
🎙️ Green is the New Black, Season 2 – Episode 14: João Maria Botelho – Rethinking ESG, Leadership & Wellbeing
Welcome back to Green is the New Black, the podcast by oikos Lisbon, a student club at Nova SBE focused on sustainability and creating a positive impact! 🌿
In this episode, we sit down with João Maria Botelho — a Forbes 30 Under 30 changemaker in Sustainability and Social Innovation, ESG specialist, and Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum. With a background in law and a strong commitment to sustainable development, João shares his journey from being a student at NOVA School of Law to becoming a powerful voice for ESG transformation in Portugal and beyond.
🔍 What to expect:
From NOVA to Forbes: Explore João’s inspiring academic and professional path, including his experience working as a Young Leader at a top-tier law firm.
New Book Insights: Learn about his recently released book, “Estudos Sobre ESG – Desafios Atuais e Futuros”, and the key themes shaping the ESG agenda today.
Zooming Out to Zoom In: Hear João’s reflections on the importance of personal wellbeing, rest, and “zooming out” as crucial elements of sustainable leadership.
The Future of ESG: Get his take on where ESG is headed, the role of corporate responsibility, and how young people can drive meaningful change — inside and outside traditional systems.
🌱 Whether you're a student, an oikos member, or simply curious about ESG, this episode offers a thoughtful and grounded look into sustainability, leadership, and the balance required to build a better future.
📘 If you want to know more about João and his work, connect on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/joaomariabotelho
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