Richard Edelman, CEO of global communications firm Edelman breaks down the key findings of the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, exploring how insularity—the theme of this year’s report—is impacting workplaces, consumer behaviour and economic sentiment. He shares why trust has become the "ultimate currency" for institutions, the risks posed by declining confidence in institutions, and how trust brokering can help leaders bridge divides and strengthen organisational resilience.

• (00:00:00) - Richard's experience at Davos
• (00:01:10) - Trust as the ultimate currency
• (00:02:35) - Edelman Trust Barometer: Origins and trends
• (00:05:55) - Trust amid insularity
• (00:07:47) - How insularity is impacting business
• (00:11:31) - Trust brokering in the workplace
• (00:18:20) - Role of CEOs

The LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast is back — and this season, we’re on camera. Join Jane and leading voices across sustainability, business and finance — now available to watch as well as listen. Follow to catch the first episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important topics which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability. We hear from leading experts about some of today's biggest topics – including climate transition, green infrastructure, carbon markets, financial inclusion and much more.

Mining is vital to sustainable growth but how can it be safer and more sustainable? From the hard lessons of Brazil’s Brumadinho disaster to bold investor-led initiatives, Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Church of England Pensions Board and Chair of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 shares what it takes to align finance, industry, and governments for long-term value creation.

• (00:00:00) - Unpacking the 2019 Brumadinho disaster
• (00:08:18) - Response to the disaster: A responsible model of mining
• (00:13:25) - New challenges in the mining sector
• (00:17:20) - Engaging with governments
• (00:20:55) - Recommendations for the mining sector and investors