Radical Truth

Welcome to TBLI Radial Truth, the podcast where we strip away the greenwashing and get to the core of how capital can save the planet. I’m your host, [Name], and today we are joined by one of the most influential architects of global climate policy in the last three decades.Our guest is Yvo de Boer, a man who has operated at the absolute pinnacle of international diplomacy. As the former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Yvo was the lead navigator through the high-stakes negotiations of the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Climate Challenge, ultimately laying the groundwork for what would become the Paris Agreement.But Yvo’s impact doesn't stop at the UN. He has served as the Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), led KPMG’s Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services, and served as the President of the Gold Standard Foundation.He is uniquely positioned to tell us the "Radial Truth": why global policy often stalls, how the private sector is actually the engine of the green transition, and why we must transition from valuing only financial capital to valuing social and natural capital.In this episode, we discuss:-The raw reality of UN climate negotiations.-Why "Green Growth" is the only viable economic model for the 21st century.-How the Gold Standard is ensuring integrity in the carbon markets.-The leadership shift required to move from "promises" to "Assurance."Please welcome to the show, Yvo de Boer. This is Radical TruthThis is TBLI Radical Truth. Let's begin.

Welcome to the TBLI Radical Truth Podcast, where we challenge key assumptions about sustainable business and explore the uncomfortable truths of impact investing and ESG. In this important episode, we are joined by Fernando Morales de la Cruz, a global advocate, activist, and founder of the Lewis Hine Organization. Fernando has dedicated decades to fighting human rights abuses and child labor in the global coffee industry, directly confronting some of the world's most powerful corporations.The True Cost of Coffee: Holding Corporations Accountable Fernando is a dedicated watchdog who exposes the gap between what brands promise and what they deliver. He uncovers how widespread greenwashing and misleading sustainability labels hide serious issues like forced child labor, extreme poverty among farmers, and massive environmental destruction within complex supply chains.Join us as Fernando Morales de la Cruz shares his radical call for genuine ESG integration, transparent supply chain audits, and a new global pricing system that guarantees a Living Wage for every coffee farmer. He emphasizes that consumers and investors must go beyond marketing claims and demand radical transparency and human rights due diligence from major companies.Tune in for a compelling, eye-opening discussion that will change how you see your morning coffee and the future of ethical business!This is TBLI Radical Truth 

Welcome to the TBLi Radical Truth podcast—where we uncover the honest, no-holds-barred path to a sustainable future.Today, we're talking about the integrity crisis in the Voluntary Carbon Market. It’s time to move past opacity and towards verifiable, digitized trust.Our guest is the man pioneering that shift: Thibault Sorret, CEO of the Ecosystem Restoration Standard (ERS) (now Equitable Earth). Driven by a singular mission to restore the planet’s degraded lands, Thibault is not only championing restoration projects but fundamentally changing how we measure their success.In this powerful episode, Thibault Sorret reveals his Radical Truth on how we can finally unlock massive climate finance for projects that deliver genuine impact. We explore the critical role of Digital MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification), why a singular focus on carbon is not enough, and how ERS ensures high-quality outcomes for both biodiversity and local communities.If you are invested in the future of the VCM and demand greater transparency and high-integrity standards, this is the blueprint for change. This is TBLi Radical Truth 

