29 episodes

Host Jenn Wilson speaks with world-leading experts about the future role of business in society, implications for competitive strategy and the management tools needed to lead.

Future in Sound Re:Co

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

Host Jenn Wilson speaks with world-leading experts about the future role of business in society, implications for competitive strategy and the management tools needed to lead.

    Georg Kell: Cyclical Versus Enduring Trends

    Georg Kell: Cyclical Versus Enduring Trends

    This month on the Future in Sound podcast we speak to world renowned thought leader on corporate responsibility and sustainability, Georg Kell. Chairman of Arabesque Group, a technology company that uses AI and big data to assess sustainability performance relevant for investment analysis and decision making, Georg also advises business executives worldwide on sustainability and transformation issues. He was also the founding Director of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
    Drawing on his extensive experience, and almost three decades at the United Nations, Georg discusses the origins and lasting impact of the UN Global Compact, the importance of understanding both cyclical and enduring trends in shaping investment decisions, and the pivotal role of technology, particularly AI, in driving impactful change within businesses and investment strategies.
    Related links: 
    Sustainable Investing A Path to a New Horizon, edited by Herman Bril, Georg Kell, Andreas Rasche Strategies of Commitment by Thomans SchellingHomo Ludens by Johan HuizingaClick here for the episode web page.
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    This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. 
    Produced by Chris Attaway
    Artwork by Harriet Richardson
    Music by Cody Martin

    • 36 min
    John Elkington & Louise Kjellerup Roper: Avoiding Disruption

    John Elkington & Louise Kjellerup Roper: Avoiding Disruption

    This episode of the Future in Sound podcast dives into the world of sustainable business with two powerhouse figures. John Elkington, dubbed the 'godfather of sustainability' is the Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation movements.
    Joining him is Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO of Volans, who honed her skills with cutting-edge software companies before pivoting to ignite the power of business for good. Louise's impressive track record includes bringing sustainable giants like method and gDiapers to Europe, and helping smaller businesses embrace circular economy models.
    Listen as we explore the evolution of sustainable business models, the increasing demands placed on responsible leadership, and the strategic imperative of aligning corporate goals with the critical environmental and social challenges of our time.
    Related links: 
    Read John's work here.The Structure Of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. KuhnJonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard BachExponential View by Azeem AzharThe Alternative Newsletter  Volans’ Book ClubClick here for the episode web page.
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    This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. 
    Produced by Chris Attaway
    Artwork by Harriet Richardson
    Music by Cody Martin

    • 51 min
    Eric Collins: Diversity Advantage

    Eric Collins: Diversity Advantage

    Eric Collins is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners. Through his work, Eric embodies the transformative power of inclusive investment, making him a pivotal figure in the movement towards a more equitable and innovative business ecosystem. Join us as we delve deep into the impact of investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs and how it can bring about systemic social change, spark innovation, and provide a competitive edge in today's business landscape.
    Related links: 
    Watch Eric on The Money Maker Buy his book We Don’t Need PermissionWhy Should White Guys Have All The Fun by Reginald Lewis Where You Are Is Not Who You Are by Ursula Burns Click here for the episode web page.

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    Brought to you by Re:Co, an ESG Software as a Service company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.

    Produced by Chris Attaway
    Artwork by Harriet Richardson
    Music by Cody Martin

    • 44 min
    Re:Co 2023 Re:Cap

    Re:Co 2023 Re:Cap

    On the Future in Sound podcast, one of our favourite questions to ask is ‘what book or idea has most shaped the way you think?' We heard from leading experts in sustainability including: Alex Edmans, Gillian Tett, Andrew Winston, Siko, Saadia Madsbjerg, Lisa Kimmel, Elsa Palanza, Harlin Singh Urofsky, Jason Mitchell, Nicola Ranger, Sam Cryer, Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Alex Robart and many more! Curious to hear their recommendations? Good news – you can listen to the full list of book recommendations and analytical approaches here.

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    Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.
    Produced by Chris Attaway
    Artwork by Harriet Richardson
    Music by Cody Martin

    • 32 min
    Harlin Singh Urofsky: Connectivity

    Harlin Singh Urofsky: Connectivity

    Harlin Singh Urofsky is the Global Head of Sustainable Investing for Citi Global Wealth and works across Citi's investment divisions. Ms. Singh is an observing member of the Global Investment Committee and oversees the sustainable investing platform. In this interview we discuss what true ESG integration into investment decision making looks like, interdependencies between ESG metrics and much more.

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    Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.
    Produced by Chris Attaway
    Artwork by Harriet Richardson
    Music by Cody Martin

    • 25 min
    Fred di Blasio: Indigenous Investment

    Fred di Blasio: Indigenous Investment

    Fred is a proud member of the Huron-Wendat Nation and Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Longhouse Capital Partners. Prior to co-founding Longhouse, Fred served as Executive Vice President for Nch’Kay Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation ($1.4 billion Sen̓áḵw Development). Fred is an experienced executive with a proven track record at AT&T, TELUS and INVIDI Technologies ($300M exit) with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (over $100 billion of deals), corporate development and marketing. In this episode, Fred discusses how his indigenous roots have shaped his view of capitalism, the opportunity to invest alongside indigenous communities and much more.

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    Brought to you by Re:Co, a market intelligence company helping clients achieve resilient competitive advantage in the long term.
    Produced by Chris Attaway
    Artwork by Harriet Richardson
    Music by Cody Martin

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

CEO-Anne ,

A standout

It’s a long road ahead in terms of getting the world to embrace and incorporate sustainable practices, but as this podcast shows, it doesn’t have to be a painful or unprofitable one.
Highly recommended listening for anyone interested in the future of socially and environmentally responsible business.

AGIslington ,

Clear, insightful and timely

Clear, insightful and timely questions make this program a worthwhile listen. The interviewer skilfully interweaves attention to real-life situations and issues, while keeping sight of the bigger, more holistic picture of corporate action - rare and much needed in this ever-changing business environment. This is a welcome podcast and I will be looking forward to more episodes!

JASLondon ,

Insightful for specialists & non specialists

This podcast provided me with so much insight into a world I’m interested in but know little about. Both interviewer & interviewee made complex and often highly specialised subjects both accessible and nuanced. I particularly enjoyed the discussions of how large corporations have challenged themselves to act more sustainably and the examples of the ways in which they have both succeeded and failed and why.

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