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In this episode, hosts Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss are joined by sustainability expert Changhua Wu. She is a non-executive director at Tianqui Lithium, an energy materials company with operations in China, Australia and Chile. Changhua is a leading figure of sustainability in China, she is part of the Community of Climate Governance Experts of the World Economic Forum and the Chair of the Asia Pacific Water Forum.
The conversation covers an overview of climate governance in China; its challenges as a high greenhouse gas emitter country, but also its proactive approach to a green transformation. Changhua also reflects on a wide range of sustainability issues: from water challenges in the region to cultural sensitivity.
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Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss in a stimulating conversation with US board director Lisa Bougie. Lisa is a board director, strategic advisor and investor with extensive experience in consumer goods and fashion retail. Having worked extensively in operations at Stitch Fix, Nike, Patagonia & Gap, Lisa made the jump to advisory roles, joining as independent director of several climate-conscious fashion companies. Additionally, as a venture partner at Alante Capital, Lisa has built a portfolio of value-led investments.
This episode takes a deep dive into the need for integrating sustainability goals into the company’s overall strategy. Lisa covers the challenges and opportunities of centralising sustainability efforts, the role of boards in fostering a culture of sustainability, and the importance of tying climate into the company’s purpose.
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Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss in a thought-provoking conversation with Brazilian board director Cristiana Pipponzi. Cristiana is a board member of the family-owned business RD – Gente, Saúde e Bem-estar (People, Health and Well-Being), a leading company in the Brazilian pharmacy market, with over 2,500 stores in all Brazilian states. She also sits on the board of diverse organisations: a world-leading bank, three NGOs and a start-up.
This episode delves into the indispensable qualities required for effective climate leadership and the challenges of embedding sustainability in the boardroom. Cristiana also shares insights on climate governance across different types of organisations, highlighting contrasting approaches and priorities.
“When your sustainability mindset evolves, it becomes clear that climate change is a collective problem, which needs a collective debate to be effective.” – Cristiana Pipponzi.
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Welcome to Directors' Dialogues, a podcast from the Climate Governance Initiative. In this trailer episode, you will meet our podcast hosts Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss, who bring their expertise and passion for climate action to the forefront of this episode. They discuss the amazing guests coming up in this series, including a board director from a Chinese lithium mining company, an audit committee chair from Mumbai, a director from the American fashion industry, and a Brazilian director who is on the board of a family company and a financial services company.
Listen on to hear the board directors' personal motivations for taking action on climate and how these climate leaders are navigating the intricate landscape of climate governance in their boardrooms.
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Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss for an engaging discussion with Indian board director Shailesh Haribhakti. Shailesh shares his journey from a traditional accounting background to becoming a passionate advocate for achieving net-zero. He currently serves on several boards of large multinational and Indian companies, including e Chairman of L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. and L&T Mutual Fund, and Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd.
This episode explores strategies to get the board on board with sustainability. Shailesh makes a compelling case for the need to highlight the economic imperative of sustainability, and tells us how integrated reporting, the audit committee, and an aspirational vision can be powerful tools to drive climate action.
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