
LSEG Sustainable Growth
The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast explores the intersection of sustainability and finance. Hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability, it covers topics such as climate transition, green investment, greenwashing, natural capital, carbon markets, and financial inclusion. Episodes feature experts from organizations including Microsoft, ISSB, BlackRock, and the World Bank. The show examines how finance can support sustainable growth and address major global challenges.
Episodes

The ESG Value Bridge: Understanding the financial value of sustainability
How do ESG factors influence financial value?
Jane Goodland sits down with Michel Driessen, author of 'Green Gold', to unpack the findings of his book. Drawing on his experience in private equity, transactions and restructuring, Michel explains the concept of the ESG Value Bridge, how sustainability is assessed in M&A and due diligence processes an

Breached boundaries: How planetary science is reshaping business risk
Seven of nine planetary boundaries are already breached – what does that mean for business decisions today? Jane Goodland speaks with Jean Oelwang, founding CEO of Virgin Unite who shared her view on the role business can play in tackling planetary limits. The conversation explored how Virgin Unite incubates impact-focused initiatives, and why understan

Transactions to transitions: The realities of financing sustainable growth
What does financing a sustainable economy look like in reality? In this episode, Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas, CEO of the Green Finance Institute (GFI), joins Jane Goodland to share examples of GFI’s first-of-a-kind-transactions and explore how to bridge the “transactions to transitions” gap. Rhian-Mari sets out GFI’s view of the need for granular sector-trans

The water weapon: How governance gaps are shaping risk
Water is becoming one of the most contested resources on the planet, with far‑reaching implications for economies, businesses and investors. Jane Goodland speaks with Franck Gbaguidi from Eurasia Group about the rise of the “water weapon”, how weak water governance is intensifying competition, and what companies and governments can do to manage growing

Beyond the boardroom: Responsible leadership in practice
What does responsible leadership look like in practice? Sir Mark Moody‑Stuart is a distinguished business leader and former geologist who has held senior leadership and board roles at some of the world's largest organisations including Shell, Anglo American, Saudi Aramco and HSBC. Sitting down with Jane Goodland, he reflects on how his experience servin

The long-term view: Adapting to changing tides in sustainable investing
How are investors integrating sustainability considerations to manage risk and create value? Richard Manley, Chief Sustainability Officer at CPP Investments, discusses how sustainability integration has evolved into a core driver of long‑term value creation. The conversation covers the role of climate scenario analysis, company governance, physical risk

Innovative finance: The future of child-lens impact investing
With traditional aid budgets declining, how can NGOs unlock new sources of capital to drive sustainable development? Paul Ronalds, CEO of Save the Children Global Ventures, explains how the charity is reinventing its funding model through impact investing and nature‑based solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for children. Paul unpacks the philosop

The trust gap: Why rising insularity matters for business
Richard Edelman, CEO of global communications firm Edelman breaks down the key findings of the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, exploring how insularity—the theme of this year’s report—is impacting workplaces, consumer behaviour and economic sentiment. He shares why trust has become the "ultimate currency" for institutions, the risks posed by declining con

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The global race for resources: Redefining mining for sustainable growth
Mining is vital to sustainable growth but how can it be safer and more sustainable? From the hard lessons of Brazil’s Brumadinho disaster to bold investor-led initiatives, Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Church of England Pensions Board and Chair of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 shares what it takes to align fi

Big deals: financing future energy demand
Can clean energy investment outpace fossil fuel demand? In this episode, Ben Daly, Head of Transition Finance at Standard Chartered, explores how capital is fueling large-scale decarbonisation projects across the globe—from the first wave of carbon capture to gigafactories powering electric vehicles. Ben also unpacks the critical role of electrification

8 countries, half a billion people and US$20trillion – the story of physical climate risk
How could physical climate risk reshape global economies? The 2025 Net Zero Atlas assesses exposure to climate hazards across eight major economies — the US, China, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Türkiye — representing 2.2 billion people and nearly 60% of global GDP. In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Jaakko Kooroshy, G

