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LSEG Sustainable Growth

LSEG Sustainable Growth

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) 100 Episodes Sep 29, 2026

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
The ESG Value Bridge: Understanding the financial value of sustainability Sep 29, 2026 00:20:34 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
Breached boundaries: How planetary science is reshaping business risk Jul 21, 2026 00:26:28 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
Transactions to transitions: The realities of financing sustainable growth Jun 16, 2026 00:25:23 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
The water weapon: How governance gaps are shaping risk May 26, 2026 00:27:54 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
Beyond the boardroom: Responsible leadership in practice Apr 28, 2026 00:23:21 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
The long-term view: Adapting to changing tides in sustainable investing Mar 31, 2026 00:27:18 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
Innovative finance: The future of child-lens impact investing Mar 3, 2026 00:28:43 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
The trust gap: Why rising insularity matters for business Feb 3, 2026 00:21:35 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
LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast trailer 2026
LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast trailer 2026 Jan 30, 2026 00:00:36 The LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast is back — and this season, we’re on camera. Join Jane and leading voices across sustainability, business and finance — now available to watch as well as listen. Follow to catch the first episode wherever you listen to your podcasts. The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important topics which intersect sustainab
The global race for resources: Redefining mining for sustainable growth
The global race for resources: Redefining mining for sustainable growth Dec 2, 2025 00:32:50 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
Big deals: financing future energy demand Nov 18, 2025 00:22:42 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
8 countries, half a billion people and US$20trillion – the story of physical climate risk Nov 4, 2025 00:21:29 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

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