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Dreams with Deadlines
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Jul 26 2022 41m
Chapter 1 2 mins
A college Geology class blew Catherine’s mind, inspired reverence for the earth and set the stage for her journey towards becoming a geoscientist and ultimately a force for change within the world of environmental sustainabilityChapter 2 1 min
Why an advisory role within the financial services sector made sense for Catherine, who was in a position to navigate compliance and entrenched mindsetsChapter 3 49 sec
About the concept of Sustainability, which was first defined by the United Nations in 1987: “Development that meets the needs of a generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”Chapter 4 2 mins
What ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is about and how it encompasses sustainability and extends what it means to be a good corporate citizenChapter 5 20 sec
There remains discord and a lack of common understanding internationally with regard to the foundational elements of ESGChapter 6 1 min
Corporations today are being held accountable to higher standards forChapter 7 2 mins
The decade ahead promises concrete ESG action rather than aspiration because climate change is real and more pressing than everChapter 8 2 mins
Oil and Gas Industry Scoop: Looking for ROI and modifications in short-, medium- and long-term timeframesChapter 9 1 min
About untapped resources within the gas and oil industry experts who could help counter environmental impacts such as CO2. But decision-makers must first pivotChapter 10 1 min
It takes bravery for large oil and gas companies to develop environmental solutions. For many smaller businesses in the sector, it’s financially unfeasibleChapter 11 1 min
A look at what’s on the horizon in the realm of regulation and how financial institutions managing global assets have a fiduciary responsibility to hedge against climate change. In turn, companies must find ways to comply and reduce exposuresChapter 12 3 mins
The EU is leading the way with regulations that are designed to promote investment in green companies, create “green credits” and a commitment to oversight among financial institutions and investorsChapter 13 4 mins
Making sense of Alphabet Soup: Catherine explains efforts to optimize data to streamline corporate ESG terminology, acronyms, complex environmental initiatives and grading that are all but inaccessibleChapter 14 5 mins
Catherine shares advice for organizations looking to put in place best practices to meet quickly evolving international standards with regard to disclosures and data validationChapter 15 5 mins
Quick Fire Questions for Catherine