Holding a mirror up to the market: How the UN works with stock exchanges
Why does the UN share best practices with stock exchanges? In this episode, Anthony Miller, Chief Coordinator of the UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (UNSSE), explains how the UN partners with exchanges worldwide to encourage sustainable investment. He also discusses the London Stock Exchange's unique approach to voluntary carbon markets and unp

Creating a common language: Taxonomies as tools for transparency
Can taxonomies help create a new asset class? In this episode, Alfonso García Mora, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) shares how the organisation mobilises private capital to support sustainable development in emerging markets. Alfonso shares insights into their approach to

When one size doesn't fit all: ABSA's social lens on sustainability in Africa
What does a ‘just transition’ really mean in practice? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Absa Group discusses the link between sustainability and long-term value creation, how they are measuring social impact and the current challenges facing sustainable finance in

Eurasia Group: How geopolitics are recalibrating climate finance
As geopolitical volatility rises, is sustainable finance entering a new phase? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Franck Gbaguidi, Practice Head, Sustainability at Eurasia Group joins us in-person to discuss how sustainability policy volatility is impacting their clients, how attitudes towards adaptation are changing and the o

How satellite technology is reducing methane emissions
How can satellite technology help reduce methane emissions? This episode, Daniel Wicks and Jessica Callaghan, Managing Director and Global Director, Financial Services at GHGSat explain this, delving into how the technology works and how specific customer groups, including financial services, are applying GHGSat's real-time data.

The sustainable bond market: Benefits beyond the greenium
How big is the sustainable bond market? To mark the 10th anniversary of London's Sustainable Bond Market, Shrey Kohli, Head of Debt Capital Markets at the London Stock Exchange joins us to discuss its history, how the market has developed, and the benefits of green bonds for both investors and issuers. Shrey also dives into the different segments that m

Regenerative agriculture: Connecting farmers to the supply chain
What’s the perfect enabling environment for regenerative agriculture? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Salar Shemirani, CEO and Co-founder of Regenified, explains the benefits of regenerative farming, the systemic supply chain issues it could solve and why farmers and brands are increasingly getting on board.

Blue bonds and electrified fleets: Decarbonising the supply chain
How can the logistics sector decarbonise the supply chain? In this episode, Carlin Naidoo, Group Director of Sustainability at DP World, explains their sustainable finance framework and why they issued a blue bond as a global logistics company. As well as discussing how DP World is contributing to the UN SDGs, Carlin brings to life how their key strateg

Environment under review: AI's risks and opportunities
What are the direct and indirect impacts of AI, and how can these be mitigated? In this episode, Sally Radwan, Chief Digital Officer of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) delves into the environmental impact AI has outside of energy consumption, ranging from e-waste disposal to the construction and location of data centres. On the flip side

Sustainable finance: A very different regulatory approach
How has sustainable finance regulation evolved in the past decade? In this episode, Mark Manning, Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE), explains how Mark Carney's seminal 2015 speech and the TCFD's 2017 recommendations paved the way for the development of sustainability related disclosure standards. Mark also discusses what mak

Human capital: AI literacy and the green skills deficit
How is AI transforming the world of work? In this episode, Janine Chamberlin, Country Manager, UK and Vice President, Global Clients at LinkedIn talks to us about trending workplace skills and provides insight into the fastest growing jobs globally, the increased demand for green skills and the importance of AI literacy. Janine also explains the value o

Perception vs reality: Sustainable investment risk in emerging markets
How can we integrate sustainability into investment decision-making? In this episode, Shami Nissan, Partner at Actis, talks about investment risk and opportunities in emerging markets, determining what makes a data centre sustainable and the importance of relationship-building as an investor. Shami also shares insights from some of their investments, in

Feeding the future: the hidden benefits of the school meal
What are the hidden benefits of the school meal? In this episode, Donald Bundy, Professor of epidemiology and development at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, delves into the economic and social benefits of school meals programmes, and explains how the Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition, the research initiative of t

Clare Brook: Turning the tides on overfishing
With just 8% of oceans protected, how can we bridge this gap? Kicking off season 10, Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation, shares how policy engagement and investigative work are bringing them closer to their goal of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Clare explains overfishing’s impact on ocean health, human rights and the climate, ho