Welcome to TBLi Radical Truth Podcast, where knowledge inspires and we explore the pioneering financial innovations and market mechanisms driving climate action, carbon markets, and sustainable finance.In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Richard L. Sandor, Chairman and CEO of Environmental Financial Products and the American Financial Exchange, universally recognized as the "Father of Financial Futures" and the "Father of Carbon Trading." Named by TIME Magazine as a "Hero of the Planet" in 2002 and "Hero of the Environment" in 2007, Dr. Sandor has spent over five decades inventing financial markets that transformed global environmental policy and climate finance. From developing the first interest rate futures contract at the Chicago Board of Trade in the 1970s to founding the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX)—the world's first greenhouse gas emissions trading exchange—and the European Climate Exchange (ECX), Dr. Sandor pioneered the cap-and-trade systems that have become essential tools for carbon reduction, emissions trading, and climate mitigation worldwide.In "The Father of Carbon Trading," Dr. Sandor reveals how properly designed carbon markets, environmental finance, and emissions trading systems can drive measurable climate impact while creating new asset classes for sustainable investing. He shares insights from his groundbreaking work on sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide trading programs that reduced acid rain, his role establishing carbon credit markets in China through the Tianjin Climate Exchange, and why transparent, well-regulated carbon pricing mechanisms deliver environmental benefits that exceed costs by factors of 30 to 1. As author of "Good Derivatives: A Story of Financial and Environmental Innovation" and "Sustainable Investing and Environmental Markets," Dr. Sandor demonstrates how financial innovation, ESG integration, and market-based solutions create the capital infrastructure needed to finance the global transition to net-zero emissions and climate resilience.His New Book is Called Carbon HuntersTBLi Radical Truth Podcast brings you conversations with visionary leaders in carbon finance, climate policy, emissions trading, and sustainable investment who are building the financial architecture for environmental solutions and climate action.Let's begin our conversation with Dr. Richard L. Sandor on carbon markets, environmental finance, and the future of climate capitalism.This is TBLI Radical Truth Podcast.

Welcome to TBLI Radical Truth Podcast, where we challenge assumptions and explore the bold strategies driving a more equitable, responsible, and sustainable economy.In this crucial episode, we shatter the media's obsession with doom and gloom as we speak with Angus Hervey political economist, journalist, and co-founder of the globally renowned think tank, Future Crunch and Founder of Fix The News.Angus is a leading voice for Intelligent Optimism, an evidence-based approach that highlights the overlooked stories of global progress, scientific breakthroughs, and humanitarian wins that mainstream media rarely covers. As the Founder of Fix The New newsletter, he delivers compelling data on everything from declining poverty and eradicating disease to clean energy advances and ocean conservation.The Antidote to Doom-Scrolling: Progress in Sustainable Development Join us as Angus Hervey reveals why a relentless focus on bad news leads to paralysis, while sharing stories of progress inspires hope as a verb and sparks measurable action in areas like sustainable finance and ESG integration. He makes the compelling case that if we want to change the story of humanity in the 21st century, we must first change the stories we tell ourselves.Tune in to discover the hidden progress that is transforming our world and why evidence-based optimism is the ultimate strategy for creating a better future!This is TBLI Radical Truth 

Welcome to the TBLI Radical Truth Podcast, where knowledge inspires and we explore the ideas, models, and strategies reshaping how organizations create meaningful, sustainable impact.In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Martin Parker—scholar, author, and one of Europe’s most influential voices challenging the foundations of contemporary management education.In “Reimagining Organization,” Martin takes us inside the hidden assumptions of Business Schools—how they promote narrow managerial thinking, reproduce neoliberal capitalism, and overlook powerful alternatives such as worker cooperatives, democratic enterprises, and inclusive economic models. He lays out a compelling case for shifting from traditional schools of management to schools for organizing that teach students to build fairer, more resilient, and more sustainable institutions.Drawing on his leadership of the Bristol Inclusive Economy Initiative, Martin offers clear, practical insights on how universities can help drive low-carbon transitions, social inclusion, and ethical economic development.The TBLI Radical Truth Podcast brings you conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and spotlight tools for building more equitable, responsible, and future-ready systems.Let’s begin our conversation with Professor Martin Parker.This is TBLI Radical Truth Podcast.

