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All Things Sustainable

S&P Global 345 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

All Things Sustainable is a podcast from S&P Global that explores critical sustainability topics transforming the business landscape. Each week, the show features engaging interviews with global leaders and provides clear explanations of the latest sustainability headlines. The podcast aims to inform and inspire listeners about environmental, social, and governance issues.

Episodes

What's ahead for sustainability jobs, skillsets and recruiting
What's ahead for sustainability jobs, skillsets and recruiting Aug 21, 2026 51:55 War in the Middle East, climate change, AI: These are just some of the major factors reshaping the sustainability landscape in 2026. In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're asking: What does all this mean for careers in sustainability?  To understand how recruiting is changing for sustainability roles at all levels, we talk to Kurt Harrison, who founded and co-leads the gl
CSO Insights: How companies are tackling water risks from growing AI-related demand to cyberattacks
CSO Insights: How companies are tackling water risks from growing AI-related demand to cyberattacks Aug 14, 2026 38:24 In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we explore how companies are leveraging AI and other technologies to address some of the world's most pressing water challenges even as a new threat is emerging for US water utilities in the form of cyberattacks.  We talk with Claudia Toussaint, Executive Vice President and Chief People and Sustainability Officer at Xylem. Xylem is a majo
How AI demands and Middle East conflict are reshaping the global energy mix
How AI demands and Middle East conflict are reshaping the global energy mix Aug 7, 2026 33:15 In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, S&P Global Energy President Dave Ernsberger joins host Lindsey Hall to discuss how data centers, geopolitical risk and sustainability priorities are changing the global energy mix in 2026. As war in the Middle East continues, Dave explains how countries are rethinking the balance between immediate priorities — like energy security, availabili
CSO Insights: The big blind spot software giant SAP sees in AI strategies
CSO Insights: The big blind spot software giant SAP sees in AI strategies Jul 31, 2026 32:46 In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we explore the risks and opportunities AI presents for companies in an interview with Sophia Mendelsohn.   Sophia is Chief Sustainability and Commercial Officer at SAP, one of the world's largest producers of software. She outlines how companies are leveraging AI to become more sustainable. She also explains why many executives have "a blin
Climate Week Zurich: Insights, highlights and key lessons
Climate Week Zurich: Insights, highlights and key lessons Jul 24, 2026 49:43 Swiss finance and innovation hub Zurich held its first Climate Week in May 2026, joining a growing global network of cities hosting climate-focused gatherings. All Things Sustainable is the official podcast of Climate Week Zurich, and in this episode, we bring you highlights, key takeaways and a look ahead to the next big events on the climate calendar.  To learn about Zurich's approach to deca
Inside Mexico's sustainability standards for public and private companies
Inside Mexico's sustainability standards for public and private companies Jul 17, 2026 29:52 In this week's episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're exploring how Mexico is adopting and building on standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).   Mexico is one of more than 40 jurisdictions that have adopted or are in the process of adopting the ISSB's disclosure standards. To learn about Mexico's approach, we speak with Patricia Moles, a member
How private capital is advancing the next wave of sustainable and climate tech
How private capital is advancing the next wave of sustainable and climate tech Jul 10, 2026 48:45 In today's episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're exploring the landscape for private investment into sustainability and climate solutions.    We talk with Christina Leijonhufvud, CEO and Co-Founder of BlueMark, a company that tracks trends in the sustainable and impact investing market. Christina describes an increasing focus on climate solutions and climate tech investing in the
Here's what you missed at London Climate Action Week
Here's what you missed at London Climate Action Week Jul 3, 2026 44:42 The 8th edition of London Climate Action Week (LCAW) wrapped up June 28, and in this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast we're talking about key takeaways with Nick Mabey. Nick is LCAW's Founder and Chair. He's also CEO and Co-Founder of global climate change think tank E3G.    In the episode, Nick explains why LCAW continued to grow in 2026 — he estimates the week included over 1,300
What planetary health means for the private sector
What planetary health means for the private sector Jun 26, 2026 38:56 The inaugural Climate Week Zurich in May opened with a stark assessment of the health of the planet: Internationally recognized scientist Johan Rockström told the audience that the Earth has transgressed seven of nine Planetary Boundaries, pushing the planet toward the possibility of large scale and irreversible changes.   Johan is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research a
CSO Insights: How sustainability at big bank UBS evolved after mega-merger
CSO Insights: How sustainability at big bank UBS evolved after mega-merger Jun 19, 2026 33:51 Three years ago, one of the world's largest banks, Switzerland-based UBS, completed the acquisition of another major global bank, Credit Suisse.   In today's episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're talking to UBS Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Historian Christian Leitz. He tells us how the combined bank is embedding sustainability into its operations, culture and strategy.
How the UK is tackling the "alphabet soup" of sustainability disclosures
How the UK is tackling the "alphabet soup" of sustainability disclosures Jun 12, 2026 25:25 Ahead of London Climate Action Week, we're exploring how the UK is adopting International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.   This episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast is the latest in our ongoing series about global ISSB adoption. Sustainability-related reporting is well established in the UK, and in today's episode we speak to Sally Duckworth, Chair of the UK Sustainab
Live in London: How sustainability is evolving into a broader conversation about resilience
Live in London: How sustainability is evolving into a broader conversation about resilience Jun 5, 2026 41:58 Earlier this year, we took the show on the road for our first episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast recorded live in London. We sat down in front of an audience with three guests to understand the direction of travel for sustainability, climate and the energy transition: What has changed in 2026, where are the challenges and where are the opportunities?    Today, we're bringing you high

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