Show overview
Powering Sustainable Ideas has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 53 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 29 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 22 episodes published. Published by RBC Capital Markets.
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S2 Ep 31Beyond the Headlines: Oil, Inflation and Market Risk
As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise the prospect of a more prolonged energy shock, how should investors think about the implications for inflation, consumer behavior, and markets? Global Head of Commodity Strategy Helima Croft, Chief Economist Frances Donald, and Head of U.S. Equity Strategy Lori Calvasina discuss what a disruption in oil supply could mean for the macro outlook — and why the longer‑term picture may be more resilient than headlines suggest.
S2 Ep 29How sustainable finance is evolving to reflect new global realities
As electricity demand surges, geopolitical risks increase, and the physical impacts of climate change escalate, how are investors responding? In this episode, RBC Capital Markets' Global Head of Sustainable Finance Sarah Thompson reflects on the outlook for the market in the light of new global realities, in discussion with Moses Choi, Head of U.S. Sustainable Finance, and Stefano Vitali, Head of Europe and Asia Pacific Sustainable Finance.
S2 Ep 29Every Electron Counts: Opportunities in an Energy-Hungry Future
The industry is going all-out to put new energy on the grid. The spike in projected demand will boost every type of generation. But how will renewables fare amid connection constraints and policy changes? In this episode of Powering Sustainable Ideas, analyst Chris Dendrinos offers some insight from his new analysis of the clean energy outlook for 2026 and beyond.
S2 Ep 29How linking itself to 3 global megatrends paid off for IMI
IMI has notched up an enviable three-year growth record. Now the engineering group is raising the bar, setting itself higher margin targets. In this episode of Powering Sustainable Ideas, CFO Luke Grant sets out the strategy behind this run of success, in a conversation recorded at RBC Capital Market’s 2026 UK Focus Conference with Mark Fielding, Head, European Capital Goods Research.
S2 Ep 29Mainstream buyers reshape the carbon removal market
Is now the right time to jump into carbon removals? Moderated by Brian Hong, Director of Environmental Market Solutions at RBC Capital Markets, this episode features Dr. Eddie Halfyard (CarbonRun), Charlie Renzoni (Deep Sky), Kate Rodger (Isometric), and Bill Shmygol (Evok Innovations) discussing the carbon removal market's shift from early adopters to mainstream corporate buyers.
S2 Ep 29Energy and mining sectors race to feed unprecedented demand
As rocketing demand growth collides with real supply constraints, how can energy, power, and mining players fund and deliver the large-scale projects required? Joining Trevor Gardner, Head of Investment Banking Coverage, to survey the sectors’ outlook for 2026 are Chris Redgate, Head of Canadian Energy Investment Banking; Craig Edgar, Managing Director, Power Utilities and Infrastructure; and Farid Dadashev, Global Co-Head of Mining and Metals.
S2 Ep 29Today’s climate tech CEOs on their road to profit and expansion
What does it take to turn a climate tech start-up into a fully-fledged, profitable business? For RBC Capital Markets’ Climate Week CEO summit, four leaders discussed their companies’ journeys. As they set out to transform their diverse sectors – carbon capture, waste management, geothermal energy, and electricity transmission – each grapples with the hard realities of capital-raising and commercialization.
S2 Ep 26Innovators driving decarbonization in heavy industry
At the RBC Energy Transition Conference 2025, Paul Betts, Co-Head of European M&A at RBC Capital Markets, moderates a panel on Europe's battery value chain, EV targets, and market repositioning.
S2 Ep 25Sustainable Energy Transition: Batteries, EVs, and Global Markets
At the RBC Energy Transition Conference 2025, Paul Betts, Co-Head of European M&A at RBC Capital Markets, moderates a panel on Europe's battery value chain, EV targets, and market repositioning.
S2 Ep 23Meeting AI's energy demands: challenges and opportunities
At the RBC Energy Transition Conference 2025, Alex Thomas, Managing Director, Investment Banking at RBC, leads a panel exploring AI-driven energy demand, power delivery challenges, and the innovations shaping digital infrastructure.