What if the biggest barrier to climate action isn't denial—it's disconnection?Welcome to the TBLi Radical Truth Podcast, where we explore unconventional approaches reshaping climate action and sustainable impact.Today's guest is Robert Stern, founder of See Through News—a veteran ABC News and CNN journalist who's pivoted his three decades of storytelling expertise toward a singular mission: "Speed Up Carbon Drawdown by Helping the Inactive Become Active."But here's the radical part: Robert isn't targeting activists. He's targeting inactivists—the tuned-out, the overwhelmed, the people who've built walls against another climate guilt trip.Through his podcast The Truth Lies in Bedtime Stories, Robert proves that the right narrative doesn't lecture—it invites. It doesn't shame—it intrigues. And crucially, it doesn't just inspire—it measures.Today, we're exploring how sophisticated storytelling transforms climate paralysis into measurable action. Why curiosity beats guilt. And why narrative might be our most powerful climate tool.This is TBLI Radical Truth. Let's begin.Further Resources: See Through NetworkSee Through CarbonSee Through NewsSee Through News NewsletterSee Through TogetherSee Through Games#TBLiRadicalTruth #ClimateAction #StorytellingForChange #RobertStern #SeeThroughNews #CarbonReduction #ClimateSolutions #SustainableImpact #ClimateActivism #NarrativeDrive #ESG #SustainableFinance

TBLI Radical Truth: Value Sustainability & Intellectual Capital on Your Balance SheetAre you ready to unlock corporate competitive advantage beyond traditional assets? The global market now recognizes two critical drivers of success and value: Intellectual Capital (IC) and Sustainability. For a growing number of smaller, innovative businesses, their corporate value is found not in manufacturing, but in sustainable operating knowledge and ingenuity—the very essence of intellectual capital.In this crucial TBLI Radical Truth film, discover the groundbreaking solution that connects these forces directly to your balance sheet.We reveal how to move beyond simple reporting to true sustainability value creation. Expert Ludo Pyis shares his brilliant solution for calculating intellectual capital valuation and the practical steps to using it for investment.What Will You Learn?This talk is essential for anyone focused on ESG and intellectual capital integration:Intellectual Capital Financing: Learn how to precisely value intellectual capital.Securitization: Discover how to securitize IC for accessing new debt or equity financing.KMI Valuation: Understand the role and value of a Knowledge Manager Inside (KMI), a key figure in knowledge operating companies.This is the ultimate playbook for leveraging sustainable operating knowledge into tangible financial assets.#TBLIRadicalTruth #IntellectualCapitalFinancing #SustainabilityValue #ESGandIntellectualCapital #CorporateCompetitiveAdvantage #KMIVaaluationThis is TBLI Radical Truth 

Welcome to TBLi Radical Truth Podcast, where knowledge inspires and we shine a light on the people and ideas reshaping sustainable finance.In this episode, we’re joined by Frank Tobé, co-founder of ESG Book, a global leader in ESG data and technology. Frank has been at the forefront of building digital infrastructure to bring greater transparency, accessibility, and consistency to ESG reporting and analysis.In “How to Bring Clarity to ESG Data,” we explore why reliable sustainability data remains one of the biggest challenges for investors, companies, and regulators. Frank shares how ESG Book is creating a universal platform that makes ESG information more standardized, comparable, and actionable—empowering decision-makers to move from compliance to real impact.TBLi Radical Truth Podcast features thought leaders who are cutting through complexity and unlocking the future of ESG and impact investing.Let’s begin our conversation with Frank Tobé.This is TBLI Radical Truth 

Welcome to TBLi Radical Truth Podcast, where knowledge inspires and we spotlight the leaders reshaping finance for people and planet.In this episode, we’re joined by Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson, founder and CEO of VC Include, a trailblazer in building infrastructure for diverse fund managers and inclusive impact investing.In “Inclusive Impact Investing: Mining the New Source of Alpha,” Bahiyah explains why diversity and inclusion are not just moral imperatives but untapped drivers of financial performance. We’ll explore how investing in underrepresented fund managers unlocks hidden opportunities, mitigates systemic risks, and generates sustainable alpha in global markets.With years of experience as an entrepreneur, strategist, and ecosystem builder, Bahiyah offers a powerful vision for transforming capital markets into engines of equity, resilience, and innovation.TBLi Radical Truth Podcast brings you the insights and bold ideas that inspire smarter, more inclusive investing.Let’s begin our conversation with Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson.This is TBLI Radical Truth 

