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In this podcast series RWK Goodman will talk in depth about ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in connection with the Health and Social Care Sector. These talks are aimed at all providers from those who do not have a formulated ESG policy to those who have a measurable policy in place but are looking for ideas as to how it can work better for them. It will talk about further initiatives alongside looking at challenges of how policies will evolve over time and how it can be kept effective and meaningful.

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Each podcast is of around 10-15 minutes and will take a deep dive into an important area of ESG, initial topics to be covered include:

CQC and ESG – Anna Fee gives an overview of the new sustainability requirements and how this affects health and social care providers.

Intro to ESG Podcast 

CQC and ESG Podcast

RWKGoodman Logo PNG RGB BURGUNDY e1731598391898The E in ESG- External land and energy-Robert Walton talks about the most commonly discussed limb of ESG, Environmental. This episode focuses on external aspects including renewable energy, land diversification and the cost benefit analysis of implementing energy saving solutions. Also discussed are retrofitting, greenwashing and how to reduce those energy bills!

The E in ESG- Internal energy efficiencies and technology- Robert Walton and Carl Selby talk about internal energy efficiencies, formulating an overall green plan for a care home as well as the effect of new technologies. There is a discussion of ESG and sustainability alongside the challenges and effective measurement of an internal energy strategy.

ESG and lending- Jon Hodgkins, Valuer and Jimmy Johns Director of Corporate debt advisory both of Christies Finance talk about how ESG and lending come together in the health and social care sector and what providers need to know when acquiring with finance or financing their portfolio.

There are also future podcasts on the S in ESG focusing on the workforce as well as community outreach alongside talks on governance, equality diversity and inclusion and a discussion with a provider about the challenges of implementing a ESG policy.

The series will run until the end of January 2025 when it will be wrapped up with a podcast looking at what’s next for ESG and what providers need to be aware of in terms of future trends.

RWK Goodman are a recognised market leader with in-depth knowledge and experience in the Health and Social Care Sector. They are based across London, Thames Valley and the South West. They have been heavily involved in ESG initiatives not just in advising clients but also through the firms own ESG journey: Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy | RWK Goodman

Episode list and proposed dates of release along with overview

Week commencing 11 November

Introduction to ESG- Robert Walton gives an overview of ESG what is its, why it important and how does a care provider start implementing a policy.

CQC and ESG- Anna Fee discusses the new sustainability requirements and how this affects health and social care providers

Week commencing 18 November

The E in ESG- External land and energy-Robert Walton talks about the most commonly discussed limb of ESG, Environmental. This episode focuses on external aspects including renewable energy, land diversification and the cost benefit analysis of implementing energy saving solutions. Also discussed are retrofitting, greenwashing and how to reduce those energy bills

Week commencing 25 November

The E in ESG- Internal energy efficiencies and technology- Robert Walton and Carl Selby talk about internal energy efficiencies formulating an overall green plan for a care home as well as the effect of new technologies. There is a discussion of ESG and sustainability alongside the challenges and effective measurement of an internal energy strategy.

Week commencing 2 December 

ESG and lending- Jon Hodgkins, Valuer and Jimmy Johns Director of Corporate debt advisory both of Christies Finance Commercial Finance Broker | | Christie Finance talk about how ESG and lending come together in the health and social care sector and what providers need to know when acquiring with finance or financing their portfolio.

Week commencing 9 December

The challenges of implementing ESG: A providers view- Cathy Andrews CEO of Orchard Trust The Orchard Trust – Care Home and Supported Living Homes (orchard-trust.org.uk) based in Gloucestershire talks about Orchard Trusts ESG journey and the challenges they have faced

Week commencing 16 December

ESG and Children’s Services- Robert Walton gives an overview of ESG as it particularly relates to the children’s services sector from Children’s homes to Special schools

Week commencing 6 January

*The S in ESG- Workforce James Sage and guest TBC

Week commencing 13 January

*The G in ESG- Equality Diversity and Inclusion Mei-Ling Huang and guest TBC

Week commencing 20 January

*The G in ESG- Governance Hazel Philips TBC

Week commencing 27 January

*ESG and Community outreach TBC

*ESG: What’s Next? Robert Walton summaries where we are currently in ESG and what the future may hold, both challenges and opportunities.