EY Sustainability Matters
EY Sustainability Matters is a podcast that explores sustainability as a business issue. It provides insights into key business risks and opportunities through an environmental, social, governance, and sustainability lens. The series discusses how companies can address sustainability challenges and integrate them into their strategies. It offers perspectives from EY professionals and industry experts.
Episodes
How sport can become a catalyst for business sustainability
In this episode of Sustainability Matters podcast, host Colin Tetreault, Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP, explores the shifting environmental landscape of the sports industry. As North America enters an unprecedented era of mega events, a critical question emerges: Is the massive environmental footprint of sports a standard business liability, or ca
How sustainability reporting can drive financial performance
In this episode of Sustainability Matters podcast, host Christian Orth explores how Siemens is using sustainability reporting as a powerful management tool to help steer business performance. As new regulatory frameworks such as CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) roll out, he explores whether ESG disclosure is simply an administrative burden or a tool to drive real value. Chris
AI for climate: risk or solution?
In this episode of Sustainability Matters, host David Rae, EY Global Lead for Sustainability Technology and Innovation, explores the impact of AI on climate change. As AI companies build massive data centers worldwide, a critical question emerges: Will the skyrocketing resource footprint of AI push global grids past their limits, or will AI become a vital tool to help accelerate the energy transi
Why healthy rivers are critical to businesses and the economy
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, Bruno Sarda hosts a discussion with Mark Greatrex, President of Cox Communications, and Tom Kiernan, CEO of American Rivers, about the pivotal role of water in supporting communities and businesses. The guests emphasize that, amid increasing challenges such as nature loss, pollution, drought, flooding and climate extremes, safeguarding riv
Can AI save nature, or will it cause more harm?
In this episode of EY Sustainability Matters, David Rae, EY Global Lead for Technology, AI and Innovation at EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services, explores the complex intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and nature. The host poses the question: Can technology solve the nature loss crisis, or will its resource-heavy footprint only accelerate the problem? Hear industry voices and a
How collaboration can open new opportunities to reduce emissions
In this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, hosts Bruno Sarda and Anne Munaretto interview Ravi Annapragada, Director of Sustainability and Energy Strategy at Carrier, a global supplier of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products. Together they discuss 'Joining forces for a sustainable future', a collaboration between Carrier customers, suppliers, and internal teams t
2026: from climate pledges to measurable results
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, hosts Elanne Almeida, EY LATAM Industrials and Energy Lead for Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), and Matthew Handford, EY CCaSS Lead for Financial Services in the Americas, unpack the pivotal outcomes of COP30 and what they mean for the year ahead. This episode moves beyond the conference itself to focus on how its decisio
What working in sustainability looks like in today's global market
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, listeners will explore what it means to work in sustainability by hearing from three unique perspectives: Janine Osborne, CEO of Sustainable Seas Trust and marine conservation advocate; Alice Ashpitel, Sustainability Lead at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team; and Benjamin Okpara, Senior Consultant in EY Climate Change and Sustainability
Why businesses are leaning in at Climate Week NYC 2025
What happens when over a thousand climate-focused events converge in one city? At Climate Week NYC 2025, the private sector showed up in force, bringing bold ideas, collaborative energy and a clear shift from strategy to delivery. In this episode of EY Sustainability Matters, host Matthew Bell shares insights from leaders across various industries-utilities, consumer goods, technology and agricult
How to overcome fear in financing climate innovation
This episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast is a rare opportunity to hear from two global thought leaders who have shaped sustainability strategies at the highest levels of business and international development, about the need for a move toward a regenerative economy, and the challenges and opportunities that will present. Nadia Woodhouse from the EY New Economy Unit (NEU) welcomes
How national climate plans can reshape global investments
Host Matt Bell explores the pivotal role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in shaping climate policy and investment strategies. He interviews four experts to get their insights. Joanna MacGregor, a senior advisor at the UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), explains how NDCs have evolved into comprehensive national climate plans that can drive economic growth and resilience. Antonina Scheer, Pol
How and why should CEOs put sustainability at the core of business
This special episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast is introduced by Nadia Woodhouse from the EY New Economy Unit (NEU), which focuses on the long-term, systemic shifts toward a new, regenerative economy. Nadia presents a thought-provoking dialogue with two influential leaders in sustainability: Helena Helmersson, former CEO of the fashion giant H&M Group, and Jonathon Porritt, a writer,
How companies can address human rights risks in global supply chains
Despite the popular belief that slavery is a thing of the past, it is estimated that slavery affects around 50 million people globally. Human exploitation for labour and other forms of modern slavery are embedded within the supply chains of many of the products and services that we choose to consume regularly, whether we are buying clothes, electronics, or even a bar of chocolate. This is becoming
How businesses can drive sustainability in a volatile political landscape
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast hosted by Bruno Sarda, the discussion centers around the vital collaboration between the public and private sectors in advancing sustainability efforts. Bruno welcomes Ruth Ahchow, EY Global Government and Public Sector Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services, who elaborates on the importance of public-private partnerships (PPP
