In this episode, ERM Partners Andrew Probert, Amy McDonald, and Todd Hall join host Mark Lee to explore how the current Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping the global energy landscape. They examine what this means for energy security, interest rates, and capital project decisions, and how it could either slow or accelerate the low-carbon transition. The conversation highlights how policy choices, financing conditions, and supply chain vulnerabilities can turn conflict into either a setback or a catalyst for greener, more resilient systems.

Their conversation covers:

• Initial reactions to the Strait of Hormuz closure
• Geopolitics, energy markets, and emerging pressure points
• Regional policy realities: U.S., Europe, and APAC
• How lenders and corporate leaders are responding

Related content:

• "The 2026 Middle East War Could Accelerate the Green Transition. But Only If We Choose It."
• ERM 2026 Annual Sustainability Trends Report | Key Issues Shaping Business

In this episode, Daniele Strippoli, ERM’s EMEA Nature and Water Lead, joins Mark Lee to discuss the role of nature in the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Together, they discuss what major sporting events can reveal about valuing natural capital, understanding ecosystem dependencies, and shaping decisions that support both communities and the environments they depend on.

Their conversation covers:

· How nature can shape major sporting events

· Balancing infrastructure, communities, and the environment

· Natural capital accounting and future of climate-resilient games

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

3. Unlocking the Business Value of Sustainability | ERM

4. GreenBiz 2026 | ERM