In this video, economist and professor Alex Edmans discusses his latest book, "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit Our Biases." Drawing on examples from economics, finance, and politics, Edmans reveals how confirmation bias, cherry-picking, and the misuse of data can result in misinformation and poor decision-making. He also offers practical advice for becoming better at sniffing out the truth and avoiding the pitfalls of disinformation. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone who wants to be an informed citizen in today's data-driven world. Edmans provides insights into the importance of critical thinking and statistical literacy and shares tips for how to evaluate the credibility of information and make evidence-based decisions. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to stay informed, this video is a valuable resource for learning how to navigate the complex world of information and disinformation.   …Readers are much more likely to remember a story than a statistic. So then how do I avoid the danger of hand-picking one story…so I wanted to write a book about misinformation, about how we need to make sure that we tame our biases and respond to evidence based on its scientific accuracy, and not whether we like these findings. …this highlights the importance of not being swayed by one particular study, even if it's published in the top scientific journals, because even editors and peer reviewers can make mistakes. …the solutions to misinformation are all within ourselves.   REFERENCES: https://alexedmans.com/ https://alexedmans.com/books/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aedmans/?originalSubdomain=uk   ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL.. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Plastic pollution is a global crisis, but its impacts are often invisible to those of us in the West. In this episode of Conversations on Climate, host Chris Caldwell talks to Richmond Kennedy Quarco, a graduate of ocean science, merchant naval officer, and passionate activist for the ocean in Ghana. Richmond shares his journey of how he set up an NGO called Plastic Punch in 2018 to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. He started locally by recruiting local communities to become cleanup teams, scientists, and political voices. Tune in to learn about the reality of plastic pollution in West Africa, the actions being taken by local people, and how we can all do better in the West than just recycling. This is a voice worth listening to. Don't miss out on another inspiring conversation on climate - Fighting Plastic Pollution in Ghana with Richmond Kennedy Quarco "It is very sad situation in Ghana because the plastic revolution just came less than 20 years ago. So 20 years ago, if you walked the beaches or coastlines of Ghana, it was as beautiful…but then the material came to us…all because of this convenience that the single use plastics comes with." "…and  it is really, really, devastating seeing communities lose their livelihoods, seeing all this marine life wash ashore. and also the loss to tourism. Ghana's third biggest earner... so yes, we are really, really, really are at a tipping point over here in Ghana..." "I believe and think we should really involve the community in these issues and the solution finding process…Without involving the communities, really, we can never create a solution…" "Let the people understand the power that they have…We have the purchasing power. If you do not buy these products, they will stop manufacturing them….And I, I really believe the movement is growing."   REFERENCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-kennedy-quarcoo/?originalSubdomain=gh https://plasticpunchngo.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQbDfnEheeYUNbtGfllhqA   ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Join Chris Caldwell for another episode of Conversations on Climate podcast as he speaks with Anita Soina, a 24-year-old Masai woman and environmental activist from Kenya. Anita is a proud member of the Massai community, which is heavily affected by climate change, particularly droughts and floods. Despite these challenges, Anita has become a champion for the environment, using her social media platforms to raise awareness and inspire action. In this conversation, Anita shares her journey as an activist and her work as an ambassador for the Green Vision Summit. She also discusses the importance of involving young people in the fight against climate change and explains why she ran for parliament at the age of 22. Anita highlights the interconnectedness of social issues, such as poverty, gender inequality, and water scarcity, with climate change and explains how her foundation is addressing these challenges in a holistic way. Drawing from her indigenous African philosophy, Anita emphasises the importance of community involvement in climate solutions and the need for Westerners to learn from the wisdom and practices of indigenous communities. She also shares her experiences attending COP and her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of international climate negotiations.  " we need to pass the message back home, we will need the young people, the educated young people, the informed young people to be able to pass the message and to be, great, teachers when it comes to climate issues…" "And that is what it taught me: to learn that when you go to communities, you don't just teach, you also listen. So it's good that they are also involved in what is meant for them because they can they can also be part of the solution. And to learn that the communities like this … on the receiving end of the worst impacts of climate change, do not stop at being victims. They don't just end up being victims. They are also champions and on the forefront in trying to provide solutions in their own ways." This inspiring conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the impacts of climate change on the Masai community to the importance of intersectional approaches to environmental activism. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of Africa's most exciting young leaders.   REFERENCES: https://www.sanitationandwaterforall.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/Biography_AnitaSoina.pdf https://ke.linkedin.com/in/anitasoina https://thesoinafoundation.org/anita-soina-story/ ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