S2 Ep 24Driving energy security: Challenges and opportunities
At the RBC Energy Transition Conference 2025, Biraj Borkhataria, Global Head of Energy Transition Research at RBC, moderates a panel on energy security, reliability, and affordability.
S2 Ep 26What’s driving the EV slowdown?
While some point to culture wars and range anxiety, the real story behind the electric vehicle (EV) slowdown may lie in the used car market. Tom Narayan, Lead Equity Analyst for Global Autos at RBC Capital Markets, reveals how a surprising pricing dynamic is reshaping consumer behavior and forcing a revised outlook for EV adoption over the medium term.
S2 Ep 25How Canada is leading the global nuclear energy comeback
While nuclear energy has long been recognized for its potential to deliver clean and reliable power, its adoption has faced challenges. Ontario is addressing these hurdles through refurbishment programs and a strong local supply chain. In this episode, RBC's Sabahat Khan, Industrials Analyst, moderates a panel discussion with Aaron Johnson (SVP, Nuclear at Aecon), James Scongnack (COO, Bruce Power), and Theresa Dekker (VP, Nuclear Growth & Sustainability at Ontario Power Generation) that explores Ontario’s leadership in nuclear energy, the future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and the funding models and collaborative frameworks driving the industry forward.
S2 Ep 22How Svante plans to deploy 100 carbon capture plants per year
While carbon capture has long promised to transform industrial emissions, deployment has been hampered by cost and scalability challenges. Svante aims to change that with its solid sorbent technology and ambitious manufacturing plans. CEO Claude Letourneau discusses the company's strategy to capture 15 million tons of CO2 by 2030 with RBC's Rob Nicholson, Managing Director and Head of the Canadian Power Utility and Infrastructure Group, in this episode of RBC Capital Markets' Powering Sustainable Ideas podcast.
S2 Ep 21EQT's innovation is transforming natural gas investment
Natural gas markets are experiencing structural shifts as demand from power generation and data centers creates new growth opportunities. Industry leaders are adapting their capital strategies to capitalize on these trends while managing financial complexity. CFO Jeremy Knop shares insight on EQT Corporation’s transformation, the company's innovative $3.5 billion midstream joint venture with Blackstone and how integrated business models are transforming investment strategies in the natural gas sector.www.eqt.comJeremy Knop BioEQT Announces $3.5Billion Midstream Joint Venture with Blackstone Credit & Insurance
S2 Ep 22Grid reliability takes center stage as TransAlta eyes 2030s growth
With over a century of power generation behind it, TransAlta Corporation is redefining its legacy for the energy transition era. The Canadian utility has cut its emissions dramatically while positioning for AI-driven demand growth and grid reliability challenges. CEO John Kousinioris explains how the company is balancing decarbonization with reliability, pursuing data center co-location opportunities, and navigating policy uncertainty in this episode of RBC Capital Markets' Powering Sustainable Ideas podcast.
S2 Ep 23How Emera is rising to meet shifting energy expectations
Amid soaring electricity demand and the imperative for decarbonization, energy companies are also being expected to deliver reliable and affordable supplies. Emera has both goals in hand, according to Scott Balfour, CEO and President of the Canada-based utilities provider. In this episode of RBC Capital Markets’ Powering Sustainable Ideas podcast, he sets out Emera’s strategic vision and recent milestones on the path to sustainable growth.
S2 Ep 22Unlocking private capital for carbon removal – one mill at a time
What happens when you design a carbon removal business around the needs of real industries and real customers – rather than new tech? CO280’s Natalie Khtikian and Jon Rhone explain how their project development approach is transforming pulp and paper mills into high-quality, high-volume CDR hubs. Speaking with Jonathan Sisto, Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, they share why unlocking private capital, not just public support, is central to their model – and to the future of CDR.
S2 Ep 20Energy security is reshaping sustainable investing
Despite political headwinds, targeted climate transition investments continue to show resilience while broader sustainable equity funds face challenges. Meanwhile, energy security concerns are reshaping exclusion policies and nuclear power is gaining acceptance. Sara Mahaffy, Head of Global Sustainability Strategy Research at RBC Capital Markets, explains the evolving investment landscape and identifies where opportunities might emerge in the future.