In Transit
IFC's Sustainable Infrastructure Podcast hosted by Henriette Kolb
Welcome to In Transit, IFC’s podcast on sustainable infrastructure which features inspiring sustainability leaders who discuss how we can create more and better jobs in a low-carbon economy, increase investments in nature and biodiversity solutions, and ensure equal access to economic development opportunities. Our guests share both professional and personal stories about building a better tomorrow.
Podcasts
Episode 1
Walking the Talk: Investing in Sustainability
In this episode, Anglo American’s Katie Fergusson and IFC’s Henriette Kolb delve into the importance of holistic and integrated sustainability commitments, and explore the critical need for financing.
Episode 2
At the Forefront: Pioneering a Just Transition
In this episode, International Labour Organization’s Dr Moustapha Kamal Gueye and IFC’s Henriette Kolb explore the importance of establishing a clear policy framework, fostering innovation, and reducing consumption-related emissions.
Episode 3
Sustainability Partnerships: From Transaction to Transformation
Amélie Yan-Gouiffes (former AXIAN) and IFC’s Henriette Kolb discuss the critical roles of leadership, commitment, courage, and hope in fostering growth and driving change.
Episode 4
Responsible Investing: Long-Term Value and Success
In this episode, ACTIS‘ Shami Nissan discusses responsible investing, risk and resilience, and support to communities.
Episode 5
Bridging Voices: Perspectives of Diverse Mining Stakeholders
In this episode, Fair Cobalt Alliance’s Agathe Bukasa talks about implementing sound sustainability and responsible sourcing standards to safeguard the health, well-being, and resilience of mining communities.
Episode 6
Harnessing Data and Technology: Driving Sustainable Decisions
In this episode, Juan Pablo Marin from Datasketch explores how making data accessible can empower communities, companies, and governments to make informed decisions, fostering equitable opportunities in the pursuit of sustainability.
Episode 7
Transparency and Disclosure to Enhance the Just Transition
In this episode, EITI‘s Bady Balde explores how social equity, job creation, and the responsible sourcing of critical minerals are essential to ensuring that the shift towards sustainable energy is fair for all.
Episode 8
Closing the Reality Gap: Turning Strategy into Real-World Impact
In this episode, Ana María Uribe of Grupo Argos discusses driving social and environmental impact through a multifaceted business model.
About the Host
Henriette Kolb
Henriette Kolb leads the Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory (SIA) Group at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, which is focused on co-creating sustainability solutions through research, investments, advice, and private sector peer learning. Before that she led IFC’s gender equality and economic inclusion department.
Prio to joining IFC in September 2013, Henriette was the CEO of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. Earlier in her career, Henriette was the UN representative in the Middle East Quartet team advising Tony Blair in Jerusalem. She also worked for the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). She has held positions as governance advisor with the European Commission Delegation to Tanzania, the German Technical Cooperation Agency in Germany, and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Tanzania, where she worked on conflict reduction, civic education, and socioeconomic issues in East Africa.
Henriette graduated with an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London and received her MA from Freiburg University, Germany. She was also a nonresident fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Women in Public Policy Program (2018). Henriette is a frequent guest lecturer at the Berkley Haas School of Business, Georgetown University and NYU. She also contributes to articles and blogs hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations, Devex, and Business Fights Poverty.
