31 JUL 2024
20. Taking The Legal Route: Tackling Anti-Black Racism within the NHS
Michelle Cox, a former North West senior nurse, won an employment tribunal against NHS England and Improvement (NHSE&I) after the judge heard evidence that her employer had treated her unfavourably because of her race and because she was willing to speak up.
Michelle candidly shares her experiences of facing discrimination and mistreatment in the latter part of her career, including professional exclusion, criticism, and gaslighting due to institutional racism.
16 JUL 202419. Taking the Legal Route: Speaking out Against the US National Coast Guard
In this compelling conversation between Shereen and Coast Guard veteran, Dr. Kim McLear. Unfortunately, as part of her time in the Coast Guard, Kim faced bullying and racism, culminating in her decision to become a whistleblower. Dr. McLear's courageous stance against systemic injustice underscores her refusal to be silenced in the face of adversity.
30 JUNE 202418. Taking The Legal Route: Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Canada’s Federal Public Service
Joined by Nicholas Marcus Thompson, a Canadian activist leading the Black Class Action movement, we discuss systemic anti-Black racism in Canada's federal public service. Nicholas has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of Black Canadians, most notably through organising the landmark $2.5 billion class action lawsuit against the federal Government of Canada
13 JUNE 202417. Reimagining the Role of Finance in the Fight for Racial Equity
Dr Gillian Marcelle, a LinkedIn ‘Top Voice’ and CEO and Founder of Resilience Capital Ventures, draws from her background in economics and social justice to challenge capitalism's fundamental assumptions, highlighting its role in perpetuating systemic racism and inequality. She advocates for a holistic approach to addressing these issues, emphasising the importance of diverse alliances, activism, and narrative change.
30 MAY 202416. Racial Equity: An Issue of Risk Rather Than A Matter of Conscience with Tejal Patel
Tejal Patel, Executive Director of SOC Investment, reflects on her post-2020 experience, shedding light on the complex dynamics and mixed reactions faced when pushing large financial institutions beyond mere diversity targets.
Tejal joined the SOC Investment Group in 2016 as Corporate Governance Director, where she focused on shareholder advocacy issues, including the opioid crisis and racial equity audits.
In her current role, she has worked with investor coalitions to develop strategies for issuer engagements, shareholder proposals, director accountability, and asset manager outreach. She serves as a director and the Labor Constituency Co-Chair for the Council of Institutional Investors (CII) and previously served on the U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council from 2019-2021. She holds a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a MSc. from the London School of Economics.
16 MAY 202415. Sustainability - from origins to opportunities
Named one of the ‘Top 32 ESG pioneers in the UK’, Stuart McLachlan has over 30 years of experience. He is the CEO of Anthesis, a global sustainability company he founded in 2013. With over 1,400 passionate team members, they support many FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies.
In this conversation, Stuart discusses the evolution of sustainability from primarily environmental concerns to encompassing social and governance issues as well. He emphasises the interconnectedness of environmental and social challenges, citing the impact of regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on driving businesses towards more responsible practices.
2 MAY 202414. Spotlighting the “S” in ESG
For more than 15 years, Terry Thornton has been building and launching programs in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability, reaching more than 15,000 professionals worldwide.
In this episode, we explore the multifaceted landscape of sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and Terry also shares valuable strategies for prioritising stakeholder engagement and discusses the evolving role of corporations in driving sustainable practices.
