Can COP29 be a turning point in the fight to reduce emissions and cap warming?

The US has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2004, and yet the US and world are falling short on limiting global temperature rise and establishing a net-zero economy. What kind of progress can we expect to emerge from this year’s UN climate conference, COP29?

Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board's ESF Center, to find out why COP29 was hosted by Azerbaijan, whether developed economics will fund the necessary climate actions, and the role of the power sector in decarbonizing.

(00:49) Understanding COP and Its History
(04:11) Focus on Finance at COP 29
(07:35) Geopolitical Context of COP 29
(09:42) Absence of Key Leaders
(11:21) Paris Accord and National Contributions
(16:00) Carbon Credits and Financial Support

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The average CEO’s tenure is declining, especially at smaller companies. How can boards reassess their approach to CEO succession planning given the increasing complexities of the job and the rise in activist stakeholders?

Join Steve Odland and guest Blair Jones, Managing Director at Semler Brossy, to discover the latest insights on CEO succession, the progress being made on gender equity, and why boards should have an emergency succession plan before a crisis strikes.

(01:20) CEO Tenure Trends
(05:11) Internal vs External Succession
(07:55) Gender Diversity in CEO Roles
(13:43) Emergency Succession Planning
(19:45) Interim CEO and Board Roles
(25:03) Activist Attacks on Female CEOs
(28:40) Trends in CEO Compensation

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DEI isn't dead, but senior executives are recognizing the need to reevaluate these programs.

Despite the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), 80% of senior executives say they’ll adjust their DEI strategies rather than scale them back. How can businesses create effective DEI programs that align with core values and follow the law?

Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, US Human Capital Center Leader at The Conference Board, to find out how companies can rethink DEI, measure the success of these initiatives, and achieve better outcomes for all employees.

(00:52) Defining DEI and Its Objectives
(02:00) Supreme Court Ruling and Its Impact
(04:44) Adjusting DEI Tactics
(11:23) Strategic Changes in DEI Programs
(18:52) Data-Driven DEI Decisions
(25:25) Future of DEI in a Diverse Society

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