LSEG Sustainable Growth

The long-term view: Adapting to changing tides in sustainable investing

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0000

How are investors integrating sustainability considerations to manage risk and create value? Richard Manley, Chief Sustainability Officer at CPP Investments, discusses how sustainability integration has evolved into a core driver of long‑term value creation. The conversation covers the role of climate scenario analysis, company governance, physical risk and why informed decision‑making remains central to resilient, long‑term investment outcomes.

Chapters

(00:02:17) - Introduction
(00:05:48) - How sustainable investing has evolved
(00:08:58) - CPP's mandate and investment beliefs
(00:12:20) - Governance and company expectations
(00:20:00) - Physical risk and unpacking climate scenario analysis
(00:27:17) - The role of insurance

Innovative finance: The future of child-lens impact investing

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

With traditional aid budgets declining, how can NGOs unlock new sources of capital to drive sustainable development? Paul Ronalds, CEO of Save the Children Global Ventures, explains how the charity is reinventing its funding model through impact investing and nature‑based solutions that deliver measurable outcomes for children. Paul unpacks the philosophy behind child‑lens investing and how innovative finance can create sustainable, long‑term benefits for children and their communities.

Chapters

(00:01:20) - Introduction
(00:03:40) - The genesis of Global Ventures
(00:07:10) - Their investment philosophy in practice
(00:09:42) - Delving into the Asia Health Fund
(00:14:01) - Impact investing in action
(00:15:28) - Investment time horizons
(00:20:40) - How climate investing can benefit children and communities
(00:24:19) - Investor profile
(00:26:10) - Will other organisations adopt this funding model?
(00:28:41) - Broader implications for the charity sector

The trust gap: Why rising insularity matters for business

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Richard Edelman, CEO of global communications firm Edelman breaks down the key findings of the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, exploring how insularity—the theme of this year’s report—is impacting workplaces, consumer behaviour and economic sentiment. He shares why trust has become the "ultimate currency" for institutions, the risks posed by declining confidence in institutions, and how trust brokering can help leaders bridge divides and strengthen organisational resilience.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Richard's experience at Davos
(00:01:10) - Trust as the ultimate currency
(00:02:35) - Edelman Trust Barometer: Origins and trends
(00:05:55) - Trust amid insularity
(00:07:47) - How insularity is impacting business
(00:11:31) - Trust brokering in the workplace
(00:18:20) - Role of CEOs

LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast trailer 2026

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:57:10 +0000

The LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast is back — and this season, we’re on camera. Join Jane and leading voices across sustainability, business and finance — now available to watch as well as listen. Follow to catch the first episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important topics which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability. We hear from leading experts about some of today's biggest topics – including climate transition, green infrastructure, carbon markets, financial inclusion and much more.

The global race for resources: Redefining mining for sustainable growth

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:42:40 +0000

Mining is vital to sustainable growth but how can it be safer and more sustainable? From the hard lessons of Brazil’s Brumadinho disaster to bold investor-led initiatives, Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Church of England Pensions Board and Chair of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 shares what it takes to align finance, industry, and governments for long-term value creation.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Unpacking the 2019 Brumadinho disaster
(00:08:18) - Response to the disaster: A responsible model of mining
(00:13:25) - New challenges in the mining sector
(00:17:20) - Engaging with governments
(00:20:55) - Recommendations for the mining sector and investors

Big deals: financing future energy demand

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:34:03 +0000

Can clean energy investment outpace fossil fuel demand? In this episode, Ben Daly, Head of Transition Finance at Standard Chartered, explores how capital is fueling large-scale decarbonisation projects across the globe—from the first wave of carbon capture to gigafactories powering electric vehicles. Ben also unpacks the critical role of electrification, policy innovation and regional motivations in shaping the future of the energy transition.

8 countries, half a billion people and US$20trillion – the story of physical climate risk

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:53:14 +0000

How could physical climate risk reshape global economies? The 2025 Net Zero Atlas assesses exposure to climate hazards across eight major economies — the US, China, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Türkiye — representing 2.2 billion people and nearly 60% of global GDP. In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at LSEG, explores how risks like flooding, heatwaves, wildfires, and water stress could impact supply chains, insurance, and real estate markets.
With $28.3 trillion in economic value at risk by mid-century, Jaakko explains the expanded scope of this year’s Atlas and what it means for investors, policymakers, and businesses. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

Read the full report: lseg.com/en/insights/cop30-net-zero-atlas

Holding a mirror up to the market: How the UN works with stock exchanges

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:10:02 +0000

Why does the UN share best practices with stock exchanges? In this episode, Anthony Miller, Chief Coordinator of the UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (UNSSE), explains how the UN partners with exchanges worldwide to encourage sustainable investment. He also discusses the London Stock Exchange's unique approach to voluntary carbon markets and unpacks the key issues he believes capital markets are underestimating today.

Creating a common language: Taxonomies as tools for transparency

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:19:01 +0000

Can taxonomies help create a new asset class? In this episode, Alfonso García Mora, Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) shares how the organisation mobilises private capital to support sustainable development in emerging markets. Alfonso shares insights into their approach to climate finance and adaptation, and the role of taxonomies in helping investors navigate opportunities and risks.

When one size doesn't fit all: ABSA's social lens on sustainability in Africa

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:40:00 +0000

What does a ‘just transition’ really mean in practice? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Absa Group discusses the link between sustainability and long-term value creation, how they are measuring social impact and the current challenges facing sustainable finance in Africa.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:01:49) - Why sustainability is embedded in ABSA's corporate strategy
(00:04:40) - Making social and business sense
(00:07:47) - Shareholder reception
(00:09:11) - Measuring social impact on the ground
(00:11:20) - What does a 'just transition' look like?
(00:13:45) - Unpacking ABSA's decision to opt out of the Net Zero Banking Alliance
(00:15:39) - Three critical sustainable finance challenges in Africa
(00:17:24) - Infrastructure gaps and energy poverty
(00:19:11) - Policy
(00:21:41) - ABSA's vision for 2030

Eurasia Group: How geopolitics are recalibrating climate finance

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:19:00 +0000

As geopolitical volatility rises, is sustainable finance entering a new phase? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Franck Gbaguidi, Practice Head, Sustainability at Eurasia Group joins us in-person to discuss how sustainability policy volatility is impacting their clients, how attitudes towards adaptation are changing and the outlook for climate finance.

How satellite technology is reducing methane emissions

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:16:30 +0000

How can satellite technology help reduce methane emissions? This episode, Daniel Wicks and Jessica Callaghan, Managing Director and Global Director, Financial Services at GHGSat explain this, delving into how the technology works and how specific customer groups, including financial services, are applying GHGSat's real-time data.

