Podcast And Business

Today we’re tackling a topic that’s become a cornerstone for modern executives: ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance. We’ll explore why ESG is no longer optional, how it’s reshaping corporate strategy, and what actionable steps you can take to integrate it effectively.  ESG isn’t just a trend—it’s a fundamental shift in how businesses create value. By integrating it strategically, you’re not just meeting expectations; you’re positioning your company for resilience and growth

Africa is at the forefront of a sustainable and connected era, from innovations in renewable energy to digital transformation. However, neocolonial dynamics and other issues threaten progress. In this episode, our guest is Soha Benchekroun, a researcher and global advisor on climate and development policy based in Rabat, Morocco. We discuss the continent's transformative potential, the risks of neocolonialism, and the complexities of this dual revolution. 

¿Qué es la gestión del riesgo climático? En pocas palabras, es cómo las organizaciones identifican, evalúan y responden a los riesgos que plantea el cambio climático, como el aumento de las temperaturas, las condiciones meteorológicas extremas o los cambios en las regulaciones, como los impuestos al carbono. Para las empresas globales, estos riesgos pueden interrumpir las cadenas de suministro, disparar los costos o incluso amenazar sus resultados. Sin embargo, no se trata solo de evitar pérdidas; También se trata de aprovechar oportunidades, como invertir en prácticas sostenibles que fomenten la resiliencia y la confianza. Para ilustrar esto, exploraremos cómo dos gigantes de la alimentación y las bebidas, PepsiCo y Nestlé, están afrontando estos desafíos. Desde las energías renovables hasta la agricultura regenerativa, sus estrategias ofrecen una visión de cómo las empresas se están adaptando a un mundo en calentamiento. Nestlé: Climate Action Planet Tracker Pepsico/ Climate Change  

En este episidio exploramos la intersección entre propósito y rentabilidad. Profundizamos el tema de los líderes con propósito en Perú: Redefiniendo los negocios a través del capitalismo consciente. Nos acompaña Jorge Medina, el visionario fundador de Capitalismo Consciente Perú, quien lidera la transformación de las empresas en una fuerza positiva. Jorge comparte cómo los líderes peruanos empresariales están reinventando el éxito con un enfoque en la ética, la sostenibilidad y el impacto.

Los conflictos globales y las políticas industriales han elevado la importancia de la geopolítica en las estrategias corporativas a su nivel más alto en una generación. La capacidad de los directivos para implementar una geoestrategia determinará qué ejecutivos conducirán a sus empresas hacia un futuro exitoso y cuáles se quedarán atrás.

In this episode we explore the landscape of Sustainable Investments under the new Trump administration with Sustainable Investment Advisor, Urban Larson. We discussed potential policy shifts, their impact on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, and strategies for navigating these changes. Discover how investors can adapt to the evolving political climate while maintaining a commitment to sustainability. What Does Trump's Return to the Presidency Mean for Sustainable Investors?

Maersk, conocida por transportar más del 80% del comercio mundial a través de sus rutas marítimas, ha dependido tradicionalmente del fueloil convencional. Sin embargo, en un momento en que la crisis climática exige acciones, la empresa se encuentra ahora a la vanguardia de una revolución verde en el transporte marítimo.

En la actualidad es sabido que las métricas ESG juegan un papel crucial en las organizaciones. Asi mismo a surgido una tendencia que se debería incluir a estas métricas la letra D de democracia. Marcos Buscaglia, es un economista argentino experto en mercados emergentes y una voz autorizada sobre la relación entre la democracia y los mercados. Buscaglia, sostiene que los criterios ESG actuales han incorporado estándares ambientales y sociales a las decisiones de inversión, pero su enfoque de la democracia necesita ser refinado. En este episodio conversamos con Marcos Buscaglia acerca de este tema y abordamos interesantes partes de su reciente libro "Beyond de ESG portfolio: How Wall Street Can Help Democracies Survive"

By involving employees in sustainability efforts, companies can create a more committed, innovative, and responsive workforce, leading to more successful and sustainable business practices. My guest in this episode is Laura Althoff. With extensive experience in coaching and change management, Laura believes that transitions have the potential to provide opportunities for profound growth and success in organizations. During our conversation, we addressed topics such as: How can organizations connect employee engagement with sustainability? What challenges do organizations face in promoting sustainability initiatives with their employees? How can incorporating sustainability improve employee productivity?

This episode will explore hospitals, health care, and sustainability. Today, my guest is Dr. Jonathan Slutzman. Dr. Slutzman is the Director of the Center for the Environment and Health and Medical Director for Environmental Sustainability at Massachusetts General Hospital. We discuss this critical topic and the significant sustainability initiatives that the Mass General Hospital is leading toward a greener future for the good of patients, society, and the planet.

En este episodio mi invitada es Laura Forni, Directora del Departamento del Agua - en el Stockholm Environment Institute - Sede Estados Unidos. En esta oportunidad analizamos un interesante reporte de su autoria y otros colaboradores titulados "Implicaciones de la producción de shale oil & gas en las áreas de las cuencas hidrográficas de Vaca Muerta, Argentina" Entre otros puntos Laura Forni destaca la importancia de los stakeholders, el riesgo en la gestión del agua y un tema crítico en el yacimiento de Vaca Muerta las aguas residuales.

