Global Challenges and the Drive for Sustainability with Carmine Di Noia (OECD)

In this special episode of Difference Makers Discuss Ainslie Van Onselen, Chair Chartered Accountants Worldwide & CEO CA ANZ, meets Carmine Di Noia, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs at the OECD. In this conversation Carmine sheds light on how finance professionals can tackle critical issues like the climate crisis and digital transformation, ultimately shaping cleaner, stronger economies. We explore the OECD's mission and its collaborations with the G20 and IMF, aiming to promote sustainable development and social equity. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the evolving corporate governance landscape, where digitalization and ESG principles are reshaping business practices. Discover the role of accountants amidst changing standards and the significance of responsible business conduct, especially in light of geopolitical tensions. Carmine shares insights on the OECD's initiatives to enhance ethics and transparency and discusses how multinational efforts are aligning global sustainability standards. The spotlight turns to gender diversity in corporate governance, with a focus on Italy's effective board composition quotas. Carmine discusses how diversity influences board dynamics and the power of data in driving progress. We delve into broader aspects of discrimination and the collective actions required for an equitable world. Tune in for Carmine's advice to young CEOs, emphasizing curiosity and varied experiences as keys to thriving in today's economic environment.