The sustainable bond market: Benefits beyond the greenium

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000

How big is the sustainable bond market? To mark the 10th anniversary of London's Sustainable Bond Market, Shrey Kohli, Head of Debt Capital Markets at the London Stock Exchange joins us to discuss its history, how the market has developed, and the benefits of green bonds for both investors and issuers. Shrey also dives into the different segments that make up London's Sustainable Bond Market and the benefits beyond the greenium.

Regenerative agriculture: Connecting farmers to the supply chain

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 27 May 2025 09:53:49 +0000

What’s the perfect enabling environment for regenerative agriculture? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Salar Shemirani, CEO and Co-founder of Regenified, explains the benefits of regenerative farming, the systemic supply chain issues it could solve and why farmers and brands are increasingly getting on board.

Blue bonds and electrified fleets: Decarbonising the supply chain

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:14:00 +0000

How can the logistics sector decarbonise the supply chain? In this episode, Carlin Naidoo, Group Director of Sustainability at DP World, explains their sustainable finance framework and why they issued a blue bond as a global logistics company. As well as discussing how DP World is contributing to the UN SDGs, Carlin brings to life how their key strategic partnerships are driving long-term value creation, from investing in electrified fleets to researching fuel alternatives.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:02:20) - DP World's sustainability strategy
(00:05:16) - Delivering long-term value
(00:06:14) - Sustainable finance frameworks in the port sector
(00:10:05) - Issuing blue bonds and committing to the blue economy
(00:13:05) - Sustainable marine transportation
(00:14:26) - The Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA)
(00:17:56) - Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
(00:19:39) - Publishing a sustainable development impact disclosure framework
(00:25:17) - What's next?

Environment under review: AI's risks and opportunities

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:26:00 +0000

What are the direct and indirect impacts of AI, and how can these be mitigated? In this episode, Sally Radwan, Chief Digital Officer of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) delves into the environmental impact AI has outside of energy consumption, ranging from e-waste disposal to the construction and location of data centres. On the flip side, Sally explains the positive environmental impacts of AI including how it can support policymaker decision making, provide accurate information about environmental science and detect methane emission hotspots early on.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:03:12) - UNEP's key data & AI objectives
(00:05:40) - AI's broader environmental footprint
(00:08:23) - Why e-waste disproportionately impacts the global south
(00:10:15) - The growth and location of data centres
(00:12:24) - Indirect and higher order impacts of AI
(00:16:02) - UNEP's World Environment Situation Room
(00:22:02) - The International Methane Emissions Observatory
(00:25:03) - UNEP's AI chatbot

Sustainable finance: A very different regulatory approach

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:51:00 +0000

How has sustainable finance regulation evolved in the past decade? In this episode, Mark Manning, Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE), explains how Mark Carney's seminal 2015 speech and the TCFD's 2017 recommendations paved the way for the development of sustainability related disclosure standards. Mark also discusses what makes sustainable finance regulation different, how regulators are engaging with climate transition planning and what's in store for sustainable finance regulation in the next five years.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:01:50) - How sustainable finance regulation has shifted since 2015
(00:09:11) - Why climate finance requires a different regulatory approach
(00:13:05) - Collaboration and the experimental side of regulation
(00:16:33) - Climate transition planning
(00:25:10) - Geopolitics and the future of sustainable finance regulation

Human capital: AI literacy and the green skills deficit

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

How is AI transforming the world of work? In this episode, Janine Chamberlin, Country Manager, UK and Vice President, Global Clients at LinkedIn talks to us about trending workplace skills and provides insight into the fastest growing jobs globally, the increased demand for green skills and the importance of AI literacy. Janine also explains the value of human skills and how we can adapt to change through learning.

Perception vs reality: Sustainable investment risk in emerging markets

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:00 +0000

How can we integrate sustainability into investment decision-making? In this episode, Shami Nissan, Partner at Actis, talks about investment risk and opportunities in emerging markets, determining what makes a data centre sustainable and the importance of relationship-building as an investor. Shami also shares insights from some of their investments, including a renewable energy project so large that it will be viewable from space.

Feeding the future: the hidden benefits of the school meal

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:57:00 +0000

What are the hidden benefits of the school meal? In this episode, Donald Bundy, Professor of epidemiology and development at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, delves into the economic and social benefits of school meals programmes, and explains how the Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition, the research initiative of the School Meals Coalition, is working internationally to improve and accelerate school meal programmes globally.

Clare Brook: Turning the tides on overfishing

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:08:00 +0000

With just 8% of oceans protected, how can we bridge this gap? Kicking off season 10, Clare Brook, CEO of Blue Marine Foundation, shares how policy engagement and investigative work are bringing them closer to their goal of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Clare explains overfishing’s impact on ocean health, human rights and the climate, how territorial ocean ownership complicates protection efforts and the importance of blue economics in driving systemic change.

Karen Ellis: The economic cost of nature overexploitation

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:08:26 +0000

Are we close to the tipping point for ecosystems and the economy? This episode, Karen Ellis, Chief Economist at WWF, speaks to us about nature risk and how the overexploitation of natural resources could impact economies around the globe. Karen dives into the ways WWF is combatting nature loss, how companies can invest in nature-based solutions and the three sectors in the UK that need the most focus in the nature transition.

Nick Mabey: How COP changed the geopolitical game

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:18:00 +0000

In this episode, Nick Mabey, Founder and CEO of the independent climate change think tank E3G, explains why COP is the biggest media moment of the year on climate. Nick covers the COP process including the role of geopolitics in climate cooperation, how the agreements reached will impact our everyday lives in the next five years and the tough compromises made at COP29 in Baku.

Jaakko Kooroshy: The real impact of climate goals on global cities

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:36:28 +0000

How prepared are major G20 cities for physical climate risk? This episode, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Research at LSEG, unpacks the findings from LSEG's COP29 Net Zero Atlas report including what emissions targets the G20 are expected to set, particularly the US following the presidential election, and how these targets matter for investors. Jaakko also delves into the financial consequences of physical climate risks including why some countries are more at risk than others, and what the scenarios the report creates using the sovereign climate assessment framework mean for emissions, transition and physical risk.

Sophie Flak: Profitable impact as the new mainstream asset class

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:22:00 +0000

How can scientific methodology translate into a profitable investment strategy? In this episode, Sophie Flak, Executive Board Member at Eurazeo explains their science-based approach including their impact funds, the data they look for when looking at the impact of prospective companies and why we are in a new generation of impact investment. Sophie also delves into how Eurazeo have turned regulation into a business advantage and how they are driving value over the long term.

