Sustainability isn’t new—but it’s far from yesterday’s issue. In this episode of our Governance Watch podcast, sustainability and governance expert Helle Bank Jorgensen talks about how climate risk, regulatory change, and geopolitical uncertainty are colliding, creating a level of complexity that demands fresh thinking in the boardroom. She explains why the old playbook won’t work and what directors should consider as risks become more interconnected.

“The greatest risk today is governance that’s unprepared for complexity,” says Jorgensen.

“Delay is no longer neutral. Inaction has a cost—and boards will be the ones opening those invoices.”

It’s a candid conversation about what’s changing, what’s at stake, and why boards need to think differently.

Listen now to hear the full discussion. You can also find and follow Board Agenda’s Governance Watch podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most other streaming platforms.