Justin Keeble: AI for impact, Google’s carbon free push

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Hitting plateaus is a common milestone in business, but there’s a difference between stability and a rut. In the last installment of this season, we’ll dive into the ways small business owners push beyond plateaus and find new ways to achieve revenue growth. Jannese and Austin wrap up their time in Nashville, Tennessee with a wonderful visit to N.B. Goods to speak with owner Camille Alston . Camille details the times where she hit a wall with profits, the strategies she implemented to increase revenue, what worked, what didn’t, and the important lessons she learned in the process. You won’t want to miss this informative final chapter! Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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In what ways can artificial intelligence help companies address sustainability challenges? In this episode, Justin Keeble, Managing Director for Global Sustainability at Google Cloud delves into Google’s sustainability strategy, why sustainability is a data challenge, and how AI could significantly mitigate climate risk. Justin also explains their partnership with HSBC and what is next for Google.

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Environment under review: AI's risks and opportunities 28:22

for 13 dage siden28:22

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What are the direct and indirect impacts of AI, and how can these be mitigated? In this episode, Sally Radwan, Chief Digital Officer of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) delves into the environmental impact AI has outside of energy consumption, ranging from e-waste disposal to the construction and location of data centres. On the flip side, Sally explains the positive environmental impacts of AI including how it can support policymaker decision making, provide accurate information about environmental science and detect methane emission hotspots early on.…

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Sustainable finance: A very different regulatory approach 30:37

for 27 dage siden30:37

30:37

How has sustainable finance regulation evolved in the past decade? In this episode, Mark Manning, Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE), explains how Mark Carney's seminal 2015 speech and the TCFD's 2017 recommendations paved the way for the development of sustainability related disclosure standards. Mark also discusses what makes sustainable finance regulation different, how regulators are engaging with climate transition planning and what's in store for sustainable finance regulation in the next five years.…

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Human capital: AI literacy and the green skills deficit 27:22

for 6 weeks siden27:22

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How is AI transforming the world of work? In this episode, Janine Chamberlin, Country Manager, UK and Vice President, Global Clients at LinkedIn talks to us about trending workplace skills and provides insight into the fastest growing jobs globally, the increased demand for green skills and the importance of AI literacy. Janine also explains the value of human skills and how we can adapt to change through learning.…

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Perception vs reality: Sustainable investment risk in emerging markets 34:05

for 8 weeks siden34:05

34:05

How can we integrate sustainability into investment decision-making? In this episode, Shami Nissan, Partner at Actis, talks about investment risk and opportunities in emerging markets, determining what makes a data centre sustainable and the importance of relationship-building as an investor. Shami also shares insights from some of their investments, including a renewable energy project so large that it will be viewable from space.…

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Feeding the future: the hidden benefits of the school meal 31:19

for 10 weeks siden31:19

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What are the hidden benefits of the school meal? In this episode, Donald Bundy, Professor of epidemiology and development at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, delves into the economic and social benefits of school meals programmes, and explains how the Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition, the research initiative of the School Meals Coalition, is working internationally to improve and accelerate school meal programmes globally.…

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Clare Brook: Turning the tides on overfishing 23:23

for 15 weeks siden23:23

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With just 8% of oceans protected, how can we bridge this gap? Kicking off season 10, Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation, shares how policy engagement and investigative work are bringing them closer to their goal of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Clare explains overfishing’s impact on ocean health, human rights and the climate, how territorial ocean ownership complicates protection efforts and the importance of blue economics in driving systemic change.…

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Karen Ellis: The economic cost of nature overexploitation 26:07

for 20 weeks siden26:07

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Are we close to the tipping point for ecosystems and the economy? This episode, Karen Ellis, Chief Economist at WWF, speaks to us about nature risk and how the overexploitation of natural resources could impact economies around the globe. Karen dives into the ways WWF is combatting nature loss, how companies can invest in nature-based solutions and the three sectors in the UK that need the most focus in the nature transition.…

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Nick Mabey: How COP changed the geopolitical game 29:05

for 22 weeks siden29:05

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In this episode, Nick Mabey, Founder and CEO of the independent climate change think tank E3G, explains why COP is the biggest media moment of the year on climate. Nick covers the COP process including the role of geopolitics in climate cooperation, how the agreements reached will impact our everyday lives in the next five years and the tough compromises made at COP29 in Baku.…

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Jaakko Kooroshy: The real impact of climate goals on global cities 21:31

for 24 weeks siden21:31

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How prepared are major G20 cities for physical climate risk? This episode, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Research at LSEG, unpacks the findings from LSEG's COP29 Net Zero Atlas report including what emissions targets the G20 are expected to set, particularly the US following the presidential election, and how these targets matter for investors. Jaakko also delves into the financial consequences of physical climate risks including why some countries are more at risk than others, and what the scenarios the report creates using the sovereign climate assessment framework mean for emissions, transition and physical risk.…

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Sophie Flak: Profitable impact as the new mainstream asset class 28:52

for 26 weeks siden28:52

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How can scientific methodology translate into a profitable investment strategy? In this episode, Sophie Flak, Executive Board Member at Eurazeo explains their science-based approach including their impact funds, the data they look for when looking at the impact of prospective companies and why we are in a new generation of impact investment. Sophie also delves into how Eurazeo have turned regulation into a business advantage and how they are driving value over the long term.…

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Claudia Kruse: Addressing climate and biodiversity expectations through stewardship 23:19

for 28 weeks siden23:19

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In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Claudia Kruse, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at APG Asset Management, talks to us about APG’s responsible investment philosophy and approach, how she sees companies integrating sustainability within their corporate governance frameworks and why engagement with portfolio companies is key to addressing climate and biodiversity expectations. Claudia also discusses responsible investment in private markets, APG's approach to nature and biodiversity, and their focus areas for the next few years.…

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Tim Gould: The final decade of growth for fossil fuels 19:52

for 30 weeks siden19:52

19:52

Are we entering a new age of clean energy? In this episode, Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist at the International Energy Agency (IEA), discusses how their energy security mandate has broadened over the past 50 years and what the slowdown in oil and gas demand could mean for clean energy investment trends. Tim also unpacks their findings from the 2023 World Energy Outlook report and how their 2024 report might differ.…

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Constance Chalchat: Ramping up climate adaptation finance 30:38

for 32 weeks siden30:38

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Despite the drastic increase in extreme climate events, adaptation strategies are still not given enough attention. What needs to change to make this happen? In this episode, Constance Chalchat, Chief Sustainability Officer at BNP Paribas discusses why adaptation measures are so important for mitigating climate risk, her perspective on the carbon markets and what needs to happen to close the climate transition gap in developing and emerging economies.…

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Sindhu Krishna: Portfolio resilience and sustainability challenges 19:33

for 45 weeks siden19:33

19:33

What are the challenges and opportunities in operating a global portfolio? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Sindhu Krishna, Head of Sustainable Investment at Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, talks about the importance of sustainability from an asset owner’s perspective, how sustainability challenges impact the resilience of portfolios, and how they are decarbonising portfolios. Sindhu also explains how they approached creating their first Net Zero Transition plan in 2023 and what their targets are.…

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Justin Keeble: AI for impact, Google’s carbon free push 21:09

for 47 weeks siden21:09