Claudia Kruse: Addressing climate and biodiversity expectations through stewardship

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:22:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Claudia Kruse, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at APG Asset Management, talks to us about APG’s responsible investment philosophy and approach, how she sees companies integrating sustainability within their corporate governance frameworks and why engagement with portfolio companies is key to addressing climate and biodiversity expectations. Claudia also discusses responsible investment in private markets, APG's approach to nature and biodiversity, and their focus areas for the next few years.

Tim Gould: The final decade of growth for fossil fuels

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Are we entering a new age of clean energy? In this episode, Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist at the International Energy Agency (IEA), discusses how their energy security mandate has broadened over the past 50 years and what the slowdown in oil and gas demand could mean for clean energy investment trends. Tim also unpacks their findings from the 2023 World Energy Outlook report and how their 2024 report might differ.

Constance Chalchat: Ramping up climate adaptation finance

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:09:00 +0000

Despite the drastic increase in extreme climate events, adaptation strategies are still not given enough attention. What needs to change to make this happen? In this episode, Constance Chalchat, Chief Sustainability Officer at BNP Paribas discusses why adaptation measures are so important for mitigating climate risk, her perspective on the carbon markets and what needs to happen to close the climate transition gap in developing and emerging economies.

Sindhu Krishna: Portfolio resilience and sustainability challenges

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:31:25 +0000

What are the challenges and opportunities in operating a global portfolio? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Sindhu Krishna, Head of Sustainable Investment at Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, talks about the importance of sustainability from an asset owner’s perspective, how sustainability challenges impact the resilience of portfolios, and how they are decarbonising portfolios. Sindhu also explains how they approached creating their first Net Zero Transition plan in 2023 and what their targets are.

Justin Keeble: AI for impact, Google’s carbon free push

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:58:29 +0000

In what ways can artificial intelligence help companies address sustainability challenges? In this episode, Justin Keeble, Managing Director for Global Sustainability at Google Cloud delves into Google’s sustainability strategy, why sustainability is a data challenge, and how AI could significantly mitigate climate risk. Justin also explains their partnership with HSBC and what is next for Google.

LSEG Sustainable Growth trailer 2024

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:09:44 +0000

Listen to this trailer for some highlights from leading experts from Microsoft, Blackrock, Fidelity International and more. Follow to catch the next episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important issues which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability. We talk about some of the biggest issues of our time – from climate transition and investment, green infrastructure to greenwashing, natural capital, carbon markets, financial inclusion, equity and diversity and more! We hear from leading experts from Microsoft, ISSB, IIGCC, Blackrock, IFAD, Women's World Banking, Climate Impact Partners, Planet Tracker, First Abu Dhabi Bank, London School of Economics – and many more.

Dr Celine Herweijer: How HSBC is shaping transition policy

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:24:14 +0000

With around $150 trillion needed in the next three decades across industries and markets to finance the climate transition, how can businesses create an actionable plan? This episode, Dr Celine Herweijer, HSBC's Group Chief Sustainability Officer, explains how HSBC’s transition plan was brought to life, how they aim to meet their climate targets and why they strive to become climate tech pioneers. As a climate scientist, Celine also gives us her perspective on the key hurdles that could stop us reaching net zero.

Tim Hodgson: Systemic risk and the future of the investment industry

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Will sustainability fundamentally change the shape of the investment industry? In this episode, Tim Hodgson, Co- Founder of the Thinking Ahead Institute, chats with us about the institute’s mission and their aim to change the investment industry for the end user by focusing on sustainability & long-term investing. We hear about the importance of working with asset owners and the findings from their Asset Owner Peer Study.

Alison Taylor: The evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

How can a Chief Sustainability Officer role become more influential? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, discusses the four key changes needed for the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), avoiding siloed thinking around sustainability and common mistakes companies are making around ESG.

Carine Smith Ihenacho: Responsible investing as a sovereign wealth fund

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:34:02 +0000

As one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world, how is Norges Bank Investment Management planning for a sustainable future? Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, joins us in this episode to discuss how they are generating returns in a responsible and transparent way including climate action plans, the importance of a long term outlook, and ESG risk management strategies.

Yuki Yasui: Mind the data gap, net zero transition planning in APAC

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:02:36 +0000

How are APAC countries approaching the transition to net zero? In this episode, Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Network of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) delves into the key focus areas, challenges and goals for the recently launched network, as well as how they help provide solutions to the three key gaps the finance sector currently faces.

Robert Eccles: Pinpointing the material issues in ESG

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:24:00 +0000

What constitutes a material ESG issue – and who decides? In this episode, Robert Eccles, Visiting Professor of Management Practice at Saïd Business School, Oxford University, dives into materiality, the distinction between sustainability and ESG and why views on ESG are so polarised in the US. Robert also tells us what he thinks is the difference between financial and ESG reporting, and how we can find common ground to more efficiently fight climate change.

Jaakko Kooroshy: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:20:04 +0000

How can we keep Scope 3 emissions reporting consistent? With the launch of FTSE Russell’s latest research report ‘Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum’, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at LSEG, unpacks the report’s findings including why Scope 3 emissions are so important for companies to measure and for investors to understand. Jaakko also explains why companies are confused about reporting, what should be considered a material category and how to drive better consistency for company reporting. Read the report here: Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum | LSEG

David Atkin: Reimagining responsible investment, unveiling PRI's evolution

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:36:29 +0000

David Atkin, CEO of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), joins us this episode to discuss how PRI has evolved its strategic plans and received so much support from the investor community since its launch in 2006. As well as delving into PRI’s three-year strategic plan, David also talks about their key focus areas for the long term, the role of PRI today, and how they have approached the tensions created by the introduction of regulation in the ESG space.

Nick Robins: What do we mean by a ‘just’ climate transition?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:15:02 +0000

How can we mobilise finance in support of a just transition? In this episode, Nick Robins, Professor in Practice of Sustainable Finance at London School of Economics discusses what a just climate transition looks like, the importance of putting people at the heart of transition plans and why this has recently become a priority. Nick also explores examples of innovative financial approaches in raising capital that align with climate transition including the formation of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs).

Nature’s tipping point: recommendations for a greener future

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:06:57 +0000

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), a global initiative delivering a risk management and disclosure framework for nature-related risks, was launched in 2021 and delivered its final recommendations in November 2023. How did the TNFD publish their recommendations so swiftly, and how do they plan to scale its adoption? In this episode, Tony Goldner, Executive Director at TNFD answers these questions as well as explaining why they are at Davos this week, and their goals for 2024 and beyond.

