In a world where more women are entering the workforce than ever before, why does the gender wage gap persist so stubbornly? Our guests Naomi Cahn and June Carbone, legal scholars and co-authors of "Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Ju...

Sir John Kay delivers a masterful analysis of how corporations have evolved from their industrial origins to today's knowledge-driven enterprises, revealing profound insights about the changing nature of business success.Drawing on his ...

Have you ever wondered why essential goods like baby formula, eggs, and lifesaving medications keep facing shortages? The answer lies in monopoly power—a force reshaping our world in ways both visible and hidden.Matt Stoller, director o...

Corporate sustainability is more than just a trend—it's an essential element of modern business strategy. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Mohin, a seasoned leader in climate and sustainability, to navigate the intricate relationship betwe...

Professor Karthik Ramanna, a prominent authority on business-government relations and sustainable capitalism, joins us to unravel the themes from his compelling book, "The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World." Our conversation touc...

Brace yourself for a paradigm shift in how we perceive pricing as we welcome Michel Scholte, co-founder of True Price and Impact Institute. Discover the groundbreaking concept of "True Price" that integrates social and environmental costs into ...

Discover the changing landscape of global supply chains with Peter Goodman, The New York Times' global economic correspondent. He sheds light on the seismic shifts in global supply chains and the vulnerabilities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandem...

Can business ethics and profitability coexist in harmony? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Professor James O'Toole, author of 17 books and a renowned expert in business ethics and leadership, as we explore the intricate relatio...

Have you ever wondered how market competition affects societies? Join us as we explore this provocative idea with Professor Allan Fels, a towering figure in the sphere of competition law and regulation in Australia. As the inaugural chair of th...

Discover the untamed expanse of our planet's high seas with Dr. Olive Heffernan, a distinguished science journalist and author, as she navigates through her latest work, "The High Seas: Ambition, Power, and Greed on the Unclaimed Ocean" Dr. Hef...

Discover why businesses are taking the lead in societal trust, with David Bersoff from the Edelman Trust Institute sharing insights from their latest Trust Barometer Report. You'll learn why companies now outscore governments, media, and NGOs i...

Can global brands really lead the charge against climate change, or are they just playing a part in a much bigger distraction? Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Auden Schendler, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen Sk...

Unlock the secrets of ESG and sustainability investing with Professor Todd Cort from the Yale School of Management. Explore the nuanced differences between ESG investing, impact investing, and corporate sustainability efforts, and understand ho...

Unlock the secrets of sustainable development through the lens of behavioural science with our special guest, Liam Smith, Director of BehaviourWorks Australia. Discover how understanding human behaviour can accelerate progress towards the Susta...

Discover how deeply entrenched beliefs in the free market's supremacy have shaped our society, often to our detriment. Today, we sit down with Professor Naomi Oreskes to discuss her latest book, "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to...

In this episode, Nick Romeo, a journalist and an author, discusses some of the ideas from his recent book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy. He discusses widening wealth inequality and the climate crisis and argues that these are ur...

Can embedding sustainability into your business strategy really boost your bottom line? Join us as Tensie Whelan, an expert in sustainable business practices, reveals how the Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) framework can drive financ...

In Warming Up: How Businesses Should Respond to Climate Change, Professor Jonatan Pinkse discusses the challenges in green transition and the culture war at our doorstep. Why are some businesses reluctant to come aboard the green tr...

Get ready to challenge your preconceptions about business and sustainability with our latest episode featuring Matt Morrison, co-founder of All Good Bananas and Karma Drinks. Learn how Matt and his team turned the hyper-competitive industries o...

Sustainability in the coffee industry is more complicated than it seems. Join us as we uncover coffee supply chains with Carl Cervone, a leading authority on coffee sustainability. From the unique perishability of freshly harvested beans to the...

Ever wonder how corporate sustainability has evolved from a fringe concept to a core business strategy? Join me as I engage in a compelling conversation with Chris Coulter, Chief Executive of GlobeScan. Chris takes us through the transformative...

Embark on a journey of discovery with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a luminary in the realm of sustainable development, as we discuss the transformative role businesses must adopt in our rapidly changing world. This podcast delves into the necessity...

Welcome to the Business and Society Podcast, where we discuss the role of business in society with influential thinkers. We are a monthly podcast, launching our inaugural episode on the 14th of May, 2024.  Please don’t forget t...