Directors' Dialogues: Stewardship in the Boardroom
Directors’ Dialogues is hosted by the Climate Governance Initiative. Each episode takes a deep dive into the stewardship journey of board directors from across all sectors, types of companies and parts of the world. Whether you are new to the climate governance space or an accomplished steward, this podcast will bring you true voices sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in navigating climate action and integrating it into the boardroom conversation. For more information on what we do, visit climate-governance.org.
Directors' Dialogues: Stewardship in the Boardroom
01: Making sustainability an economic imperative in the boardroom with Shailesh Haribhakti
Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss for an engaging discussion with Indian board director Shailesh Haribhakti. Shailesh shares his journey from a traditional accounting background to becoming a passionate advocate for achieving net-zero. He currently serves on several boards of large multinational and Indian companies, including e Chairman of L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. and L&T Mutual Fund, and Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd.
This episode explores strategies to get the board on board with sustainability. Shailesh makes a compelling case for the need to highlight the economic imperative of sustainability, and tells us how integrated reporting, the audit committee, and an aspirational vision can be powerful tools to drive climate action.
For more information on what we do, visit climate-governance.org.