The COP episode

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:46:48 +0000

In this episode we hear from LSEG's COP 28 delegation David Harris, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships and Adrian Rimmer, Director Sustainable Finance Capital Markets. They get into the latest COP agreement and the transition away from fossil fuels, how the conference has increased its focus on private companies and the finance sector, and what this means for Exchanges across the world. David also shares the recent launch of The Net-Zero Data Public Utility project (NZDPU) and its impact on climate reporting. Find out more: https://nzdpu.com/home

Harvesting hope: tackling poverty and hunger

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:27:41 +0000

With 45% of the global population living in rural areas in developing countries, how can more capital be targeted to tackle poverty and food insecurity in these communities? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), which is issuing bonds on the London Stock Exchange Sustainable Bond Market, is an international financial institution with this goal in mind. In this episode, Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, discusses how they decide where to invest, how they measure impact, and which projects they are funding. Alvaro also explains the link between small-scale rural agriculture in developing countries and global capital markets, and why poverty is often concentrated in rural areas.

Banking gone green: The UAE's commitment to net zero

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:40:51 +0000

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) was the first bank in the GCC to commit to net zero, trailblazing sustainability in the region. In this episode, Sarah Pirzada Usmani, Managing Director, Head of Loan Capital Markets & Sustainable Finance at FAB discusses how they began to focus on sustainable finance, how their ESG strategy has evolved and how this shift has changed their relationships with their clients. Sarah also delves into the UAE’s recent actions following their 2021 pledge to reach Net Zero by 2050.

ESG ratings: the good, the bad and the ugly

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:54:32 +0000

What are the benefits and limitations of ESG ratings? In this episode, Florian Berg, Research Scientist at MIT and co-founder of the Aggregate Confusion Project delves into the topic, talking about how ESG ratings have evolved, their strengths and weaknesses, and whether measurement creates tangible outcomes. Florian also discusses the largely-debated question about alpha in the ESG space and why we have aggregate confusion.

Reducing complexity in financial reporting

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:34:42 +0000

How can you discover the sustainability-related risks and opportunities impacting a company’s future? In this episode, Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), talks about their newly launched standards for corporate sustainability reporting, explaining their purpose and how they were developed so quickly. Sue also explains how different jurisdictions are approaching its adoption and how ISSB’s standards operate alongside previously established standards in Europe as well as climate transition plans.

Day Zero: Is our water infrastructure at risk?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:09:08 +0000

Rising populations and water consumption mean the likelihood that water demand will outstrip the supply, also known as Day Zero, is much greater. In this episode, Craig Foster, CEO of Ondo InsurTech plc joins us to discuss how Ondo’s technology is saving millions of litres of water to fight this threat. Craig delves into how he realised Ondo could solve this key environmental issue at the same time as achieving its original purpose, how this technology prevents water waste and his experience listing as a public company and being awarded with the Green Economy Mark.

Transition investing: How mega forces will shape the future

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:37:32 +0000

How will the energy transition impact future investment opportunities? In this episode, Helen Lees-Jones, EMEA Head of Corporate Strategy and Co-Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions at BlackRock defines transition investing, delves into the different transition strategies that BlackRock’s clients are applying and explains some of the roadblocks that transition investing is currently facing. Helen also reveals the mega forces she believes will shape the future and in turn the economy.

Wildlife trafficking: why is it so hard to stop?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:03:11 +0000

In this episode, Richard Scobey, Executive Director of TRAFFIC talks to us about the shocking scale of illegal wildlife markets, why the practice is so difficult to stop and what TRAFFIC and other organisations are doing to tackle this troubling issue.

Exploring nature and biodiversity: tracking the environmental footprint for financial Institutions

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:29:24 +0000

This is our last episode before we break for the summer! This week on the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast we speak to John Willis, Director of Research, Planet Tracker. We get into all sorts, including the difference between nature and biodiversity, the importance it plays for financial institutions and how is it being tracked. Can companies be doing more to look at their nature footprint and not just their carbon footprint?

Going carbon negative: the mission to surpass carbon neutral and go beyond carbon

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:23:27 +0000

Do we have carbon tunnel vision? In this episode, we talk to Musidora Jorgensen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft UK, about the role psychology and AI play in sustainability, the importance of a company’s sustainability strategy and Microsoft’s own sustainability goals, including becoming carbon negative by 2030. Musidora also explains why their focus is not just on carbon and delves deep into how Microsoft is supporting sustainability efforts through technology, from building a planetary computer to gather data about the impact of the rising temperature on nature to creating ecological digital twins of rivers in collaboration with the UK water sector.

Why are women poorer than men? Closing the gender wealth gap through financial inclusion

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 29 May 2023 06:11:00 +0000

How can we bridge the gap in financial inclusion around the world and ensure women are financially independent? In this episode, we chat to Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, about what exactly we mean by financial inclusion, why women are a large focus for their financial inclusion efforts, and steps they are taking to achieve security and prosperity for women as well as inclusive economic growth for all.

Is passive now massive? Adapting sustainable investment approaches

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 15 May 2023 08:52:00 +0000

How have sustainable investment approaches evolved with the growing popularity of passive investing? In this episode, we talk to Aled Jones, Head of Sustainable Investment Solutions at FTSE Russell, about the range of sustainability metrics seen in different indexes and how they are evolving to meet ever-changing investor needs. From assessing company alignment to the Paris Agreement to a broader ESG approach aiming to reduce ESG risk exposure, Aled explains how these different approaches meet different investor priorities and why these priorities have shifted over the years.

The psychology of trading – Hedge Fund Huddle

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 01 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

We’re switching things up today with an episode from one of our other podcasts, Hedge Fund Huddle.

Are we scared of emotions? Or can they be harnessed for good in stressful trading situations? In this episode we speak to two long-time experts in the field of psychology who work with traders to help them optimize performance on the desk and off. Dr. Richard Peterson is a psychiatrist and the CEO of MarketPsych and Dr. Alden Cass is a licensed clinical psychologist and trading performance coach. Listen in as we learn how to achieve better performance during stressful times.

Reducing a billion tonnes of CO2: the journey ahead

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:10:54 +0000

How can we improve efficiency and upscale carbon offsetting to meet sustainability goals? In this episode, we chat to Sheri Hickok, the CEO of Climate Impact Partners, about how they connect companies with carbon offset projects and climate solutions. Sheri explains the process and scale of carbon offsetting and talks about how diverse these projects can be. She also discusses the hurdles we need to overcome to halve carbon emissions and for Climate Impact Partners to meet their goal to reduce a billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030.

