Sustainable Edge

Climate may have moved down the headlines, but the challenges facing businesses and society have not gone away. In this episode of Sustainable Edge, Nina Siemiatkowski, co-founder of Milkywire and Flat Capital, explores how capital can accelerate climate and nature solutions, why carbon removal is becoming a critical tool in the net zero transition, and what sustainability leaders can learn from t...

As geopolitical tensions rise and sustainability faces growing scrutiny, some long term investors are doubling down instead of pulling back. In this live episode of Sustainable Edge, Siri Sachs of the Wallenberg ecosystem and Johan H. Andresen of FERD explore how resilience, competitiveness, ethics, and sustainability shape investment decisions in a world where uncertainty has become the new norma...

What does it take to lead on climate in a world shaped by distrust, geopolitics, and competing priorities? In this episode, former Colombian President Iván Duque shares how sustainability can be positioned not as a cost, but as a driver of competitiveness, and why leadership matters more than ever in turning ambition into action. In this episode of Sustainable Edge Host Joachim Nahem , Executive C...

What does accountability look like in a world shaped by AI, geopolitics, and rising stakeholder expectations? In this episode, Robin Hodess of GRI explores how the role of sustainability reporting is shifting and why companies that treat it as strategic data, not compliance, will be better positioned to compete. In this episode of Sustainable Edge Host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman and Co-Foun...

In this episode of Sustainable Edge Host Joachim Nahem , Executive Chairman and Co-Founder at Position Green, sits down with Marcos Neto , Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director at UNDP, to examine one of the most persistent dilemmas in corporate sustainability: does respecting human rights hurt or help business performance ? As geopolitical tensions rise and regulatory fra...

Behind every life saving inhaler sits a hidden climate footprint. In this episode, Bespak challenges the status quo, exploring how respiratory products can be redesigned for a low carbon future and why tackling propellant gases and supply chain emissions is one of pharma’s biggest untapped opportunities. In this episode Chris Hirst unpacks how Bespak is approaching sustainability at the most granu...

What happens when the future of energy meets the reality of climate targets? In this episode of The Sustainable Edge, host Joachim Nahem sits down with Tomas Qvickström, Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Fortum, to explore how major energy players are balancing security, scale, and sustainability in the race to decarbonize.   In this episode Tomas Qvickström explains how Fortum is cont...

What happens when the thrill of motorsport meets the urgency of climate action? In this episode of The Sustainable Edge, host Joachim Nahem sits down with Jennifer Babington from Envision Racing, Operations Director and General Counsel to explore how sport can fuel global momentum for sustainability.     In this episode Jennifer Babington reveals how Envision Racing is embedding sustainability int...

In this bite-sized episode of Sustainable Edge, host Joachim Nahem talks with Alison Taylor, clinical professor at NYU Stern School of Business and author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. Alison shares why small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a unique opportunity to lead on sustainability—without falling into the tick-box trap that often dominat...

In this episode of  Sustainable Edge , host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder at Position Green, sits down with Lindsay Hooper, CEO of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). To explore what it means to lead – and compete – in a world where climate change is reshaping the rules of business. With more than 20 years of experience advising senior leaders across mu...

In this bite sized episode of The Sustainable Edge, we explore why there's reason for optimism in the climate agenda, from accelerating policy to rapid clean tech adoption. About David Carlin David Carlin is a globally recognized authority on climate risk and ESG integration. As founder of Cambium Global Solutions and head of Climate Risk and TCFD at UNEP FI, he has worked with over 100 financial...

In this episode Florian shares the story behind The Ocean Cleanup's rise — from early setbacks and viral breakthroughs to the partnerships, persistence, and purpose driving one of the world's most iconic environmental missions. Learn about: The real story behind The Ocean Cleanup: How a global sailing expedition led Florian to co-founding a non-profit tackling plastic pollution at scale. Failure a...

