Sustainable connections

In ERM's podcast, host Mark Lee, Global Director of Thought Leadership, speaks to some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing minds in the field, examining the connections necessary to make sustainable business a reality - across sectors and systems, and up and down organizations. Topics cover the breadth of the sustainability agenda, including net zero, nature positive, biodiversity, equity, resources and frameworks, and more.

Sustainable connections is a business podcast hosted by ERM, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ERM hosts Sustainable connections, a business show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode 44: Powering APAC’s transition - investment, integrated transition planning, and value creation

  Sep 24, 202644 min

  In this episode, Mark Lee is joined by Chris Brown, founder and CEO of ReThink Hong Kong; Bien Wong, Head of Group ESG at Towngas; and Robin Kennish, Managing Partner for ERM East Asia, to reflect on key insights from ReThink Hong Kong 2026 conference. They explore how businesses across Asia-Pacific are moving beyond sustainability ambition and target-setting toward implementation and value creation. Their conversation examines the role of energy transition, climate finance, and integrated transition planning in helping organizations build resilience and competitiveness while navigating a rapidly changing operating environment. Related content: 2026 APAC trends report | ERM From sustainability ambition to business transformation: Key themes shaping ReThink Hong Kong 2026 | ERM Integrated transition planning: business case, early steps, actions and guidance | ERM

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  Episode 43: Strategy to delivery - Lessons from London Climate Action Week 2026

  Jul 8, 202644 min

  In this episode, ERM partners Irem Yerdelen, Anna Jakobsen, and Jason Smith join host Mark Lee to reflect on key insights from London Climate Action Week 2026. Together, they explore what the week signaled about the state of the climate agenda, from the shift toward implementation and delivery, to the growing importance of collaboration, finance, and system‑level change. Their conversation covers: Just Transition - embedding social value into climate strategy and investment decisions Supply chain decarbonization - moving from compliance to collaboration, enablement and investment across value chains Electrification - scaling the transition to clean energy systems and overcoming infrastructure and cost barriers Sustainable packaging - unlocking innovation, regulatory compliance, and commercial value Related content: A Business Leader’s Guide to a Just Climate Transition | ERM Clean Heat Program Launch: ERM, Secaro and AstraZeneca Target Supply Chain Heat Decarbonization | ERM

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  Episode 42: Beyond the bees and the birds – The business case for nature

  Jun 4, 202650 min

  In this episode of the Sustainable Connections podcast, Sebastian Leape, CEO at Natcap, Nadine McCormick, Senior Manager at WBCSD (the World Business Council for Sustainable Development), and Daniele Strippoli, EMEA Nature Lead at ERM, join Mark Lee to explore the emerging challenges in the nature market, the opportunities for companies to accelerate solutions, and what embedding nature into decision‑making could look like by 2030. Drawing on examples from supply chains, finance, and operations, the conversation examines how organizations can move from understanding nature‑related risk to taking practical action that strengthens long‑term business resilience. Related content: ERM and Natcap Partner to Scale Science-Based Nature and Water Solutions | ERM Natcap and ERM Partner to Deliver Science-Based Nature Intelligence for Corporate Action and Resilience More on how WBCSD supports business to take action on nature here Learn and explore nature actions and metrics for business

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  Episode 41: Inflection Point - The Iran War and the Energy Transition

  Mar 25, 202644 min

  In this episode, ERM Partners Andrew Probert, Amy McDonald, and Todd Hall join host Mark Lee to explore how the current Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping the global energy landscape. They examine what this means for energy security, interest rates, and capital project decisions, and how it could either slow or accelerate the low-carbon transition. The conversation highlights how policy choices, financing conditions, and supply chain vulnerabilities can turn conflict into either a setback or a catalyst for greener, more resilient systems. Their conversation covers: Initial reactions to the Strait of Hormuz closure Geopolitics, energy markets, and emerging pressure points Regional policy realities: U.S., Europe, and APAC How lenders and corporate leaders are responding Related content: "The 2026 Middle East War Could Accelerate the Green Transition. But Only If We Choose It." ERM 2026 Annual Sustainability Trends Report | Key Issues Shaping Business

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  Episode 40: Beyond the Podium - What major sporting events teach us about the value of nature

  Mar 10, 202624 min

  In this episode, Daniele Strippoli, ERM’s EMEA Nature and Water Lead, joins Mark Lee to discuss the role of nature in the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Together, they discuss what major sporting events can reveal about valuing natural capital, understanding ecosystem dependencies, and shaping decisions that support both communities and the environments they depend on. Their conversation covers: · How nature can shape major sporting events · Balancing infrastructure, communities, and the environment · Natural capital accounting and future of climate-resilient games

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