Karen Ellis: The economic cost of nature overexploitation
Are we close to the tipping point for ecosystems and the economy? This episode, Karen Ellis, Chief Economist at WWF, speaks to us about nature risk and how the overexploitation of natural resources could impact economies around the globe. Karen dives into the ways WWF is combatting nature loss, how companies can invest in nature-based solutions and the

Nick Mabey: How COP changed the geopolitical game
In this episode, Nick Mabey, Founder and CEO of the independent climate change think tank E3G, explains why COP is the biggest media moment of the year on climate. Nick covers the COP process including the role of geopolitics in climate cooperation, how the agreements reached will impact our everyday lives in the next five years and the tough compromise

Jaakko Kooroshy: The real impact of climate goals on global cities
How prepared are major G20 cities for physical climate risk? This episode, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Research at LSEG, unpacks the findings from LSEG's COP29 Net Zero Atlas report including what emissions targets the G20 are expected to set, particularly the US following the presidential election, and how these targets matter for inves

Sophie Flak: Profitable impact as the new mainstream asset class
How can scientific methodology translate into a profitable investment strategy? In this episode, Sophie Flak, Executive Board Member at Eurazeo explains their science-based approach including their impact funds, the data they look for when looking at the impact of prospective companies and why we are in a new generation of impact investment. Sophie also

Claudia Kruse: Addressing climate and biodiversity expectations through stewardship
In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Claudia Kruse, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at APG Asset Management, talks to us about APG’s responsible investment philosophy and approach, how she sees companies integrating sustainability within their corporate governance frameworks and why engagement with portfolio companies

Tim Gould: The final decade of growth for fossil fuels
Are we entering a new age of clean energy? In this episode, Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist at the International Energy Agency (IEA), discusses how their energy security mandate has broadened over the past 50 years and what the slowdown in oil and gas demand could mean for clean energy investment trends. Tim also unpacks their findings from the 2023 W

Constance Chalchat: Ramping up climate adaptation finance
Despite the drastic increase in extreme climate events, adaptation strategies are still not given enough attention. What needs to change to make this happen? In this episode, Constance Chalchat, Chief Sustainability Officer at BNP Paribas discusses why adaptation measures are so important for mitigating climate risk, her perspective on the carbon market

Sindhu Krishna: Portfolio resilience and sustainability challenges
What are the challenges and opportunities in operating a global portfolio? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Sindhu Krishna, Head of Sustainable Investment at Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, talks about the importance of sustainability from an asset owner’s perspective, how sustainability

Justin Keeble: AI for impact, Google’s carbon free push
In what ways can artificial intelligence help companies address sustainability challenges? In this episode, Justin Keeble, Managing Director for Global Sustainability at Google Cloud delves into Google’s sustainability strategy, why sustainability is a data challenge, and how AI could significantly mitigate climate risk. Justin also explains their partn

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The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important issues which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustain

Dr Celine Herweijer: How HSBC is shaping transition policy
With around $150 trillion needed in the next three decades across industries and markets to finance the climate transition, how can businesses create an actionable plan? This episode, Dr Celine Herweijer, HSBC's Group Chief Sustainability Officer, explains how HSBC’s transition plan was brought to life, how they aim to meet their climate targets and why

Tim Hodgson: Systemic risk and the future of the investment industry
Will sustainability fundamentally change the shape of the investment industry? In this episode, Tim Hodgson, Co- Founder of the Thinking Ahead Institute, chats with us about the institute’s mission and their aim to change the investment industry for the end user by focusing on sustainability & long-term investing. We hear about the importance of wor

Alison Taylor: The evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer
How can a Chief Sustainability Officer role become more influential? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, discusses the four key changes needed for the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), avoiding siloed thinking around sustainability and co

Carine Smith Ihenacho: Responsible investing as a sovereign wealth fund
As one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world, how is Norges Bank Investment Management planning for a sustainable future? Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, joins us in this episode to discuss how they are generating returns in a responsible and transparent way including clim

