---
title: GSE Over ESG
description: Why does putting G last in ESG matter? Catherine Livingstone AC explains how governance-led ESG drives better outcomes than compliance-first approaches.
---

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# [GSE Over ESG](https://www.boardcycle.com/minutes-podcast/gse-over-esg)

 Written by [Richard Conway](https://www.boardcycle.com/minutes-podcast/author/richard-conway) | Apr 18, 2026, 10:28:27 PM

 

 

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