How music artists and labels can innovate for a better planet
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda and guests dive into the intersection of sustainability and the music industry. Discussing the topic with Bruno are: Joel Makower, Chairman and Cofounder of the Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz) and the Strategy Director & Industry Council Chair of the Music Sustainability Alliance, and Olga LaBelle, Vice President and Head
Why integrating sustainability is everybody's business
The relationship between business and sustainability is evolving. As awareness of its importance – and value – grows, so does the recognition that responsibility for addressing the subject is not confined to specific sustainability roles. Indeed, growing opinion is that every job within an organization can and should be considered a sustainability job. In this episode, EY Americas Climate Change a
How to transform your business on a journey to a new economy
With the world in the midst of a global polycrisis, the New Economy Unit (NEU) — a global research group at the EY organization — was established to look at the key economic forces at play and the leading business practices needed to create a sustainable future. Host Bruno Sarda discusses the NEU and a bigger idea of regenerative business transformation it represents with Matt Bell, EY Global Lead
COP29: what's at the top of the world's sustainability agenda
In this episode, Bruno Sarda, host of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, meets with prior guests to talk about the significant developments in sustainability over the past year, ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this November. Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt Bell, EY Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustain
How nature, biodiversity and human rights impact on global business
With the upcoming 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP16, this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast explores the critical link between nature, biodiversity and human wellbeing. EY leaders Alex Banks and Ana Luci Grizzi join host Bruno Sarda to discuss the challenges and the key decisions that should be taken for meaningful progress to be made. The thought-provok
How can innovation help drive sustainable food choices?
When we sit down to enjoy a meal, at home or in a restaurant, we're rarely aware of the environmental toll our food choices may take. However, the reality is that the journey from farm to table carries a significant environmental cost, often unseen but deeply impactful. This episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast delves deeper into the impact the global food system has on climate change,
How the island of Palau is confronting the realities of climate change
For the people of Palau, a nation of over 300 small islands in the Western Pacific, climate change is not a future threat, but an immediate and pressing reality. Rising temperatures and sea levels have changed their way of life and are already impacting communities. How are they confronting these changes, and what can the rest of the world learn from their experiences? In this episode, host Bruno
How strong storytelling can help prioritize the sustainability agenda
The case for climate action is often presented in terms of facts and data: detailing scientific evidence and financial risk. But is it time to explore different ways to communicate the message; to try an approach that focuses more on human stories and emotions? In this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, Bruno Sarda is joined by two colleagues from EY Climate Change and Sustainability S
How can carbon markets move beyond offsets to achieve net zero
As more businesses focus on net-zero targets, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) need to play an increasingly crucial role. The VCMs are a necessary and important tool for offsetting hard-to-decarbonize emissions, and there is a vital need to scale them; however, there are many challenges in their current state. In this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, Bruno Sarda and EY Sustainability
What strategies can help decarbonize the construction industry
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, the spotlight is turned to the often underestimated impact of the global building and materials industry, specifically cement production, on climate change. Despite playing a crucial role in our everyday lives, this industry's significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions and extensive energy and natural resource consumption i
How digital solutions are enabling sustainable transformations
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters Podcast, host Bruno Sarda discusses with Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco, how companies can leverage technology for a more sustainable future. The intersection between business, technology and sustainability is accelerating, with companies increasingly digitizing their operations. This can significantly reduce waste, energy an
How COP28 can inspire meaningful climate action
Thought leaders, global decision-makers and policymakers will be convening in Dubai in late-November for the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP28, to assess and address the state of global affairs on the climate agenda. In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda is joined in person by Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt Bell, EY Global C
How the SBTi is helping businesses navigate the journey to net zero
As businesses prepare to meet the growing demand for transparency in emissions reporting, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is leading the way in setting global standards for climate target setting. In a recent episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda is joined by Alberto Carrillo Pineda, cofounder and CTO of the SBTi, and the two members of the EY Climate Chang
Just Transition: reshaping communities reliant on fossil fuel production
The necessary transition away from fossil fuels toward clean energy can be extremely disruptive for people and communities reliant on fossil fuel plants and mines for jobs. How can the power generators support these communities and achieve a just transition to a cleaner energy future? In the latest episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda, Principal at Ernst & Young LLP and
How can a circular economy help shift the Plastics Industry agenda?
