MoFo + BSR: ESG Influencers – Leading Transformative Change
MoFo and BSR have launched a monthly conversation series, ESG Influencers – Leading Transformative Change. Each month we plan to showcase an influencer from the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) arena to provide insight on how they are leading transformative change to help build a more sustainable future. Our guests will include leaders from both private and public companies, as well as social enterprises, impact investors, NGOs, and standard-setting organizations who are committed to getting it right as it relates to ESG. The main theme for our series will focus on how to create business value – by driving credible change, avoiding greenwashing, and “seeing around corners” to prepare for what is coming next in the rapidly evolving ESG field.
Episode 18
Date: November 20, 2024
Please join us for our next episode focused on “Sustainability Post-Election,” featuring Anne L. Kelly, Vice President of Government Relations at Ceres, in conversation with Craig D. Martin, Co-chair of the ESG + Sustainability and Investigations + White Collar Defense practices at MoFo.
Anne and Craig will discuss the road ahead regarding pressing climate-related issues and sustainability during post-election times.
Anne will provide insights on how the United States can still advance toward a clean energy future in the immediate months and coming years following the U.S. presidential election. The discussion will touch on U.S. policy action at the state and federal levels that will continue to be needed to continue momentum for investment in climate solutions. Anne will also discuss the critical role of the private sector in climate action and the just transition to a cleaner, more resilient economy.
Guest Speaker
- Anne L. Kelly – Vice President, Government Relations, Ceres
Hosted By
- Aron Cramer – President and CEO, BSR
- Craig D. Martin – Co-chair of the ESG + Sustainability and Investigations + White Collar Defense practices, MoFo
Conversation Series
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 17: Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure Finance and Development
The 17th episode in this series focused on “Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure Finance and Development,” with Susan H. Mac Cormac, Co-chair of the ESG + Sustainability and Social Enterprise + Impact Investing practices at MoFo, in conversation with Jonah Goldman, Generate’s Head of External Affairs and Impact.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 15: How Businesses Can Scale Action for a Nature-Positive Future
The 15th episode in this series focused on “How Businesses Can Scale Action for a Nature-Positive Future,” with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, interviewing Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 14: ESG: Business Leadership in the Context of 2024's Elections
The 14th episode in this series focused on “Business Leadership in the Context of 2024’s Elections,” with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, interviewing Daniella Ballou-Aares, Founder and CEO of the Leadership Now Project.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 13: ESG: Looking Back and Ahead
The thirteenth episode in this series focused on “ESG: Looking Back and Ahead,” with Aron Cramer, president and CEO at BSR, and Susan H. Mac Cormac, co-chair of the ESG + Sustainability and Social Enterprise + Impact Investing practices at MoFo.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 12: Climate Disclosure Rules: Preparing for Regulatory Oversight
The twelfth episode in this series focuses on “Climate Disclosure Rules: Preparing For Regulatory Oversight,” with Kristina Wyatt, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni, and Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach at the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The discussion was led by Jackie Liu.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 11: Just Transition: How Companies and Investors Can Ensure an Equitable and Sustainable Future
The eleventh episode in this series focuses on “Just Transition: How Companies and Investors Can Ensure an Equitable and Sustainable Future,” with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, interviewing Kate Gordon, Former Senior Advisor to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 10: How Large Financial Institutions Are Integrating Climate Strategies
The tenth episode in this series focuses on “How Large Financial Institutions Are Integrating Climate Strategies,” with Suz Mac Cormac, Global Co-chair of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Social Enterprise + Impact Investing practices at MoFo, interviewing Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory & Sustainable Solutions at J.P. Morgan.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 9: Responsible Innovation: Ensuring Ethics in Emerging Technologies
The ninth episode in this series focuses on “Responsible Innovation: Ensuring Ethics in Emerging Technologies,” with Aron Cramer, President and CEO at BSR, interviewing Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer at Salesforce, and Lokke Moerel, Senior Of Counsel, Privacy + Data Security practice and ESG Steering Committee member, at MoFo.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 8: Business Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action
The eighth episode in this series focuses on the “Business Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action” with Michael McAfee, President and CEO at PolicyLink, and Jarrid Green, Co-Director, Center for Business and Social Justice, at BSR. The discussion will be led by Mark L. Whitaker, Co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, and Co-chair of the Diversity Strategy Committee, at MoFo.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 7: Net Zero Transition – Opportunities and Headwinds
The seventh episode in this series focuses on the “Net Zero Transition – Opportunities and Headwinds” with Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR, interviewing Curtis Ravenel, Senior Advisor to the Co-chairs and Vice Chair, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 6: Embedding Impact in Mainstream Investments – Risks and Opportunities
Kyung-Ah will provide insights on how Temasek is harnessing ESG across investment teams and the institution to strengthen portfolio resiliency and drive long-term sustainable value creation.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 5: Navigating Crosswinds While Continuing to Advance Sustainability
The fifth episode in this series focuses on “navigating crosswinds while continuing to advance sustainability,” with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, interviewing Ken Mehlman, Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs and Co-Head of KKR Global Impact.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 4: Implementation of Sustainability-Related Disclosure Standards
Suz Mac Cormac interviews Janine Guillot, Special Advisor to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 3: Delivering an Authentic Approach to Sustainability
Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, interviews Rose Stuckey Kirk, the Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Verizon.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 2: Climate Beyond Compliance
Suz Mac Cormac interviews Tim Mohin, a globally recognized sustainability and ESG executive, on the coming obligations for ESG (specifically Climate) disclosures and how companies can prepare.
- Webinar & Podcast Series
Episode 1: ESG Activities and True Impact
Suz Mac Cormac interviews Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, on the importance of building real business solutions that offer the biggest opportunities for meaningful change.
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For more information contact:
Melissa Ruth
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About BSR
BSR™ is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR™ provides its 300+ member companies with insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help them see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact. For more information about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability, visit BSR's website.