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Transforming Aspirations into Realities: The Evolving Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer

Episode 12

Translating ambitious corporate sustainability goals into tangible results can be a complex challenge that requires transformative leadership.

In this episode we explore the multifaceted and fast-evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officer. Our expert guests share their perspectives on contending with financial pressures, untangling supply chain complexity, forging relationships across organizations and economic eco-systems, and the gargantuan task of aligning corporate ambitions with achievable realities.

Key Learnings from this podcast:

  • Learn how businesses can resiliently adapt to climate change through stress testing and scenario planning.
  • Discover the importance of upskilling your workforce to seamlessly transition towards a carbon-neutral economy.
  • Explore the role of innovation in driving sustainable progress.
  • Get expert views on navigating the regulatory landscape, managing investor expectations, and planning ahead in an era of polarized politics.

Host

David Metcalfe

David Metcalfe

CEO and Co-Founder

David is the CEO and co-founder of Verdantix, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and client engagement. Since co-founding the firm in 2008, David has built a …

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Guests

David Metcalfe

Amy Brachio

EY

Amy is the EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability. In this role Amy leads EY’s sustainability and climate change agenda globally. She works across all of EY to support …

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David Metcalfe

Sandy Nessing

AEP

With 27 years in the utility industry and more than 30 years of communications expertise, Sandy Nessing has responsibility for leading corporate ESG/sustainability strategy an…

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