Yuki Yasui: Mind the data gap, net zero transition planning in APAC
How are APAC countries approaching the transition to net zero? In this episode, Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Network of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) delves into the key focus areas, challenges and goals for the recently launched network, as well as how they help provide solutions to the three key gaps the fina

Robert Eccles: Pinpointing the material issues in ESG
What constitutes a material ESG issue – and who decides? In this episode, Robert Eccles, Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Saïd Business School, Oxford University, dives into materiality, the distinction between sustainability and ESG and why views on ESG are so polarised in the US. Robert also tells us what he thinks is the difference betwee

Jaakko Kooroshy: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum
How can we keep Scope 3 emissions reporting consistent? With the launch of FTSE Russell’s latest research report ‘Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum’, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at LSEG, unpacks the report’s findings including why Scope 3 emissions are so important for companies to measure and for i

David Atkin: Reimagining responsible investment, unveiling PRI's evolution
David Atkin, CEO of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), joins us this episode to discuss how PRI has evolved its strategic plans and received so much support from the investor community since its launch in 2006. As well as delving into PRI’s three-year strategic plan, David also talks about their key focus areas for the long te

Nick Robins: What do we mean by a ‘just’ climate transition?
How can we mobilise finance in support of a just transition? In this episode, Nick Robins, Professor in Practice of Sustainable Finance at London School of Economics discusses what a just climate transition looks like, the importance of putting people at the heart of transition plans and why this has recently become a priority. Nick also explores exampl

Nature’s tipping point: recommendations for a greener future
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), a global initiative delivering a risk management and disclosure framework for nature-related risks, was launched in 2021 and delivered its final recommendations in November 2023. How did the TNFD publish their recommendations so swiftly, and how do they plan to scale its adoption? In this epi

The COP episode
In this episode we hear from LSEG's COP 28 delegation David Harris, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships and Adrian Rimmer, Director Sustainable Finance Capital Markets. They get into the latest COP agreement and the transition away from fossil fuels, how the conference has increased its focus on private companies and the

Harvesting hope: tackling poverty and hunger
With 45% of the global population living in rural areas in developing countries, how can more capital be targeted to tackle poverty and food insecurity in these communities? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), which is issuing bonds on the London Stock Exchange Sustainable Bond Market, is an international financial institution wi

Banking gone green: The UAE's commitment to net zero
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) was the first bank in the GCC to commit to net zero, trailblazing sustainability in the region. In this episode, Sarah Pirzada Usmani, Managing Director, Head of Loan Capital Markets & Sustainable Finance at FAB discusses how they began to focus on sustainable finance, how their ESG strategy has evolved and how this shift

ESG ratings: the good, the bad and the ugly
What are the benefits and limitations of ESG ratings? In this episode, Florian Berg, Research Scientist at MIT and co-founder of the Aggregate Confusion Project delves into the topic, talking about how ESG ratings have evolved, their strengths and weaknesses, and whether measurement creates tangible outcomes. Florian also discusses the largely-debated q

Reducing complexity in financial reporting
How can you discover the sustainability-related risks and opportunities impacting a company’s future? In this episode, Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), talks about their newly launched standards for corporate sustainability reporting, explaining their purpose and how they were developed so quickly. Sue al

Day Zero: Is our water infrastructure at risk?
Rising populations and water consumption mean the likelihood that water demand will outstrip the supply, also known as Day Zero, is much greater. In this episode, Craig Foster, CEO of Ondo InsurTech plc joins us to discuss how Ondo’s technology is saving millions of litres of water to fight this threat. Craig delves into how he realised Ondo could solve

Transition investing: How mega forces will shape the future
How will the energy transition impact future investment opportunities? In this episode, Helen Lees-Jones, EMEA Head of Corporate Strategy and Co-Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions at BlackRock defines transition investing, delves into the different transition strategies that BlackRock’s clients are applying and explains some of the roadblocks

Wildlife trafficking: why is it so hard to stop?
In this episode, Richard Scobey, Executive Director of TRAFFIC talks to us about the shocking scale of illegal wildlife markets, why the practice is so difficult to stop and what TRAFFIC and other organisations are doing to tackle this troubling issue.

