Best GWEC Podcasts (2025)

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A New Era of Energy Collaboration in Offshore Wind 34:52

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🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Ben Hunt, SVP Comms, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Jera Nex BP chat about the challenges of developing offshore wind projects in Australia. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across the value chain, the complexi…

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Ep69 Beyond Hype: Making Green Molecules Commercially Viable, ft Alexander Tancock, InterContinental Energy 40:10

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] How do you scale green hydrogen from a laboratory curiosity to industrial reality? Alexander Tancock, CEO of Intercontinental Energy, reveals the breakthrough P2H2 Node system that’s turning massive renewable projects into factory-produced “Lego blocks.” With numerous projects across thr…

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Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Local and Global Impact 35:13

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🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Naomi Campbell, Offshore Wind Advisor, World Bank - ESMAP chat about the challenges and opportunities in the Philippines, highlighting the country's first offshore wind auction and its potential to transform the energy sector. Naomi shares h…

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Ep68 Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: VC Trends in APAC, ft Toby Chan, Audacy 36:46

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Joseph Jacobelli and Toby Chan unpack the dynamic landscape of climate tech investing in Asia. The discussion highlights current VC trends, financing gaps, and the transition from emerging tech to mainstream infrastructure, with case studies from maritime and aviation. Discover why Asia …

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Government, Community, and Wind: A Path to Renewable Success in Australia 28:07

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🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Charles Rattray, CEO of Southerly Ten who is leading the Star of the South Project (Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project) chat about the challenges and opportunities in accelerating offshore wind deployment in Australia. The…

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The Intersection of Science and Community in Renewable Energy in Australia 29:03

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🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Daniel Ierodiacono, Marine Science Professor from @DeakinUniversityAustralia dive into offshore wind development in Australia and focus on the importance of community engagement, scientific research, and addressing misinformation. 🔬 Ie…

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Navigating Challenges in Onshore Wind Development in Australia 19:11

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In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, CIO at GWEC interviews Morten Dyrholm, Group Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs from Vestas about the significance of the Australian wind market, the challenges and opportunities in onshore wind, operational strategies, innovatio…

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Ep67 Australia's Green Hydrogen Reality Check, ft Nick Smith, Global Decarbonisation Advisory 53:04

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] This episode dives deep into Australia's position as an emerging leader in the green hydrogen market, exploring both the immense potential and current challenges facing the industry. Nick Smith, a leading expert, shares insights from his unique perspective spanning corporate, government,…

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We are all miners: Rethinking mining investment featuring Appian Capital 46:48

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In this episode, Mark Lee speaks to Silvio Lima, Head of Corporate Affairs, ESG and Community Engagement at Appian Capital Advisory and Conor Grieve, Principal Consultant at ERM, to discuss how mine development can be made more sustainable. They explore how approaches like technical arbitrage, ESG integration, and social integration are reshaping t…

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Ocean Winds - Lessons from a leading offshore wind developer 50:44

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Ocean Winds' Chief Business Development Office Rafael Munilla joins the pod to talk about what the pioneering company has learnt about offshore wind and how the industry can work together to explore growth opportunities and clear the barriers facing offshore wind energy. The pod crew also look at the recent Global Offshore Wind Report, which assess…

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Ep66 Missing Link: Coordinating $45B in Southeast Asian Energy,, ft Maximilian Heil, GIZ 27:35

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Southeast Asia's energy transition faces a critical challenge: information fragmentation. With hundreds of projects, billions in investments, and countless stakeholders working across the region, coordination has been nearly impossible - until now. In this episode, we explore SIPET (Sout…

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Converting ambition into action: Lessons from London Climate Action Week 2025 37:39

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In this episode, Mark Lee is joined by ERM colleagues Mathias Lelievre, Linden Edgell and Andrew Probert to unpack their key takeaways from London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2025. Together, they reflect on evolving business approaches to sustainability quantification and implementation, and explore how climate strategy is adapting during current gl…

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Ep65 Financing strategies for Asia’s energy transition, ft Srini Nagarajan, British International Investment 49:27

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this episode, Joseph converses with Srini Nagarajan, who heads Asia for British International Investment (BII). BII is the UK’s development finance institution. It is focused on investing in sustainable infrastructure and businesses in developing countries to promote economic growth a…

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Episode 31: Achieving zero freshwater use featuring Cemex 42:09

