Bill Sisson, Executive Director, Americas, was featured in a new publication, “Resilience Recalibrated: Market Signals in the Age of Climate Consequence,” which features expert interviews on climate adaption and resilience. Bill’s interview begins in the section, “Communicating Supply Chain Risk in a Climate-Disrupted World.”
In this interview, Bill discusses the shifting landscape of climate risk disclosure and corporate governance in the wake of the SEC’s withdrawal of its proposed climate rule. He emphasizes that while the rule’s abandonment has made it harder for internal sustainability teams to secure investment, it hasn’t stopped forward-looking companies from addressing climate risks. Bill urges businesses to see regulatory uncertainty as a strategic opportunity to embed resilience into core planning. He highlights the importance of aligning with international frameworks like TCFD and CSRD, not just for compliance, but to enhance long-term value, competitiveness, and investor trust.
Bill also explains the role of the newly approved Green Impact Exchange (GIX), which aims to channel capital toward climate-resilient businesses by requiring strong climate risk disclosures from its listed companies. He underscores that disclosure should not be treated as a box-ticking exercise, but as a driver of operational and strategic insight across areas like supply chain, business continuity, and product viability. Bill calls for reframing “ESG” and “supply chain risk” in language that resonates more broadly, connecting it to issues like economic stability, consumer needs, and national security. In this interview, Bill stresses that real resilience is not about redundancy but about smarter, more localized and equitable design. Ultimately, Bill emphasizes that the conversation must shift from ideological framing to one grounded in practical business performance and societal benefit.