In this discussion, Sandja Brügmann and Mathias Wikström explore climate anxiety, finance sector's role, and the impact of Doconomy's work. They highlight leadership's importance in crises, partnerships for transformation, and narrative's role in climate action. Cultural shifts for collective responsibility and the future of sustainable leadership are also addressed.
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Takeaways
· 66 to 70 percent are deeply worried about the climate crisis
· 48% feel paralyzed and don't know where to start
· 44% lack financial tools to take meaningful action
· Leadership is crucial in addressing the climate crisis
· Banks need to be the hub of the transition
· Behavioral science can assist in positive financial habits
· The food transition is key for sustainability
· Educating the younger generation on finance is essential
· Cultural shifts are necessary for collective action
· We need to visualize and reward progress made
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Geopolitical Climate and Climate Anxiety
02:41 Understanding Doconomy and Impact Finance
4:03 Impact transaction scoring purchases in CO2 equivalence
4:53 Impact finance: Directing consumption and investments
05:35 The Role of Leadership in Addressing Crises
08:28 Building Partnerships in Finance for Sustainability
11:18 Research Insights on Consumer Behavior and Banking
13:57 Practical Steps for Individuals to Take Action
17:04 The Importance of Narrative in Climate Action
17:17 1.5 ° is a limit, not a target
20:04 Cultural Shifts and Collective Responsibility
22:30 Engaging with Financial Institutions for Change
25:09 Banks, start in the commercial side
25:16 The Future of Sustainable Banking and Consumer Education
27:49 Peer learning is pivotal: Step out of echo chambers, build bridges nor walls
28:36 In times of crisis blend many competencies
28:55 Culture as an accelerating factor
Links
Doconomy.com
Mathias Wikström on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasw1/
ICJ: World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate (Source: UN News)
Sandja Brügmann’s contribution to The Gurubook ‘The future leader is ethical, passionate, bold and driven by purpose. /Free read of article/ https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-gurubook/9781351343053/xhtml/chapter38.xhtml
Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/
ThePassionInstitute.com
About: Mathias Wikström, founder and CEO of FinTech Doconomy, named among the world’s top Greentech companies 2025 by Time. Mathias Wikström is a Sweden based renowned sustainability business leader in the cross section of Finance, Sustainability and Human Rights. He has received an MBA with honors at Stockholm School of Economics with focus on Leading Innovation, is a 2025 Yale World Fellow, a 2024 IMAGINE Leader and member of the Explorers Club. He is a high scoring speaker at industry summits in Europe, USA, Asia and Latin America as well as with the UN and UNFCCC.
About: Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned for her expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition.