Episode #20: Banks, credibility & the transition economy – with Hilde Nordbø, EVP Group Sustainability, DNB In this episode of Sustainable Edge, host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green, sits down with Hilde Nordbø, Executive Vice President for Group Sustainability at DNB, Norway's largest financial services group. Together, they explore the critical role of banks in enabling — and...

In this episode of Sustainable Edge, Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green, sits down with Lasse Kristoffersen, CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen—a global leader in vehicle logistics and roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) shipping—to explore what it really takes to lead in a sector that's often labeled "hard to abate." From cutting through the noise on decarbonization to challenging the corporate si...

The Sustainable Edge  podcast returns with a bite-sized episode that cuts through the noise on impact investing. Host Joachim Nahem sits down with renowned finance professor Alex Edmans to explore what it  really  means to invest for impact—and the caveats leaders and investors need to keep in mind.   This 9-minute listen is packed with bold perspectives and practical reflections for anyone naviga...

In this episode Jan Erik Saugestad shares his candid views on the role of investors in navigating today's sustainability landscape — from the limitations of exclusion to the power of long-term engagement. With over €120 billion under management, Storebrand's approach is rooted in the belief that sustainability isn't a trade-off — it's a strategic advantage. Learn about: Sustainable returns in a po...

In this episode Simon Mundy brings a global perspective on the urgent realities of climate change and the business opportunities emerging in response, built from a long career covering the sector's development. This discussion is ideal for business leaders navigating a world where sustainability is no longer a compliance commitment, but a competitive imperative. Learn about: The real climate front...

In this inaugural 2025 episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green, is joined by peer and colleague, Julia Staunig, Chief Growth Officer at Position Green. Together, they dive into the biggest lessons from 2024 and In This Episode: Julia Staunig draws from her impressive career in sustainability and finance to deliver actionable insights on navigating...

Join us for the final episode of The Sustainable Edge Podcast in 2024, where host Joachim takes us on a journey through a transformative year in sustainability. Featuring highlights from key conversations and forward-looking insights, this special episode is the perfect way to cap off the year and set your sights on 2025. In this episode: Revisit the year's pivotal moments in sustainability, from...

In this special episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green, interviews David Carlin, founder of Cambium Global Solutions and head of Climate Risk and TCFD for UNEP FI.   In this episode David Carlin brings his wealth of expertise to explore the multifaceted impacts of climate risk and the urgency for action. This episode is a must-listen for anyone i...

In a special episode filmed live at Position Meet, our podcast host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Claus Meyer, the celebrated co-founder of Noma, and a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems. Claus Meyer shares his unique perspective on transforming the food industry to support planetary health, his experience in co-fou...

Join us for an engaging conversation on the latest episode of "Sustainable Edge," where we explore the intersection of sustainability, impact investing, and technology. Host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman of Position Green, is joined live at PG Meet by Gustav Stenbeck, a unique figure who has evolved from being an environmental activist to a venture capitalist.   Meet Gustav Stenbeck, a former...

Tune in to the latest episode of Sustainable Edge, where we're delving into the challenges CEOs are facing in order to champion environmental and social goals, as well as the strategies they should adopt to overcome them. Your podcast host, Position Green's Executive Chairman, Joachim Nahem, is accompanied by Alison Taylor.  In this episode  Meet Alison Taylor, a seasoned expert in corporate ethic...

In this episode  Meet Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, TED Talk speaker and bestselling author. Together with podcast host Joachim Nahem, he dives into subjects such as why ESG matters but should not be exaggerated when it comes to long-term value creation and why confirmation bias can be problematic. Listen to partake in his expertise and insights gained from years of...

In this episode of Sustainable Edge, our host Joachim Nahem is accompanied by Nina Rawal, Partner at Trill Impact Advisory and Co-Head of Impact Ventures. They delve into the challenges and opportunities in impact investing, the role of venture capital in driving innovation, and the importance of measuring impact through frameworks like the theory of change. Nina emphasizes the need for transforma...