This week on TGW, host Michelle Baltazar welcomes ESG and responsible investing leader Dr Ian Woods to discuss 'ESG Unlocked', a new book he has co-authored with Josh Dowse, which was written to address the disconnect between how companies and investors understand and apply ESG.

Woods explains that the book’s aim is to demystify ESG by reducing jargon, joining the dots between corporate and investment perspectives, and showing how ESG integration can support both sustainability outcomes and profits and investment returns.

00:42 Meet Dr. Ian Woods + introducing the book 'ESG Unlocked'

02:07 How the book was born: Bridging the company–investor disconnect

03:52 From climate pioneer to ESG mainstream: What changed over time

06:18 Case study: IAG’s investor-aligned climate journey

08:00 Common ESG investing myths: Divestment, materiality and performance

11:50 The ticking clock: Physical climate risk vs transition risk

14:34 Natural, social, human and financial capital: making ESG relevant

16:21 Behind the scenes: Writing during COVID + making ESG readable

19:04 The next decade: No more “ESG teams”?

Links: ESG Unlocked

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar from FS Sustainability, discusses the increasing climate-driven risks to data centers with Julia Leske, managing director at ISS Sustainability.

They explore the challenges posed by extreme heat and water stress on data centres globally. Julia shares insights from ISS's report, Actionable Insights: Top Sustainability Themes in 2026, revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities, the urgent need for resilient cooling systems and investment implications.

00:36 Exploring climate risks for data centres

01:06 Data centre resilience

01:44 The biggest climate threats to data centres

02:24 Case Study: Heat waves and water stress

03:47 Global analysis of data centre risks

04:07 Future projections and regional vulnerabilities

06:45 The need for advanced cooling technologies

09:02 Business continuity planning and gaps

Links: https://www.issgovernance.com/sustainability/actionable-insights-top-sustainability-themes-in-2026/

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the critical and complicated role of steel in the transition to a decarbonised future with Fidelity International's Sue-Lyn Stubbs.

They discuss the steel paradox and its essential role in economic growth, green technology development versus its high emissions footprint, the financial and regulatory implications, and the effect of methane emissions on the industry.

02:04 Understanding the steel paradox

04:10 Financial risks and opportunities in the steel value chain

06:35 The importance of methane emissions

07:49 Impact on Australian mining companies

08:33 Future of green steel technologies

10:44 Investor engagement and regulatory developments

16:03 The steel methane investor initiative

Links: The methane blindspot: Why investors are rethinking their steel value chain exposure

Can we really trust the tools measuring biodiversity risk?

This week on TGW, Michelle Baltazar, Executive Director of Media at FS Sustainability, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Willetts of Franklin Templeton to unpack one of the biggest questions facing investors today: how do you actually measure biodiversity risk—and are current tools up to the task?

Dr. Willetts breaks down the challenges, the latest innovations, and the emerging opportunities for investors looking to understand their biodiversity footprint and drive more sustainable outcomes.

00:00 Introduction: Disagreement among biodiversity tools

00:29 Introducing Dr. Jennifer Willett and her research

01:30 The Complexity of biodiversity metrics

04:00 Key Findings from the biodiversity study

07:04 Challenges and solutions for investors

12:29 The Role of regulation in biodiversity risk

14:24 Emerging opportunities for investors

Are investors adding sustainable ETFs to their portfolio?

This week on The Greener Way podcast, host Michelle Baltazar chats in the studio with Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of Stockpot, about the returns of sustainable ETFs and market trends that are driving fund inflows.

They delve into the growth and divergence in the ESG market, how sustainable ETFs compare with traditional ETFs, and how investors can align their personal values with their investment goals.

00:46 State of sustainable ETFs

02:07 Performance and comparison

03:54 Choosing the right sustainable ETF

05:34 Fees, transparency and ESG ratings

08:43 Challenges and considerations

14:08 Future outlook for sustainable ETFs

17:35 About StockSpot

This week on 'The Greener Way', host Michelle Baltazar interviews Mike Harut, partner and responsible investment manager at $7bn fund manager Munro Partners.

Together they discuss the biggest misconceptions about the performance of renewable companies in the US, the green stocks that defied the odds in 2025 and why TINA (short for 'There Is No Alternative') underpin the future of renewables.

Mike also shares insights on how their Climate Leaders fund returned a strong 22 per cent in returns last year.

01:00 Munro Partners is a growth equities specialist

02:57 The renewable sector's performance: myths vs reality

06:30 The future of electricity demand in the US

13:11 China's revised emission targets and investment opportunities

14:44 Performance of the Climate Change Leaders Fund

20:10 What's next?

For more info on the Climate Change Leaders fund, see https://www.munropartners.com/. US utility NextEra’s Capital Markets Day shares research on the US electricity system here: https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/2025/12-08-2025

Is now a good time to look for a new role in sustainability?

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the recruitment challenges and opportunities in the sustainability sector with Richard Evans, founder and chief executive of Talent Nation.

They explore critical issues including low staff retention rates, the necessity of executive support, and the impact of economic pressures on sustainability roles.

Richard emphasises the importance of hiring the right talent, understanding organisational needs, and the rising demand in 2026 for roles focused on disclosures and compliance.

00:58 Guest Introduction: Richard Evans

01:14 Retention issues on ESG roles

03:10 Survey insights on burnout and turnover

05:31 Challenges on the job

06:37 Solutions for staff retention and support

10:21 Blurring lines between roles

2:53 Current job market and opportunities

7:54 Final thoughts and practical tips

Great partnerships can make all the difference.

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Yossi Kraemer, co-head of capital partnerships and director of funds management at Salter Brothers.

In the year where the future of sustainable investing was hotly debated following greenwashing claims and reversal of climate policies in the US, Salter Brothers defied general sentiment and partnered with Kilara Capital to launch KSB Sustainable Investments. Why now, and what are the results?

Yossi explains the merits of sustainability and the impact of decarbonisation, electrification, and sustainable technologies on investment returns and how SMEs operate.

00:30 Guest Introduction: Yossi Kraemer

00:56 Background of Salter Brothers

01:48 The fund behind major hotel brands and boutiques

02:52 Teaming up with Kilara Capital

04:26 Growth opportunities and market trends

05:43 Electrification and energy efficiency

06:34 Investor returns and risks