Sustainability In Motion

Welcome to Sustainability in Motion!Join the ED4S team as we engage thought leaders in sustainability, uncovering the latest trends and their practical implications.Discover how various sustainability factors influence businesses and finance in a rapidly changing world. Our expert guests share actionable strategies and best practices for professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and sustainability enthusiasts alike.

Sustainability In Motion is a business podcast hosted by ED4S, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ED4S hosts Sustainability In Motion, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Episode 31: Sustainable Procurement

  Mar 30, 202630 minS1

  This episode explores the evolving role of procurement within financial institutions and how sustainability considerations are reshaping procurement strategies, incentives, and impact. We will discuss what "sustainable procurement" really means in practice, how leading organizations are embedding it into decision-making, and what skills, tools, and frameworks are needed to move from basic compliance to best-in-class practices, particularly in relation to Scope 3 emissions and broader ESG outcomes. <br /> <br /> The conversation is designed for professionals in sustainability, finance, risk, and procurement who want practical insight rather than theory.    <h5 >About ED4S </h5> <p >ED4S delivers customizable sustainability workforce training, simula...

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  Episode #30

  Episode 30: Green AI

  Feb 17, 202633 minS1

  <p >In this episode of Sustainability in Motion, Maria Maisuradze, Founder of ED4S, interviews Minav Patel, Engineering Manager at Amazon, to explore the environmental impact of AI. They discuss concepts like Green AI and Red AI to highlight different approaches to AI usage and their environmental consequences.</p> <p >The conversation unpacks key ideas such as "Green in AI" versus "Green by AI", covering practical strategies from right-sizing models to optimizing infrastructure for energy efficiency. Minav shares hands-on tools and approaches that employees and leaders can use to reduce AI's environmental footprint and raise awareness within their organizations.</p> <p >This e...

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  Episode #29

  Episode 29: Climate-Aligned Finance Act

  Jan 13, 202631 minS1

  In this episode, ED4S CEO Maria Maisuradze sits down with Senator Rosa Galvez, the leading voice behind the Climate-Aligned Finance Act (CAFA). As Canada faces increasing economic volatility, Senator Galvez explains why legislative "alignment" is the key to moving beyond disclosure toward real-world impact.   The discussion explores how CAFA acts as a foundational pillar, harmonizing with existing frameworks like OSFI's Guideline B-15 and ISSB S2 standards and upcoming taxonomy, illustrating how these regulations provide a clear roadmap for capital allocation.    By creating a standardized "rulebook," Canada can mitigate systemic risk and ensure our financial system is built for long-term res...

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  Episode #28

  Episode 28: Careers in Sustainability

  Dec 22, 202530 minS1

  <p >What does it really take to build a career in corporate sustainability and sustainable finance in 2025?</p> <p >In this episode, Maria Maisuradze, Founder of ED4S, sits down with Nawar Alsaadi, Co-Founder of Kanata Q, for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about the realities behind ESG roles—beyond the buzzwords and glossy reports.</p> <p >Drawing on experiences across startups, NGOs, and institutional environments, Nawar shares how sustainability careers rarely follow a straight line—and why that's often a strength rather than a weakness. Together, Maria and Nawar unpack whether a "typical" sustainability career path even exists, where professionals are...

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  Episode #27

  Episode 27: Outcomes-Based ESG Data

  Nov 25, 202536 minS1

  <p >In this episode, Maria Maisuradze is joined by a leading voice in global sustainability and governance, Pyarali Jamal.</p> <p >Pyarali has been in sustainability space for over 22 years. He is a member of  ICAEW Sustainability Committee, advisor to Ivey Business School, and Smith School of Business. His career bridges finance, regulation, and ESG strategy.</p> <p >We begin with Pyarali's personal journey: how he transitioned from traditional finance into sustainability long before ESG became mainstream, and what convinced him that ESG performance would shift from a CSR afterthought to a core financial and governance imperative.</p> <p >We b...

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