Integrity Insights: Spotlight on ESG

In the first episode of the webcast, hosts Emekor Evans and Laura Klapwijk delve into the critical intersection of ESG integrity and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting their significance in today's global landscape. They explore how misconduct can obstruct progress towards these essential objectives, emphasising the importance of ethical conduct in achieving sustainable outcomes. 

In the second episode of our webcast series, hosts Emekor Evans and Freya van Ellen focus on the first Sustainable Development Goal 'No poverty'. They explore what this goal entails and how the pursuit of this goal can be undermined by cycles of fraud and misconduct which in turn increase poverty levels. Joining them is Paul van Berkel, Vice President of the Dutch Foodbank, who shares valuable insights, best practices, and strategies for tackling poverty in the Netherlands.

This special episode of the webcast featured two guests: Lousewies van der Laan, Director of Transparency International Netherlands and Frank Cederhout, Director of Forensic and Financial Crime here at Deloitte. The discussion delves into the latest developments in rules and regulations, including the new EU Anti-Corruption Directive and the U.S.'s Foreign Extortion Prevention Act. In the studio, we analysed a case of misconduct, shedding light on the complexity of corruption cases. Together, they share valuable lessons, emphasizing the necessity of robust legal frameworks and the importance of a culture of integrity underpinning all of these efforts. 

In this third episode of our webcast series, we are focusing on the second Sustainable Development Goal ‘Zero Hunger’. Hosts Emekor Evans and Freya van Ellen dive into the objective of SDG #2, elaborating on several sub targets, and discuss how forms of misconduct impedes development towards this goal. They are joined by Floris van der Pouw, Legal Counsel at Friesland Campina. He shares industry insights into the challenges that can arise for companies aiming to contribute to eradicating hunger. Furthermore, Floris shares advice and best practices for all of us to learn from in our strife towards SDG #2.

Aida Demneri, partner at Deloitte specializing in Governance, Risk, and Regulatory topics, joins hosts Laura Klapwijk and Freya van Ellen for the fourth episode of the webcast discussing UN Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being. Our hosts explain various sub-targets, discuss examples of misconduct, such as pharmaceutical kickbacks or other types of healthcare fraud, and lessons we can learn from such misconduct. Aida shares insights and best practices based on her extensive experience in the life science and healthcare industry and stresses the importance of sectors committing to advance health equity.

In this special episode dedicated to International Women's Day, our behind-the-scenes SDG talents Hinde Omvlee and Valeria Keuser take place on the couch, and are joined by special guest Diana van Maasdijk, CEO of Equileap. Along with host Freya van Ellen, we discuss IWD's origins, this year's theme of 'Accelerate Action', and 'femwashing', and dive into the importance and challenges of collaborative efforts to achieve gender equality.

In this episode of the webcast, hosts Freya van Ellen and Laura Klapwijk delve into the topic of SDG 5: Gender Equality, shedding light on the possibilities and challenges posed by gender diversity policies and attention to gender in recruitment. Special guest, Emma Lok, Director of Women INC, focusses on these topics on a daily basis. During this episode she provides valuable insights and best practices for fostering inclusivity in the workplace. Together, Emma, Laura and Freya discuss the importance of ethical conduct and collaboration in driving meaningful change towards achieving gender equality in today’s society - in the Netherlands and beyond. 

In this episode, hosts Emekor Evans and Freya van Ellen discuss SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. They are joined by two guests: Adriaan Mels, Regional Director at VEI B.V. and Gabor Szanto, Senior Advisor Global Public Goods at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. Together, they delve into the meaning and relevance of this SDG. Emekor and Freya discuss a relevant case of misconduct and the guests share relevant industry insights and advice on preventing such cases. Adriaan and Gabor emphasize the significance of organisational resilience in the face of forms of misconduct and the way integrity topics are increasingly important when it comes to cooperation and funding for projects aiming to address water and sanitation issues. With this episode being our longest so far, you can imagine the vivid conversation and discussions going on in our studio. Interested? Tune in.