Talking Transitions: With FORESIGHT Climate & Energy and EY

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When we talk about the transition to a decarbonised economy, it sounds like just one change. In reality, however, this societal evolution holds within it a number of different and varied transitions across sectors, geographies and timelines. This is Talking Transitions, a new special podcast series brought to you by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy and EY. In this series, we’ll be looking at how the transition to a sustainable economy—both from an environmental but also social perspective—is affecting three key areas: the energy and resources industry, the financial services sector, and Government. In the first three podcasts, we will look at where we stand today, focusing on the risks and opportunities for these three areas. Then, we will be at the COP28 climate negotiations in Dubai for some live podcasts to discuss how challenges can be addressed, no-regret strategies, the role of both the public and private sectors and how they interlink. And we will then follow up on COP with a further set of three podcasts reflecting on what took place in Dubai and what the next steps will or should be. Guiding me along the way will be an EY thought leader from each of the three different areas as well as a number of expert guests bringing their own unique insights into the transitions. We hope you will join us too. Complimentary access for one month - join the debate! We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to you to access FORESIGHT Climate & Energy's community of energy transition enthusiasts and experts. Sign up here , download the award-winning app, and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 25, 202429 min

Inspiring and empowering energy consumers to lead the way

Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. The success of the energy transition depends on all of us changing our behaviour — but consumer fatigue is setting in, stalling confidence and stagnating progress. We need a fundamental shift in how we engage and activate sustainable consumer behaviour. How can we make clean energy solutions more appealing, affordable and accessible for everyone?This episode outlines strategies that can help energy providers inspire and empower consumers to actively participate in the energy transition.FORESIGHT Climate & Energy Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss these issues:●     Greg Guthridge, Global Energy & Resources Customer Experience Transformation Leader, EY●     Shahannom Binti Izham, Head of Retail Strategy, TNBThis episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 18, 202452 min

Getting to grips with grids

Electricity grids are the all-important central nervous system of the energy transition and will make or break global efforts to ramp up clean power capacity and meet international climate commitments. How do we make sure that grids are deployed, upgraded and expanded in line with our needs?FORESIGHT Climate & Energy Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined for this discussion by an expert panel of guests:Steve Heinen, Director, Technology Consulting, Digital Grids, EYOliver Franz, VP, European Regulation, E.ONSamira Rotteveel, EU Policy Advisor, AllianderFor more information on this topic, check out the Grids for Speed report here and the US Department of Energy report on grids here.Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 11, 202442 min

Overcoming the hurdles to hydrogen growth

The world urgently needs low-carbon hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels to decarbonise those hard-to-abate sectors. But despite global commitment to accelerate the production of low-carbon hydrogen, practical hurdles including underdeveloped supply chains and financial constraints could threaten its deployment at scale. This episode dives into these challenges and considers how to overcome them.FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss these issues:* Arnaud de Giovanni, EY Global Renewables Leader* Iva Brkić, Program Officer for Carbon Neutrality, Electricity Systems & Hydrogen, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe* Clara Bowman, Chief Operating Officer, HIF GlobalThis episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 4, 202444 min

Accelerating energy transformation through AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are transforming the world, but what are the implications for the energy transition? The technology offers huge potential to accelerateprogress by streamlining operations, optimising resource allocation, enhancing forecasting and customer engagement, and augmenting talents. But energy companies will need to take a strategic approach to adopting and integrating GenAI and AI to balance opportunities with emerging risks.FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss these issues:Ana Domingues, Global Energy & Resources AI Leader, EYLucy Yu, CEO, Centre for Net ZeroYvonne-Brzesowsky-Ruys, global industry director for energy and resources, MicrosoftThis episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202431 min

Finding a future for LNG

Natural gas plays a complex role in the energy transition, with some arguing its case as an important transition fuel even as government policies incentivise the switch to cleaner alternatives. This episode looks at the future of gas, considering the options for heavy industry, the likely sources of gas to meet remaining demand and the impact on liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and investments.FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined for a fireside chat with EY’s energy markets director, Josh Loftus.This episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202444 min

Imagining the oil and gas sector in 2050

Can oil and gas companies use their traditional strengths to lead the way in a new energy world? The sector’s healthy capital and expertise in managing complex networks could be invaluable in driving the transformation of our energy system, but only if oil and gas companies can transform themselves first. This episode explores how new business models and revenue streams can help these organisations reimagine their role as leaders in a net-zero future.FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss these issues:Saulius Adomaitis, EY Global Oil & Gas LeaderGed Davis, Executive Chair, World Energy Scenarios at the World Energy CouncilAmrita Sen, Co-Founder and Director of Research, Energy AspectsThis episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202446 min

Revolutionising energy infrastructure delivery

Old ways of infrastructure delivery don’t meet the needs of new energy projects. How can we rethink delivery roadmaps to expedite the rollout of low-carbon energies, including renewable energy technologies, battery storage and smart grids? This episode investigates what infrastructure we will need, who will pay for it and the bold, innovative solutions that can chart a new way forward, delivering projects more efficiently to accelerate the path to a sustainable energy future.FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss these issues: * Chris Lewis, EY Global Infrastructure Leader, Government & Public Sector* Stefan Kapferer, Chief Executive Officer, 50Hertz Transmission GmBH* Thushan Abd Majid, Head of Business Strategy & Performance, Grid Division, TNB This episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 202447 min

Competing for capital as energy project costs climb

Even with record amounts of capital being invested in clean energy, higher inflation and interest rates mean project costs are likely to climb. This episode discusses how energy transition projects can stay competitive and deliver ongoing profits, and the strategies investors can take to balance solid returns and new ventures. FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Editor Sam Morgan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss these issues: Greg Matlock, EY Global Energy & Resources Tax LeaderAlexandre Siciliano Esposito, Head of Department, Energy Transition & Climate Change Division, The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)Mark Lewis, Managing Director, Lime Rock New EnergyPriyantha Wijayatunga, Senior Director, Energy Sector Office, Asian Development BankThis episode was recorded at the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam (April 22-25, 2024)Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 30, 202448 min

Balancing security and sustainability in the energy transition

There can be no energy transition without energy security — but how do we mitigate against geopolitical volatility and economic challenges? This episode explores how new trade rules such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism can accelerate clean energy adoption and enhance energy security without creating friction between nations and an uneven playing field for developing countries.Complimentary access for one month - join the debate!We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to you to access FORESIGHT Climate & Energy's community of energy transition enthusiasts and experts.Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 17, 202457 min

Equity in the boardroom

In the first series of Talking Transitions, we looked at how the transition to a decarbonised economy is inherently several different and varied transitions that span across sectors, geographies and timelines. Central to this are the people these transitions affect and the need for these changes to be just and equitable. For this special bonus episode, David Weston is once again joined by a panel of experts. They discuss how equity needs to be considered depending on where you are in the world, how governments support the reporting of equity and what this means for sustainable finance and new technologies.Equity is a global issue with local solutions so there are many options and routes to take making a complex but vital part of the shift to a sustainable economy.Joining this episode to discuss how equity is being considered as part of the transition to a sustainable economy are:* Amy Brachio, EY’s global vice-chair for sustainability* Carolien de Bruin, senior director of equity action, World Business Council for Sustainable Development* Ricardo Assumpcao, Sustainability & ESG Leader, EY LatamComplimentary access for one month - join the debate!We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to you to access FORESIGHT Climate & Energy's community of energy transition enthusiasts and experts.Sign up here, download the award-winning app, and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.