Podcasts about sustainable investing

Host: Catalina Secreteanu, Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Europe, Morningstar Sustainalytics Melissa Chase, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Morningstar Sustainalytics Guest: Bin Dong, Lead Analyst, ESG Methodology, Morningstar Sustainalytics On the Evolution of Sustainable Investing and Constructing More Resilient Portfolios In this episode of Sustainability in Conversation, we welcome our new co-host, Catalina Secreteanu. Catalina has worked in the sustainable investment space for the past 17 years, holding roles at UKSIF and Sustainalytics in the UK and Australia. During that time, she's had a front row seat to how the industry has evolved. She shares her thoughts on where the market has been and where it's going, as well as the challenges and opportunities along the ways.   Melissa and Catalina also sat down with Bin Dong, Lead Analyst, ESG Methodology, and author of the report “ESG Resilience in Focus: What the US-EU Divergence Means for Portfolio Performance.” Building on analysis from a previous publication, this report examines how portfolios adjusted for material sustainability factors perform under pressure in US and EU equity markets. Bin shares the most recent findings and explains how investors could leverage the insights for their own approaches.  Share Your Feedback Please take a moment to share your thoughts on Sustainability in Conversation. You can email us at podcast@sustainalytics.com or take this short survey. Key Moments  00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 A conversation with Catalina Secreteanu on the evolution of sustainable investing 00:14:13 A conversation with Bin Dong about ESG risk and portfolio resilience 00:24:01 Sign off   Links to Select Resources Report | ESG Resilience in Focus: What the US-EU Divergence Means for Portfolio Performance Webinar | ESG Resilience in Focus: How Markets Price Risks and What It Means for Portfolios Report | ESG Risk Ratings: A Protective Instrument Amid Economic Shocks    

The geopolitical pressures forcing Europe to develop an autonomous defence capability are unrelenting. Listen to George Ferguson, Senior Analyst for Aerospace, Defence and Airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, update Andrew Craig, Co-head of the Investment Insights Centre about prospects for the European defence sector.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this special edition, Sophie Dimopoulou, Head of External Distribution in Luxembourg, is joined by Professor Athanasios Platias, Professor Emeritus of Strategy at the University of Piraeus in Greece, and Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management. Together they discuss how geopolitics and artificial intelligence are each effecting profound change on the global economy.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the latest episode of BMBW, Daniel Pianko sits down with Andy Kuper, founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments, one of the pioneering firms in impact investing since the start, with more than $3 billion of AUM. Over the past two decades, Andy and his team have helped prove that investing in underserved populations across growth markets can generate both transformative social impact and market-leading financial returns. From energy and insurance to AI-powered health solutions, LeapFrog has backed and built businesses that now reach more than 622 million people across Africa and Asia. Andy shares the remarkable journey behind the firm's creation, the lessons learned as he helped to scale impact investing into a trillion-dollar asset class, and why he believes the next generation of investors has an even bigger opportunity ahead. Long before impact investing even had a name and a decade before it became mainstream, Andy saw the opportunity of four billion underserved people across emerging markets—represented not as charity cases, but as a vast number of consumers who could be the next great growth investment opportunity. Today, LeapFrog's companies provide healthcare, financial services, and climate solutions at a historic scale and depth of impact to those people—empowering millions and saving many lives. This episode is a powerful reminder that impact investing isn't about sacrificing returns. Impact investment is about unlocking opportunity where others fail to look.    

European small cap stocks have outperformed their large cap peers so far this year. Damien Kohler, Head of European Small Cap Equities tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that small caps can prove positive for investors pursuing an active barbell strategy of a strong income-oriented approach combined with identifying underpriced potential for growth.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast.Today's episode is a little different.After years of building Causeartist as a media platform spotlighting impact startups, founders, investors, and innovators, we're entering a completely new chapter.Causeartist is now officially a nonprofit organization.And honestly, this decision came from something simple.The mission became bigger than a media company.Over the years, I've had the chance to interview incredible founders, nonprofit leaders, impact investors, climate innovators, technologists, artists, and builders from all over the world.And one thing became very clear to me.There are millions of people working every single day to solve massive problems in the world, but many of their stories never get told.A lot of these founders and organizations are building in areas like climate, education, healthcare, financial inclusion, food systems, AI for good, community development, and so much more.But many of them are doing this work without enough visibility, without enough media support, and without enough long-term storytelling infrastructure behind them.We want to help change that.The vision for Causeartist moving forward is to build a lasting home for the impact economy.A place focused on impact startup storytelling, founder and innovator interviews, educational media and research, ecosystem databases and directories, podcasts and live conversations, community collaboration, and resources for people building positive change in the world.At its core, Causeartist is built around one belief:There are millions of people using their talents, creativity, skills, and businesses to improve the world, and their stories deserve to be seen.That belief has guided this platform from day one.And now becoming a nonprofit allows us to think longer term.It allows us to focus on building something durable.Something mission-first. Something that can continue spotlighting innovators and builders for years and decades to come.I also just want to say thank you.Thank you to every founder who trusted us with their story.Every investor who shared insights.Every nonprofit leader, partner, listener, reader, and supporter who has been part of this journey.You helped shape what Causeartist has become.And honestly, we're just getting started.I'm incredibly excited for what we're building next.More stories.More founders.More conversations.More tools and resources for the people trying to create a better future.So thank you for being here.Thank you for believing in this mission.And let's continue building together.See you in the next episode. ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by Causeartist, a nonprofit media company dedicated to bridging the gap between capital and culture by spotlighting founders, investors, and organizations reimagining how business can serve people and the planet.Through storytelling, events, and open-access education, Causeartist helps create a shared language of impact, inspiring more founders to build with purpose and more funders to invest with intention.By amplifying ideas and innovations across industries, Causeartist transforms awareness into action and cultivates a community where paying it forward is part of the foundation for growth.