Join us for this latest episode of Conversations on Climate with Laurent Muzellec, Dean of Trinity Business School. Laurent is a professor and the Dean at Trinity Business School, Trinity College, Dublin and is a researcher with a long-standing interest in branding and technology. He previously founded the Trinity Centre for Digital Business and the MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy. This fascinating conversation and packed episode includes:  Why access mattersBusiness ‘for good’: too nice, too stupid?How do you decarbonise a school with a 70% foreign intake?ESG and global league tables – change is in the airClimate and the demand for holistic educationWhat do next gen students really think? It’s a paradigm shiftWhere Trinity will be in 4 years: ESG, ethics and techHow the School is facing AIWhy it’s so hard to regulate big tech…Social media, addiction, and the use-cases of Big BrotherHis one tip for brand success "...if the future generation has access to generative AI on a daily basis and if all modes of teaching do not account for this, then of course like what we're teaching becomes meaningless and they are not going to learn anything..." "What is the social benefit of being on your mobile phone for four, five, six, seven hours a day, which are the figures that some of our children are experiencing that technology. What is the benefit for them, What is the benefit for society and why we're not regulating this..." "that's what we're doing trying to do at the business school, combining, you know, our concern for sustainability, integrating our into our pedagogical approach, integrating A.I. in what we are actually teaching..."   REFERENCES: https://www.tcd.ie/business/people/faculty-professors/muzellel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentmuzellec/?originalSubdomain=ie     ******** This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables in association with Trinity Business School. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

In this conversation, former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore OBE discusses his decision to resign from the government over its rollback on net zero commitments. He talks about the importance of long-term policy commitments to deliver certainty, clarity, consistency, and continuity in order to unlock economic opportunities and create jobs. Skidmore reflects on his proudest achievements during his time in government, including signing Net Zero into law and securing the largest uplift in public spending for research and development in the last 40 years. He also shares his thoughts on the changing awareness and attitude towards climate change within the halls of Parliament over the past decade and a half. This video is part of the "Conversations on Climate" series.   ‘Being a politician doesn't give you carte blanche to think you know everything about anything...' '… it's important that we call out disinformation that misinformation and those people willfully trying to undermine action on climate and reduce emissions. But also, let's listen to them to make sure we're not missing an opportunity to find common equity.’ ‘It is regrettable that we have this polarisation. I'm still trying to find that middle ground by which we can demonstrate this is a sensible, pragmatic course of action’   Some of the highlights you can expect are: - Chris Skidmore's career and accomplishments - Evolution of climate awareness in Parliament - Decision-making process behind climate policies - Importance of independent advice and bipartisanship - Emotional aspect of resigning on a matter of conscience - Selling the benefits of the transition to net-zero - Future of party politics and the impact of climate issues - Looking ahead to the next general election in the UK - Advice for the next Prime Minister and young greens - And more   REFERENCES: Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3wXP3bl Mission Zero Report: https://bit.ly/3TNQVwz Chris Skidmore website - early books: https://chrisskidmore.co.uk His Resignation: Guardian Article: https://bit.ly/3TtnZZ9 Sky News Article: https://bit.ly/495tKlM   ********   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change – from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES. Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climateaction #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #politics