Each year, the world produces 300 million tons of plastics, however, just 20% of it ends up back for recycling, with even less actually getting recycled. As plastics are an important part of improving the quality of life for a growing population and aren't going anywhere, how can we solve the plastics crisis with circular solutions? And how can major plastics companies play a leading role in the s
How can the media industry prepare for a decarbonized future?
There are various decarbonization frameworks designed for heavy industries, but what about the less obvious emitters like the service sector? How can they standardize emissions measurement and set out on the road to decarbonization? In this episode of Sustainability Matters, we look specifically at the advertising and media sector and the challenges companies have faced in decarbonizing their sup
How sustainability disclosures are evolving and the prospects for convergence
The current global nonfinancial disclosures landscape is highly fragmented with a variety of different bodies evolving reporting frameworks. Will the new ISSB standards accelerate their convergence into mandatory globally accepted ESG reporting standards? In the final episode of the miniseries on disclosures, host Bruno Sarda is joined by Terence Jeyararetnam, EY Asia-Pacific Leader and Partner, C
TNFD and the rise of biodiversity and natural capital disclosures
In the second of our series-of-three Sustainability Matters podcasts dealing with environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures worldwide, our host Bruno Sarda focuses on biodiversity and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). He is joined by two members of the Taskforce: Marine de Bazelaire, Group Advisor on Natural Capital, HSBC, and Alexis Gazzo, Leader, Climate
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and its global impact
In the first of a series of three Sustainability Matters podcasts dealing with ESG disclosures worldwide, we put the spotlight on Europe and the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD for short). Bruno Sarda is joined by Dr. Christian Orth, EY Global Solution Leader for Sustainability Reporting and Assurance, and Elodie Timmermans, EY Americas Nonfinancial Reporting Assurance and A
COP27: The African and Latin American perspective
The COP27 climate conference in Egypt was billed as 'The African COP' with the promise that it would give a voice to the developing world as it wrestles with climate change. Did the conference succeed and has it found a way ahead that addresses the differing agendas of the world's developing nations? Fresh from the conference, Clémence McNulty, Ernst & Young Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd, Afric
How sustainability can prevail during times of geopolitical uncertainty
In a changing geopolitical environment, how can organizations stay true to their sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals? In this episode of Sustainability Matters, Bruno is joined by Matt Bell, EY Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader. Together, they explore the megatrends that will likely impact businesses over the next ten years, and the p
Why businesses are measuring social factors as part of their ESG performance
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is quickly becoming mainstream, but corporates may find it difficult to tackle ESG with siloed efforts toward E, S and G. As more organizations prioritize human capital, racial equity and talent development, a new focus on the S — the social factors within ESG — is beginning to take shape. But how are enterprises responding to these challenges, and what c
How carbon offsetting could be part of a net zero ambition
The theme of Earth Day 2022 is "invest in our planet" — and can be seen as a direct call to businesses and investors to act on reducing their adverse environmental impact. In the lead-up to Earth Day, Jennifer Leitsch, Managing Director in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) practice at Ernst & Young, LLP, spoke to Cynthia Curtis, Senior Vice President for Sustainability at JLL
How the Sustainability Matters podcast is looking ahead in 2022
Looking ahead into 2022, the Sustainability Matters podcast welcomes Bruno Sarda, Climate Change and Sustainability Partner with Ernst & Young LLP and new host for the EY Sustainability Matters podcast series, chronicling the recent prioritization of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and the need for greater ESG integration into investor decision-making and corporate strategy. In this epi
How businesses can turn COP26 outcomes into future actions
The eyes of the world were on the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26. With the dust settling and negotiations in place, what progress was made in adhering to the 1.5℃ goal of The Paris Agreement? This episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, features Steve Varley – EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability. Steve was in Glasgow to attend COP26 and in this episode of the
How redefining the circular economy could reshape a sustainable planet
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, Chris Hagler meets with Antonis Mavropoulos, author of "Industry 4.0 and the Circular Economy" and CEO of D-Waste, along with Mark Weick, Managing Director of Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) for Ernst & Young LLP, to find out more about the circular economy, and how its union with Industry 4.0 could revolutionize waste ma
The role of plastics in a circular economy
The use of plastics has grown significantly in the past 50 years. Plastics are a versatile material that are a part of many household and industrial products. Unfortunately, plastic waste in the environment has also grown, particularly in the oceans, threatening natural ecological systems. One organization looking to tackle the plastic waste problem is Dow. As a materials science company and large
Using products and packaging to advance the circular economy
Podcast host Chris Hagler is joined by guests Ann Meitz, Vice President of Sustainability and Packaging Innovation at 3M and Mark Weick, Managing Director in EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Practice, and circular economy services lead. Together they discuss opportunities for circular transformation including product design, material sourcing, reselling byproducts, right-to-repair, and end-o
Engaging employees for ESG goals
EY's Chris Hagler chats with Susan Hunt Stevens, founder and CEO of WeSpire, to discuss how organizations can accelerate progress towards their ESG goals, improve company culture, and stimulate innovation, all by activating and enabling their workforce.
