CSO Impact Podcast

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Sarah Chapman, the Global Chief Sustainability Officer of Manulife. They discuss Manulife's sustainability mission, the importance of a long-term perspective in insurance, and the evolving role of the CSO in today's corporate landscape. Sarah shares her journey to becoming a CSO, the challenges and opportunities i...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard. They discuss Mastercard's role as a technology company in the financial sector, the integration of sustainability into business practices, and innovative initiatives aimed at inspiring and enabling sustainable choices among consumers. Ellen shares insights on ci...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Lena Hök, Executive Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation at Skanska Group. They discuss the significant role of the construction industry in carbon emissions, the innovative approaches Skanska is taking to drive sustainability, and the importance of collaboration and leadership in achieving sustainability goals...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Saskia Günther, Head of Sustainability at Swisscom, talks to host Harald Neidhardt about the company's commitment to sustainability, innovative solutions for climate impact, and the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Saskia shares insights on the role of technology in reducing CO2 emissions, the significance of circular economy...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Ingmar Rentzhog, co-founder of We Don't Have Time, discusses his journey in sustainability and the evolution of his media platform aimed at addressing climate change. He shares insights on the importance of communication in the climate crisis, the role of events in fostering dialogue, and the recent campaign 'Make Science Great Again' aimed at...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Carine De Boissezon, Chief Impact Officer at EDF, talks to Harald Neidhardt about the intersection of sustainability, culture, and energy transition. She emphasises the importance of integrating sustainability into all aspects of business, the role of art and culture in engaging the public, and the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, partic...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Anna Celsing Klingberg, Chief Sustainability Officer of Alfa Laval, discusses the company's role in the energy transition and sustainability. She describes the innovative technologies provided by Alfa Laval, a 140-year-old Swedish company specialised in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. She highlights how these technologies are crucial fo...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter and founder of Arctic Basecamp. They discuss the critical role of Arctic science in understanding global risks, the connection between Arctic change and extreme weather events, and the importance of storytelling in climate advocacy. Whiteman emphasises...

This special episode of the CSO Impact Podcast was recorded during the Futur/io CSO Reception in Paris, part of the ChangeNOW Summit in April 2025. In this panel, Carine de Boissezon, Chief Impact Officer at EDF, and Ulrike Sapiro, Chief Sustainability Officer at Henkel, discuss the Role of the CSO in Shifting Times. The conversation is moderated by Harald Neidhardt, CEO and Curator of Futur/io. C...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Tobias Raffel, co-founder of Biodiversity Bridge and one of the initiators of the European Biodiversity Coalition, talks to host Harald Neidhardt about the critical importance of biodiversity in the context of sustainability and corporate responsibility. He emphasises the need for collaboration between businesses and biodiversity experts to address the ch...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer of Colgate-Palmolive, talks to Harald Neidhardt about her extensive career in sustainability, the challenges faced by the consumer goods industry, and the initiatives Colgate is undertaking to reduce plastic waste and promote oral health. Tracy emphasises the importance of collaboration, data management, and the rol...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered, talks to host Harald Neidhardt about the bank's mission to promote sustainability in financial services, the challenges faced in transitioning to sustainable practices, and the importance of innovation in addressing these challenges. She emphasises the role of banks in supporting clients...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harold Neidhardt talks to Katie McGinty, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson Controls, and winner of the Silver CSO Award Europe 2025. They discuss the company's commitment to sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions in the built environment, innovative technologies like heat pumps and digital platforms, and the importance of col...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Sophie Beckham, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper, and winner of the Bronze CSO Award North America. They discuss the company's transformation into a global packaging leader, the sustainability initiatives being implemented, and the challenges faced in the industry. Sophie shares insights on biodi...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Claire Lund, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability at GSK, who shares her journey and insights into sustainability leadership. Claire discusses GSK's ambitious environmental goals, including setting targets for climate and nature, and the innovative initiatives the company is undertaking to reduce its environment...

This is a special episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, recorded during the Sustainable Investment Forum at the Futur/io House, in Davos. Host Harald Neidhardt moderates a panel with three CSOs: Elena Morettini, Global Head of Sustainable Business at Globant, Nick Heine, CCO & CSO at IntegrityNext, and Julian Fieres, VP & Head of Strategy, Transformation, Sustainability & Digital at ZF El...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Jan Artem Henriksson, executive director of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs). They explore the IDGs framework, which aims to enhance sustainability efforts through inner development, and discuss Jan's personal journey from the Soviet Union to Sweden, and leading a global initiative. The conversation covers the impor...

This is a special episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, recorded during the Ethical AI Salon at the Futur/io House, in Davos. Our host Harald Neidhardt moderates a panel with experts Anna Gawlikowska (Swiss AI), Daniel Barcay (Center for Humane Technology), Danny Herrmann (Dynex Moonshots) and Daniel Erasmus (ClimateGPT and Club of Rome). They discuss the ethical implications of AI, a crucial topic f...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Anke Ehlers, Managing Director of International Sustainability at Aldi Süd Group. They discuss the evolution of sustainability in the corporate world, Aldi's pioneering initiatives in making sustainability affordable, and the challenges and achievements in the field. Anke shares her journey in sustainability, the impo...

In the first episode of the 2025 season of the CSO Impact Podcast, we have a special guest: Michael Kobori, former Chief Sustainability Officer of Starbucks, and winner of the Gold CSO Award North America 2024. Michael talks to Harald Neidhardt about his career journey, the evolution of corporate sustainability, and the importance of integrating social and environmental impact into business practi...

On our Christmas Special CSO Impact Podcast episode, we wrap up the year on a positive note! We will be back with new episodes of the CSO Impact Podcast in 2025. In the meantime, may all of us enjoy the holidays and rest and recover for an auspicious New Year! From snowy Canada, sustainability leaders Heather Deeth, Fanny Elias, and Laura Francois talk to Harald Neidhardt about the importance of e...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Linda Freiner, Chief Sustainability Officer of Zurich Insurance Group. They discuss the critical role of sustainability in the insurance sector, the challenges posed by climate change, and the initiatives Zurich is undertaking to address these issues. She talks about the company’s transition plans, and how it was develope...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Rita Nabeiro, CEO of Adega Mayor and Director of Sustainability and Purpose at Grupo Nabeiro. They discuss the importance of sustainability in business, the legacy of Rita's grandfather, the founder of the family business, and the initiatives being implemented in the wine and coffee industries. Rita emphasises the need fo...

In this episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, host Harald Neidhardt speaks with Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand, Chief Sustainability and Climate Officer at Handelsbanken. They discuss the unique business model of Handelsbanken, the integration of sustainability into banking practices, and Catharina’s journey to her current role. The conversation covers various sustainability initiatives, the challenge...

This is a special episode, in which we turned our book “Leadership for Sustainable Futures” into a podcast episode, using AI. The conversation explores the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) in modern businesses, highlighting their increasing influence and the challenges they face. It delves into how sustainability is being integrated into corporate culture, marketing strategies...