Podcast
Resilience in Focus: New York Climate Week
Climate change is reshaping business, infrastructure and investment. At New York Climate Week, host John Ambrose speaks with Dr Sarah Kapnick of JPMorgan Chase and Anders Danielsson of Skanska Group about turning climate ambition into action – from building resilience and securing energy supplies to unlocking investment in the infrastructure of the future.
Resilience in Focus: New York Climate Week
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At New York Climate Week, the conversation around climate has shifted from commitments and risk management to action, investment and resilience. As extreme weather, energy volatility and supply chain disruption reshape the business landscape, companies are recognizing that preparing for the future is not only essential – it can also create a competitive advantage.
In this episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, host John Ambrose speaks with Dr Sarah Kapnick, Global Head of Climate Advisory at JPMorgan Chase, and Anders Danielsson, President and CEO of Skanska Group.
Together, they examine how businesses, investors and policymakers can turn climate challenges into opportunities for stronger companies and more resilient infrastructure.
To dig deeper into the topic, read Dr Kapnick’s new report The Race to Resilience.
Key takeaways
- The shift from decarbonization to resilience: Why businesses are increasingly planning for the physical impacts of climate change alongside emissions reduction.
- Preparing business for the future: How early investment in adaptation and resilience can help companies manage rising insurance costs, supply chain disruption and extreme weather.
- Energy security and competitiveness: How the “supply your own, electrify and efficiency” approach can help organizations respond to energy volatility while strengthening their long-term position.
- The case for resilient infrastructure: Why investment in grids, buildings, transport systems and climate-ready technologies will be critical over the next decade.
- Identifying climate risks: The growing impact of climate-related costs –including food price inflation – across every sector of the economy.
- From uncertainty to investment: Why predictable policy frameworks and commercially viable projects are essential to unlocking investment in infrastructure, energy systems and urban development.
Featured guests:
- Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Global Head of Climate Advisory, JPMorgan Chase
- Anders Danielsson, President and CEO, Skanska Group
- Host: John Ambrose
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