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The intersection of money, wealth and climate change
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Can ESG help you protect your wealth and business from the impacts of climate change?
Climate change is a big topic, with wide-ranging impacts that have substantial financial implications. Consumers are increasingly demanding more eco-conscious practices, and regulations are becoming stricter worldwide, including here in Australia. We are already seeing proactive businesses adapting their strategies to align with a sustainable future.
So, how can you protect yourself, your business and your wealth from the impacts of climate change?
In this episode of talkBIG, we are exploring the big questions around climate change, sustainability and ESG to uncover how they intersect with business and wealth. Join host Andrew Sykes as he speaks to RSM Australia’s ESG and sustainability experts, Linda Romanovska and Karien Erasmus to gain practical insight into some of the most pressing challenges of the modern era.
This conversation will challenge your perspective on money, wealth, and the future of our planet. Tune in now.
Thanks for listening! Visit the RSM Australia website to ask the hosts a question.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Defining ESG and its components (00:01:48)
3. How do we measure sustainability? (00:03:32)
4. The need for standardised frameworks and regulations (00:07:25)
5. Mandatory climate-related reporting in Australia (00:09:18)
6. What is greenwashing? And what is its impact? (00:10:56)
7. Penalties and consequences for greenwashing (00:12:32)
8. Do smaller businesses need to worry about ESG? (00:15:58)
9. Building trust with consumers through ESG (00:19:26)
10. Practical steps for small businesses on their ESG journey (00:21:01)
11. Understanding your key risks and making systemic change (00:24:12)
12. Education and awareness for sustainable practices (00:26:24)
13. How is climate change impacting agriculture and food security in Australia? (00:28:37)
14. What is sustainable finance? (00:38:43)
15. Accessing green finance as capital (00:41:08)
16. Will sustainable finance become the new normal? (00:44:29)
17. The green wave: choosing planet over profit (00:46:15)
18. Who is responsible for climate change? (00:47:50)
19. Creating a more sustainable and profitable future (00:49:50)
20. Outro (00:51:56)
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