ESG Central Podcast

ESG Central

The ESG Central Podcast provides straightforward, practical insights on ESG, sustainability, climate action, corporate reporting, net-zero, and ethical business practices. Hosted by Sathish, this show makes ESG easy to understand for professionals, students, analysts, and anyone seeking clarity on sustainability trends.

  1. The ESG Talent Crisis: Why Companies Don’t Have the Skills They Need

    FEB 3

    The ESG Talent Crisis: Why Companies Don’t Have the Skills They Need

    👥 ESG expectations are rising — but do companies actually have the skills to deliver? In this episode of the ESG Central Podcast, Sathish explores a challenge few organisations openly discuss: the growing ESG talent crisis. As part of The ESG Reset series, this episode explains why many companies are struggling to implement ESG — not because of lack of ambition, but because they lack the skills, authority, and structure needed to succeed. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: ⚙️ Why ESG roles have become far more complex than most organisations realise 📊 How regulatory pressure, climate data, and assurance requirements are overwhelming ESG teams 🔥 Why ESG burnout is rising across companies and consultancies 🏢 How leadership misunderstanding weakens ESG execution 🚀 What companies must do to build real ESG capability — not just reporting capacityThis episode shifts the conversation from frameworks and strategies to the human side of ESG — skills, teams, accountability, and decision-making power. 💡 Key takeaway:ESG is not failing because people don’t care.It is failing because companies haven’t invested enough in the skills and authority required to deliver it. If you work in ESG, sustainability, finance, risk, compliance, HR, or leadership, this episode will resonate deeply. 🎧 Follow ESG Central for honest, practical insights on ESG implementation, corporate sustainability, and the future of business.

    4 min
  2. Net Zero Is Breaking: Why Most Corporate Climate Plans Will Fail

    FEB 3

    Net Zero Is Breaking: Why Most Corporate Climate Plans Will Fail

    ⚠️ Net Zero is everywhere — but most plans are quietly falling apart. In this episode of the ESG Central Podcast, Sathish takes an honest look at why many corporate Net Zero and climate transition plans are failing — not because climate action is impossible, but because execution is weak, underfunded, and disconnected from real business decisions. As part of The ESG Reset series, this episode cuts through climate ambition headlines and explains what is actually breaking behind the scenes. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🎯 Why Net Zero targets without capital alignment rarely succeed 💸 How underfunded transition plans create false confidence 🌍 Why over-reliance on carbon offsets is becoming a red flag for investors 📦 How ignoring Scope 3 emissions undermines climate credibility ⏳ Why distant Net Zero timelines delay real accountabilityThis episode explains the difference between climate ambition and climate execution — and what companies must change if they want Net Zero strategies to actually work. 💡 Key takeaway:Net Zero is not failing because the science is wrong.It is failing because many plans are built to communicate progress, not deliver it. If you work in ESG, sustainability, climate strategy, finance, or corporate leadership, this episode will help you evaluate Net Zero claims more critically. 🎧 Follow ESG Central for clear, practical insights on ESG, climate transition, sustainability strategy, and the future of business.

    5 min
  3. Why So Many Companies Are Struggling With ESG Implementation — And What They Should Do Instead

    JAN 11

    Why So Many Companies Are Struggling With ESG Implementation — And What They Should Do Instead

    ⚙️ Why do so many companies talk about ESG… yet struggle to actually implement it? In this episode of the ESG Central Podcast, Sathish breaks down the real reasons why ESG implementation fails inside organisations — even when intentions are good — and what companies should be doing instead to create real, measurable impact. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🚧 Why ESG initiatives collapse when they are treated as reporting or compliance exercises 📊 How poor data, unclear ownership, and siloed teams slow down ESG progress ⚠️ The biggest implementation mistakes companies make with net-zero, climate, and social strategies 💼 Why ESG must be connected to finance, strategy, and leadership — not just sustainability teams 🚀 Practical steps companies can take to move from ESG promises to real executionThis episode builds on our previous discussions around ESG noise, investor expectations, and regulatory pressure — and shifts the focus to the toughest part of ESG: making it work in the real world. 💡 Key takeaway:ESG does not fail because sustainability is difficult.It fails because companies underestimate the operational and strategic changes required to implement it properly. If you work in ESG, sustainability, finance, risk, compliance, or corporate strategy, this episode will help you understand why ESG execution feels challenging — and how organisations can fix it. 🎧 Follow ESG Central for practical, honest insights on ESG implementation, sustainability reporting, climate action, and responsible business — without the jargon or hype. 🌱 Real ESG success starts with action, accountability, and integration — not just good intentions.

