Our guest for the inaugural EcoInsider Podcast episode in November 2023 was Henk-Jelle Reitsma, the Founder of RiskSphere, a consultancy leading the way in bringing sustainability into the financial sector. RiskSphere is on a mission to help companies navigate the complex world of ESG, climate risk, and sustainability compliance.
In this episode, we explored risk management in the context of sustainability, looking at the real-world challenges companies face when they adopt environmentally conscious practices. We also discussed the crucial role of stress testing and scenario analysis in navigating sustainability hurdles. Additionally, we shed light on how regulatory bodies have played a pivotal role in pushing for better ESG reporting in the financial sector.
Key Discussion Points:
How are companies truly transitioning to sustainability?
How can stress testing and scenario analysis be adapted for long-term sustainability planning?
Risk management in the context of sustainability.
Timestamped Outline:
[00:00] – Introduction
[03:04] – Moving sustainability to the corporate forefront.
[09:14] – Starting RiskSphere
[17:52] – Stress-testing and scenario-analysis
[30:40] – Stakeholder alignment and chain responsibility
[37:45] – Greenwashing of skills, start-stop-continue method, upskilling
[43:23] – Climate-change futures
Referenced in the show:
Recommended Reading
The Art of Long View by Peter Schwarz
The Good Ancestor by Roman Krznaric