Exploring nature and biodiversity: tracking the environmental footprint for financial Institutions
This is our last episode before we break for the summer! This week on the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast we speak to John Willis, Director of Research, Planet Tracker. We get into all sorts, including the difference between nature and biodiversity, the importance it plays for financial institutions and how is it being tracked. Can companies be doing mo

Going carbon negative: the mission to surpass carbon neutral and go beyond carbon
Do we have carbon tunnel vision? In this episode, we talk to Musidora Jorgensen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft UK, about the role psychology and AI play in sustainability, the importance of a company’s sustainability strategy and Microsoft’s own sustainability goals, including becoming carbon negative by 2030. Musidora also explains why thei

Why are women poorer than men? Closing the gender wealth gap through financial inclusion
How can we bridge the gap in financial inclusion around the world and ensure women are financially independent? In this episode, we chat to Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, about what exactly we mean by financial inclusion, why women are a large focus for their financial inclusion efforts, and steps they are taking to

Is passive now massive? Adapting sustainable investment approaches
How have sustainable investment approaches evolved with the growing popularity of passive investing? In this episode, we talk to Aled Jones, Head of Sustainable Investment Solutions at FTSE Russell, about the range of sustainability metrics seen in different indexes and how they are evolving to meet ever-changing investor needs. From assessing company a

The psychology of trading – Hedge Fund Huddle
We’re switching things up today with an episode from one of our other podcasts, Hedge Fund Huddle.
Are we scared of emotions? Or can they be harnessed for good in stressful trading situations? In this episode we speak to two long-time experts in the field of psychology who work with traders to help them optimize performance on the desk and off. Dr. Rich

Reducing a billion tonnes of CO2: the journey ahead
How can we improve efficiency and upscale carbon offsetting to meet sustainability goals? In this episode, we chat to Sheri Hickok, the CEO of Climate Impact Partners, about how they connect companies with carbon offset projects and climate solutions. Sheri explains the process and scale of carbon offsetting and talks about how diverse these projects ca

Why climate risk is a wake-up call for investors
Why is climate change a systematic risk, and how could it impact investors? In this episode, we speak to Stephanie Pfeifer, CEO of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) about IIGCC’s current role, mission and journey, as well as how Climate Action 100+ has catalysed the shift from target setting to implementation by engaging with c

Boosting transparency with a new voluntary carbon market framework
As the first of its kind, what does the future hold for London Stock Exchange’s new Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) framework, and how does it work? In this episode, we are joined by Richard Kelly, Co-founder of the Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company, and Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance for the Capital Markets and Post-Trade Divisions of L

A deep dive on green taxonomies and why they matter
What is really meant by “green” and what is a “green taxonomy”? Who determines what is a green product or service and what isn’t? And is it ever possible that we’ll get to a single global green taxonomy? You can’t have a conversation about sustainable finance and investing these days without understanding green taxonomy, so we’re lucky in this episode t

Why stewardship is an essential part of the investment toolkit
Today, we’re chatting with Jenn-Hui Tan, Global Head of Stewardship and Sustainable Investing at Fidelity International. Over the course of his 15 year tenure at Fidelity, he’s watched as the definition of fiduciary duty has expanded as investors have begun to realize that the boundary of responsibility should not stop at the door of capital allocation,

The world of Sustainable Finance in APAC
We’re back! Starting this year off with our very own Helena Fung, Head of Sustainable Investment in APAC for FTSE Russell. Jane & Helena get stuck into the nuances of SFI in the APAC region. Find out how sustainable investing is framed country by country and how we’ve partnered with China’s largest insurance company, Ping An to bring ESG scores for

Are we double counting emission reductions? – The Green Room
This week on The Green Room, Jane is joined by Lisa Zelljadt, Analyst on the Carbon Research Team, LSEG.
A lot was covered at COP 27 this year, but something a little less known is the implications of The Paris Agreement’s, Article 6 on carbon trading. This article brings to light the issues of emission reductions being double counted. Find out what t

