In Episode 21 of Sustainability in Motion, Matt Orsagh and Maria Maisuradze speak with Jo Paisley, President of the GARP Risk Institute, about the evolving landscape of sustainability risk in the financial sector. With deep experience from the Bank of England to HSBC, Jo brings a unique lens on how financial professionals can better prepare for climate and nature-related challenges.

We cover:

• Jo's journey from economist and regulator to sustainability thought leader
• What GARP and the GARP Risk Institute are doing to advance risk literacy in sustainability
• Key findings from their Nature Risk Management surveys—what's shifting in how institutions assess and respond to nature-based risks
• Common misconceptions in the industry around sustainability risks and how to bridge the knowledge gap
• The most pressing sustainability risks on the horizon for the financial sector—and how to manage them effectively

At ED4S, we believe that understanding and managing sustainability risks is no longer optional—it's essential. That's why we design company- and role-specific sustainability training programs that are efficient, relevant, and outcome-driven. Our goal is to close critical knowledge gaps and empower professionals to take meaningful action—without wasting time on generic content.

About ED4S

ED4S delivers customizable sustainability workforce training, simulation-based learning, and corporate sustainability programs tailored for financial institutions. Our practical, scalable solutions ensure teams can act confidently on sustainability insights while reducing operational and reputational risk.

Services Include:

• Role-specific eLearning modules

• Simulation-based training for client-facing teams

• Technology and Green AI training

• Live workshops and toolkits

• Continuous content updates and compliance assurance

ED4S empowers organizations to embed sustainability across their workforce and transform sustainability literacy into measurable business value.

To learn more, visit https://www.ed4s.org/