In this thought-provoking keynote at the Trinity Business Forum 2024, United Renewables CEO Chris Caldwell delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and biodiversity, drawing parallels from history to shed light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.  From the Aztec Empire to the modern age, Chris explores how AI can both protect and endanger our natural world. Discover the intriguing story of the Colombian Exchange, the birth of deep learning, and the potential impact of AI on climate change.  Don't miss this insightful keynote on the future of AI and its role in preserving our planet's delicate balance.   REFERENCES: United Renewables Website: https://unitedrenewables.co.uk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-caldwell-a8a196   ********   Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. This episode is in association with Trinity Business School. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3     #artificialintelligence #biodiversity #climatechange #sustainability

In this video, Sean Kidney Co-founder and CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative discusses the importance of green bonds and financing the transition to a low-carbon economy. This conversation highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and the potential for green bonds to help fund renewable energy projects, improve energy efficiency, and promote sustainable agriculture. Kidney emphasises the need for clear standards and regulations to ensure the integrity of the green bond market and prevent greenwashing. This video makes a compelling case for the critical role that green bonds can play in financing the transition to a more sustainable future. With the global bond market worth $130 trillion, green and sustainable bonds currently make up just 4 trillion of that total. However, kidney believes that this market has the potential to grow at least ten times in the next decade, making green bonds the biggest asset class in the world. Watch this video to learn more about the role of green bonds in financing a sustainable future.   “We are learning to be adults when the planet needs us to be adults... if we do grow up, we become the consciousness of Gaia. If we don’t, we’re toast.”  More About the Climate Bonds Initiative Their science-based taxonomy has certified $300 billion in climate bonds across 16 sectors and 20 instrument types, and they have $34 trillion in assets represented at board level.     Some of the insights in this episode include:  Climate as a species-level opportunity (if we can take it)  The trillion-dollar question: are green bonds growing fast enough?  The power of pension funds – and why they’re finally waking up  How emerging green markets can solve the West’s demographic timebomb  Eat quinoa, not corn (and other lessons from green bond taxonomy)  Climate resilience funding: many flavours of gelato!  Last-mile CCUS, the Icelandic volcano way  Should we just cancel COP? Sean gets stuck in!  Climate lessons from Marx, memes and the KKK  Why turning the world’s supertanker is a systems game    "It's never too late till it really is too late…this is really about how we manage the planet…we ended up becoming stewards of the earth…humans affect everything." "… you're thinking, what are we doing?! I'm going to say, how can you not be passionate when you're looking at your future corroding before your eyes in the science?" "So my belief is that we need to change the financial system to be future-fit to meet our needs and, of course, that means bonds that are green will become the biggest asset class."   Listen to the full podcast or watch the video to learn more about the role of green bonds in financing a sustainable future.   REFERENCES: https://www.climatebonds.net/about/speakers-bureau/sean-kidney https://uk.linkedin.com/in/seankidney   This episode of Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.    For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us!   Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Join us for a crucial conversation on climate change and its impact on developing countries, particularly in Latin America. In this video, we sit down with Mayra Barrero Delgado, an environmental engineering expert and sustainability consultant, to discuss the intensification of climate-related disasters and the urgent need for climate action. Barrero Delgado highlights the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration in Latin American markets, the pressing need for financial system reforms, and the diverse environmental challenges faced across the continent. Learn about the global sustainability community's efforts to equip societies in developing countries to address the formidable challenges presented by climate change.   "...2023 I would say is in the spotlight: the intensification of climate-related disasters..." " I think this is a very good example, that in Climate Change, one size doesn't fit all..."   References: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraalejandrabarrerodelgado/?locale=en_US   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with the YALE Center for Business and the Environment. This podcast brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms.   On the Conversations on Climate podcast we talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kelly Price, the visionary founder and CEO of Agreed Earth, as we delve into the groundbreaking work her company is doing in the realm of sustainable nitrogen management. With a rich background that spans from pharmaceuticals to climate-tech innovation, Kelly shares her journey of pivoting towards creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector. Agreed Earth is at the forefront of climate technology, utilising advanced AI analytics and satellite data to monitor nitrogen flows on farms. This innovative approach not only aims to reduce nitrogen waste and pollution but also supports non-farm businesses impacted by agricultural supply chains. In the main conversation due to be released on Friday 1st March, Kelly discusses the importance of nitrogen in farming, the challenges of current agricultural practices, and how Agreed Earth's technology is making a difference. Kelly's insights into the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agriculture offer a fresh perspective on tackling climate change. From her participation in the Carbon 13 Venture Builder program to her leadership at Agreed Earth, Kelly's story is one of inspiration and hope for a more sustainable future. Whether you're passionate about climate change, interested in agricultural technology, or simply curious about the future of sustainable farming, this conversation with Kelly Price is not to be missed.  "...nobody is paying the cost of the food that's wrecking the Amazon so we can grow some more soybeans so that we can feed our chickens..." "...you can't get away from it...if you don't have a healthy planet you're not going to have healthy people..." "...it's not just nitrogen that gets into the waterways from farms, diffuse pollution from farmland is one of the biggest polluters of our waterways. And we've got nitrogen. You've got all those pesticides, killing chemicals that we talked about and you've got phosphorus..."   REFERENCES: Website: https://www.agreed.earth Linkedin Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyelizabethprice   ******** Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables. This episode is brought to you in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Join us in an enlightening episode of the Conversations on Climate podcast as we delve into the transformative world of energy transition and corporate-led renewable energy procurement. This episode is presented in collaboration with the Yale School of Business and the Environment, In this special recording from Yale's inspiring campus, we engage with Ricky Buch, the visionary co-founder and CTO of Power Trust, whose innovative platform is reshaping how global giants like Netflix and Salesforce approach energy procurement, fostering sustainable micro-projects in developing countries. Discover the compelling story of climate action across different regions, as we explore the significant impact of voluntary renewable energy procurement on global decarbonisation efforts. During this conversation, Ricky shares insightful perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in accelerating the energy transition in emerging markets, emphasising the crucial role of corporate commitment and the innovative financial models that are making a tangible difference in underserved communities. "…I would say it's that corporate led, voluntary renewable procurement remains a significant driver for grid decarbonisation globally…" "…bring people together because we all have that common mission… And I think that's that's a powerful driving force."   REFERENCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-buch/ https://powertrust.com/about/   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with the YALE Center for Business and the Environment. This podcast brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Today we sit down with Nico Johnson the founder of SunCast Media and host of Suncast, the highly respected solar energy podcast that has hit 650 episodes and counting. A solar veteran with experience in development, sales, marketing, and executive coaching, Nico is one of the most connected and astute observers of the booming US market.   "We're in this head-on chicken race with destiny…"   "…Entities in the energy sector have to eventually embrace renewables - who's going to build the bridges…?"   "How many times in your marketing have you intentionally injected stress?"   "Most of us are not doing it to get rich. We're doing it to enrich the world for the next ten generations. And so I think I would introduce myself or characterise my role in the industry as a storyteller."   In this insightful episode, we cover: Nico’s road from the Peace Corps to podcasting  Sales and creativity: “I’m an exceptionally good door opener. I'm not a very good closer!”  Renewables and hydrogen – the dangers of a divisive conversation  Where are the curated career paths into renewables?  Do we still need supportive policy once we hit grid parity?  Finding your tribe in the green space  Why new grads are choosing renewables over tech   The surprising roots of the LatAm solar boom   When will batteries become a commodity? Sooner than you’d think…  Nico’s top career advice    REFERENCES: Harvard Business Review: https://bit.ly/49hqh4q Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus SunCast Podcast: https://mysuncast.com   Conversations on Climate is a podcast brought to you by United Renewables. We bring together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES. Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

THREE words to describe this episode’s conversation with Freek:  Eclectic – Myth-busting - Storytelling Everyone likes to think of themselves as a highly evolved person – and a great leader to. But strip away the jargon, polish and pretence...and aren’t we’re all just a bunch of naked apes?   Only now they’re in charge of the most powerful organisations and technologies in the history of the planet – and it turns out they are as naked as we are.   This episode digs into the truth of organisational culture – and draws its lessons from some surprising places.   What do a tribe of Papua New Guinean cannibals have to teach us about the perils of Total Quality Management?   Which other sacred cows of might actually be ‘idea viruses?’  And is your firm secretly infected?  Freek Vermeulen is Director of Strategy, and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, at London Business School.   