    6 min
  4. The ESG Wake-Up Call: Why Companies Can’t Fake Sustainability Anymore

    JAN 11

    The ESG Wake-Up Call: Why Companies Can’t Fake Sustainability Anymore

    🚨 This is the ESG wake-up call companies didn’t see coming. For years, sustainability was about promises, polished reports, and big future targets. Today, that era is ending. 🎙️ In this episode of the ESG Central Podcast, Sathish explains why companies can no longer fake sustainability — and why investors, regulators, and markets are demanding real proof, real data, and real accountability. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll discover: 📊 Why ESG is shifting from voluntary storytelling to regulated, auditable reporting ⚠️ How greenwashing is being exposed through data, not headlines 🌍 What new ESG rules like EU CSRD signal for global companies 💼 Why investors are finally confident in separating ESG leaders from laggards 🚀 What this transformation means for ESG careers, analysts, and business leadersThis episode builds directly on our previous discussion on how smart investors cut through ESG noise — and takes it one step further by revealing why companies now have no place to hide. 💡 Key takeaway:ESG is no longer about looking sustainable.It’s about proving it — with data, systems, and accountability. If you work in ESG, sustainability, finance, risk, strategy, or are trying to understand where corporate responsibility is truly heading, this episode will change how you see ESG. 🎧 Follow ESG Central for clear, practical insights on ESG, climate action, sustainability reporting, and responsible business — without the buzzwords. 🌱 ESG is growing up. And those who understand this shift early will lead the future.

    7 min
  5. How Smart Investors Cut Through ESG Noise — The Real Signals That Matter

    12/06/2025

    How Smart Investors Cut Through ESG Noise — The Real Signals That Matter

    🔍 Are investors truly making climate-smart decisions? Or are they drowning in ESG data that looks impressive… but means almost nothing? 🎙️ In this episode of the ESG Central Podcast, Sathish reveals how professional investors cut through the noise and focus on the ESG metrics that actually predict financial performance and climate impact. 💡 What You’ll Learn: 📈 How investors identify real ESG signals vs. marketing talk⚠️ Top red flags for greenwashing in sustainability reports💰 Why ESG ratings differ — and how investors interpret them🌍 Which climate metrics truly affect valuation (not just PR)🤝 How companies attract ESG capital through credible reportingWe also decode investor tools like materiality maps, portfolio climate alignment, and controversy analysis — all explained most simply and practically. 🎧 This episode is for: ESG Analysts 🧑‍💻Sustainability Leaders 🌱Investors & Finance Teams 💼Students entering climate finance 📚Anyone curious how money influences sustainability 💡🔥 Key Takeaway:ESG is not about how good you look 🌟 — it's about how well you manage risk 🚨 and seize future opportunities 🚀 📌 Follow ESG Central for weekly episodes packed with real-world examples, useful frameworks, and actionable climate insights. Let’s build a world where capital accelerates climate progress — not just climate promises. 🌍✨ #ESGInvesting #ClimateFinance #SustainabilityInsights #ESGCentralPodcast #Greenwashing #NetZero #ClimateRisk #ESGAnalysis #ResponsibleInvestment

    6 min

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The ESG Central Podcast provides straightforward, practical insights on ESG, sustainability, climate action, corporate reporting, net-zero, and ethical business practices. Hosted by Sathish, this show makes ESG easy to understand for professionals, students, analysts, and anyone seeking clarity on sustainability trends.