far and the challenges presented by Scope ...
Unpacking the landscape for women in leadership — including 1 bright spot
September 15, 2023 18:31 - 27 minutes - 65.5 MBIn this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re returning to the topic of gender diversity, exploring what the data shows us about the path to parity in leadership positions. Most studies paint a discouraging picture, but new research from S&P Global finds that women could reach parity in senior leadership positions in the 2030s, among companies in the Russell 3000 Index. We speak to Daniel J. Sandberg, Head of Quantamental Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, who conducted th...
Talking international sustainability standards with ISSB’s Sue Lloyd
September 08, 2023 16:41 - 24 minutes - 58.7 MBWith Climate Week NYC just over a week away, we’re turning our attention to the global landscape for climate disclosure. Investors and stakeholders around the world have long clamored for more consistent and comparable climate-related disclosures, and in June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) responded to that call by issuing its first two standards. In this episode of the ESG Insider, we speak to ISSB Vice Chair Sue Lloyd about what the board hopes to achie...
How the global ESG recruiting landscape is changing
September 01, 2023 16:15 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBAs the US heads into Labor Day weekend, we're once again turning our focus to the topic of sustainability recruiting and how the hunt for global ESG talent is changing. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're speaking to two recruiters focused squarely on the sustainability space. We hear from Kurt Harrison, a partner with the global executive search and advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, where he co-leads the global sustainability practice. Kurt tells us he is se...
Exploring India's energy transition and climate adaptation landscape
August 25, 2023 15:11 - 36 minutes - 84.9 MBEarlier this year, India became the world’s most-populous nation. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re exploring the challenges and opportunities the country faces in transitioning to a low-carbon economy and adapting to climate change. To understand the energy transition outlook for India, we speak with Dr. Atul Arya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global Commodity Insights. To learn about the physical climate risks facing India and the country...
What to expect from Climate Week NYC 2023
August 18, 2023 20:10 - 24 minutes - 57 MBThere is one month until Climate Week takes place in New York City Sept. 17-24. Now in its 15th year, this is a big week for the sustainability world, bringing together thousands of stakeholders for hundreds of events across the city. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re diving into Climate Week: What it is, why it matters, and what to expect. We speak to Angela Barranco, Executive Director for North America at Climate Group, the nonprofit that organizes Climate Week i...
What to expect from SBTi's net-zero standard for financial institutions
August 11, 2023 20:48 - 30 minutes - 71.4 MBOn the ESG Insider podcast, we routinely hear about the critical role financial institutions play in the low-carbon transition. In this episode we're talking with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to learn about its soon-to-be-finalized net-zero standard for financial institutions. SBTi is a widely recognized organization for companies that want to ensure their decarbonization targets align with the latest scientific understanding about climate change. We interview SBTi Cofoun...