Global volatility, energy shocks and business resilience

Global volatility, energy shocks and business resilience

Author: CPA Australia April 21, 2026 Duration: 27:17

It's a volatile world. Energy security, trade in primary resources and food supply are all reshaping the rules of resilience. 

In this timely episode, CPA Australia's experts unpack how global conflict is affecting the operating environment for business, finance and policy leaders. 

With the current geopolitical tensions as the backdrop, learn how energy shocks, supply chain disruption and inflation pressures are forcing a rethink of long-term strategy

CPA Australia's policy leaders lean into what this crisis also means for net zero targets and sustainability

Key issues examined include: 

 
• how energy chokepoints drive inflation and policy decisions 
• why lean supply chains are now a structural risk 
• what resilience really looks like in practice across business and government 
• the evolving trade-offs between energy security and net zero goals 
• why sustainability is becoming a core part of national security and business planning 

Listen in for expert-led insight

Host: Elinor KasapidisChief of Policy, Professional Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia. 

Guests: Gavan OrdBusiness Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Patrick Viljoen. ESG Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia. 

For more, head to the CPA Australia website for business strategies to help navigattoday's uncertain global landscape. 

And check out our YouTube live webinar series on the CPA Australia channel, where you'll find a three-part ESG webinar series, as well as our upcoming live webinar for the federal budget. 

We also have insights from the small business survey and a range of other interesting webinars coming up. 

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Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 


Tune in to With Interest for a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping the world of business and finance. Presented by CPA Australia, this weekly discussion moves beyond the headlines to explore the practical implications of change for accounting professionals, business leaders, and anyone with a stake in the economic landscape. You’ll hear from practitioners and experts who break down complex topics in auditing, taxation, and corporate strategy into actionable insights. The conversations in this podcast are grounded in real-world application, whether the subject is a shift in regulatory frameworks, emerging leadership challenges, or broader economic trends. It’s a resource designed to inform your decisions and deepen your understanding of the professional landscape. For those looking to stay current and think critically about their work, With Interest provides a reliable and engaging audio companion. Each episode serves as a timely update and a catalyst for deeper professional reflection, all delivered with the authority and depth you would expect from CPA Australia.
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