Sustainable Views

In this episode of the Sustainable Views podcast , deputy editor Elizabeth Meager speaks to editor, Philippa Nuttall about the challenges facing COP17, following her recent reporting trip to Armenia and conversations with the summit's president. With the world falling behind on its biodiversity commitments, they discuss whether the targets agreed under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity...

As Climate Week NYC prepares for its biggest edition yet, what does corporate climate action look like in a world where businesses are increasingly reluctant to even use the word “climate”? In this episode of the Sustainable Views podcast , deputy editor Elizabeth Meager speaks to Helen Clarkson OBE , chief executive of Climate Group, the organisation behind Climate Week NYC. They discuss whether...

In this episode of the Sustainable Views podcast , deputy editor Elizabeth Meager speaks to reporter Ben Steel about his coverage of AI and data centres, from their growing demands for energy and water to the political backlash emerging across the US. They discuss concerns raised by communities living near major data centre developments, why opposition is becoming a bipartisan political issue, and...

In this episode of Sustainable Views , journalist Florence Jones speaks to leading climate scientist Professor Tim Lenton OBE, chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science at the University of Exeter and chair of the Global Tipping Points initiative. They discuss what climate tipping points are, why they make conventional climate risk planning more difficult, and whether the 1.5°C target still...

Energy and climate policy are divisive issues in the United States but is there still room for bipartisan action? In this episode of the Sustainable Views Podcast , deputy editor Elizabeth Meager speaks with Alex Flint , Executive Director of the Alliance for Market Solutions and a former member of President Trump's transition team, about the future of climate policy in the US. They discuss why Re...

PFAS, often called "forever chemicals", are found in everything from non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing to food packaging and industrial products. But growing concerns over their health and environmental impacts are driving tighter regulation around the world. In this episode of the Sustainable Views Podcast, editor, Philippa Nuttall is joined by Elizabeth Meager and Florence Jones to expl...

In this episode, editor, Philippa Nuttall is joined by reporters, Florence Jones and Fiona McNally, to explore the rapidly changing landscape for sustainable investing and ESG funds. As political pressure, regulatory changes and shifting market conditions reshape the investment industry, sustainable funds are facing growing scrutiny from investors, policymakers and regulators alike. But despite th...

In this episode of Sustainable Views , editor, Philippa Nuttal l is joined by reporters Florence Jones and Fiona McNally to examine the future of corporate sustainability reporting in Europe, the UK and beyond. We unpack the latest developments around the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) , the ongoing revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) , and...

Why did  BP face such a strong shareholder backlash  — and what does it mean for climate votes? In this episode of  Sustainable Views , editor, Philippa Nuttall is joined by Elizabeth Meager and Fiona McNally to unpack a...

How is business really dealing with the EU’s deforestation rules? In this episode of Sustainable Views , editor, Philippa Nuttall speaks to Nestlé’s head of government relations and ESG engagement, Bart Vandewaetere about the realities of implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) — from supply chain traceability to navigating delays and shifting rules. With the regulation repeatedly post...

How real is reputation risk in today’s political and business climate? In this episode of Sustainable Views , Alison Taylor of NYU Stern joins Sustainable Views deputy editor, Elizabeth Meager , to unpack why so many companies have fallen silent, how legal and political risks are reshaping corporate decision-making, and whether reputation can really be measured in any meaningful way. From US immig...

Is the UK government getting nature policy wrong and what does it mean for the economy? In this episode of Sustainable Views , reporter Florence Jones speaks to Craig Bennett, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, about the UK’s approach to biodiversity, the risks of weakening environmental protections , and why nature loss is far more than an environmental issue. From food security and flood prevention to...

Pension funds control trillions in global savings . But should they be doing more to support climate action? In this episode of Sustainable Views , the team explores the growing debate over fiduciary duty and whether pension trustees can, or should, prioritise sustainability alongside financial returns. Philippa Nuttall discusses with Elizabeth Meager and Florence Jones recent legal opinions sugge...

How should businesses navigate human rights in a more fragmented world? In this episode of Sustainable Views , editor Philippa Nuttall sits down with Michael Clements, Executive Director for Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, to discuss the growing expectations on companies to protect workers, manage supply chain risks and respond to political and regulatory pressure. From mandatory due...

Philippa Nuttall is joined by US reporter and acting deputy editor, Elizabeth Meager and UK reporter Florence Jones to discuss the evolving role of corporate responsibility and corporate reporting . Corporate reporting is still mainly focused on climate impacts and emissions . Under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive , for example, companies must also report on nature and social i...

2025 was a tough year for sustainability. With Trump's attacks on green energy, to uncertainty over regulation and subsidies, the direction of travel is becoming less predictable for governments and businesses alike. In this episode, Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall is joined by Elizabeth Meager and Florence Jones to explore how the sustainability landscape is evolving in 2026, with compa...

The Sustainable Views team discuss the chaos of 2025 and what to expect from the coming year in sustainability, litigation, technology and environmental policy. At the end of the year the full Sustainable Views editorial team gathered to talk about the biggest sustainability stories of 2025. From environmental rollbacks in the EU and US to climate attribution science in the courts, data centres’ e...

As COP30 in Belém, Brazil comes to a close, Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall sits down with reporter Florence Jones to unpack the key outcomes of this year’s pivotal climate summit. In this episode, they break down the biggest announcements , assess which climate commitments made headlines, and explore what was left out of the final COP30 agreement, from finance to fossil fuels. Philippa...

In this episode of Sustainable Views, editor Philippa Nuttall is joined by acting deputy editor Elizabeth Meager and reporter Florence Jones to preview COP30, the next major UN climate conference set to take place in Brazil. They explore what’s at stake as world leaders, negotiators and activists gather to assess progress since the Paris Agreement and whether countries are on track to meet their 2...

In this episode of Sustainable Views, editor Philippa Nuttall is joined by acting deputy editor Elizabeth Meager and reporter Florence Jones to discuss the rising trend of climate litigation. With the backlash in Europe and the US against more stringent climate regulations, individuals and activists are turning to the courts to fight for climate justice. This episode looks at some of the recent la...

In September, Sustainable Views Acting Deputy Editor Elizabeth Meager attended New York Climate Week. In this episode she sits down with Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall to discuss the key themes that emerged and what they reveal about the state of climate policy and finance. While corporate and political ambition was on display, many conversations focused on implementation gaps, financin...

In July, Sustainable Views carried out a survey of sustainability professionals to understand how the sector has been evolving after a tumultuous 12 months. Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall sits down with acting deputy editor Elizabeth Meager and data journalist Aniket Narawad to discuss the results of the survey and to drill down into how sustainability is being viewed in corporations in...

Sustainable Views Editor, Philippa Nuttall joined the Let's Talk Sustainable Business Podcast earlier this week, a podcast from The Conference Board. Philippa Nuttall is the Editor of Sustainable Views - an ESG-focused service created by the Financial Times - which offers a daily newsletter, analysis and a policy tracker. In this episode, we talk about how the media landscape has evolved in t...

Sustainable Views Editor, Philippa Nuttall joined the Let's Talk Sustainable Business Podcast earlier this week, a podcast from The Conference Board. Philippa Nuttall is the Editor of Sustainable Views - an ESG-focused service created by the Financial Times - which offers a daily newsletter, analysis and a policy tracker. In this episode, we talk about how the media landscape has evolved in t...

In the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit central Texas in July, Sustainable Views editor Philippa Nuttall spoke to acting deputy editor Elizabeth Meager about US climate policy and the insurance industry. As the federal government aggressively deregulates on climate , the costs of natural disasters are continuing to increase , and climate change is making them both more frequent and mor...