Welcome to TBLI Radical Truth Podcast, where knowledge inspires and we dive into the big ideas shaping sustainability, finance, and the future of our planet.In this episode, we’re joined by Paula Caballero, often described as the “mother of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” With a career spanning government, the World Bank, and international NGOs, Paula has been at the center of rethinking what development means in the 21st century.In “Redefining Development: What It Really Takes,” Paula shares candid insights on the systemic shifts needed to move beyond incremental progress. From climate and biodiversity to inequality and governance, she argues that true development is not just about growth—but about resilience, justice, and shared prosperity.With her wealth of experience and a fearless voice, Paula challenges us to confront the uncomfortable truths and embrace the bold changes needed to achieve a sustainable future.TBLI Radical Truth Podcast brings you visionary thinkers and practitioners who are rewriting the rules of finance, development, and impact.Let’s begin our conversation with Paula Caballero.This is TBLi Radical Truth 

Welcome to TBLi Radical Truth Podcast, where knowledge inspires and we spotlight the innovators building bridges between finance, community, and social transformation.In this episode, we’re joined by Bert-Ola Bergstrand, a global changemaker, ecosystem builder, and founder of numerous collaborative initiatives that connect social entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions around the world.In “From Social Capital to the Learning Society,” Bert-Ola explores how networks of trust and collaboration—what we call social capital—can become the foundation for a society that continuously learns, adapts, and regenerates. We’ll discuss how to move beyond transactional approaches to finance and business, and towards models that empower communities, scale impact, and create shared value.With decades of experience designing platforms for social innovation, Bert-Ola brings deep insight into what it takes to foster meaningful connections and build systems where both people and planet can thrive.TBLi Radical Truth  brings you voices that challenge conventions and open new pathways for sustainable finance and impact.Let’s begin our conversation with Bert-Ola Bergstrand.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Grégory Schneider-Maunoury, economist, researcher, and one of Europe’s leading experts in ESG data and impact analysis.In “How to Analyse and Integrate ESG Data: 3 Real-World Examples,” Grégory takes us inside the practical realities of ESG data—how it’s gathered, how it’s used, and how investors can separate genuine sustainability insights from noise. Through three detailed case studies, he shows how ESG metrics can be applied to investment decisions, risk management, and long-term value creation.With years of experience at the intersection of economics, data science, and sustainable investing, Grégory provides clear, actionable guidance for investors looking to strengthen their ESG integration practices.TBLi Radical Truth Podcast brings you conversations that challenge assumptions and spotlight practical tools for building a more resilient and responsible financial system.

In this episode, we speak with B. Lorraine Smith—advisor, writer, speaker, and corporate mischievist—who has spent nearly two decades helping global companies confront uncomfortable truths and chart more authentic paths toward sustainability.Lorraine holds a bold vision: an economy that works in service of life. It’s a vision that demands companies place their goals, disclosures, and strategies in alignment with the flourishing of people and planet—not just profit. Without that grounding, ESG metrics and corporate reports risk becoming distractions instead of drivers of real change.In “In Service of Life,” Lorraine shares why our connectedness and curiosity are our greatest assets, how companies can meaningfully reframe their purpose, and what it takes to design an economy that is not only possible—but deeply compelling.Beyond her professional work, Lorraine is also an ultra-distance runner, textile artist, and relentless believer that business can, and must, serve life itself.TBLI Radical Truth brings you the unfiltered voices reshaping business for a regenerative future.

In this episode, we’re joined by Thomas Crowther, ecologist at ETH Zurich, founder of the Crowther Lab and Restor, and one of the most influential scientific voices in global ecosystem restoration. As Chair of the Advisory Board of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and Chief Scientific Advisor to the UN’s Trillion Trees Campaign, Thomas is at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change through nature-based solutions.In “Restoring Earth,” we explore the latest science behind ecosystem regeneration, the potential and pitfalls of large-scale tree planting, and the critical role biodiversity plays in stabilizing our climate. Thomas also shares how open-source tools like Restor are connecting communities and investors worldwide to accelerate restoration at scale.

