The EY Sustainability Matters podcast

Oct 30 2024 38 ep. 30 mins 59
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The EY Sustainability Matters podcast explores sustainability as a business issue. Hosted by Bruno Sarda, the series offers insights on key business risks and opportunities, through an environmental, social, governance and sustainability lens.

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COP29: what’s at the top of the world’s sustainability agenda

Oct 30 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Bruno Sarda, host of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, meets with prior guests to talk about the significant developments in sustainability over the past year, ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this November. Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt Bell, EY Global Leader for Climate Ch

How nature, biodiversity and human rights impact on global business

Oct 11 2024 41 mins  
With the upcoming 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP16, this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast explores the critical link between nature, biodiversity and human wellbeing. EY leaders Alex Banks and Ana Luci Grizzi join host Bruno Sarda to discuss the challenges and the key decisions that should be taken for meaningful progress to be made. Th

How can innovation help drive sustainable food choices?

Aug 27 2024 32 mins  
When we sit down to enjoy a meal, at home or in a restaurant, we’re rarely aware of the environmental toll our food choices may take. However, the reality is that the journey from farm to table carries a significant environmental cost, often unseen but deeply impactful. This episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast delves deeper into the impact the global food system has

How the island of Palau is confronting the realities of climate change

Jul 30 2024 24 mins  
For the people of Palau, a nation of over 300 small islands in the Western Pacific, climate change is not a future threat, but an immediate and pressing reality. Rising temperatures and sea levels have changed their way of life and are already impacting communities. How are they confronting these changes, and what can the rest of the world learn from their experiences? In this epis

How strong storytelling can help prioritize the sustainability agenda

Jun 10 2024 35 mins  
The case for climate action is often presented in terms of facts and data: detailing scientific evidence and financial risk. But is it time to explore different ways to communicate the message; to try an approach that focuses more on human stories and emotions? In this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, Bruno Sarda is joined by two colleagues from EY Climate Change and

How can carbon markets move beyond offsets to achieve net zero

Apr 30 2024 25 mins  
As more businesses focus on net-zero targets, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) need to play an increasingly crucial role. The VCMs are a necessary and important tool for offsetting hard-to-decarbonize emissions, and there is a vital need to scale them; however, there are many challenges in their current state. In this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast, Bruno Sarda and EY

What strategies can help decarbonize the construction industry

Mar 27 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, the spotlight is turned to the often underestimated impact of the global building and materials industry, specifically cement production, on climate change. Despite playing a crucial role in our everyday lives, this industry's significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions and extensive energy and natural resour

How digital solutions are enabling sustainable transformations

Feb 02 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters Podcast, host Bruno Sarda discusses with Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco, how companies can leverage technology for a more sustainable future. The intersection between business, technology and sustainability is accelerating, with companies increasingly digitizing their operations. This can significantly reduce

How COP28 can inspire meaningful climate action

Nov 15 2023 25 mins  
Thought leaders, global decision-makers and policymakers will be convening in Dubai in late-November for the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP28, to assess and address the state of global affairs on the climate agenda. In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda is joined in person by Amy Brachio, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Matt B

How the SBTi is helping businesses navigate the journey to net zero

Oct 27 2023 30 mins  
As businesses prepare to meet the growing demand for transparency in emissions reporting, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is leading the way in setting global standards for climate target setting. In a recent episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, host Bruno Sarda is joined by Alberto Carrillo Pineda, cofounder and CTO of the SBTi, and the two members of the