All Things Sustainable

The UN's annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties takes place in  Antalya , Türkiye Nov. 9-20 , and i n this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast we explore what to expect .   COP31 will draw an estimated 100,000 participants from around the world , including heads of state, scientists , civil society representatives and business leaders . To understand how conversations abo ut fin...

In today's special bonus episode of the  All Things Sustainable podcast, we hear how Norway's sovereign wealth fund — one of the world's largest asset owners — is creating a long-term investment strategy in the face of climate change , geopolitical conflict and other disruptions .   Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the Norwegian government's pension fund and has about $2.2 trillion...

In thi s special episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast , we sit down with The Earthshot Prize CEO Jason Knauf LVO for an interview recorded in front of an audience in New York City .   Jason work e d with William Prince of Wales to launch  The Earthshot Prize  in 2020 , with a mission   to find and scale innovative solutions to the world's biggest environmental challenges by 2030.  Each ye...

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ma Jun to discuss sustainable finance trends in China and beyond.    Dr. Ma is the former Chief Economist for China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, and was a lead architect of the country's first green finance guidelines and green bond standard. He also served as Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working...

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we sit down with former US Secretary of State John Kerry on the sidelines of the 7th annual Building Bridges conference in Geneva, Switzerland.   Secretary Kerry was a key architect of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and in 2021 he became the inaugural US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. In the interview, he discusses his ro...

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of Climate Week NYC with GE Vernova's Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, Roger Martella .     GE Vernova is a global energy company with power, electrification and wind segments that completed a spin-off from General Electric in 2024 with the goal of accelerating the energy transition .     R...

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, the new CEO of Con servation International explains how protecting and restoring nature is key to solving the challenge of climate change .   " N ature is actually our best ally to address climate change, " Dr. Sebastian Troëng tells us at his first Climate Week NYC since being named CEO in February .   Conservation International is a nonprofi...

In th is episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we cover Climate Week NYC key takeaways with a guest who brings together perspectives from climate science and the financial sector : Dr. Sarah Kapnick.    Sarah is Global Head of Clim a te Advisory at the largest bank in the US, JPM o rgan Chase . Before joining the bank, she was Chief Scientist for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad...

In this special Climate Week NYC episode of t he All Things Sustainable podcast, we sit down with Josh Parker, Head of Sustainability at technology giant NVIDIA.    NVIDIA develops chips, systems and software that power the world's AI infrastructur e . It is also the world's largest company with a market cap italization of more than $5.1 trillion as of September 2026.   In the interview, Josh outl...

  Climate Week NYC is expected to  convene more than 100,00 0 attendees for more than 1,000 planned events across New York City Sept. 20-27. Throughout the week we're bringing you special dail y episodes featuring executives from around the world and across industrie s — including financial institutions.   In today's episode , we sit down with Priscilla Sims Brown , President and CEO of Amalgamate...

Climate Week NYC is underway, and the All Things Sustainable podcast is on th e ground talking to leaders from across industries and around the world — including the global investor community . In today's episode , w e sit down with the head of an organization that has about 5,000 members representing around $139 trilli on dollars in assets under management: The Principles for Responsible Investme...

Climate Week NYC is expected to convene more than 100,00 attendees for more than 1,000 events across New York City Sept. 20-27. W e're kicking off our special daily podcast episodes with a topic that will feature heavily in the week ' s agenda — energy and climate security .     The Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts have reshaped the way the world thinks about energy security. At the same t...

Euronext Sustainability Week wraps up Sept. 18 , and i n this special episode to end the week, the All Things Su stainab le podcast is talking to Tri odos Ba nk CEO Marcel Zuida m .   Triodos is a   Netherlands-based sustainable bank that co-founded the Global Alliance for Banking o n Values . Marcel explains how GABV members are working to finance positive economic, social and environment al impa...

Euronext Sustainability Week runs Sept. 14-18 under the title ' Building resilience in a changing world . ' All Things Sustainable is the official podcast and in bonus episode s throughout th is week , we ' re talk ing to CEO s of Euronext - listed companies to understand what that looks like in practice.   In today ' s episode, w e talk with EnergyVision Founder and CEO Maarten Michielssens . Ene...

Euronext Sustainability Week runs Sept. 14-18, and  in this special episode kicking off the week, we're talking to Euronext Group Head of ESG and Sustainable Finance Camille Leca.   Euronext operates stock exchanges that list more than 1,800 companies across eight European markets , where Camille points to clear market demand for sustainable finance products . D espite a backlash against ESG in so...

In this episode of t he All Things Sustainable podcast we're talking to a leading voice in sustainable finance :  Patrick Odier.   Patrick has a long history in Swiss finance and   holds several leadership roles  on   Switzerland's sustainability stage — including as Chair of Building Bridges, the Geneva-based organization that convenes the financial community, public sector and international orga...

In this episode of the  All Things Sustainable podcast, we're exploring trends in sustainable finance: How it gained momentum, where it stands today, and where it's heading next.    Christa Clapp, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at S&P Global Ratings, explains the origin story behind the green labeled bond market and some important recent milestones for sustainable finance . She also tells us h...

Climate Week NYC 2026 runs Sept. 20 - 27 , with 100,000 attendees expected across more than 1,000 events . In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we dive into what to expect in an interview with Peter Gilmer, the new CEO of The Nest Campus.   The Nest Campus is one of Climate Week NYC 's largest gatherings , with an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 attendees expected over the three days...

War in the Middle East, climate change, AI : These are just some of the major factors reshaping the sustainabil i ty landscape in 2026 . In this episode of the All Th ings Susta inable podcast, we're askin g: 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 t...

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we explor e how companies are leveraging AI and other technologi es to address some of t he world's most pressing water challenges even as a new threat is emergin g 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 ma...

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, a...

I n 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 hav...

Swiss finance and innovation hub Zurich held its first Climate Week in May 2026, joining  a  growing  global  network of citie s 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 ap...

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  Patrici...

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  C o- F ounder of  BlueMark , a company that tracks trends in the sustainable and impact investing market .  Christina  describes  an increas ing   focus on climate solutions  and  climate...