Why climate risk is a wake-up call for investors

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:50:14 +0000

Why is climate change a systematic risk, and how could it impact investors? In this episode, we speak to Stephanie Pfeifer, CEO of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) about IIGCC’s current role, mission and journey, as well as how Climate Action 100+ has catalysed the shift from target setting to implementation by engaging with companies. Stephanie also explains how IIGCC enables investors to address and manage climate risks, how much progress has been made in the past two decades, and the importance of detecting and combatting policy barriers that are stopping progress.

Boosting transparency with a new voluntary carbon market framework

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:20:00 +0000

As the first of its kind, what does the future hold for London Stock Exchange’s new Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) framework, and how does it work? In this episode, we are joined by Richard Kelly, Co-founder of the Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company, and Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance for the Capital Markets and Post-Trade Divisions of LSEG. Richard and Claire define what voluntary carbon market designations are, its main objectives, how the credibility of these carbon credits is verified, and what feedback the VCM designation has received. Claire also tells us how funds getting this designation may change in the future, and Richard explains how afforestation portfolios can create these credits and enhance biodiversity in the process.

A deep dive on green taxonomies and why they matter

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:16:14 +0000

What is really meant by “green” and what is a “green taxonomy”? Who determines what is a green product or service and what isn’t? And is it ever possible that we’ll get to a single global green taxonomy? You can’t have a conversation about sustainable finance and investing these days without understanding green taxonomy, so we’re lucky in this episode to be joined by Lily Dai, Senior Research Lead on the Sustainable Investment Research team at LSEG. Lily helps us unpack the answers to each of these questions, where the conversation on green finance really started, and where it needs to go from here.

Why stewardship is an essential part of the investment toolkit

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:39:00 +0000

Today, we’re chatting with Jenn-Hui Tan, Global Head of Stewardship and Sustainable Investing at Fidelity International. Over the course of his 15 year tenure at Fidelity, he’s watched as the definition of fiduciary duty has expanded as investors have begun to realize that the boundary of responsibility should not stop at the door of capital allocation, but should also include value creation. This specifically comes into play with the climate transition, and he takes us through the principles of long termism, the materiality spectrum and the complete stewardship toolbox. He also explains how stewardship is just one piece of the systemic change needed to solve the climate crisis.

The world of Sustainable Finance in APAC

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:42:00 +0000

We’re back! Starting this year off with our very own Helena Fung, Head of Sustainable Investment in APAC for FTSE Russell. Jane & Helena get stuck into the nuances of SFI in the APAC region. Find out how sustainable investing is framed country by country and how we’ve partnered with China’s largest insurance company, Ping An to bring ESG scores for all Chinese companies into our market leading ‘China Index Series’.

Are we double counting emission reductions? – The Green Room

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:56:00 +0000

This week on The Green Room, Jane is joined by Lisa Zelljadt, Analyst on the Carbon Research Team, LSEG.

A lot was covered at COP 27 this year, but something a little less known is the implications of The Paris Agreement’s, Article 6 on carbon trading. This article brings to light the issues of emission reductions being double counted. Find out what this means for countries, but also how this will impact organisations with their net zero plans.

The post COP27 round up

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:15:00 +0000

Now that COP27 has wrapped up, we wanted to do a bit of a debrief. So, to help make sense of what took place, and more importantly where we go from here, today we’re speaking with Ibukun Adebayo, Head of Strategic Initiatives at LSEG & Wale Shonibare, a Director at the African Development Bank.

With over 600 million homes without electricity and making up less than 3% of global emissions. What does the ‘transition’ to clean energy or more importantly access to energy look like for Africa? What types of funding are we seeing, and where is it coming from? Tune in to find out.

Potholes on the Road to Sustainable Infrastructure – The Green Room

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:10:00 +0000

Joining Keesa Schreane in the Green Room this week, logging on from Hong Kong, was Darrenth Hawken, Director of Global Infrastructure and Sustainable Finance at London Stock Exchange Group.

Darrenth shared some of the findings of LSEG's latest 'Potholes on the Road to Sustainable Infrastructure' report, which highlights some of the major trends driving the current sustainable infrastructure investment marketplace, along with key data that will help refine the list of key players, flag the most important metrics to monitor and highlight the challenges looming for both investors and government sponsors.

A record US$627 billion in sustainable infrastructure projects in the renewable energy and nuclear sectors were announced globally in 2021, up from US$275 billion in 2020. A total of 1,521 renewable and nuclear infrastructure projects were announced, up from 1,365 in 2020 and more than 3.5 times the total number of projects launched a decade ago. Solar projects are leading the way with a total of 863 new projects announced in 2021, followed by wind, which saw 442 new initiatives launched last year.

Read the full report https://www.refinitiv.com/en/infrastructure-investing/insights/sustainable-infrastructure/full-report

Who's winning in the race to Net Zero? - The Green Room

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000

This week on the Green Room we speak to Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at FTSE Russell.

Jaakko dives into our latest report 'COP 27 Net Zero Atlas'. Find out what countries are doing globally to meet the targets set by the Paris Agreement back in 2015. Are the targets ambitious enough to keep global warming to well below 1.5C? Not quite, but find out why, and who's making the most progress.

Read the full report https://www.ftserussell.com/research/cop27-net-zero-atlas

How is the UN helping to achieve net zero?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Jesica Andrews from the UN’s Environment Programme Finance Initiative joins us for an exciting conversation on the race to net zero. With COP 27 taking place this week it's a perfect time to get into the UN's many efforts in aligning countries and company goals to achieve net zero.

While we get into country-wide goals, Jes also runs the Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance, one of many alliances for financial institutions. It sets and encourages concrete ambitious targets based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how to integrate these into their day-to-day business practices. These companies are pledging to be net zero by 2050. Listen to find out how targets are monitored and what happens if they're not met.

The Winds of Change for Net Zero – Net Zero Conversations

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Sven Utermöhlen, RWE Renewables’ Offshore Wind Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the company’s roadmap towards net zero and the values of offshore wind.

The conversation highlights RWE’s ‘Growing Green’ strategy, which includes ambitious plans to triple offshore wind capacity by 2030, and also how it intends to become a net positive employer when it comes to biodiversity.

The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hosted by the City of London Corporation in association with the COP 26 UK Presidency 2022 and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).

Banking on Net Zero – Net Zero Conversations

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:31:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Heather Buchanan, Executive Director/Founder of the APPG on Fair Business Banking/Bankers for Net Zero initiative, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero, and the critical relationship between business and the financial services sector in delivering climate action.

Collective Responsibility for Climate Action – Net Zero Conversations

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Hywel Ball, EY’s UK Chair and UK&I Managing Partner, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the collective responsibility that we all have to play in climate action.