How companies are inspiring change through climate commitments
In this episode of Sustainability Matters, EY market leaders join Chris Hagler to discuss actionable recommendations for organizations to achieve their climate goals. Their conversation also looks ahead at the future and covers new instruments that are being developed that corporations can utilize down the road to either further solidify their climate commitments or take on additional initiatives.
How to use sustainability to build an enterprise
EY's Chris Hagler welcomes Steve Bradley, Vice President of Cox Cleantech, to discuss the use of sustainability to build a business. © 2021 Ernst & Young LLP
Integrating natural capital into business decision-making
In this episode, EY's Chris Hagler welcomes Mark Gough, the Executive Director of the Natural Capital Coalition, and Carter Ingram, Senior Manager in EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Services group, to discuss the integration of natural capital into corporate decision-making. © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP
Evolving factors in the energy transition
In this episode, EY's Chris Hagler welcomes Jules Kortenhorst, the CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute, and Klair White, Senior Vice President with EY's Infrastructure Advisory Group, to discuss various factors in the transition to cleaner energy.© 2020 Ernst & Young LLP.
Data and technology driving clean energy
In this episode, EY's Chris Hagler welcomes back Jules Kortenhorst, the CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute, and Klair White, Senior Vice President with EY's Infrastructure Advisory Group. They continue their discussion as it relates to clean energy technology, and the many opportunities businesses have to be a part of a lower carbon future. © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP.
How are investors integrating ESG into their decision-making?
This unique episode is a recording from the GreenBiz 20 conference, where EY's Rich Goode facilitated a panel discussion on how investors are integrating ESG into their decision making. The panel participants were Verity Chegar, Director and ESG Integration Team Lead for BlackRock Sustainable Investing, Ramsay Huntley, Sustainable Finance Strategist responsible for sustainable innovation at Wells
How ESG issues are being discussed in the boardroom amidst COVID-19
In this episode, EY's Chris Hagler welcomes Ana Dutra author, speaker, business advisor and board member of three public companies, four private companies and a number of impact not-for-profits. She is also joined by Cigdem Oktem, governance specialist, regional leader for EY Center for Board Matters and non-profit board member. Together they explore the components of ESG, how boards can frame and
The impact of investing
In this episode, EY's Chris Hagler and Prudential Impact Investment's Luke Apicella share practical advice for impact investing by talking through the history, approach and results of Prudential's impact investments. © 2020 Ernst & Young LLP.
Is your company embracing a climate-risk mindset?
EY's podcast moderator Chris Hagler talks with Mardi McBrien, the Managing Director of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), and Lauren Rogge, a Senior Manager in EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Services, about the growing focus on climate risk and opportunities for companies to embrace a climate-risk mindset. Better alignment with the Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCF
How companies use the SASB standards to improve their ESG metric monitoring and external disclosures
In this episode of the Sustainability Maters Podcast, Jeff Hales, Chair of the SASB Standards Board, and John DeRose, EY US Nonfinancial Reporting Leader, join podcast host Chris Hagler to discuss how companies can meet market reporting and disclosure demands through the use of SASB Standards.
Integrating environmental, social and governance risk into enterprise risk management
Podcast moderator Chris Hagler from EY's Climate Change and Sustainability practice talks with Paul Sobel, Chairman of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), Rodney Irwin, Managing Director of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's (WBCSD) Redefining Value and Education, and Mark Weick, former Director of Sustainability Programs at the Dow Ch
Planning for a sustainable future: A conversation with NAEM on key EHS&S trends
Podcast host Chris Hagler and Rich Goode from EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice talks to Carol Singer Neuvelt, executive director of National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM). Carol shares the key findings from Planning for a Sustainable Future, NAEM's environmental health, safety and sustainability trends report. The discussion focuses on key market trends an
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