Sustainable Intelligence

Novata’s Sustainable Intelligence podcast brings honest, forward-thinking conversations about sustainability in the private markets. From carbon accounting to turning data into impact, each episode explores how investors and business leaders are tackling real challenges, meeting rising regulations, and building long-term value. Join us for expert insights, practical strategies, and authentic dialogue that empower action and progress in the evolving sustainability landscape.

Sustainable Intelligence is a business podcast hosted by Novata, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Novata hosts Sustainable Intelligence, a business show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  The Business Case for Environmental Disclosure

  Sep 21, 202620 minS1

  Environmental disclosure is often viewed as a compliance exercise. But new research from CDP suggests it can be much more: a driver of resilience, risk management, and business value. In this episode of Sustainable Intelligence , Josh Green sits down with Sue Armstrong Brown, Global Director of Environmental Impact and Thought Leadership at CDP, to discuss the findings of CDP’s latest Disclosure Dividend Report . They explore why companies are seeing a median return of $8 for every $1 invested in addressing environmental risks, how disclosure is evolving into a strategic management tool, and what sustainability leaders can do to make the business case internally.

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  Episode #57

  Responsible AI Starts Here: A Practical Framework for Governance

  Aug 4, 202614 minS1

  AI adoption is accelerating, but governance hasn't always kept pace. In this episode, Josh Green sits down with Novata's Adrienne Wong to discuss the Responsible AI Essentials Framework, a practical starting point developed by Novata for organizations looking to govern AI responsibly. They explore why AI governance is becoming a business imperative, the risks and opportunities organizations should be thinking about today, and the simple, actionable steps leaders can take to build trust while preparing for an evolving regulatory landscape.

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  Episode #56

  Building a Sustainability Startup: The First Five Years

  Jul 15, 202629 minS1

  To celebrate Novata's fifth anniversary, this special episode of the Sustainable Intelligence podcast brings together "voicemail"-style reflections from Novatans across the company, alongside a conversation with our Co-CEOs and Co-Founders, Alex Friedman and Josh Green. Through personal stories, memorable moments, and lessons learned, we look back on the milestones that have shaped the past five years, reflect on how far we've come, and share our vision for what's ahead.

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  Episode #55

  What Good Looks Like: The Growing Role of Benchmarks in Private Markets

  Jul 8, 202628 minS1

  What makes sustainability data truly useful? Context. In this episode of Sustainable Intelligence , Josh Green sits down with Caitlin Pentifallo, Novata's Head of Product for AI Data Products, to discuss Novata's largest benchmark release to date, featuring more than 49,000 benchmarks and 1.24 million underlying data points. Together, they explore why benchmarks have become essential for private markets investors, how Novata balances data quality with scale, and what this year's data reveals about the continued maturation of sustainability reporting. Caitlin also shares how AI and automation are transforming benchmark generation, why "best fit" benchmarks help investors make more informed decisions, and what the future holds as sustainability data becomes increasingly standardized.

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  Episode #54

  ESG in 2026: What the Data Says About Investor Priorities

  Jun 12, 202623 minS1

  What does the data tell us about where ESG reporting is heading? In this episode of Sustainable Intelligence , Aaron Zweig, Senior Metrics and Regulations Associate at Novata, joins the podcast to share key findings from the 2026 ESG Metrics Guide, which he helped produce. He unpacks how investor expectations are shifting across DEI and workforce metrics, environmental reporting beyond carbon, and the emerging focus on AI governance. Listen as Aaron reflects on what it means for the field to move from data collection to action, and shares practical advice for ESG practitioners navigating a complex and more demanding landscape.

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