How can we move the machinery of global finance fast enough to meet the urgency of the climate crisis?

In this episode of Sustainability Forward, hosts Wrishi Sutradhar and Carmine Fiume sit down with Steven Rothstein, Chief Program Officer at Ceres and the founding Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets. With over four decades of experience spanning nonprofits, government, and finance, Steven shares what it really takes to turn investor intentions into measurable sustainability outcomes.

From fiduciary duty and climate disclosure to risk, regulation, and the next wave of innovation — we unpack the playbook for mobilizing capital markets to deliver real-world climate results.

🎙️ Topics include:

• Why climate risk is financial risk

• The next frontier for investor action

• The hidden role of water, insurance, and heavy industries

• How credible disclosure can cut through greenwashing

• What gives Steven hope for the future

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