Adrian Sladdin, Founder and Director of EnviroEducation, and convener of the EGF, explains that whilst the gambling industry will be regarded by some as beyond redemption that shouldn't stop efforts to engage in dialogue with the sector, exploring ways in which it can be more ethical, without just tick boxing ESG criteria in an attempt to greenwash its image. What are the odds of a breakthrough in 2024? 10 - 1 or nearer 50/50? Have a listen.

In this podcast we talk to Paul Rekhi, Head of Carbon Services at Advantage Utilities, whose job it is to help businesses start tracking how much carbon they're emitting. Interestingly enough, while the motivation for many privately owned businesses have started doing this because it's the right thing to do, or they want to get ahead on forthcoming regulation, it can actually save them money. So that's three good reasons for listening. Oh, and Paul knows his stuff, too.

It's fashionable at the moment to take swipes at ESG investing, in particular politicians in the US have been quick to seize on any messaging that might save their constituents money in the short term. But for those of us more keenly interested in the long-term outcomes for society and the planet is there an alternative to ESG? In this podcast Tim Smith, one of the most respected observers of the Capital Markets and one of the founders of the ICCR in New York picks up the debate.

Who better to answer that question than Tom McInerney, an academic lawyer. He has taught and advised governments, international organizations, and NGOs on international law and rule of law reform for 20 years. An international lawyer and strategist, he has led numerous innovative initiatives to develop and improve the effectiveness of international law and regulation, advance rule of law, and further global development.

Thom Wilkinson is a Real Estate and Environmental law Partner at Bishop & Sewell. He has over 20 years of experience of acting on environmental law and related matters including remediation projects, regulatory advice and green energy projects as well as all aspects of property transactions. On top of that he even cycles to work to try and keep his own carbon footprint down! He is also a member of the Law Society’s Land Law and Conveyancing Committee and an external member on the Bank of England’s Strategic Advisory Forum. In this podcast he also explains what his firm is doing to address its own ESG strategy.

International ESG thought leader Ahila Ganesan explains from her perspective as the founder of FutureLinQ (https://futurelinq.com/) how most Asian companies focus on Environmental compliance but have yet to consider the benefits of Social value our excellent Governance. Still, with ESG advocates like Ahila, it’s just a matter of time before they look at ESG as a whole. She also gives her advice on where to start, if you’re new to ESG. There’s a handy free resource that might be of interest…

How do you calculate your climate impact score, as an individual or a business? Olivia Pederson, Founder & CEO of Sustaio has the Solution. You begin by capturing some metrics on their scorecard. The higher your Sustaio Score, the lower your impact on the planet. Have a listen, she’s great.

In today's ESG interview California based lawyer, Patrick Miller, explains how asking questions about your primary and secondary suppliers' working practices can help you stay in business, and keep making profits. Professionally, he helps resolve legal disputes for startups, social impact and international businesses. Personally, he's on a mission to help all legal advisers better understand how they can bring the S and G of ESG to life for the clients.

Africa is so often overlooked in discussions about ESG strategy, if only because its GDP is so relatively small investors tend to overlook it. However there are examples of ESG best - and worst practice - which Beth, from the Washington based consultancy she founded, eruditely explains. COP27, in November, is in Sharm El-Sheikh. As the world's gaze falls on Egypt soon we take this opportunity to look at ESG across Africa. Beth knows her stuff. It's a good one.

The globally famous presenter of the ESG, Climate & Money Show talks to us about aquaculture, the seafood industry, Norwegians, and of course Elon Musk.