Episodes
In a special episode filmed live at Position Meet, our podcast host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Claus Meyer, the celebrated co-founder of Noma, and a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems. Claus Meyer shares his unique perspective on transforming the food industry to support planetary health, his experience in co-founding Noma, and his ongoing commitment to sustainable food production.   Learn about: The...
Published 10/21/24
Join us for an engaging conversation on the latest episode of "Sustainable Edge," where we explore the intersection of sustainability, impact investing, and technology. Host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman of Position Green, is joined live at PG Meet by Gustav Stenbeck, a unique figure who has evolved from being an environmental activist to a venture capitalist.   Meet Gustav Stenbeck, a former Head of Sustainability at Strawberry, the largest Nordic hotel chain, and ex-CEO of Mestro, a...
Published 09/20/24
Published 09/20/24
Tune in to the latest episode of Sustainable Edge, where we’re delving into the challenges CEOs are facing in order to champion environmental and social goals, as well as the strategies they should adopt to overcome them. Your podcast host, Position Green’s Executive Chairman, Joachim Nahem, is accompanied by Alison Taylor.  In this episode  Meet Alison Taylor, a seasoned expert in corporate ethics, as she shares her journey navigating complex business landscapes, building strong...
Published 08/14/24
In this episode  Meet Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, TED Talk speaker and bestselling author. Together with podcast host Joachim Nahem, he dives into subjects such as why ESG matters but should not be exaggerated when it comes to long-term value creation and why confirmation bias can be problematic. Listen to partake in his expertise and insights gained from years of research.    Learn about:  Why ESG matters but should not be overstated in the pursuit of...
Published 06/20/24
In this episode of Sustainable Edge, our host Joachim Nahem is accompanied by Nina Rawal, Partner at Trill Impact Advisory and Co-Head of Impact Ventures. They delve into the challenges and opportunities in impact investing, the role of venture capital in driving innovation, and the importance of measuring impact through frameworks like the theory of change. Nina emphasizes the need for transformative technologies to address health inequalities and improve access to healthcare globally....
Published 05/21/24
In this episode of the Sustainable Edge podcast, host Joachim Nahem explores why Gen Z is flocking to sustainability careers. This months guest Pola Nachyla shares her journey into sustainability, driven by the Japanese concept of ikigai. They discuss the shift towards pragmatic sustainability and how Pola's role as a Senior Associate and Sustainability Manager aligns with her passion and purpose. From personal lifestyle choices to tracking Position Green's impact, Pola emphasizes...
Published 04/22/24
Pia Heidenmark Cook, acclaimed sustainability leader and former CSO at IKEA, sits down with Position Green Executive Chair Joachim Nahem in our latest episode. - Listen to one of the world’s top sustainability influencers give advice on effective change management and how to ‘interpret the outside for the inside’ in driving your company’s strategic transformation. Pia shares insights from her time as Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA and discusses the untapped potential of sustainability...
Published 03/14/24
Andreas Rasche, Professor at the Centre for Sustainability at Copenhagen Business School, joins host and Position Green Executive Chair Joachim Nahem for this latest episode. – How can companies turn the perceived burden of ESG reporting into a benefit? And does sustainability performance actually pay at the end of the day? Acclaimed thought leader Andreas Rasche shares unique insights on the shifting compliance landscape and how sustainability is being talked about behind boardroom doors....
Published 02/16/24
In our new episode, Kiran Aziz, Head of Responsible Investments at KLP, sits down with Joachim Nahem, Executive Chair at Position Green. In this episode Kicking the can down to 2050 is not enough. Listen as Kiran reveals the art of the long game in responsible investment, where long- and short-term sustainability goals are a must in the investment considerations of pensions behemoth KLP. Hear how dynamic engagement with board and management can nurture ESG strategies across more than 7,000...
Published 01/26/24
Christina Downend, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at Dunelm, joins host Joachim Nahem for our latest episode In this episode Christina delves into the give and take at the forefront of supply chain sustainability and whether ESG regulations are a case of the tail wagging the dog. Get unique insights on why delivering sustainability in an affordable way to consumers has become mission-critical for net zero targets. This episode also unpacks the question: Is the inherent ambition...
Published 12/06/23
In this episode Alexandra shares her insights on the ESG cultural (re)evolution for fund managers and whether sustainability actually means anything for the bottom line of companies. This episode gives you further answers to: Where has the finance industry come up short in ESG integration? Is engaging rather than excluding companies the key to creating actual impact from an investor perspective? Get fresh takes on why ESG training is crucial for portfolio managers and how Alexandra has...
Published 10/25/23
In this episode, your host Joachim Nahem sits down with Hugo Munthe-Kaas, Head of Compliance at DLA Piper Norway. With a spotlight on the tsunami of new ESG regulations in the EU and beyond, Joachim and Hugo discuss the challenge of compliance across multiple jurisdictions for global companies, the growing focus on supply chain due diligence, and the EU’s role in setting a global standard. Do we need single jurisdiction laws in Europe given the potential for overarching global standards? And...
Published 09/26/23
In this inaugural episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem is joined by Hege Marie Norheim, Executive VP at FREYR Battery. Delving into the heart of the green transition, they explore how FREYR aims to provide industrial scale clean battery solutions to reduce global emissions. Hege Marie shares the company's journey from conception to listing on the New York Stock Exchange, their commitment to a sustainable value chain, and why having a green product is not enough to make the...
Published 08/31/23