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In this episode, Mark Lee is joined by Vicente Saiso Alva, Global Vice President of Sustainability at Cemex, and Greg Koch, Technical Consulting Director at ERM, to discuss Cemex’s recent achievement of zero freshwater use and how companies can better manage water risk in their operations. Their conversation covers: · Cemex’s zero freshwater use ac…

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Ep64 From bunker to biofuel: CBL's maritime energy transition, ft Venus Zhao, CBL International 30:10

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Banle Group’s Venus Zhao discusses how CBL International is revolutionising the maritime industry through sustainable biofuels. Its B24 biofuel blend reduces GHG emissions by up to 25% compared to conventional marine fuels. With operations across 60+ global ports and recent ISCC certific…

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Exploring the World Bank Key Factors Report Update 1:00:26

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On this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Sean Whittaker from the World Bank Group to take a bit of a deep dive into a recent report from the World Bank Group and the ESMAP program. It is an update to an earlier, seminal piece of work for the offshore wind industry, titled Making Offshore Wind Work: Key factors for Successful Development o…

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The Energy Transition Tapestry - With Ed Daniels, Venterra CEO 39:42

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"I'm absolutely confident, that the world is going to go through an energy transition...this industry is going to win out," says Ed Daniels, CEO of Venterra Group, a wind energy services company dedicated to 'elping wind power grow'. Ed joins Stewart to discuss the offshore wind sector, managing the global demands of the industry and... dealing wit…

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Ep63 Blowing strong: the surge of wind energy in Asia, ft Mark Hutchinson, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) 29:24

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this episode of the Asia Climate Finance Podcast, Joseph and Mark Hutchinson from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) discuss the latest developments in the offshore wind industry, especially in Asia. Mark highlights GWEC's role in promoting wind energy through government-industry c…

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Global Wind Report Special: Recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape. 50:38

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In this episode, Stewart is joined by Jason Miao and Matthew Sandall from NES Fircroft to discuss their insights on recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape. They expore the challenges facing the ssector, and other issues affecting recruitment and mobility, with a focus on solutions. They also talk about what a…

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Ep62 Audio Blog: US Policy Shakeup: A Global Clean Energy Shift? ft Joseph Jacobelli, Bougie Impact Capital Ltd 20:34

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this special audio blog, host Joseph Jacobelli dives into the seismic shifts in US clean energy policy under the new administration. Discover how these changes are introducing uncertainty, leading to project cancellations, and potentially redirecting investments to Europe and Asia. Wi…

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Episode 30: Navigating the EU Omnibus 39:28

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In this episode, Mark Lee speaks to Johann Weicht, Jennifer Klie and Aiste Brackley about the latest updates to the EU Omnibus regulation. The Omnibus proposals aim to streamline the CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy and CBAM are expected to bring significant changes to the regulated sustainability disclosure and due diligence landscape. The episode delves …

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Episode 29: Transforming towards sustainable chemicals featuring WBCSD and Syensqo 45:56

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In this episode, Mark Lee is joined by Anne-Laure Brison, Senior Manager of Circular Products and Materials at World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD); Titta Rosvall-Puplett, Chief Sustainability Officer at Syensqo; and Cristina Pellegrino, ERM Global Industry Leader of Chemicals, to discuss “Towards Planet Positive Chemicals, A …

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Ep61 Asia's energy transition: where private capital sees value, ft Luke Edwards, Brookfield 46:24

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Asia is at the heart of the global energy transition, presenting a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity. In this episode, Luke Edwards of Brookfield discusses the crucial role of private capital in funding clean energy solutions, the challenges and opportunities in emerging market…

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Ep60 Batteries and geopolitics: the race for battery supremacy, ft Tim Bush, UBS 44:33

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this 60th episode of our podcast we talk with Tim Bush, an analyst at UBS and a top expert in batteries and energy, about the fast-changing world of battery production. Tim provides a clear view of the global battery industry's complex challenges and opportunities. Tim‘s insights incl…

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Ep59 The reshaping of recruitment in Asia, ft Seth Peterson, Korn Ferry 25:20

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Korn Ferry's Seth Peterson reveals how AI and in-house recruitment are revolutionizing executive search in Asia's energy transition sector. Despite the current market slowdown in China, demand for ESG and sustainability talent in Asia Pacific is quite strong. Corporate culture and purpos…

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Cyber Security in the Wind Sector 44:52

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In this episode, Stewart is hosting solo, but joined by Auke Huistra from DNV and Leo Simonovich from Siemens Energy to discuss the need for cybersecurity and the offshore wind industry trends driving the need. This conversation orients listeners on the challenges of cybersecurity and the stakes for the industry. Here are some links to documents di…

