On the frontlines
This podcast series launched in early 2025, after the election of Donald Trump as United States president. It explores the challenges business leaders in Asia are facing in pushing the sustainability agenda at a time when the discipline is under growing pressure to prove its value.
Podcasts / Green Buildings
Inaction is not an option for companies in climate-vulnerable nations like India: Lodha ESG chief Aun Abdullah
In the latest episode of 'On the frontlines', the real estate giant's ESG head tells the EB Podcast that while there has been no pushback on climate action by corporate India, questions remain over whether the booming real estate sector is decarbonising fast enough.
Podcasts / Energy
Philippine firms not dismantling climate policies despite US influence: MGEN sustainability chief Christer Gaudiano
The ESG head of the Philippine power company arm tells the EB Podcast that sustainability needs to be communicated not as a “progressive idea” but a business strategy that benefits the bottom line.
Podcasts / Carbon & Climate
Just another cost centre? CLP Power’s Hendrik Rosenthal on justifying sustainability in turbulent times
In the second episode of 'On the frontlines', power firm CLP's group sustainability director Rosenthal talks to the EB Podcast about the challenges of steering sustainability in a carbon-heavy industry, closing coal plants and the need for pragmatism.
Podcasts / Corporate Responsibility
ESG in retreat? In India more companies see climate action as strategic: Mahindra CSO Ankit Todi
In a new series 'On the frontlines' that spotlights the challenges facing corporate changemakers, the sustainability chief for the Indian conglomerate argues that while language around ESG has become muddled, this should not prevent climate action.
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News / Policy & Finance
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News / Policy & Finance
After Trump cut funding for energy transitions overseas, could China step in?
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