Sustainable Edge

Sustainable Edge

The Sustainable Edge podcast series, hosted by Position Green Co-Founder and Executive Chair Joachim Nahem, centres on a variety of guests who bring their unique perspective of corporate sustainability transformation and ESG, and how best to drive value creation and increase competitiveness by turning ESG data insights into targeted action.

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April 11, 2025 9 mins
The Sustainable Edge podcast returns with a bite-sized episode that cuts through the noise on impact investing. Host Joachim Nahem sits down with renowned finance professor Alex Edmans to explore what it really means to invest for impact—and the caveats leaders and investors need to keep in mind.
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Jan Erik Saugestad shares his candid views on the role of investors in navigating today’s sustainability landscape — from the limitations of exclusion to the power of long-term engagement. With over €120 billion under management, Storebrand’s approach is rooted in the belief that sustainability isn’t a trade-off — it’s a strategic advantage.

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Simon Mundy brings a global perspective on the urgent realities of climate change and the business opportunities emerging in response, built from a long career covering the sector’s development. This discussion is ideal for business leaders navigating a world where sustainability is no longer a compliance commitment, but a competitive imperative.

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In this inaugural 2025 episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green, is joined by peer and colleague, Julia Staunig, Chief Growth Officer at Position Green. Together, they dive into the biggest lessons from 2024 and

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Julia Staunig draws from her impressive career in sustainability and finance to deliver actionable insights on navigating the current ESG landscape, even a...

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Join us for the final episode of The Sustainable Edge Podcast in 2024, where host Joachim takes us on a journey through a transformative year in sustainability. Featuring highlights from key conversations and forward-looking insights, this special episode is the perfect way to cap off the year and set your sights on 2025.

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Revisit the year’s pivotal moments in sustainabi...

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In this special episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green, interviews David Carlin, founder of Cambium Global Solutions and head of Climate Risk and TCFD for UNEP FI.

 

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David Carlin brings his wealth of expertise to explore the multifaceted impacts of climate risk and the urgency for action.This episode is a must-lis...

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In a special episode filmed live at Position Meet, our podcast host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman at Position Green engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Claus Meyer, the celebrated co-founder of Noma, and a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems.

Claus Meyer shares his unique perspective on transforming the food industry to support planetary health, his experience in co-founding Nom...

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Join us for an engaging conversation on the latest episode of "Sustainable Edge," where we explore the intersection of sustainability, impact investing, and technology. Host Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman of Position Green, is joined live at PG Meet by Gustav Stenbeck, a unique figure who has evolved from being an environmental activist to a venture capitalist.

 

Meet Gustav Stenbeck, a former Hea...

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Tune in to the latest episode of Sustainable Edge, where we’re delving into the challenges CEOs are facing in order to champion environmental and social goals, as well as the strategies they should adopt to overcome them. Your podcast host, Position Green’s Executive Chairman, Joachim Nahem, is accompanied by Alison Taylor. 

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Meet Alison Taylor, a seasoned expert in corpo...

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Meet Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, TED Talk speaker and bestselling author. Together with podcast host Joachim Nahem, he dives into subjects such as why ESG matters but should not be exaggerated when it comes to long-term value creation and why confirmation bias can be problematic. Listen to partake in his expertise and insights gained from years of res...

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In this episode of Sustainable Edge, our host Joachim Nahem is accompanied by Nina Rawal, Partner at Trill Impact Advisory and Co-Head of Impact Ventures. They delve into the challenges and opportunities in impact investing, the role of venture capital in driving innovation, and the importance of measuring impact through frameworks like the theory of change. Nina emphasizes the need for transformative technologies to a...

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In this episode of the Sustainable Edge podcast, host Joachim Nahem explores why Gen Z is flocking to sustainability careers.

This months guest Pola Nachyla shares her journey into sustainability, driven by the Japanese concept of ikigai. They discuss the shift towards pragmatic sustainability and how Pola's role as a Senior Associate and Sustainability Manager aligns with her passion and purpose. From personal lifestyle choices t...

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Pia Heidenmark Cook, acclaimed sustainability leader and former CSO at IKEA, sits down with Position Green Executive Chair Joachim Nahem in our latest episode.

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Listen to one of the world’s top sustainability influencers give advice on effective change management and how to ‘interpret the outside for the inside’ in driving your company’s strategic transformation. Pia shares insights from her ...

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Andreas Rasche, Professor at the Centre for Sustainability at Copenhagen Business School, joins host and Position Green Executive Chair Joachim Nahem for this latest episode.

How can companies turn the perceived burden of ESG reporting into a benefit? And does sustainability performance actually pay at the end of the day? Acclaimed thought leader Andreas Rasche shares unique insights on the ...

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In our new episode, Kiran Aziz, Head of Responsible Investments at KLP, sits down with Joachim Nahem, Executive Chair at Position Green.

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Kicking the can down to 2050 is not enough. Listen as Kiran reveals the art of the long game in responsible investment, where long- and short-term sustainability goals are a must in the investment considerations of pensions behemoth KLP. Hear ...

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Christina Downend, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at Dunelm, joins host Joachim Nahem for our latest episode

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Christina delves into the give and take at the forefront of supply chain sustainability and whether ESG regulations are a case of the tail wagging the dog. Get unique insights on why delivering sustainability in an affordable way to consumers has become missio...

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Alexandra shares her insights on the ESG cultural (re)evolution for fund managers and whether sustainability actually means anything for the bottom line of companies. This episode gives you further answers to: Where has the finance industry come up short in ESG integration? Is engaging rather than excluding companies the key to creating actual impact from an investor perspective? Get fresh ...

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In this episode, your host Joachim Nahem sits down with Hugo Munthe-Kaas, Head of Compliance at DLA Piper Norway.

With a spotlight on the tsunami of new ESG regulations in the EU and beyond, Joachim and Hugo discuss the challenge of compliance across multiple jurisdictions for global companies, the growing focus on supply chain due diligence, and the EU’s role in setting a global standard. Do we need sin...

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In this inaugural episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem is joined by Hege Marie Norheim, Executive VP at FREYR Battery. Delving into the heart of the green transition, they explore how FREYR aims to provide industrial scale clean battery solutions to reduce global emissions. Hege Marie shares the company's journey from conception to listing on the New York Stock Exchange, their commitment to a sustainabl...

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