The Greener Way is your podcast for exploring the big environmental, social and governance questions. Each week, The Greener Way will focus on deep conversation...
Innovation vs. Regulation: Navigating the Future of Decarbonization
Join host Michelle Baltazar as she interviews Rob Langrick, CFA Institute's Chief Product Advocate, on the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and investing. Learn about the CFA program's integrated approach to sustainability education, the impact of recent U.S. regulatory rollbacks, and the innovative advancements making decarbonisation more appealing and feasible. Discover how countries and industries worldwide are adapting to balance climate action with economic realities.00:00 Introduction to the New Era of Decarbonization00:14 Welcome and Acknowledgements00:30 Recap of Last Year's Episode00:51 Updates on CFA Institute's Sustainable Finance Program02:04 Global Changes in Sustainable Investing02:40 Impact of U.S. Environmental Policy Changes04:05 European Climate Action and Regulatory Shifts06:21 Innovations in Sustainable Finance07:15 Technological Advancements Driving Decarbonization08:47 CFA Institute's Commitment to Sustainability Education09:50 Conclusion and Closing RemarksThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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From Standards to Strategy: Understanding Climate Reporting
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar, Director of Media at FS Sustainability, discusses the newly implemented climate-related financial disclosure standards in Australia with Nicholas Guest, co-lead of HLB Mann Judd's Sustainability Steering Committee. They explore the phased approach of the new regime, its impact on small to large companies, the role of technology in easing compliance, and the broader commercial opportunities and challenges. The discussion also touches on global political influences, particularly the reversal of climate policies in the U.S. Tune in to understand why these disclosures are critical and how your organisation can stay ahead in this dynamic landscape.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Mining and Microbes: A New Era of Environmental Solutions
Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Mining and Pollution Mitigation.In this episode of The Greener Way, guest host Michelle Baltazar interviews Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia, about the company's use of synthetic biology to address sustainability issues. The discussion covers Allonia’s work in accelerating nature's process of breaking down contaminants like PFAS, and their initiatives in the mining sector to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The episode highlights Allonnia's partnerships in Australia, significant investors including BHP, Vale, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the company's aim to commercialise these technologies.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Are founder-led companies a risk? With Lawrence Lam
Today we are going to talk about founder-led companies, which can provide high returns for investors – but also be high risk.From Uber's aggressive expansion tactics under Travis Kalanick, Theranos's fraudulent blood testing under Elizabeth Holmes, and WeWork's unsustainable growth under Adam Neumann, founder-led companies can be more at risk of corporate management shortfalls and pose a need for more rigorous governance standards.Lawrence Lam joins host Rose Mary Petrass on the podcast today.He is the managing director and founder of Lumenary Investment Management and the author of The Founder Effect – a book that provides a framework to identify and invest in high-performing founder-led companies.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Green careers in silent crisis: The biggest challenges facing sustainability professionals with Heather Lynch
Recent research has revealed that sustainability professionals are fighting anxiety, loneliness, imposter syndrome.43% of green professionals are the sole staff member responsible for sustainability within their organisation, according to a UK study out of the University of St Andrews and the University of Strathclyde.Here to discuss is Heather Lynch, a coach working with sustainability professionals, who was a lead researcher on the study.The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass.If this podcast has raised concerns for you, support is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
The Greener Way is your podcast for exploring the big environmental, social and governance questions. Each week, The Greener Way will focus on deep conversations with investment and corporate experts who are deeply engaged in managing the sustainability challenges facing our planet.
From climate change to biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery to corporate purpose and governance, we tackle head-on the nuances and trade-offs of our complicated world.
The Greener Way is the podcast of FS Sustainability, the premier weekly trade publication that covers how investors and companies are changing real world outcomes across environmental, social and governance issues.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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