In this episode host Paul McRorie speaks with Ally Karmali, Associate Partner and Practice Lead in IBM Sustainability, Risk and Compliance and Martijn Groot, VP Marketing and Strategy, Alveo Technology. With Martijn providing a European perspective and Ally a North American perspective, they discuss the evolving regulatory and standards landscape and common data challenges  such as the availability and usability of data. They provide their views on how banks are responding to mandatory and voluntary disclosure requirements and how to get ahead. Ally sets up a future podcast by discussing Canada's unique opportunity to take the lead and expand data reporting to consider how industries are generating business and its impact on the environment and the  indigenous community.