His erudite, bubble-bursting books include Breaking Bad Habits, and Business Exposed: the Naked Truth about What Really Goes On in the World of Business.    HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS FASCINATING EPISODE INCLUDE: GIVING YOUR PRODUCT AWAY IS GOOD FOR YOUR PAYING CUSTOMERS TOO. Aravind Eye Care began no-charge cataract treatment for India’s poorest – and outcomes soared for their richer customers too. Could this surprising message help get subsidised green tech to the global South?    SOME MANAGEMENT THEORIES CAN BECOME VIRUSES. Survival of the fittest doesn’t always apply in business, especially when good ideas are championed out of context – like Total Quality Management. Bad ideas can spread faster than they kill.   LESSONS FROM THE BABY-MAKERS: DO HARD THINGS ON PURPOSE. Freek’s study of IVF shows that incentivising ‘selection at the gate’ hurts long-term competitiveness. ESG metrics and divestment could stop firms taking on hard-to-decarbonise problems.   PUBLIC MARKETS PUNISH JARGON. Freek’s analysis of 1,300+ deals shows that CEO ‘management speak’ – even well-intentioned – turns investors off. Leaders who use ESG jargon risk eroding trust in their own useful climate action.  "… because we imitate this high performing firm, including the practices that may have contributed nothing to them being high performers…harmful management practices, just like cultural practices, including eating deceased relatives and like viruses can spread and survive…" "…and suddenly the world of business isn't as simple as that either …therefore not being judgmental or angry at people, but helping to understand the context and changing the context for people in organisations so that they don't make these wrong choices anymore. That's actually what's important."   REFERENCES: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/v/vermeulen-f https://uk.linkedin.com/in/freek-vermeulen-a68617 https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4558503.Freek_Vermeulen   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with London Business School It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 3 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES. Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Introducing Bryan Garcia and Sara Harari The CT Green Bank was the first of its kind in the US, and has generated over $2.4bn in green investment and abated millions of tonnes of CO2e by de-risking private finance, bringing stakeholders together, and pioneering approaches to local clean investment. Its President and Founder is Bryan Garcia, and Sara Harari is Associate Director of Innovation and Strategy Advisor to the President. The fascinating conversation with Chris Caldwell takes place at Yale and covers a wide range of questions and delivers us an amazing insight into the philosophy of Green Banks and this Green Bank in particular: … having a vision of a planet protected by the love of humanity, is that you can't have environmentalism without humanitarianism. … you can't save the trees by avoiding people. It is fundamentally about caring about each other. If we do that, then we are going to solve the climate crisis. But we have to be able to put our arms around each other first and then mobilize capital investment … to deliver the results that we're after. But I think that's, you know, the vision of the Connecticut Green Bank…   The highlights of this episode include: Section one: The CT Green Bank mission  Section two: How Green Banks train private markets Section three: From renewables to environmental infrastructure Section four: Innovation and climate justice at the local level Section five: Selling cleantech in red states: spreading the Green Bank model Section six: IRA: layered incentives and smart design Section seven: Financing climate resilience Section eight: Elections, wishlists, and sourcing meaning   REFERENCES: https://www.ctgreenbank.com https://cbey.yale.edu/our-community/bryan-garcia https://cbey.yale.edu/our-community/sara-harari   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with Yale Center for Business and the Environment. It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into both the video and audio versions of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast   Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Professor Brian Caulfield wants us to do everything, everywhere, all at once. Transport makes up a huge part of our emissions – around 20-25% in Ireland and the UK, and closer to 40% in the US.   Knocking those numbers down is no easy task. A system as complex and inter-dynamic as our transport network is a big beast: and there are so many competing visions.   Should we get behind a big public transport push – a metro for every city?   Is the answer self-driving EV’s? Or redesigning cities to be car-free?   Should we use big data for efficient car-sharing? Or is the answer behaviour change, under the cosh of mandated charges and zoning laws?   This episode’s guest understands that complexity better than anyone. And his number one policy priority?   Do it all – now!  Introducing Brian Caulfield  This week’s guest is a leader in the field of sustainable transport science. Brian Caulfield is Professor in Transportation, and Head of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin, where he works on the frontier of decarbonising transport systems.   