Richard Edelman, CEO of global communications firm Edelman breaks down the key findings of the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, exploring how insularity—the theme of this year’s report—is impacting workplaces, consumer behaviour and economic sentiment. He shares why trust has become the "ultimate currency" for institutions, the risks posed by declining confidence in institutions, and how trust brokering can help leaders bridge divides and strengthen organisational resilience.

• (00:00:00) - Richard's experience at Davos
• (00:01:10) - Trust as the ultimate currency
• (00:02:35) - Edelman Trust Barometer: Origins and trends
• (00:05:55) - Trust amid insularity
• (00:07:47) - How insularity is impacting business
• (00:11:31) - Trust brokering in the workplace
• (00:18:20) - Role of CEOs

The LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast is back — and this season, we’re on camera. Join Jane and leading voices across sustainability, business and finance — now available to watch as well as listen. Follow to catch the first episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important topics which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability. We hear from leading experts about some of today's biggest topics – including climate transition, green infrastructure, carbon markets, financial inclusion and much more.

Mining is vital to sustainable growth but how can it be safer and more sustainable? From the hard lessons of Brazil’s Brumadinho disaster to bold investor-led initiatives, Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Church of England Pensions Board and Chair of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 shares what it takes to align finance, industry, and governments for long-term value creation.

• (00:00:00) - Unpacking the 2019 Brumadinho disaster
• (00:08:18) - Response to the disaster: A responsible model of mining
• (00:13:25) - New challenges in the mining sector
• (00:17:20) - Engaging with governments
• (00:20:55) - Recommendations for the mining sector and investors

Can clean energy investment outpace fossil fuel demand? In this episode, Ben Daly, Head of Transition Finance at Standard Chartered, explores how capital is fueling large-scale decarbonisation projects across the globe—from the first wave of carbon capture to gigafactories powering electric vehicles. Ben also unpacks the critical role of electrification, policy innovation and regional motivations in shaping the future of the energy transition.

How could physical climate risk reshape global economies? The 2025 Net Zero Atlas assesses exposure to climate hazards across eight major economies — the US, China, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Türkiye — representing 2.2 billion people and nearly 60% of global GDP. In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at LSEG, explores how risks like flooding, heatwaves, wildfires, and water stress could impact supply chains, insurance, and real estate markets.
With $28.3 trillion in economic value at risk by mid-century, Jaakko explains the expanded scope of this year’s Atlas and what it means for investors, policymakers, and businesses. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

Read the full report: lseg.com/en/insights/cop30-net-zero-atlas

Why does the UN share best practices with stock exchanges? In this episode, Anthony Miller, Chief Coordinator of the UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (UNSSE), explains how the UN partners with exchanges worldwide to encourage sustainable investment. He also discusses the London Stock Exchange's unique approach to voluntary carbon markets and unpacks the key issues he believes capital markets are underestimating today.

Can taxonomies help create a new asset class? In this episode, Alfonso García Mora, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) shares how the organisation mobilises private capital to support sustainable development in emerging markets. Alfonso shares insights into their approach to climate finance and adaptation, and the role of taxonomies in helping investors navigate opportunities and risks.

What does a ‘just transition’ really mean in practice? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Absa Group discusses the link between sustainability and long-term value creation, how they are measuring social impact and the current challenges facing sustainable finance in Africa.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:01:49) - Why sustainability is embedded in ABSA's corporate strategy
• (00:04:40) - Making social and business sense
• (00:07:47) - Shareholder reception
• (00:09:11) - Measuring social impact on the ground
• (00:11:20) - What does a 'just transition' look like?
• (00:13:45) - Unpacking ABSA's decision to opt out of the Net Zero Banking Alliance
• (00:15:39) - Three critical sustainable finance challenges in Africa
• (00:17:24) - Infrastructure gaps and energy poverty
• (00:19:11) - Policy
• (00:21:41) - ABSA's vision for 2030