Sustainable connections
In ERM's podcast, host Mark Lee, Global Director of Thought Leadership, speaks to some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing minds in the field, examining the connections necessary to make sustainable business a reality - across sectors and systems, and up and down organizations. Topics cover the breadth of the sustainability agenda, including net zero, nature positive, biodiversity, equity, resources and frameworks, and more.
Sustainable connections
Episode 39: GreenBiz 2026 – Less noise, more execution
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In this episode, Annie Longsworth, Doug Park, and Ollie Forster join host Mark Lee to reflect on key insights from GreenBiz 2026 in Phoenix. Together, they explore what the conference signaled about the state of corporate sustainability, from treating sustainability as a commercial growth lever and the rise of AI agents and technology ecosystems, to the tightening definition of “high‑quality” carbon credits and the hidden risks buyers still overlook.
Their conversation covers:
- What happened at GreenBiz 2026?
- Key insights from our GreenBiz panels
- Looking ahead to how sustainability strategies are evolving
Related content:
1. Quantifying Sustainability: Turning ESG into Business Value | ERM
2. What Makes a High-Quality Carbon Credit? | ERM