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Episode 28: Sustainability trends in 2025 43:17

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Mark Lee talks with the authors of ERM’s Annual Trends Report - Aiste Brackley, Andrew Angle, Rebecca Green and Ricardo Zibas – about the key business sustainability trends to expect across the globe in 2025, from climate change to AI, and how companies can respond. Their conversation covers: Changes to the sustainability landscape in 2025 Progress…

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Ep58 A corporate leader driving Asia’s energy transition, ft. Giorgio Fortunato, Google 32:49

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] This episode features Giorgio Fortunato who leads Clean Energy and Power at Google in Asia Pacific. He outlines Google's dedication to clean energy, including its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy target by 2030. Giorgio explores the Asia Pacific region's unique challenges and opportunit…

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Ep57 Asia's energy transition: hybrids rise, gas adapts, and markets reform, ft Mike Thomas, The Lantau Group 44:57

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In Episode 57, leading Asia energy economist Mike Thomas of The Lantau Group shared insights on 2024 trends and the 2025 outlook. He highlighted improved investment fundamentals, growing demand for renewables, and significant market reforms in Malaysia and the Philippines. Looking ahead,…

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AI in Offshore Wind: how to use AI tools to build a narrative 53:39

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In this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Daniel Nestle to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in offshore wind. AI has many well known potential uses in the offshore wind sector, but the crew have got Dan on to talk about the role AI can play in supporting communications work. How can AI help push back against disinformation,…

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Episode 27: Accelerating wind energy in Asia Pacific featuring GWEC 33:12

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The Asia Pacific (APAC) region holds immense potential for wind energy. From 2024 to 2030, APAC is expected to account for 61% of global new wind capacity. As the industry looks to ramp up the pace of new capacity installations, the APAC region has an important role in delivering the wind energy needed for the global net zero transition. Mark Lee t…

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What role is Singapore playing in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind? 59:31

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This episode features the perspectives of government, developer and supply chain player in exploring Singapore’s role in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind. Stewart and the guests dive into the three pillars of Supply Chain Capabilities, Renewables Financing and Research & Innovation to unpack Singapore’s strengths in the nascent floating wind ind…

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Ep56 Clean energy investing: Asia's transition, ft Gavin Adda, Peak Energy 49:42

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this episode, we delve into the world of climate business, climate finance, and the energy transition in the Asia Pacific region, as seen through the lens of a major investor. Our guest is Gavin Adda, CEO of Peak Energy Development, a Singapore-based company backed by the $70 billion …

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Episode 26: Reflections from COP29 38:38

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Mark Lee talks with ERM leaders ‌Sabine Hoefnagel, ‌Linden Edgell and ‌James Stacey about their reflections from the COP29 climate talks in Baku and what the event means for businesses in terms of moving forward with climate strategy and implementation. Their conversation covers: What was anticipated going into Baku Progress in hard-to-abate sector…

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Episode 25: The future of water resilience in the US featuring J.P. Morgan 42:31

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Mark Lee talks to Vamsi Alla, Managing Director in J.P. Morgan's Corporate Advisory and Sustainable Solutions team, and Pradipta Parhi, an Executive Director in J.P. Morgan’s Climate Technology, Innovation and Strategic Investment team, about their new report with ERM exploring the critical challenges and opportunities surrounding water resilience …

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Episode 24: Developing hydrogen ecosystems featuring HYCAP and MorGen Energy 41:20

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Mark Lee talks to Ben Madden, Chief Technology Officer at Hydrogen investment fund HYCAP, and Patrick Huber, Head of Project Finance at green hydrogen developer MorGen Energy, about the challenges and opportunities in hydrogen ecosystem development, including hydrogen generation, transport infrastructure and accessing new markets for hydrogen. Thei…

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Ep55 Driving Change: Eco-Friendly Solutions in the Mining Industry, ft Don Weatherbee, Regenx Tech 25:48

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of eco-friendly mining technology with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech, a company specializing in recycling precious metals from catalytic converters. Don shares the company's unique hydro metallurgic process, which is more environme…

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US Election Results 43:39

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For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Amanda Schoen, leading US industry offshore wind public affairs expert, to talk about the consequences of the US Election Results for the global wind industry. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO. …

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Episode 23: Navigating nature tech solutions for business featuring the NatureTech Alliance 52:24