As well as academia – with over two hundred papers and €7m in research grants to his name – Brian is also active in the policy world, addressing the Citizen’s Assembly and working as an advisor to the Climate Change Advisory Council of Ireland. "… we're doing this for a greater good and we're trying to make all these changes to make our cities and everything else better and more clean, more healthy…" "… I think that the key thing that I would say to the listeners is to listen, engage, and proactively engage. And because it's going to impact upon all of us…" REFERENCES: Trinity College Dublin page: https://tinyurl.com/ypskqqfl Brian's Linkedin page: https://tinyurl.com/ytsoh2ja   In this episode:  the science of transportation emissions, COVID and business-as-usual transport beyond climateour low-emission transport futurehealth, inequality and storytellingsustainable transport policy: the good, the bad and the uglyself-driving cars – a solution looking for a problem?the tricky politics of the car  lessons from Brazil  Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables and this episode is in association with Trinity College Dublin. It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Surviving and thriving in the age of continuous disruption. In this engaging episode, Chris Caldwell delves into a thought-provoking discussion with Costas Markides, a seasoned Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, currently holding the Robert P Bauman Chair of Strategic Leadership.   Change, Change, Change!   The constant of change. This single word encapsulates our modern existence – a signal, an invitation, a diagnosis, a directive. But is change truly constant? Perhaps this era is uniquely different. This is the perspective of our guest this week. We've entered an era Costas describes as 'continuous disruption.' And of all these disruptions that create a sense of permanent urgency, climate change is the greatest.  Luckily, Costas has a few ideas about how to thrive – as well as survive – in this new age.   From winning hearts and minds to segmenting audiences, embracing innovation at scale, and breaking free from stagnant environments – we explore strategies to navigate these challenges effectively. Throughout such a successful career, it’s no surprise that Costas has won all sorts of awards and honours for his teaching, whilst also publishing half-a-dozen books, from All The Right Moves: A Guide to Crafting a Breakthrough Strategy in 2000 to Organising for the New Normal: Preparing your Company for the Journey of Continuous Disruption in 2021.  " …why is it that some companies responded well to digital disruption and some fail … and one of the major findings is that it's not necessarily the strategy that they follow and it's not necessarily the leadership … but it was the attitude …"   This week’s episode:  Section one: continuous disruption  Section two: mobilising people for climate   Section three: segmenting the green message  Section four: the knowing/doing gap  Section five: creativity, innovation, and behavioural barriers to change  Section six: can big firms be radical?  Section seven: innovation at the bottom of the pyramid  Section eight: the attitude fix    REFERENCES: Costas at LBS https://uk.linkedin.com/in/costas-markides-b848a31 Costas Markides Books   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

In this episode, Chris Caldwell, CEO of UNITED RENEWABLES and host of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, moderates a distinguished panel of guests at the 2023 Climate Summit at Trinity College, Dublin. They discuss all aspects of the circular economy and the calibre of guests leads to a fascinating discussion.   Panelists: David Callaway Founder, Callaway Climate Insights David Callaway is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Callaway Climate Insights. He is the former president of the World Editors Forum, Editor-in-Chief of USA Today and MarketWatch, and CEO of TheStreet Inc. Richard Ali Director Corporate Affairs, Strategy, and Stakeholder Relations at Tetra Pak Richard is the Director of Corporate Affairs, Strategy, and Stakeholder Relations at Tetra Pak. Prior to Tetra Pak, Richard held leadership positions in the private, public, and association sectors. He has strategic and hands-on experience covering sustainability, strategy development, communications, policy, and advocacy. He is practiced in continuous improvement, good governance, and risk mitigation. He currently represents the European packaging sector in the European Union's European Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism (EFSCM) and was a member of the steering committee, which established 4evergreen, wood-fiber's circularity platform.  Richard is a graduate and post-graduate of the University of Reading and is an alumnus of The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme. Jackie King Executive Director, Ibec Global Jackie King is an international business leader with over two decades building high-performing teams and transforming organisations for the future. An expert in managing risk for organizations with international exposure, Jackie has worked with executives, their boards, and public-sector officials in every sector of the global economy to protect and enhance reputation and deliver results for business and communities. Jackie currently leads Brussels-based Ibec Global, Europe's leading English-speaking, globally networked business organisation, and the international business division of Ibec - Ireland’s largest and most influential business advocacy and representative organisation. Before joining Ibec, Jackie spent three years as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Canada’s largest and most activated business network. Prior to the Canadian Chamber, Jackie spent 19 years with international public relations and public affairs consultancy Hill + Knowlton Strategies (H+K), where in Canada she rose through the ranks from intern to national executive leadership as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Jackie has served on several boards in Canada and Ireland, most recently joining the boards of Chapter Zero Ireland and I-Form. Passionate about giving back, Jackie has volunteered for numerous organisations including youth sports teams, homeless shelters, women’s charities, charities for under privileged kids and teens, and cancer charities. Jane Stout Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action, Trinity College Dublin Jane is Professor of Ecology in the School of Natural Sciences, and is the Vice-President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin. Her expertise is in the fields of ecology and biodiversity, and in connecting human and natural ecosystems, particularly through urban and agricultural land management, and the Natural Capital approach. Jane is an internationally renowned expert on pollinator and pollination ecology, and a prominent voice for biodiversity and its value. She co-founded the successful conservation initiative, the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, and the not-for-profit company, Natural Capital Ireland.   THIS EPISODE of Conversations on Climate Podcast Series was produced by United Renewables in association with The Climate Summit, Trinity College, Dublin.   Please visit: https://www.theclimatesummit.net     Our series brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Rupert Merson is an adjunct Professor in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He has been teaching growth, governance and turnarounds at LBS for twenty-five years, and has written several books across a wide range of subjects. Outside of LBS he was an accountant, Director and eventually Partner at BDO Stoy Hayward until 2009, when he set up his own successful advisory shop specialising in helping family firms around the world.  The theme of this episode resides “deep in the human psyche.” It’s about what matters most. And it has clues for sustainability too. What can family firms teach us about a long-term approach to business? How can we best mediate intergenerational conflict? And what works to preserve unique purpose and values in times of transition? This week’s episode includes: Section one: The importance of intellectual diversitySection two: growing pains and changing attitudesSection three: clarity, purpose and communication for growthSection four: Why do we start businesses?Section five: Family firms: modelling climate conflict and transitionSection six: Teaching the corporate turnaround "… there's Eisenhower's line, isn't there? … that plans are useless, but planning is important … For me, that's the thing that's most meaningful … it doesn't mean it's been a waste of time doing the planning because your plan will be wrong." "… planning is an act of lifting your head up and thinking about the future. If you do lift your head up and think about the future, doesn't mean it's going to work out well for you. But I venture to suggest is a lot more likely to end that well for you than if you take the view that because plans are always going to be wrong, the act of planning is not worth doing in the first place." REFERENCES: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/m/merson-r https://www.rupertmerson.com/about-us/the-team https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Rupert-Merson/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ARupert+Merson Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

Professor Jane Stout talks to Chris Caldwell about biodiversity, natural capital accounting, and bridging the economy-ecology divide  So many of the tenets of modern economics – from commodification and simplification to substitution and maximisation – seem to run counter to foundational truths of ecology such as holism, complexity, and the incommensurability of value.   As we face both the climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction (in large part due to the excesses of capitalism) we have to wonder if there is a way back.   Can economics and ecology work together again?  This episode’s guest believes so. Jane Stout - Professor of Botany and VP of Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin - is a deep domain expert in the academic field of ecology and biodiversity, with over 120 papers and €4 million in research funding to her name.   She is also a leading figure in influencing nature and climate policy in her home country, particularly by engaging economically as co-founder of Natural Capital Ireland.   "… you think about your petri dish of soil or your spoonful of soil from the ground … there's connections in that little ecosystem, but there are connections across the whole world and everything's connected." "… the ecological viewpoint of connectivity about humans being part of nature, about the physical environment and the living environment being intricately intertwined, has, of course, shaped everything I do and everything that I think about." "… I think being an ecologist gives you a fantastic perspective. It's kind of overwhelming, but it does give you that perspective about the fundamental importance of nature in our lives and that connectivity." "…and I like to think of sustainability as as as the sort of the wedding cake idea of the environment: the biosphere, the living world underpinning our societies which underpin our economies."   REFERENCES: https://www.tcd.ie/Botany/people/stoutj/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-stout-8269401b/ https://www.royensoc.co.uk/about-us/people/professor-jane-stout/   This week’s episode includes:  Section one: the origins of an ecological perspective  Section two: why biodiversity matters (for business too)  Section three: confronting global extinction  Section four: Montreal, 30x30 and the Biodiversity COP breakthrough  Section five: understanding the climate-biodiversity nexus  Section six: biocircularity, natural capital, and the limits of growth     Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate #londonbusinessschool

