Sustainability In Motion

This episode explores the evolving role of procurement within financial institutions and how sustainability considerations are reshaping procurement strategies, incentives, and impact. We will discuss what "sustainable procurement" really means in practice, how leading organizations are embedding it into decision-making, and what skills, tools, and frameworks are needed to move from basic complian...

In this episode of Sustainability in Motion ,  Maria Maisuradze , Founder of ED4S, interviews  Minav Patel , Engineering Manager at Amazon, to explore the environmental impact of AI. They discuss concepts like  Green AI  and  Red AI  to highlight different approaches to AI usage and their environmental consequences. The conversation unpacks key ideas such as  "Green in AI"  versus  "Green by AI" ,...

In this episode, ED4S CEO Maria Maisuradze sits down with Senator Rosa Galvez, the leading voice behind the Climate-Aligned Finance Act (CAFA). As Canada faces increasing economic volatility, Senator Galvez explains why legislative "alignment" is the key to moving beyond disclosure toward real-world impact.   The discussion explores how CAFA acts as a foundational pillar, harmonizing with existing...

What does it really take to build a career in corporate sustainability and sustainable finance in 2025? In this episode, Maria Maisuradze , Founder of ED4S , sits down with Nawar Alsaadi , Co-Founder of Kanata Q , for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about the realities behind ESG roles—beyond the buzzwords and glossy reports. Drawing on experiences across startups, NGOs, and institutional envir...

In this episode, Maria Maisuradze is joined by a leading voice in global sustainability and governance, Pyarali Jamal . Pyarali has been in sustainability space for over 22 years. He is a member of  ICAEW Sustainability Committee, advisor to Ivey Business School, and Smith School of Business. His career bridges finance, regulation, and ESG strategy. We begin with Pyarali's personal journey: how he...

In this episode, we sit down with  Jason Taylor , founder of  Climate Finance Advisors , who shares his remarkable journey building a profitable sustainability division within a major Canadian bank. What started as a one-person experiment quickly scaled into a full-fledged team,  proving that banks aren't embracing sustainability for philanthropy, but because it's good business.   Jason walks us t...

We talk to Lorraine Wilson, founder of Blue Horizon and former CSO at Novata, and a board advisor to ED4S. We talk about the challenges facing financial advisors in providing sustainability advice and sustainable products to clients. We discuss the sustainability knowledge gaps in the advisor space and the state of sustainability training for advisors.   About ED4S  ED4S delivers customizable sust...

We talk with Rolando Morillo, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Thematic Investment Strategies at Rockefeller Capital Managment. We talk about how investors can value, and invest in the Blue Economy, and how this can help drive conservation of the Ocean. We discuss the metrics used to value the health of our oceans and how improving them can drive opportunity for both investment and o...

Wai-Shin Chan joins us to discuss the complexities of advancing sustainability and managing climate risk across Asia. As Sustainability Advisor to Metis ESG, Director of Research at Asia Research and Engagement, and former Global Head of ESG Research at HSBC, Wai-Shin brings deep expertise to the conversation. We explore: The challenges of sustainability in a region with diverse cultures, language...

We talked with Helen Neal, Founder and CEO of HN Communications, a sustainability communications company that helps companies effectively navigate a complicated sustainability landscape. We discuss greenwashing, greenhushing and how companies can best tell their sustainability story. About ED4S  ED4S delivers customizable sustainability workforce training , simulation-based learning, and corporate...

In Episode 21 of  Sustainability in Motion , Matt Orsagh and Maria Maisuradze speak with Jo Paisley, President of the GARP Risk Institute, about the evolving landscape of sustainability risk in the financial sector. With deep experience from the Bank of England to HSBC, Jo brings a unique lens on how financial professionals can better prepare for climate and nature-related challenges.   We cover:...

In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the quiet crisis in corporate governance: how boardrooms are often shaped by personal networks over real skills, leaving major ESG blind spots at the top. Guest Matt Moscardi, Co-founder of Free Float Analytics, joins us to explore signals that companies send by backtracking on their commitment and why treating investment stewardship as a cost center may be a...

