Season 2: Ep23 - Sustainable Finance with Environmental Defense Fund Europe

On this week’s episode, the team kicks off with a discussion of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Next, we delve into the latest innovation in the construction sector. C-Crete’s basalt-based concrete has garnered widespread attention for its exclusion of Portland cement, the component typically associated with the brunt of concrete’s emissions. And finally, we explore the steady growth of the cultured meat market. Cultured meat requires a fraction of the resources used by conventional farms, but strict regulations have slowed its widespread introduction. Now, Gourmey has become the first company to apply for market access in the EU.In this week's interview, Felicia talks to Nicki Harrison, director sustainable finance at the Environmental Defense Fund Europe about sustainable finance, its implications for business and what the new government needs to do to drive green growth.Don't forget to subscribe for future episodes, check out our weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram – and why not spread the word with your friends and colleagues?