{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Debunking ESG Myths","title":"Addressing Greenwashing: Does a good ESG score equate to being a good company?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7d1bb521\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2155,"description":"In this episode of \"Debunking ESG Myths\", host Ravi Chidambaram dives deep into the world of greenwashing with guest expert Dr. Kim Schumacher from Kyushu University. They explore the various shades of greenwashing, from compliance and competence to financial strategies. They also discuss the essence of a \"good\" company, highlighting the importance of transparency and credibility as the true differentiators. As they unravel the complexities, they shed light on the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability and stakeholder expectations. Tune in now!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE\n(00:00)  What is Greenwashing?\n(02:49) What Makes a Company Good?\n(06:38) Does a Good Score Make a Good Company?\n(10:57) Sustainability Reporting\n(14:18) Impact of Greenwashing\n(17:54) Financial Greenwashing\n(23:24) Why is Competence Greenwashing Problematic?\n(32:00) How Would A Regulator Approach This Issue?\n\nOUR GUEST, PROFESSOR KIM SCHUMACHER\nProf. Schumacher is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Finance and ESG at Kyushu University (Japan). He is also a Visiting Lecturer at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan). In addition, he is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Oxford (UK).\nHis research focuses on ESG data and impact metrics, sustainability reporting, greenwashing, green bonds, natural capital, nature-based carbon offsets, biodiversity and ecosystem services, renewable energy project development, and TCFD/TNFD disclosures.\nhttps://jp.linkedin.com/in/kim-schumacher-phd-cenv-008210189 \n\nYOUR HOST, RAVI CHIDAMBARAM\nRavi Chidambaram is the Founder and President of TC Capital, a pan-Asian boutique investment bank based in Singapore that specializes in M&A advisory and growth capital transactions in Asia. It is recognized and awarded as one of the best independent investment banks in the region. He is also Executive Director and Co-founder of Rimm Sustainability, a tech-driven firm, that helps companies and fund managers improve their sustainability reporting and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/A3dWapzvZOR4XbtrGLvMyup-MpHotqfoI9bNmMnLFqI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MDQ3LzE2OTE5/OTIwNzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}