Business leaders and corporations profess their dedication to sustainability and ESG metrics, but the question is: do they do it? Christopher Marquis is the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs.  Christopher Marquis is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge in the UK. This episode highlights interesting points from his books, such as Corporate Gaslighting, ESG as a toxic term, externalities, and more. I highly recommend his book.

Welcome, some Business Perspectives, I am Juan Carlos Giraldo from Boston, United States. Palm oil is used in almost everything that is used in our homes, such as frying oil, margarine, butter, cookies, snacks, ice cream, soap, etc. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the palm oil industry is a strategic product that contributes to society's economic and social growth. However, companies have a lot of work to do in their relationship with biodiversity and palm oil, as clearing land for plantations is a significant driver of deforestation. Today, in this episode, my guest is Michelle Desilets. Michelle is the executive director of the Orangutan Land Trust, which aims to find sustainable solutions for the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild and raise consumer awareness to demand sustainable palm oil. We talked about biodiversity, corporations, sustainability, and palm oil.

En este nuevo episodio estaré analizando y compartiendo mis puntos de vista de un libro que terminé de leer. Este libro esta escrito por George Serafeim, titulado Purpose + Profit : How Business Can lift Up The World. Es un buen libro y no es muy denso, fácil de leer y te permite engancharse rápidamente con la temática ESG. George Serafeim, es profesor de Administración de Empresas en Harvard Business School.

There is currently political polarization in the United States regarding Sustainable Investing and the environmental, social, and governance metrics, also well-known as ESG. My guest for this episode is Urban Larson. Urban is a Sustainable Finance Advisor at White Pine Advisory and professor of Sustainable Investing at Duke University. We discuss why ESG metrics have become politicized these days and the critical aspects of his interesting article: “ESG Backlash: Why Politicians Attack Sustainable Investing?”  

Un pilar fundamental que puede ayudar a las empresas a tomar decisiones más informadas y diseñar estrategias adecuadas para avanzar en su camino a la sostenibilidad es el Life Cycle Assessment o LCA. El LCA nos va a ayudar a identificar el impacto ambiental en todo el proceso de vida de un producto. En este episodio me acompaña desde Londres, el Reino Unido, Adrian Garyacochea, un analista que conoce muy bien el Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) con el cual conversamos acerca del concepto, beneficios, retos y etapas y mas acerca del LCA. Contacta con Adrian Garaycochea su perfil de LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-garaycochea-3530b1117/

The energy transition faces many challenges, and mining companies play an essential role in this energy transition with the need for critical minerals. Mining companies have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by providing many raw materials. Implementing best practices in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is crucial in this essential industry. The goal of having responsible mining also represents risks and challenges, but, at the same time, many opportunities today and in the years to come. To discuss these topics, my guest in this episode is Melissa Barbanell. Melissa Barbanell, is the Director of International Engagement US for the World Resources Institute, has over 20 years of experience in environmental policy, government affairs, climate advocacy, and responsible mining.

I read an interesting article published by Deloitte titled "Economic Uncertainty Puts Pressure on Sustainable Behavior Change." Discussing this article with some of my colleagues would be a great opportunity. In this episode, my guests are from Denmark. Josephine Piplits is the founder and CEO of TripDoodler. Tripodoodler is a company with one purpose: to make it easier for travelers to make more sustainable choices through sustainability information for their travel choices. My other guest is Douglas Marett, director of GH Sustainability. GH Sustainability provides companies worldwide with innovative results in sustainable solutions, climate change, energy, and the environment. As a co-host, I have Giorgos Papagianakis from Athens, Greece. Giorgos is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Peloponnese in Greece. He is interested in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation and studies why and how organizations incorporate socio-environmental perspectives into their decisions

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a very broad field of expertise with many challenges ranging from diversity, investments, and the impact on the environment that any organization has, and even many of these companies are redesigning their business models to adjust themselves to these challenges. However, one of the pillars of ESG is the ratings. In this episode, my guest is Florian Berg. Florian Berg is a research scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management; his research interests cover sustainable investing with a focus on ESG ratings, the disagreement between different rating agencies, and how it affects investors, firms, and academic research.  What is the definition of ESG rating, and why are they important for organizations?  How can we identify if a company has good performance in ESG ratings? What would be a good ESG rating? Is rating ESG rating agencies the solution for this task? What industries have more challenges measuring ESG ratings?

Nowadays, sustainable finance is growing every day. How important is it to invest in companies that positively impact the world? In this episode, I talk with Bertrand Gacon, the founder and CEO of Impaakt a company based on Geneva, Switzerland. Impaakt is a collaborative platform relying on collective intelligence to produce research and assessments of companies' social and environmental impact. Its mission is to bring impact analysis to the heart of all investment decisions so that capital can be directed to businesses with the best possible impact on the planet and society.