S2 EP28 | Beyond the Report: Impact Assessments with Gary Baker

Most impact assessments happen too late, cost too much time, and end up as 1,000-page binders no one ever opens. In this episode of The No Nonsense Sustainability Podcast, Gary Baker, CEO of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), joins Ildiko Almasi Simsic to break down how the industry needs to evolve—moving from static paperwork to real, upstream decision-making. We tackle myths: AI will not replace professionals, local legal compliance is not always managing all the risks and impact assessment is more than just a pre-construction hurdle. Listen, engage and change the world!