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Mark Lee talks to members of the NatureTech Alliance, including Salesforce, NatureMetrics and Planet, about their new report exploring how nature tech solutions can help companies to navigate a path towards nature positive. They also discuss the outcomes of the United Nations COP16 biodiversity conference. Their conversation covers: COP16 outcomes …

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Ep54 Taiwan's Offshore Wind: Boom or Headwinds?, ft Scott Hsu, K2 Management 37:53

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this episode we dive into Taiwan's offshore wind story with Scott Hsu. A veteran in Asia's wind power sector, Scott shares unique insights from Taiwan's remarkable journey to become an offshore wind powerhouse. From market dynamics to financing challenges, we explore how Taiwan is bal…

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Episode 22: How to sell sustainability to business leaders featuring John Elkington 32:35

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Mark Lee talks to John Elkington, founder of Volans, about his latest book ‘Tickling Sharks: How We Sold Business on Sustainability’. They look back at how corporate sustainability has evolved over the past 50 years, anticipate how it will progress in the future and debate the most effective ways to engage business leaders on sustainability. Their …

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Ep53 China's green gambit: deciphering its climate policies, ft Prof Christine Loh, HKUST Institute of the Environment 43:37

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] This episode is the second part of the conversation with a truly exceptional guest: one of Asia’s pre-eminent thinkers on the environment and climate change, Professor Christine Loh. We explore climate policy and climate action in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, examining the issues …

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Ep52 Climate business & finance toolkit: skills for a changing world, ft Prof Christine Loh, HKUST Institute of the Environment 38:29

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] This episode features a truly exceptional guest: one of Asia’s pre-eminent thinkers on the environment and climate change, Professor Christine Loh. We explore the crucial topic of climate business and finance education and capacity building. We started the conversation with Professor Loh…

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Episode 21: What Climate Week NYC meant for business 35:12

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Mark Lee talks to ERM leaders and experts across climate markets, social performance and nature, about how Climate Week NYC 2024 shaped the global business sustainability agenda. They also discuss implications and expectations for the upcoming United Nations COP16 biodiversity and COP29 climate change conferences later this year. Their conversation…

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Episode 20: How mining can accelerate the energy transition featuring Rio Tinto 34:25

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Mark Lee talks to Dominic Barton, Chair at Rio Tinto, and Louise Pearce, Global Industry Lead for Mining and Metals at ERM, about the role of mining in the low-carbon energy transition. Their conversation covers: - Rio Tinto’s environmental and social strategy - Decarbonizing mining and metals - How to increase metals and critical minerals supply -…

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Ep51 The Climate Risk Modelling evolution: what we need to know, ft Martim Rocha, SAS 51:40

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Climate risk modelling plays a vital role in shaping informed decisions, managing risks, and driving strategic planning by empowering businesses, governments, and individuals to understand and quantify the impacts of climate change. It enables organizations to pinpoint and evaluate clima…

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Ep50 Analysis of Asia national and corporate transition trends, ft Dr Sayuri Shirai, Asian Development Bank Institute Advisor of Sustainable Policies 40:49

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] In this episode we analyse national and corporate transition trends in Asia. We have invited a distinguished guest to discuss this topic: Prof. Dr. Sayuri Shirai. Dr. Shirai is an Advisor for Sustainable Policies at the Asian Development Bank Institute. She is also a professor of economi…

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Capitalizing on the gold rush: How the "Future made in Australia" act is building value, with Senator Tim Ayres 44:27

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In this episode, Senator Tim Ayres, Australia's Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Trade, joins Stewart and Rebecca to discuss the 'Made in Australia' and "a new age of of doing things a new kind of industrial revolution," with offshore wind playing a key role. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Of…

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Ep49 Evaluating EVs, key minerals and China, ft Henry Sanderson, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence 30:29

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Comments, guest ideas: [email protected] Episode 49 is about the related topics of electric vehicles, key minerals, and China. Our guest is Henry Sanderson. Henry is currently the executive editor of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a provider of supply chain and energy transition intelligence. This includes lithium, nickel, cob…

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Avoiding the Storm: How to bridge the talent gap in offshore wind 42:14

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In this gripping episode, the team is joined by Ayleen Sadvakassova NES Fircroft’s Regional Account Manager – Renewables APAC and Neil Mellin NES Fircroft’s Regional Business Development Director – Renewables to dive headlong into the challenge of recruitment strategies essential for growing offshore wind industry in the future. Buckle up as they c…