Resource rich, system poor

In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Radha Curpen, Group Head of ESG and Sustainability at McMillan LLP to explore the growing tension between corporate sustainability, political polarization, and economic growth. Radha shares how an unconventional career spanning environmental law, Indigenous relations, crisis management, and cross-border corporate governance shaped her systems-based approach to leadership, risk, and resilience. We unpack why ESG became politically fragile, how companies can navigate rising expectations without falling into performative reporting, and why governance is what makes sustainability durable.  Featuring Radha Curpen Group Head of ESG and SustainabilityMcMillan LLP Radha Curpen is Group Head of ESG and Sustainability at McMillan LLP, where she advises leading organizations on environmental law, Indigenous relations, corporate governance, crisis management, and sustainability strategy. She has spent over three decades helping major energy, mining, infrastructure, and industrial companies navigate complex regulatory systems and high-stakes operational risk. She is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading ESG and environmental lawyers and is known for her work at the intersection of law, governance, resilience, and economic development. Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator, and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand, and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. — High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and TransformationInstagram: @highagencypod on Instagram LinkedIn: High Agency on LinkedIn X: @highagencypod on X TikTok: @highagencypod on TikTok— Presented by Skyrocket Digital Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.