14 episodes

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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Copyright © 2023 ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This podcast and the information herein may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or in part.

ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS-Corporate”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily state or reflect those of ISS, its clients, its affiliates, or employees.

ISS has implemented policies and procedures designed to prevent and manage conflicts that could arise from the work of ISS’ business units which provide investment advisory services and the work of ISS-Corporate for public companies. Information related to these policies and procedures can be found in ISS’ Code of Ethics available on its website.

ESG Unlocked ISS-Corporate

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    • 4.5 • 8 Ratings

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.

Enjoyed listening? Subscribe, rate, and share our series. In addition, follow ISS-Corporate on LinkedIn to receive the latest updates on episode releases, key ESG news, and more.

Copyright © 2023 ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This podcast and the information herein may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or in part.

ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS-Corporate”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily state or reflect those of ISS, its clients, its affiliates, or employees.

ISS has implemented policies and procedures designed to prevent and manage conflicts that could arise from the work of ISS’ business units which provide investment advisory services and the work of ISS-Corporate for public companies. Information related to these policies and procedures can be found in ISS’ Code of Ethics available on its website.

    Women in the board room: what does the journey to achieving gender parity look like?

    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
    Guest: Alicia Syrett

    • 24 min
    How can companies manage greenwashing risks?

    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

    • 17 min
    Who structures executive pay packages, and what do they manage behind the scenes?

    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 

    • 21 min
    How are companies newly managing third party risks?

    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 
     

    • 20 min
    Who works in ESG? A conversation with ESG professionals and what they want you to know.

    Who works in ESG? A conversation with ESG professionals and what they want you to know.

    Welcome to the season 1 finale of ESG Unlocked! We have had an incredible first season exploring key ESG topics, and we are thrilled to wrap it up with a panel of four amazing Corporate Sustainability professionals who will share their diverse experiences working in ESG today. Host Pamela Mutumwa welcomes Candace Smith, Social Leader for American Woodmark, Lynn White, Chief of Staff at Genworth Financial, Anthony Triplin, Executive Director of Sales at ISS Corporate Solutions, and Logan McCoy, Associate Director of Sustainability Product Management. Tune in to hear their valuable insights as they open up and share their personal stories. Thank you for being a part of our first season and we can't wait to return in the fall with another series of compelling conversations with ESG leaders to continue unlocking the value of ESG today.
    Host: Pamela Mutumwa
    Guests: Anthony Triplin, Candace Smith, Logan McCoy, Lynn White

    • 39 min
    How are executive pay and board diversity practices shifting globally?

    How are executive pay and board diversity practices shifting globally?

    In this episode of ESG Unlocked, host Pamela Mutumwa welcomes ISS Corporate Solutions’ Pablo Hijano (Vice President, EMEA/APAC Advisory) and Valeriano Saucedo (Vice President, Americas Advisory) to discuss global trends in executive compensation and board composition. In this insightful conversation, Pablo and Val identify regional similarities and differences across an array of emerging governance themes, including pay design reporting requirements, incorporating ESG metrics in incentive planning, shifts in demand for specific board skill sets, board gender diversity disclosure standards, and more.
    Host: Pamela Mutumwa
    Guests: Pablo Hijano and Valeriano Saucedo

    • 26 min

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