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Essential ESG
Essential ESG is a podcast series that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance landscape in Australia and beyond. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it offers bite-sized insights for business on navigating sustainability risks and opportunities.
Episodes

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In July 2023, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognising a new universal human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss what the recognition of this right means for the business community, and the impact of the net zero transition on human rights more broadly.

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Episode 15 - Statutory Charters of Rights
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Joshua Aird discuss the increasing relevance of statutory charters of rights for business.
Australia is currently the only OECD country without a national charter or bill of human rights, but recent developments raise questions as to whether that’s about to change. Phoebe and Joshua explore these developments and consider the possible impacts of a Commonwealth charter of rights on Australian businesses.

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Episode 14 - Macro trends in sustainable finance
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Alison Morris and Emmanuel Georgouras discuss macro trends in sustainable finance.
Alison and Emmanuel discuss sustainable finance taxonomies and the regulatory classifications and challenges we can expect to see emerge in the Australian market.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Essential ESG: Episode 13 – An introduction to FPIC
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Joshua Aird discuss the international human rights principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC).
Protected by international human rights standards, and recognised in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), FPIC is an international human rights principle that provides for the operationalisation of the right to self-determination for indigenous people and the right to be free from racial discrimination.
Phoebe and Joshua unpack its different elements, and discuss the key implications for organisations.
Essential ESG is a podcast series presented by Corrs that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance landscape in Australia and beyond.

Monday May 22, 2023
Episode 12 – Emerging trends in sustainable finance
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Adam Stapledon, Alison Morris and Emmanuel Georgouras discuss emerging trends in sustainable finance for 2023 and beyond.
As corporates take action to stay up-to-date with global developments and meet increasing stakeholder expectations, sustainable finance is becoming much more mainstream. Adam, Alison and Emmanuel discuss a number of emerging trends in the area, including the use of sustainability-linked loans and green financing.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Episode 11 – Respect@Work and amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Heidi Roberts, Sarah Clarke and Erin Richardson discuss recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act that are focused on eliminating sex or gender based discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 10 – The growing role of ESG in M&A
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Sandy Mak discuss the growing role of ESG in M&A, as a driver of both deal activity and increased transaction scrutiny by regulators and shareholders.

Monday Jan 16, 2023
Episode 9 – The ‘S’ in ESG
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts discuss the ‘S’ or social pillar of ESG, which requires companies to consider the people and communities that are impacted by their business activities.

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss the key takeaways from the 11th annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held recently in Geneva.

Friday Nov 25, 2022
Episode 7 – The human rights impacts of mega sporting events
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
In the latest episode of Corrs’ Essential ESG podcast, Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Eloise O’Brien discuss the human rights impacts of mega sporting events.