We talk with Victoria Hurth, a Pracademic (practitioner and academic) to help define and describe a well-being economy. We discuss how to get to a wellbeing economy from our current state, and what companies and investors need to do to move in that direction. About ED4S  ED4S delivers customizable sustainability workforce training , simulation-based learning, and corporate sustainability programs...

We talk about the issue of income inequality and why understanding income inequality is important for investors. We discuss the causes of inequality, the ways that inequality impacts our economy and investments. Listeners can learn ways to measure income inequality, and how to integrate inequality analysis and analysis of other systemic issues into the investment process.    About ED4S  ED4S deliv...

In this episode, Matt, Maria, and Nawar reflect on their 2024 sustainability predictions and look ahead to what's coming in 2025 . They discuss the ESG backlash , evolving sustainability regulations , and key trends shaping the future. Tune in as they analyze past forecasts and make bold predictions for the year ahead! 🎙️🌍 About ED4S  ED4S delivers  customizable sustainability workforce training...

In this episode of the Sustainability in Motion podcast, hosts Matt Orsagh and Maria Maisuradze engage in an insightful discussion with William Burckart , CEO of the Investment Integration Project (TIIP), which helps investors integrate systems thinking in the investment process. The conversation explores the transformative concept of systems-level investing , a forward-thinking approach that inte...

Episode Overview: In this episode, Matt Orsagh and Nawar Alsaadi of ED4S sit down with Jon Lukomnik, a leading figure in sustainable finance and co-author of  Moving Beyond Modern Portfolio Theory . Jon explores the limitations of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) in addressing long-term, systemic risks like climate change, highlighting the evolution toward "system-level investing." Key Takeaways: Lim...

Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Nawar Alsaadi, CEO of Kanata Advisors, Chief Advisor at ED4S Guest: Natasha Chaudhary, Research Fellow at The Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) Episode Focus: The concept of stranded assets and a shift toward "assets at risk" to better support financial institutions in navigating climate-related financial risks. Key Takeaways: Stranded Assets...

Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Maria Maisuradze, Founder and CEO of ED4S Nawar Alsaadi, CEO of Kanata Advisors, Senior Advisor to ED4S Episode Focus: A discussion on ED4S's new paper, "Operationalizing Sustainability: Eight Key Roles in Finance," which offers practical guidance for embedding sustainability in financial roles. Key Takeaways: Purpose of the Paper: This paper addre...

Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode: Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Maria Maisuradze, Founder and CEO at ED4S Guests: Tiffany Grabski, Head of SSE Academy Anthony Miller, Coordinator of the Sustainable Stock Exchange (SSE) Initiative Episode Focus: This episode explores the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative's role in advan...

Sustainability in Motion Podcast - Episode 11: Are companies ready for the polycrisis? In this episode of the Sustainability in Motion Podcast , Matt Orsagh and Maria Maisuradze of ED4S talks with Alice Krogh, founder of arkH3, about corporate systemic leadership, ecological overshoot, and the role of businesses in driving sustainability. arkH3 advocates for a model where companies lead systemic c...

Sustainability in Motion Podcast –Episode 10: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Nawar Alsaadi, Founder and CEO of Kanata Advisors and Chief Adviser to ED4S Guest: Erin Knowles, Manager at Position Green Episode Overview: In this episode, Matt and Nawar discuss the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with Erin Nol...

Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode 09: ESG from a Legal Perspective Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Nawar Alsaadi, Founder and CEO of Kanata Advisors and Chief Adviser to ED4S Guest: Christine Uri, Founder of ESG for In-House Counsel Episode Overview: In this episode, Matt and Nawar are joined by Christine Uri, founder of ESG for In-House Counsel, to explore the role of l...

Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode 08: Sustainability Training Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Maria Maisuradze, CEO at ED4S Guest: Terry Thornton, Founder of Educate Ethos ESG Episode Overview: In this episode, Matt and Maria are joined by Terry Thornton, a seasoned sustainability educator and founder of Educate Ethos ESG. They discuss the importance of sustainability tr...

Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode 7: How well are financial advisors serving client sustainability needs? Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Maria Maisuradze, CEO of ED4S Guest: Stephen Kibsey, Analyst, Portfolio Manager, and Lecturer Episode Overview: This episode dives into ED4S's latest report from a "secret shopper" campaign, evaluating how well financial advisers acros...