ESG in Practice

Sandy Spørck SVP of Sustainability & Quality at PGS, a global geophysical company that gathers offshore survey data and uses cloud compute to image the earth, discuss her transition from senior project management to senior sustainability leadership. Sandy explains how PGS integrates ESG into its operations, emphasizing data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and creating an internal sustainability network.

Tormod Tingstad, a compliance pioneer and former Chief Compliance Officer, discusses the practical application of Governance—the "G" in ESG—in corporate settings. This episode explores Tormod's role in establishing one of Norway's first compliance programs and his impact on compliance practices. We delve into the challenges and evolution of compliance frameworks, the integration of ESG, and the dedication required in these roles. Highlighting ESG's influence on corporate governance and sustainability, the episode emphasizes compliance's key role in fostering ethical business operations and its future potential.

Anna Romberg Ph.D, EVP, Sustainability, Legal and Compliance at Getinge and co-founder of Nordic Business Ethics Initiative (NBE) discusses promoting responsible business practices and the importance of fact-based discussions on governance and ethics. In this episode we discuss the results of the recent Nordic Business Ethics Survey that shares the results of the State of Ethics and Compliance from over 100 corporate compliance professionals. The conversation covers the challenges, opportunities, and strategies in implementing effective ethics and compliance programs, highlighting the critical role of data in enhancing ethical practices within organizations.

Join us as Øistein Jensen, Chief Sustainability Officer and member of the Executive Management at Odfjell, discusses the shift of ESG from a compliance requirement to a strategic asset. From his unique journey in the military, to Big4 consulting to sustainability in-house, Øistein shares insights on embedding ESG principles into the business. This episode highlights the significance of data-driven decision-making, challenges in identifying non-environmental data points, and practical strategies for enhancing ESG initiatives. Discover how to leverage ESG for strategic advantage.

Join us as Benedicte Teigen Gude, Chief of Staff, and member of the group General Management Team at Wilhelmsen with extensive experience in sustainability, shares her firsthand insights on implementing double materiality. Learn how one of the oldest global shipping companies navigates the complexities of assessing both its impact on the world and the world's impact on the company. Discover practical steps for integrating this dual perspective into a competitive ESG strategy.