The post COP27 round up
Now that COP27 has wrapped up, we wanted to do a bit of a debrief. So, to help make sense of what took place, and more importantly where we go from here, today we’re speaking with Ibukun Adebayo, Head of Strategic Initiatives at LSEG & Wale Shonibare, a Director at the African Development Bank.
With over 600 million homes without electricity and ma

Potholes on the Road to Sustainable Infrastructure – The Green Room
Joining Keesa Schreane in the Green Room this week, logging on from Hong Kong, was Darrenth Hawken, Director of Global Infrastructure and Sustainable Finance at London Stock Exchange Group.
Darrenth shared some of the findings of LSEG's latest 'Potholes on the Road to Sustainable Infrastructure' report, which highlights some of the major trends drivin

Who's winning in the race to Net Zero? - The Green Room
This week on the Green Room we speak to Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at FTSE Russell.
Jaakko dives into our latest report 'COP 27 Net Zero Atlas'. Find out what countries are doing globally to meet the targets set by the Paris Agreement back in 2015. Are the targets ambitious enough to keep global warming to well below

How is the UN helping to achieve net zero?
Jesica Andrews from the UN’s Environment Programme Finance Initiative joins us for an exciting conversation on the race to net zero. With COP 27 taking place this week it's a perfect time to get into the UN's many efforts in aligning countries and company goals to achieve net zero.
While we get into country-wide goals, Jes also runs the Net Zero Asset

The Winds of Change for Net Zero – Net Zero Conversations
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Sven Utermöhlen, RWE Renewables’ Offshore Wind Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the company’s roadmap towards net zero and the values of offshore wind.
The conversation highlights RWE’s ‘Growing Green’ strategy, which includes ambitious plans to triple offshore wind capacity by 2030, and als

Banking on Net Zero – Net Zero Conversations
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Heather Buchanan, Executive Director/Founder of the APPG on Fair Business Banking/Bankers for Net Zero initiative, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero, and the critical relationship between business and the financial services sector in delivering climate action.
The Net Zero Conversations s

Collective Responsibility for Climate Action – Net Zero Conversations
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Hywel Ball, EY’s UK Chair and UK&I Managing Partner, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the collective responsibility that we all have to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how collaboration and innovation between the financial sector, regulators, policymakers, and

The $25 Trillion Potential for 2030
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Nigel Topping, COP26 UN High-Level Champion for Climate Action, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the financial services industry has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how the mobilisation of financial capital, along with solutions that pool

Fighting Floods & Coastal Erosion – Net Zero Conversations
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Emma Howard Boyd, CBE, Environment Agency/Green Finance Institute Chair, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the Environment Agency has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on the environmental issues impacting flooding and coastal erosion, and on o

Turning Climate Pledges in to Plans – Net Zero Conversation Series
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to David Schwimmer, LSEG’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the critical role that the financial services sector has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how the industry is facilitating investment to reduce emissions via voluntary carbon markets, and is also leading change in

Financing the Green Energy Transition - Net Zero Conversation Series
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Bryony Widdup, Partner at DLA Piper, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the financial services industry has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how sustainable finance and investments are mobilising capital, and engagement between the public an

Flying Towards Net Zero - Net Zero Conversations Series
LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Javier Echave, Heathrow’s Chief Financial Officer, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the aviation industry has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on the industry’s broader sustainability issues and how it is tackling carbon reduction, as well as

Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson, Founder, VC Include, on driving change
Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson is a leader in technology, investment and social impact initiatives. In 2018, she founded VC Include, an ecosystem of women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ fund managers and alternative investments. In this episode, Keesa Schreane chats to Bahiyah about launching VC Include, why triple bottom line investments have grown t

The London Stock Exchange Group’s Climate Transition Plan | Jane Goodland
Recorded on location in the studios at the London Stock Exchange, Keesa Schreane caught up with Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability, to find out more about the organisation’s first climate transition plan and the importance of Scope 1 & 2 whilst opening the way for Scope 3. Jane shares how LSEG hopes to achieve its science-based targ