To take us through the global tax earthquake, in this episode we welcome Marcel Olbert, Assistant Professor of Accounting at London Business School. Marcel is a rising star in the world of sustainable finance academia – and the youngest professor we’ve had on the podcast so far! An expert in global taxation, disclosure and transparency, and carbon policy design, Marcel is rapidly making his mark publishing fascinating papers on everything from the sustainability of Private Equity to the challenge of regulating tax havens. Be prepared for new angles, unexpected findings, and more than a few unintended consequences! " …private equity investors still set out to increase returns. And I think the idea is to incorporate ESG performance as part of the financial value creation process … ESG should not be one part or side strategy, but you should fully embrace it …" REFERENCES: https://marcelolbert.com   https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/m/marcel-olbert   https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/m/marcel-olbert https://mbrjournal.com/2022/01/31/mandatory-corporate-carbon-disclosures-and-the-path-to-net-zero/   https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3837658   Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB. Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3      #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate

We are in the middle of a revolution in the infrastructure of modernity. The plumbing of the 20th-century economy – the fossil fuel infrastructure that is in everything we do – is being ripped up. New, clean energy networks are being laid down. It is the most remarkable transformation in the economic substructure in history. And yet…for all the celebration of the transformation in demand around climate solutions, infrastructure is fundamentally a supply-side puzzle. And that means commodities. Even as we shake free from the shackles of oil, our net-zero future becomes shackled to other critical minerals instead. Copper. Lithium. Cobalt. Time to ride another supply-side supercycle. But is the world ready? Can we mine what we need both quickly and sustainably? This episode’s guest is the perfect person to ask. Abel Martins Alexandre spent a career in commodity financing, as VP at Natixis, Group Treasurer at Rio Tinto, and now MD and Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Industrials at Lloyds Bank. An expert both in the mining space and ESG finance – including a stint on the Financial Markets Standards Board – Abel has a sharp insider’s eye on these under-discussed markets. His view is not to be missed! "… for the discussions around chips and the scarcity of chips, which is which is true, there's a broader conversation about the scarcity of metals, which I think is going to hit all of us, I suppose more in a more meaningful way in the next the next couple of years… " "Well, the best advice I can give… I’m borrowing from many others, many great people I've met in my career,  … as the motto says, if we fail to prepare, we are preparing to fail. And that's very, very important … Always to know, to prepare well, to have a plan and to be resilient around a plan, which is to adapt very, very quickly." "… because the risk to physical infrastructure is real, because supply chain disruptions are happening and also because actually even in the context of higher inflation, which many people have not witnessed in their in their careers, you need to think about what it means for the business …" REFERENCES: https://www.lloydsbank.com/business/corporate-banking/banking-with-us/our-people/specialist-heads/abel-martins-alexandre.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/abel-martins-alexandre/?originalSubdomain=uk       Conversations on Climate is a podcast produced by United Renewables in association with the London Business School Energy Alumni Club.  It brings together the best minds from academia and business, to offer their experience and expertise in the face of climate change –from game theorists to corporate diplomats, and oil industry veterans to micro-algae entrepreneurs.  For more top-quality interviews with our incredible guests, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter. We’d love to have you join us! Don’t forget to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. We would love to hear your opinions and feedback, so please leave your comments on our platforms. We talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We listen to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.   Season 2 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.   Tune into the video version of this podcast NOW: https://www.unitedrenewables.co.uk/podcast Please visit our YouTube channel, where all of our Conversations are available for you to enjoy.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R  and ring the notification bell   Join us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MnhuSf  Join us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Q5UKcj  Join us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tFEnK3    #leadership #organisationalbehaviour #climate #renewableenergy #conversationsonclimate