2026: from climate pledges to measurable results
From EY Sustainability Matters by EY
January 15, 2026 · 35 min · Season 7 · Episode 5
About this episode
The episode discusses the outcomes of COP30 and their implications for climate action and business strategies leading up to 2026.
In this episode of the EY Sustainability Matters podcast, hosts Elanne Almeida, EY LATAM Industrials and Energy Lead for Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), and Matthew Handford, EY CCaSS Lead for Financial Services in the Americas, unpack the pivotal outcomes of COP30 and what they mean for the year ahead. This episode moves beyond the conference itself to focus on how its decisions are shaping business and policy strategies for 2026. Listeners will hear insights from global leaders and industry professionals on the shift from climate pledges to implementation, the rise of accountability frameworks, and the growing role of collaboration between the private and public sectors. Discover how new transparency requirements, ambitious national climate plans (NDCs) and innovative collaborations are setting the stage for measurable progress in sustainability — and why 2026 is poised to be a defining year for climate action worldwide.
People in this episode
Hosts: Elanne Almeida, Matthew Handford
Topics covered
- climate action
- sustainability
- business strategy
- policy development
- collaboration
- accountability frameworks
Keywords
- climate pledges
- sustainability
- COP30
- accountability
- collaboration
- transparency
- national climate plans
- measurable results
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EY
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