The conversation focuses on how collaboration and innovation between the financial sector, regulators, policymakers, and advisors will accelerate the energy transition post COP26, and also considers some of the near term obstacles around geopolitical risk and energy security.

View the full series: https://lseg.com/netzero

The $25 Trillion Potential for 2030

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:15:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Nigel Topping, COP26 UN High-Level Champion for Climate Action, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the financial services industry has to play in climate action.

The conversation focuses on how the mobilisation of financial capital, along with solutions that pool intellectual capital, are helping non-state actors to drive private investment into emerging markets and other key areas of sustainable finance.

Fighting Floods & Coastal Erosion – Net Zero Conversations

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Emma Howard Boyd, CBE, Environment Agency/Green Finance Institute Chair, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the Environment Agency has to play in climate action.

The conversation focuses on the environmental issues impacting flooding and coastal erosion, and on other key risk management issues around climate shocks. Emma also explains her long-term vision for the climate agenda and the strategies to drive the green industrial revolution.

Turning Climate Pledges in to Plans – Net Zero Conversation Series

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:20:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to David Schwimmer, LSEG’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the critical role that the financial services sector has to play in climate action.

The conversation focuses on how the industry is facilitating investment to reduce emissions via voluntary carbon markets, and is also leading change in disclosure and regulatory standards to ensure effective capital allocation and delivery of mandated climate transition plans.

Financing the Green Energy Transition - Net Zero Conversation Series

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:23:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Bryony Widdup, Partner at DLA Piper, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the financial services industry has to play in climate action.

The conversation focuses on how sustainable finance and investments are mobilising capital, and engagement between the public and private sectors, as well as the NGO community, are bringing together implementation on these commitments.

Bryony also identifies some of the hurdles that the industry needs to address to achieve its climate goals, looking at the need for more public policy intervention, and a refocusing on transition finance, in order to ensure a framework for credible investments in green energy.

Flying Towards Net Zero - Net Zero Conversations Series

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:23:00 +0000

LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Javier Echave, Heathrow’s Chief Financial Officer, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the aviation industry has to play in climate action.

The conversation focuses on the industry’s broader sustainability issues and how it is tackling carbon reduction, as well as other key matters such as human and nature trafficking. Javier also explains Heathrow’s long-term ambition and where he sees opportunities to drive change as part of the company’s Heathrow 2.0 Sustainability Strategy.

Watch the full series: https://lseg.com/netzero

Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson, Founder, VC Include, on driving change

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:16:00 +0000

Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson is a leader in technology, investment and social impact initiatives. In 2018, she founded VC Include, an ecosystem of women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ fund managers and alternative investments. In this episode, Keesa Schreane chats to Bahiyah about launching VC Include, why triple bottom line investments have grown to create a framework for how we invest in a way that is good for people and planet, and how she is developing a holistic infrastructure and ecosystem to drive change at scale when it comes to delivering success for first-time fund managers and underrepresented managers.

This week on The Green Room, we hear from Lisa Zelljadt, Senior Analyst in LSEG’s Carbon Research team. She explains the who, the what and the how of Carbon Markets and dives into the results of our Carbon Markets Survey.

The London Stock Exchange Group’s Climate Transition Plan | Jane Goodland

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 31 May 2022 06:27:00 +0000

Recorded on location in the studios at the London Stock Exchange, Keesa Schreane caught up with Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability, to find out more about the organisation’s first climate transition plan and the importance of Scope 1 & 2 whilst opening the way for Scope 3. Jane shares how LSEG hopes to achieve its science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2040. She also talks through the challenge of universal disclosure and the introduction of the International Sustainability Standards Board, as well as LSEG’s own role as it relates to social equality now and in the future. Finally, Jane gives updates on some of the initiatives LSEG is helping to drive, including the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the U.K. Task Force for Climate Transition Plans.

This week on the Green Room we hear from Lily Dai, Senior Research Lead at FTSE Russell. Lily discusses the key trends and insights in the global green economy based on FTSE Russell Green Revenue data – a unique source providing granular, bottom-up information on corporate revenues from green products and services. https://www.ftserussell.com/research/investing-green-economy

The journey to Net Zero with the City of London Lord Mayor

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 17 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Recorded on location at the historic Mansion House in the City of London, the 693rd Lord Mayor London, Vincent Keaveny, spoke in person to our host Keesa Schreane ahead of the Net Zero Delivery Summit, that was supported by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), which took place at the halfway milestone between COP26 in Glasgow and COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.

In our exclusive interview, the Lord Mayor talked to us about the City of London Corporation's own climate action strategy, which has the goals of becoming net zero by 2027, and how they are trying to bring those businesses housed in the Square Mile with them. He also discussed the role of government and multilateral development banks in influencing business leaders to just transition, as well as what needs to be accomplished between now and COP27 to meet the long-terms goals.

We’re excited to debut a new segment on the show called the Green Room, where we dive into the latest research in Sustainable Investing, hearing from experts across the London Stock Exchange Group. Today, we chat to John Simmons from FTSE Russell who has just written a new paper on Carbon Emissions. https://www.ftserussell.com/research/mind-gaps-clarifying-corporate-carbon

Sir Ronald Cohen | The father of Impact Investing and European Venture Capital

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:07:00 +0000

Recognised as the father of Impact Investing and European venture capital, Sir Ronald Cohen is a philanthropist, venture capitalist, and private equity investor. He is Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and Chair of the Impact Weighted Accounts Initiative at Harvard Business School. In this episode, host Keesa Schreane chats to Sir Ronald about measuring impact weighted accounts, the importance of social factors such as diversity and inclusion and workforce engagement to stakeholders, and the evolution of capitalism.

Black Womenomics: Addressing social and economic racial inequalities

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:44:00 +0000

Exclusive interview with Gizelle George Joseph of Goldman Sachs

In this episode, host Keesa Schreane is joined by Gizelle George Joseph, Global Chief Operating Officer of the Global Investment Research Division at Goldman Sachs, where she works closely with divisional leadership on the management of global investment research, as well as the development and execution of key strategic initiatives. Gizelle has played a leading role in publishing research that addresses social and economic racial inequalities. Keesa and Gizelle discuss how the tragic death of George Floyd awakened the whole world on what needs to be done to effect change, including how Goldman Sachs set up an infrastructure to change the course of racial inequality in the US including their Market Madness HBCU Possibilities program.

