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Translating ambitious corporate sustainability goals into tangible results can be a complex challenge that requires transformative leadership.  
In this episode we explore the multifaceted and fast-evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Our expert guests share their perspectives on contending with financial pressures, untangling supply chain complexity, forging relationships across organizations and economic eco-systems, and the gargantuan task of aligning corporate ambitions with achievable realities.
Key learnings from this podcast: 
·       Learn how businesses can resiliently adapt to climate change through stress testing and scenario planning.
·       Discover the importance of upskilling your workforce to seamlessly transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. 
·       Explore the role of innovation in driving sustainable progress.
·       Get expert views on navigating the regulatory landscape, managing investor expectations, and planning ahead in an era of polarized politics.
 
 Host:
David Metcalfe – CEO, Verdantix


Guests:
Amy Brachio - Global Vice Chair, Sustainability at EY
Sandy Nessing – VP & Chief Sustainability Officer at American Electric Power (AEP)
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Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, the call for businesses to adopt circular practices resonates louder than ever. 

In this episode we navigate the challenges that businesses face in their quest for sustainability and integrating circularity into business operations. Our expert guests discuss how the concept of circularity is increasingly becoming the cornerstone of how products are conceptualized and requires a collaborative journey that demands a holistic approach across business functions and sustainability initiatives. 

Key learnings from this podcast:
Understand the integral role circular economy strategies play as a catalyst for industry-wide transformation. Explore how companies are overcoming challenges related to product design and supply chains in the pursuit of circularity.Discover the importance of policy and collaboration in shaping industry-wide adoption of circular practices.

Host:
David Metcalfe – CEO, Verdantix

Guests:
Ramon Arratia  - Chief Sustainability Officer at Ball Corporation
Mark Bamber - Head of Circularity & Remanufacturing at Volvo Group 

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Facing an increasingly complex matrix of fluctuating and escalating carbon prices across global markets, businesses are reassessing their investment strategies and overhauling risk management approaches as they transition towards a more sustainable future. 
In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of carbon pricing. We examine the impact of rising carbon prices on businesses, discuss the increasing need for carbon dioxide removal, and explore the future implications of supply and demand dynamics on the carbon credits market. This podcast is a must-listen for organizations that are intensifying their efforts to achieve their climate goals. 

Key learnings from this podcast:
Insights into how companies are employing internal carbon pricing as a tool to guide investment decisions and achieve their climate targets.The future growth of the carbon removal market and the pivotal role it plays driving meaningful and sustainable change.The factors influencing carbon prices and their impact on market stability.Host:
David Metcalfe – CEO, Verdantix

Guests:
Ingo Ramming - Head of Carbon Markets, BBVA
Louis Uzor - Climate Policy Manager, Climeworks

Editor's Note: In this episode, Louis Uzor states that SwissRe is implementing an internal carbon price of 200$/t. This is only partially correct, as SwissRe introduced an internal carbon price of 100$/t in 2021 that will gradually increase towards USD200/t by 2030. Find out more here.
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The convergence of risk and sustainability teams is now of boardroom importance as they unite on their common purpose: building climate resilience within their organizations. 
In this episode, our expert guests delve into the critical intersection of sustainability and risk management. They reveal their collaborative strategies, offer an understanding of how processes are coordinated and responsibilities assigned, and explain how complementary skill-sets and toolkits can help organizations deal with a challenge that has gone from emerging to immediate in less than five years.

Host:
David Metcalfe - CEO at VerdantixGuest speakers:
Linda Freiner - Group Head of Sustainability at Zurich Insurance Group LtdLars Henneberg - Vice President, Head of Global Risk Management at A.P. Moller-Maersk Key learnings from this podcast:
 Explore the benefits of merging sustainability risks into the broader enterprise risk management framework.Understand the importance of adaptability in risk assessments, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.Learn about the necessity of forward-looking strategies that go beyond traditional risk models.Find out more and listen to all episodes at verdantix.com/podcast

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This year's New York Climate Week was bigger than ever, highlighting the corporate world's growing commitment to climate action. With the theme "we can, we will" for 2023, the event emphasized immediate action and innovation in the face of climate risks, resource shortages, and the need for advancements. 
In this episode, guest hosted by Verdantix senior analyst Joy Trinquet, our expert team review the highs and lows of New York Climate Week 2023, exploring collaboration but also the gap between words and actions. We'll also explore the pressing questions for the next 12 months leading up to New York Climate Week 2024 and how we can turn promises into real actions.  
Join us as we reflect on the lessons from New York Climate Week 2023 and chart a course toward addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. 

Guest Host: 
Joy Trinquet - Senior Analyst, Verdantix  Guest Speakers: 
David Metcalfe – CEO, Verdantix Adam Barnard - Principal Analyst, Verdantix Katelyn Johnson - Principal Analyst, Verdantix 


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Innovative solutions are crucial to making a meaningful impact in the ongoing battle against climate change. In this episode our expert guests explain the complexities of the Carbon Dioxide Removal market, including demand drivers, supply-side constraints and the pace and direction of technological change.
Covering the broader context of voluntary emissions, the economics of Direct Air Capture and the challenges facing corporate buyers, this podcast is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in a fast-changing landscape.
Host:
David Metcalfe - CEO at VerdantixGuest speakers:
Kash Burchett - Global Head of Carbon Removal Technologies at HSBCTim Christophersen - Vice President, Climate Action at Salesforce
Key learnings from this podcast:
Gain insights into the significance of high-quality CDR credits for achieving net-zero goals and sustainability targets.Discover the pivotal role that businesses play in driving impactful change and the limitations of relying solely on voluntary actions.Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and lead your organization toward more effective climate action.
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