In this episode, José Pugas, a Partner and Head of Responsible Investments and Engagement at JGP Asset Management, based in Brazil joins Global Sustainability/ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot. José talks about the role of Brazil in being part of the challenge of climate change and part of the solution. Looking forward, diversity and nature are an intrinsic part of the wealth generation and no country is better positioned to discuss and lead the discussion than Brazil. José also discusses why we need to change the conversation perspective on diversity resources and the role Brazil will play within n ..read more

Ashurst First Nations Lead, Trent Wallace, turns the tables and interviews one of Australia's most distinguished and respected journalists, Kerry O'Brien, to discuss Kerry's allyship origins, his new book co-authored with Thomas Mayo, "The Voice to Parliament Handbook: All the Detail You Need", and the media's role in mitigating risk to First Nation societies. In this special Let's Yarn episode, Trent talks with Kerry O'Brien about his allyship origins, his new handbook with Thomas Mayo about The Voice, and the media's role in mitigating risk to First Nation societies. The conversation also in ..read more

Ashurst First Nations Adviser and proud Wongaibon and Palawa man, Trent Wallace, shares a timely yarn with Bridget Cama from the Uluru Dialogue about the upcoming Voice referendum. In this episode, you will hear Bridget talk with passionate about the work she's doing around the upcoming Voice. The yarn covers the work that has gone into the Voice, the challenges Bridget has faced and the reason why she decided to follow her Dad’s advice and pursue a career in law. “I was very fortunate to have a family that always supported me, always valued education. From a very young age, my dad said to me ..read more

Cindy Torrens,  program manager at an Australian front-line agency, and Sean Callaghan, a researcher based in the UK, reflect on what more can be done to end violence against women and girls. The statistics are stark and confronting. One in three women globally will experience physical or sexual violence during their lifetime, most likely inflicted by an intimate partner. And more than 140 million girls and women alive today have experienced female genital cutting. In this episode of ESG Matters, we look at the causes and risks of violence against women and girls. We highlight the barrier ..read more

In this episode, Nick Ash, Associate Director at Arup joins Global Sustainability/ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot. Nick covers the importance of providing fair access to energy for the population as well as market frameworks that enable that change. Nick also shares the shift he has seen in the energy space over the past eighteen months and what he'd like to see come out of the discussions at COP27. This is the twenty-fifth episode in our 30 For Net Zero 30 series. In each episode, Ashurst Global Sustainability/ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot speaks with climate action champions across the globe about ..read more

In this episode, Denise Odaro, Head of ESG and Sustainability at PAI Partners joins Global Sustainability and ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot. Denise shares what she'd like to see come out of the discussions at COP27, whether the promises of COP26 have materialised and the changes she's seen over the past eighteen months. This is the twenty-fourth episode in our 30 For Net Zero 30 series. In each episode, Ashurst Global Sustainability/ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot speaks with climate action champions across the globe about real steps to take now towards 2030 goals. The information provided is not in ..read more

Reconciliation Week is a time for Australians to reflect on their shared history, cultures and achievements. It’s also the time to discuss how all Australians can contribute to reconciliation – and make commitments towards achieving it. In this bonus podcast episode, Commissioner Andrea Mason OAM yarns with Ashurst’s First Nations Adviser, Trent Wallace. With Reconciliation Week underway in Australia, Commissioner Mason reflects on what “reconciliation” really means for Australians – be they Indigenous or otherwise. Commissioner Mason discusses what businesses, law firms, grassroots organisati ..read more

In this bonus episode, Ashurst partner Anna-Marie Slot chats with Patrick Temple-West from The Financial Times in New York. Patrick recounts his journey as a reporter and the shift he’s seen from ESG being dismissed as PR spin to it being taken more seriously in business, media and politics. He describes how shareholder voices on ESG are forcing businesses to act and editors to pay attention. As a journalist, Patrick applies a healthy dose of scepticism when businesses make bold claims about their ESG credentials. In our podcast, he talks about seeking out specific actions that back up these c ..read more

We're hearing a lot about ESG in the news and elsewhere, but how are they impacting your business? Join us for our first podcast series, ESG Matters @ Ashurst as we go searching for answers and providing practical advice to help you address the challenges facing your organisation. Our focus will be on the global energy transition, financial regulation, the challenges facing infrastructure and the changing landscape of real estate. We'll be speaking with thought leaders and change makers from various industries and around the globe to discuss how we navigate towards a more sustainable future.&n ..read more

In this episode, Denise Odaro, Head of ESG and Sustainability at PAI Partners joins Global Sustainability and ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot. Denise shares what she'd like to see come out of the discussions at COP27, whether the promises of COP26 have materialised and the changes she's seen over the past eighteen months. This is the twenty-fourth episode in our 30 For Net Zero 30 series. In each episode, Ashurst Global Sustainability/ESG Partner Anna-Marie Slot speaks with climate action champions across the globe about real steps to take now towards 2030 goals. The information provided is not in ..read more