How South Africa stands to benefit from $8.5bn in partnerships to support climate change - Exclusive interview with Jonathan Oppenheimer

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:23:00 +0000

In this episode, host Keesa Schreane is joined by South African business leader Jonathan Oppenheimer, Executive Chairman of Oppenheimer Generations, to get his feedback on partnerships and opportunities, as well as risks in the region. Jonathan's career includes N.M. Rothschild and Sons, as well as De Beers, where he held a number of senior management roles in southern Africa and London. He is also on the board of trustees of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, an organization focusing on advancing the cause of peace through its global network of policy research centres.

Bob Litterman: 'We need a price on carbon'

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:59:02 +0000

We’ll be back in the new year with new episodes of the Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives podcast, but today we have a special bonus episode, featuring a conversation with Bob Litterman, founding partner at Kepos Capital. Prior to Kepos Capital, Bob led a U.S. subcommittee appointed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission created to explore climate-related risk during the previous United States administration.

Bob caught up with guest interviewer Jamie McDonald in California, and chatted about why America hasn’t done enough, what needs to happen to put us on the right path, and why it’s now time to put a price on carbon.

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FTSE Russell CEO: 'Time is running out'

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:36:57 +0000

We’ll be back in the new year with new episodes of the Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives podcast, but today we have a special bonus episode for you, featuring a conversation with FTSE Russell CEO Arne Staal. FTSE Russell is a global index provider and research house, and a sister company to Refinitiv under the LSEG umbrella. By latest estimates, around $18 trillion of capital are benchmarked against their indices.

Arne caught up with guest interviewer Jamie McDonald in California about what it will take for sustainable investing to matter at scale, why transparency is key, and his concerns about greenwashing.

Transcript: https://www.ftserussell.com/blogs/ftse-russell-ceo-climate-and-sustainable-investing-time-running-out

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Supply chain pain and HP’s sustainable business journey

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:17:39 +0000

Supply chain pain is persistent and is likely to linger well into 2022 and tech companies no doubt are feeling a lot of that pain. Is there a way for tech companies to solve for supply chain issues while having a positive environmental impact and also generating revenues?

In this episode, Keesa Schreane is joined by Christoph Schell, Chief Commercial Officer at HP, who shares HP’s journey through supply chain concerns and building a sustainable business. Christoph has been with HP for more than 22 years and has held senior management roles across the globe, most recently as the President of 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing.

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The Market Correction Possibility & ESG Investing

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:57:21 +0000

Welcoming back our first ever podcast guest, Nikita Singhal, who is the Co-Head of Sustainable Investment & ESG at Lazard Asset Management. Nikita oversees the firm's ESG integration strategy and co-chairs the firm’s ESG Steering Group and sits on the firm’s Proxy Voting Committee. She also leads client engagement and thought leadership on ESG topics.

We're hearing a lot about the possibility of a market correction in the near term - what does this mean for ESG investing and what are the effects on ESG portfolios? What do investors need to think about, especially in this low-yield environment?

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Why ESG in the Credit Markets is not "Niche"

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:51:04 +0000

We welcome Agnes Gourc, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets at BNP Paribas, as she joins Keesa to explore why she strongly believes ESG in the Credit Markets should not be considered "niche" markets. They also discuss the success factors and how education goes both ways between companies and investors and the importance of everyone speaking the same language when we talk about what we want to measure.

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The Importance of Second-Chance Hiring: Employing People with Criminal Records

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:04:15 +0000

Jeffrey Korzenik is Chief Investment Strategist for one of America's largest commercial banks, responsible for the allocation guidance for over US$40 billion in investments. He is a leading expert on the reemployment of people with criminal records and the author of the new book, "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community". Today, Keesa and Jeff discuss the topic and importance of second-chance hiring, how it is part of the overall 'S' in corporation's ESG responsibilities, the current data trends in relation to diversity and inclusion and much more.

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The Cost of Poor Quality Jobs

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:19:57 +0000

Disengaged workers cost the US Economy $450-550 billion per year. How do we move from this to ensuring that employees are engaged and satisfied? Keesa is speaking with Sarah Bratton-Hughes, Head of Sustainability, North America at Schroders, discussing the the theme of 'quality jobs'. Sarah believes this is not as simple as meaning just 'higher wages', but it is about including other key needs and opportunities, how the jobs impact companies and their culture and the statistics in relation to the demographic of women and women of color.

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[Limited Series] The Path to COP26: The Role of Climate Data in Achieving Net Zero

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:13 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of our Limited Series surrounding COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

There is no one size fits all to drawing up and implementing a climate change strategy, but there can be best practices. Now, we see investors moving forward in implementing their response to climate change. To help us understand the steps followed and frameworks of these investors, companies and broader society involvement, we have Sagarika Chatterjee, Director of Climate Change at Principles for Responsible Investment and COP26 High-Level Champions Team Finance Lead, and David Harris, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Data & Analytics, London Stock Exchange Group.

We hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to avoid missing out on these important conversations.

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How Can ESG Benefit Private Credit & Private Equity Areas?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:11:03 +0000

Today, we welcome Mathieu Chabran, Co-founder of Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset manager with $33.5B AUM, on the podcast as we talk about how ESG information can help those in the private credit and private credit areas, the energy transition space and other sustainable initiatives.

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Rapid ESG Growth: Understanding Millennials & the Rise of Mobile Experiences

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:11:08 +0000

Welcome back to the Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives podcast. In this episode, Keesa chats with Charles Smith, Head of Digital Solutions at Refinitiv, covering recent reports about digitization in the wealth space, it's surprising findings, the rapid surge of interest in ESG investing today and how it is set to increase.

Charles Smith spent 8 years as a Managing Director in EY’s Wealth and Asset Management practice where he worked extensively with many of the top 10 US financial services institutions on key wealth management areas such as product strategy, client and advisor experience design and development, retirement, operating model development, process improvement, platform implementation and service delivery strategy. Prior to EY, Charles had senior leadership roles at Fiserv/CheckFree, Misys (now Finastra) and Thomson Financial (now Refinitiv).

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Investing Impacting Humanity: The Path to a Cleaner Electric Grid

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:17 +0000

Today, we introduce the Founder & CEO of Humankind Investments, James Katz. Humankind Investment's mission is to invest and encourage others to invest in ways that are best for humanity. James and Keesa talk about where we are in the journey to a cleaner electric grid, his thoughts on the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris Administration, the impacts of cryptocurrency and the future of divestment.

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New Climate Data: How is climate change priced into the market?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:16 +0000

Climate risks have been reflected across sectors and industries for some time, and now it looks like they may even be reflected in public debt and even specific securities. Today, we talk to Shehriyar Antia, Vice President, Head of Thematic Research at PGIM, who will give us insight into how climate change is being priced into the market and the repercussions of this for investors.

