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ESG Unlocked ISS-Corporate
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ESG Unlocked is a series of engaging and insightful discussions with various ESG experts around the world hosted by Pamela Mutumwa. Our goal is to engage a broad audience to unlock the value of ESG and the impact that companies have on a brighter and sustainable future.
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In the transformative era of AI, how are companies adapting to change and managing risks?
The fast-evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence has presented a range of challenges and opportunities for companies striving to remain competitive while navigating potential risks associated with significant technological advancements. In this episode, ESG Unlocked host Pamela Mutumwa welcomes Ryan McManus, a seasoned business leader, investor, and AI expert, to share his first-hand insights on the transformation businesses are experiencing as they actively incorporate AI capabilities into their operations, whilst they are expected to be transparent and clear about where they are on their journey. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives from Ryan on the crucial role of managing AI risks and the strategic steps companies can adopt to keep pace with the latest AI developments.
Host: Pamela Mutumwa
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How is global water scarcity impacting communities, companies, and the economy?
The water crisis isn’t new; however, climate volatility is putting additional stress on existing water supplies in select markets like Australia, the western U.S., Latin America and the Middle East. This is a critical global issue due to growing populations, ongoing industrialization of nations, and lifestyle changes. These factors have resulted in the demand for freshwater surpassing the available supply worldwide. In this episode, ESG Unlocked is thrilled to welcome water expert Reese Tisdale, the esteemed President and CEO of Bluefield Research, for an enlightening discussion. In conversation with host Pamela Mutumwa, Reese shares examples around the globe and delves into the driving forces and impacts of this crisis. Reese highlights active solutions such as water desalination and reverse osmosis, strategies to combat water scarcity, and explores how water is reshaping the roles of individuals, communities, businesses, and governments in addressing this pressing issue.
Host: Pamela Mutumwa
Guests: Reese Tisdale -
Women in the board room: what does the journey to achieving gender parity look like?
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month with an exciting episode featuring Alicia Syrett, Chair of the Board of Directors at Digimarc, CEO and founder of Pantegrion Capital, a seed and early-stage investment vehicle, and the brilliant mind behind Madam Chair, a collective of over 250 female chairs and lead directors of publicly traded companies. Alicia Syrett, alongside our very own Pamela Mutumwa delve into the current state of gender parity on corporate boards. Their empowering conversation will explore the driving forces that impact female representation in leadership roles, strategies to raise and maintain gender diversity within boards, the varying and valuable impact women’s perspectives add, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face serving on boards, and so much more.
Host: Pamela Mutumwa
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How can companies manage greenwashing risks?
As the sustainability field evolves, the regulatory, operational and public relations risks associated with greenwashing have intensified; posing a more significant threat to companies and their stakeholders than ever before. In response, companies are continuing to raise the bar of sustainable business practices by expanding disclosures, increasing transparency, and ensuring the accuracy of their data collection and metrics reporting. In addition, issuers are leveraging second party opinion providers for an independent assessment of their Green, Social and Sustainability-linked financing frameworks; giving investors the security that the projects they fund are suitably sustainable. To explore this topic further, Scot Case, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at National Retail Federation joins ESG Unlocked host Pamela Mutumwa to explain what greenwashing and greenhushing are, provide examples of greenwashing in our daily lives, and discuss how companies can remain credible in the face of greenwashing pressures.
Host: Pamela Mutumwa
Guest: Scot Case -
Who structures executive pay packages, and what do they manage behind the scenes?
Executive Compensation professionals are responsible for a unique range of tasks, including structuring pay packages that align with shareholder expectations and staying up to date with ever-changing regulatory requirements. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and soft skills to effectively manage these responsibilities. In this episode, Julie Molloy, Head of Total Rewards at SAIC, and Carmen Luk, Governance and Compensation Advisor at ISS-Corporate, share their firsthand insights and experiences with applying these skills in their day-to-day work. Hosted by ESG Unlocked’s Pamela Mutumwa, tune in for a captivating conversation about the often-misunderstood role of a compensation professional and the challenges and rewards that accompany it.
Host: Pamela Mutumwa
Guests: Julie Molloy, Carmen Luk -
How are companies newly managing third party risks?
ISS Corporate Solutions is thrilled to kick off an exciting second season of ESG Unlocked with a conversation top-of-mind for companies as we honor Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October. In this episode, host Pamela Mutumwa welcomes Doug Clare, Head of Cyber Strategy at ISS Corporate Solutions, and Timothy Chan, Senior Manager of Global Procurement Systems and Governance at FICO, to discuss how companies are newly prioritizing TPRM in a rapidly evolving digital corporate landscape. Doug and Tim share insights on how regulatory changes in the U.S. are impacting companies, how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in TPRM practices, and how companies can effectively evaluate their cyber risks – 3rd party and beyond.
Host: Pamela Mutumwa
Guests: Doug Clare, Timothy Chan