O+ Talk, Eurazeo's podcast series on Sustainability and Impact

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We’re excited to introduce O+ Talk, Eurazeo’s original podcast series decoding key sustainability and impact trends through the lens of investment and value creation.  Hosted by Sophie Flak, Member of Eurazeo's Executive Board and Managing Partner Sustainability & Impact, each episode features experts and entrepreneurs.  Together, they explore the major transformations underway and their tangible impact, helping you make informed business decisions and accelerate your sustainable transition.  Note: Episodes are presented in either French or English, depending on the guest.

Episodes

  1. #8 European Green Deal: The Moment of Truth

    12/19/2025

    #8 European Green Deal: The Moment of Truth

    🎧 Episode 8: “European Green Deal: The Moment of Truth” The 7th Report on the State of the Environment in Europe, published in September 2025 by the European Environment Agency (EEA), highlights the extent to which climate change is already impacting our continent: “In Europe, more than €738 billion in economic losses were recorded between 1980 and 2023 due to climate-related events, including €162 billion over the past three years alone.” This report, a true compass for public and private action, comes nearly five years after the launch of the European Green Deal. We are now entering a decisive phase, one where ambitions must translate into tangible results. In a context marked by political pressures, regulatory revisions, and looming climate deadlines, can Europe deliver on its promises?   To explore this question, we are delighted to welcome Hans Bruyninckx, former Executive Director of the EEA, who oversaw the publication of the 6th report in 2020, and Pascal Canfin, Member of the European Parliament and author of Winning the Green Deal Battle: A Revolution at Risk.  They are interviewed by Sophie Flak, Member of the Executive Board and Managing Partner for Sustainability & Impact at Eurazeo, and by Lionel Bordeaux, former Deputy Secretary-General of COP21 and former Communications Director for COP28. Additional resources: European Environment Agency Report, ⁠The State of the Environment⁠Pascal Canfin’s Book (Ed. Odile Jacob), ⁠Winning the Battle of the Green Deal

    35 min
  2. #6 Voitures électriques : accélération ou coup de frein ?

    10/02/2025

    #6 Voitures électriques : accélération ou coup de frein ?

    🎧 Episode 6 : “Voitures électriques : accélération ou coup de frein ?” 55% des Français pensent que la voiture électrique est “une arnaque économique et écologique” (⁠Parlons Climat⁠).  En Europe, les véhicules particuliers et utilitaires légers génèrent environ 15% des émissions carbone. Face à cet enjeu, la voiture électrique s’est progressivement imposée, avec près de 10 millions actuellement en circulation sur les routes européennes (⁠ICCT⁠). Mais si la voiture électrique constitue une solution, elle soulève aussi de nouveaux défis : dépendance aux métaux critiques, scepticisme des consommateurs, accès aux infrastructures de recharge, etc.  Alors que le Parlement européen a acté la fin des ventes de véhicules thermiques neufs dès 2035, où en est réellement le déploiement de la voiture électrique ? Pour en discuter, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir Julien Belliato, cofondateur d’Electra,et Diane Strauss, directrice du bureau français de Transport & Environment et membre du Haut Conseil pour le Climat.  Ils répondent aux questions de Sophie Flak, membre du Directoire et Managing Partner Sustainability & Impact d'Eurazeo, ainsi que de Lionel Bordeaux, ancien secrétaire général adjoint de la COP21 et ancien directeur de la communication de la COP28.  Ressources additionnelles :  Carbone 4 - ⁠Les idées reçues sur la voiture électrique⁠T&E - ⁠How clean are electric cars

    38 min

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We’re excited to introduce O+ Talk, Eurazeo’s original podcast series decoding key sustainability and impact trends through the lens of investment and value creation.  Hosted by Sophie Flak, Member of Eurazeo's Executive Board and Managing Partner Sustainability & Impact, each episode features experts and entrepreneurs.  Together, they explore the major transformations underway and their tangible impact, helping you make informed business decisions and accelerate your sustainable transition.  Note: Episodes are presented in either French or English, depending on the guest.