Shehriyar Antia is an award-winning macroeconomist with capital market experience in Asia and the US. During the financial crisis, Shehriyar led several analytical initiatives for senior policy makers in Washington and New York around the Fed’s QE programs. In 2013, Shehriyar left the New York Fed and established a bespoke economic research shop—Macro Insight Group—to provide independent macro research to institutional investors primarily in Europe and Asia. In 2017, Shehriyar was appointed Chief US Economist for Nippon Life Global Investors. He joined PGIM in 2019 as the Head of Thematic Research. Shehriyar has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Cornell University and a master’s degree in International Economics and Finance from Columbia University.

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Islamic Finance: The Alignment with ESG Investing

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Wed, 05 May 2021 10:12:45 +0000

Join our latest episode with Umer Suleman and Mustafa Adil as they talk about Islamic Finance - financial inclusion, economic activity with wealth, equality and stewardship. What can Islamic finance offer ESG investors?

Umer Suleman currently serves as the Head of Advisory Board for Wahed UK, the world's largest Islamic Fintech. He also sits on the board of the UKIFC and is the Business & Economics Advisor to the Islamic Council of Europe.

Mustafa Adil is the Head of Islamic Finance, Data & Analytics for London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). He is responsible for leading the Islamic finance and Islamic markets business for the organization, providing knowledge solutions and bespoke services to support the continued growth and increasing depth of the Islamic finance industry.

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Supply Chain, Climate Change & Semiconductor Shortages: The Impact and Solutions

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:45:23 +0000

Happy Earth Day! Welcome back to a new episode with Bindiya Vakil, co-founder and CEO of Resilinc, a firm which provides supply chain resiliency to the enterprise. Tune in as they discuss supply chain turbulence, the impacts of climate change and possible solutions for companies that encounter these issues. Bindiya also talks about the semiconductor shortages - is there an end in sight?

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The Best Opportunities are Made, Not Found: Goldman Sachs & Sustainable Finance

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:44 +0000

We are joined by Hugh Lawson, Global Head of ESG & Impact and Institutional at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and John Goldstein, Head of the Sustainable Finance Group at Goldman Sachs.

As we begin to see more engagement between investors and corporations in relation to sustainability, in this episode we discuss their insights into the future of investor opportunities, investing from a climate perspective, inclusive economic growth, the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women initiative and more.

Hugh is a member of the leadership team for Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Client Business with global responsibility for Institutional Client Strategy and the division’s Environmental, Social and Governance and Impact strategy. In addition, he is co-chair of the Asset Management Sustainability Council. Hugh was previously co-head of Alternative Capital Markets and co-head of Hedge Fund Strategies.

John is the head of the Sustainable Finance Group, which is responsible for working across Goldman Sachs to deepen the firm's knowledge and grow it's capabilities in relation to inclusive growth and climate transition. He serves as chair of the Sustainable Finance Group Steering Group. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2015 as a managing director through the acquisition of Imprint Capital, which he co-founded in 2007, to help expand the firm's ESG and impact investing capabilities.

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Sustainable Investing: The Pivot to Renewable Energy

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:34:44 +0000

Edward Mason is Director of Engagement and Impact Reporting at Generation Investment Management. In this episode, he explores the energy sector (specifically oil and gas) pivoting to renewable energy, company net zero goals, shareholder activism and the lead up to COP26. What themes and outcomes can sustainable investors expect?

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Women in FinTech: Meet Amparo Nalvarte and Victoria Blanco Alegria

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:27 +0000

Welcome to our final episode of the series focusing on the Latin American region with Amparo Nalvarte and Victoria Blanco Alegria.

Amparo Nalvarte, recognized by MIT as part of their Innovators Under 35, for founding Culqi, a mobile payment system for smartphones using QR codes, revolutionizing the industry and boosting the growth of e-commerce in Peru. Nalvarte is also an angel investor of Rextie, the biggest digital foreign exchange service of Latin America. Now, she is developing her second startup, B89, the first cross-border neo-bank in Peru for Hispanic American immigrants, that will break all the paradigms of traditional banking and provide services tailored for their local financial needs, as well as their country-of-origin needs.

Victoria Blanco Alegria is the Founder and CEO of Ábaco, a Colombian microcredit fintech. She is also a Computer Engineer with 9 years of experience in Big Four technology and business consulting, both in Europe and Latin America. Victoria has a passion for new technologies and ideas that aim to improve customer life and democratize services.

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Women in FinTech: Meet Hayley Caddes and Veibha Subramaniam

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:00:39 +0000

Tune into episode 2, Keesa chats with Hayley Caddes and Veibha Subramaniam.

Hayley worked as a genetic engineer designing iron-oxidizing bacteria and a bioreactor system to produce sustainable biofuels. Before launching the The Knowledge Society New York program, she was the lead data scientist at BerlandTeam (now Decode_M), a market research firm where she founded and built their data science practice and developed analytical tools with natural language processing for companies like Lyft, Airbnb, WeWork, Nike, and Illumina. Hayley has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University.

Veibha is currently VP Technology at AnalytixInsight. She leads the technology team at AnalytixInsight and spearheads AI and machine learning initiatives at AnalytixInsight. She has more than 20 years working in the tech industry and has been part of technology initiatives at McDonalds, Canada Life Assurance, Citibank to name a few.

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Measuring Physical And Financial Water Risk: World Water Day Special Episode

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:07 +0000

Water risks are multi-dimensional. They're not limited to the issue of water scarcity – they're also about water-related hazards, operational efficiency and the connection to climate change. Tune in to hear from the creators of the world's first water risk index family –Thomas Schumann of Thomas Schumann Capital and Markus Barth, CEO of Anatase Ltd.

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Women in FinTech: Meet Anna Anisin and Rose Punkunus

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:56:46 +0000

Welcome to our first episode of our Women in FinTech series, where we celebrate women in STEM and the FinTech Community, meeting female leaders in the industry across the Americas. Today, we speak to Anna Anisin and Rose Punkunus.

Anna is a Russian-American Entrepreneur, named a Tech Industry Insider by CNN three years in a row and is currently running Formulated.by, a boutique B2B marketing firm and is the founder of leading data science community and event series, Data Science Salon.

Rose, who was previously CFO of ScaleFactor, VP Finance at Fundbox and held various Product and Finance leadership roles at Uber, is now the Founder & CEO of Sudozi.

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What Does Energy Investment Policy Mean For Sustainable Investors?

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:30:05 +0000

With so many changes underway, including potential regulatory shifts, investing in the energy sector will continue to evolve. But what is energy investment policy and what it means for sustainable investors? Tune in our interview with Elizabeth Levy, Portfolio Manager at Trillium Asset Management.

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