In this episode, we speak with Kavita Sinha, Director of the Private Sector Facility at the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s largest dedicated climate finance institution. With decades of experience spanning clean energy, entrepreneurship, international development, and impact finance, Kavita is leading efforts to mobilize private capital at scale for climate solutions.In “Financing Survival,” we dive into how the GCF is channeling billions into transformative projects—helping developing nations adapt to climate risks, accelerate energy transitions, and build resilience. We’ll explore what it takes to align private sector incentives with public climate goals, and why capital flows to the Global South are key to solving the climate crisis.TBLI Radical Truth features the unfiltered voices of leaders working on the frontlines of impact and ESG—pushing finance beyond convention toward survival and sustainability.Let’s begin our conversation with Kavita Sinha of the Green Climate Fund.This is Radical Truth.Project Funding:https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp186https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp223https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp197https://www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp276

In this episode, we’re joined by Anthony Rose, co-founder and CEO of SeedLegals, the platform that has become the UK’s largest closer of startup funding rounds. Often called “the man who saved the BBC iPlayer”, Anthony has a track record of building technology that transforms industries. With SeedLegals, he’s now disrupting one of the most complex and outdated spaces of all: startup fundraising and legal processes.In “Beyond Lawyers and Term Sheets,” Anthony shares how technology is replacing expensive, slow, and opaque legal negotiations with a streamlined, transparent, and founder-friendly approach. We’ll explore how SeedLegals is democratizing access to capital, reducing friction for investors, and giving entrepreneurs the tools to focus on building businesses—not battling paperwork.

In this episode, we sit down with Eddy Travia, CEO of Coinsilium and one of the earliest pioneers in blockchain venture capital. Recognized as a top-3 “Most Influential Investor in Blockchain” by Rise in 2014, Eddy has spent over a decade at the forefront of digital assets, decentralized finance, and Web3 innovation.In “Introducing Web3: Broken Dreams Ahead or a New Paradigm?”, we explore the promises and pitfalls of the next internet revolution. Is Web3 destined to repeat the same extractive patterns of Web2—leaving broken dreams and failed ventures in its wake? Or can it truly deliver a new paradigm of decentralization, ownership, and inclusion?With his unique vantage point as an investor, advisor, and ecosystem builder, Eddy brings unfiltered insight into what’s real, what’s noise, and what’s next for Web3.

In this episode, we’re joined by John A. Simon, a seasoned investor, diplomat, and leader in sustainable development who has dedicated his career to bridging impact and financial performance.In “Maximizing Impact with Sustainable Returns,” John unpacks how investors can align capital with solutions that deliver both measurable social progress and strong financial outcomes. Drawing on his experience in private equity, international development, and public service, he shares practical insights on how to design investment strategies that create long-term value for people, planet, and portfolios alike.From mobilising private capital for development, to building impact-focused institutions, John brings decades of perspective on what it takes to make sustainability not just an aspiration—but a disciplined, investable reality.

Martin Palmer is the Chief Executive of FaithInvest. Previously, he was the Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC), founded with HRH Prince Philip in 1995. ARC has closed and its legacy includes FaithInvest and WWF's International Beliefs and Values Programme.Martin is an international specialist on all major faiths and religious traditions & cultures. He is the author and editor of more than 20 books on religious and environmental topics.What you will learn: - How religions became strong defenders of the environment, from the World Wildlife Federation's early interest, through the Alliance of Religions and Conservation organisation, to the 'ZUG Guidelines', FaithInvest, and beyond - Encouraging signs of progress around the world: a Daoist approach in Hong Kong - What's next? How Faiths can do more: moving beyond 'Good Intentions' to new frontiers through faith-inspired social development agencies