Addressing Greenwashing: Does a good ESG score equate to being a good company?

Debunking ESG Myths

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!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) What is Greenwashing?
(02:49) What Makes a Company Good?
(06:38) Does a Good Score Make a Good Company?
(10:57) Sustainability Reporting
(14:18) Impact of Greenwashing
(17:54) Financial Greenwashing
(23:24) Why is Competence Greenwashing Problematic?
(32:00) How Would A Regulator Approach This Issue?

OUR GUEST, PROFESSOR KIM SCHUMACHER
Prof. 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).

His 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.
https://jp.linkedin.com/in/kim-schumacher-phd-cenv-008210189

YOUR HOST, RAVI CHIDAMBARAM
Ravi 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 performance. He has been active in sustainability for many years, as an Adjunct Professor in Sustainability at Yale-NUS College and also a board member and investor in several impact ventures.
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/ravichidambaram

RIMM SUSTAINABILITY
Rimm which stands for "Real Impact Matters Most" provides intuitive yet comprehensive sustainability tech solutions that assist all companies, whether big or small, with intelligent AI-driven tools for highly accessible and impactful sustainability management, reporting and optimization. Created and led by experts, our solutions revolve around inclusivity and accessibility, focusing on democratizing sustainability for all.
Chat with us to find out more: https://bit.ly/3OTADj9

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ABOUT DEBUNKING ESG MYTHS WITH RAVI
Welcome to Debunking ESG Myths, a podcast where we debunk, demystify and deconstruct some key ESG preconceptions with unfiltered knowledge and data from key experts in the field. I'm Ravi Chidambaram, the CEO and founder of Rimm Sustainability. We're an impact-driven tech company that advocates making sustainability accessible and actionable to all.

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