Best ED4S Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 22: Greenwashing 33:26

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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.By ED4S

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Episode 21: Managing Sustainability Risks 34:03

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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 cli…

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Episode 20: The Boardroom Illusion 32:58

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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 treatin…

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Episode 19: The Wellbeing Economy 32:36

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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.By ED4S

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Episode 18: Income Inequality 47:37

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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…

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Episode 17: 2025 Outlook 46:36

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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! 🎙️🌍…

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Episode 16: Systems Change Through Investing 32:34

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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 …

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Episode 15: System Level Investing 36:02

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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 tow…

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Episode 14: Stranded Assets 32:06

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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-relate…

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Episode 13: Operationalizing Sustainability in the Financial Sector 36:38

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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…

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Episode 12: The Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative 33:27

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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 Sustainabl…

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Episode 11: Are companies ready for the polycrisis? 38:48

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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 advo…

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Episode 10: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 21:51

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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 Susta…

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Episode 09: ESG from a Legal Perspective 30:54

1y ago30:54

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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 …

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Episode 08: Sustainability Training 27:25

1y ago27:25

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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…

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Episode 07: How well are financial advisors serving client sustainability needs? 25:15

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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” camp…

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Episode 06: Sustainability and Proxy Season 29:06

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Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode 6: Sustainability and Proxy Season Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Nawar Alsaadi, CEO and Founder of Kanata Advisors, Chief Adviser at ED4S Guest: Heidi Welsh, Executive Director at the Sustainable Investments Institute Episode Overview: In this episode, Matt and Nawar speak with Heidi We…

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Episode 5: Beyond Box Checking: How to Embed Sustainability in Your Company 31:40

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Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode 5: Embedding Sustainability with IBM’s “Beyond Checking the Box” Report Hosts: Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S Maria Maisuradze, CEO at ED4S Nawar Alsaadi, CEO and Founder of Kanata Advisors, Chief Adviser at ED4S Episode Overview: In this episode, the ED4S team dives into IBM’s “Beyond Checking…

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Episode 4: Natural Capital and Biodiversity 30:15

1y ago30:15

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Hosts: - Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S - Nawar Alsaadi, CEO of Kanata Advisors, Chief Advisor to ED4S Guest: - Pavan Sukhdev, CEO of GIST Impact, sustainability expert Episode Focus: The economic invisibility of nature, the importance of valuing environmental and social impacts, and the role of companies and regulators in driving susta…

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Episode 3: How Investors Use Sustainability Data 29:36

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Hosts: - Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S - Nawar Alsaadi, CEO and Founder of Kanata Advisors, Chief Advisor to ED4S Episode Focus: Understanding how investors use sustainability (ESG) data and discussing the nuances around financial materiality, investment strategies, and the impact of ESG in today’s investment landscape. --- Key Takeawa…

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Episode 2: ESG Reporting 30:47

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Host: Nawar Alsaadi, Founder and CEO of Kanata Advisors, Chief Advisor at ED4S Guest: Marie-Josée Privyk (MJ), Founder of Fincom Services, ESG Reporting Expert Episode Focus: An in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of ESG reporting, its importance, challenges, and best practices for companies. --- Key Takeaways: 1. Importance of ESG Report…

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Episode 1: 2024 Outlook 31:33

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Sustainability in Motion Podcast – Episode 1: 2024 Outlook Hosts: - Matt Orsagh, Chief Content Officer at ED4S - Maria Maisuradze, Founder and CEO at ED4S - Nawar Alsaadi, CEO of Kanata Advisors, Chief Advisor to ED4S Episode Focus: In this inaugural episode, the ED4S team dives into their sustainability predictions for 2024, exploring regulatory i…