In this episode, Kate Webber, Chief Solutions Officer at the PRI, is joined by Claudia Wearmouth, Global Head of Responsible Investment at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and Travis Antoniono, Investment Director for Sustainable Investments at CalPERS.Together, they explore how responsible investment is being applied in practical, financially material ways, including how it is embedded into investment processes, how transparent dialogue between asset owners and managers supports long-term outcomes, and the role evidence plays in sustainable investment decision-making.Overview:Responsible investment is increasingly moving from a specialist function to a core part of investment decision-making. Across public and private markets, sustainability and governance considerations are being integrated into due diligence, portfolio construction, stewardship and long-term risk management.This episode explores how investors are building practical frameworks around financial materiality, balancing quantitative tools with qualitative judgement, and adapting to rapidly evolving risks such as climate change and AI disruption.Detailed coverage:Embedding sustainability into investment processesBoth guests explain how sustainability considerations are now integrated throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial due diligence through to ongoing monitoring and exit decisions.Financial materiality and fiduciary dutyThey explore how responsible investment supports long‑term, risk‑adjusted returns and helps meet fiduciary responsibilities to beneficiaries.The role of dedicated expertiseTravis Antoniono discusses embedding dedicated sustainability specialists directly into investment due diligence teams, while Claudia Wearmouth outlines how sustainable investment analysts can better work alongside fundamental research teams.Data, evidence and judgementThe conversation explores how responsible investment relies on a growing evidence base. While data is still evolving, investors increasingly combine quantitative tools with qualitative insight and real-world case studies.Explore real-world examples of how investors are combining data and judgement in practice in the PRI's investment case database: https://public.unpri.org/investment-tools/investment-case-databaseHow AI is changing investment researchAI is beginning to transform investment analysis itself, helping teams assess sector disruption, and emerging financial impacts more dynamically.Building organisational buy-inBoth guests highlight that embedding responsible investment depends on strong leadership and clear direction, with teams working together to apply it in practice.The importance of asset owner–manager relationshipsTransparency, trust and detailed communication are highlighted as essential for aligning investment objectives, stewardship expectations and long-term strategy execution.Practical lessons for investorsThe episode concludes with practical recommendations on how investors can improve governance and decision-making through more consistent use of evidence and ongoing dialogue.Chapters:00:08 - Introduction and the investment case for responsible investment01:29 - Embedding sustainability into investment processes05:14 - Sustainability, fiduciary duty and long-term returns10:56 - Building the evidence base for responsible investment13:39 - How AI is changing investment analysis20:15 - Creating organisational buy-in and investment alignment22:18 - Climate solutions, strategy and total portfolio thinking27:12 - Asset owner and investment manager collaboration35:15 - Key lessons on transparency, trust and detail37:04 - Practical recommendations for investorsDisclaimer:This podcast and material referenced herein is provided for information only. It is not intended to be investment, legal, tax or other advice, nor is it intended to be relied upon in making an investment or other decision. PRI Association is not responsible for any decision made or action taken based on information on this podcast. Listeners retain sole discretion over whether and how to use the information contained herein. PRI Association is not responsible for and does not endorse third parties featured on in this podcast or any third-party comments, content or other resources that may be included or referenced herein. Unless otherwise stated, podcast content does not necessarily represent the views of signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment. All information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. PRI Association is committed to compliance with all applicable laws. Copyright © PRI Association 2026. All rights reserved. This content may not be reproduced, or used for any other purpose, without the prior written consent of PRI Association.

China's policy for growth from hi-tech industry development is a state-organised – but not state-led – strategic effort that combines top-down industrial planning with bottom-up competition among local players. Chi Lo, Senior Market Strategist in Hong Kong, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that investment value in China is created through aligning private incentives with state goals of high-quality growth, technological self-reliance, digitalisation and national security.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are contributing increasingly to the process of identifying stock investment opportunities and managing portfolio risk, particularly when it comes to quantitative equity strategies that use mathematical models, algorithms and vast datasets to identify and capture the best ideas. Ram Rasaratnam, CIO for Quant Equity Strategies at AXA IM Core, part of BNP Paribas Asset Management, tells Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core, that AI and machine learning are revolutionising how researchers improve the models that support the firm's analysis of a potential investee stock's valuation, quality and future earnings trajectory.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Middle East conflict has triggered a surge in energy and other prices, creating a second inflation shock in four years. Elida Rhenals, a Senior Portfolio Manager in the rates and inflation team at AXA IM Core, part of BNP Paribas Asset Management, tells Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer for AXA IM Core, how the short duration inflation-linked bond strategy run by her team can be effective in offering protection and a real return – not just a nominal one – in a slowing growth, rising inflation environment.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

All Things Sustainable is the official podcast of the first-ever Climate Week Zurich taking place May 4-9, and all week we're bringing you special daily episodes from Zurich.   In our second episode of the week, we're talking to Switzerland-based EFG International, a global private banking and asset management group. We sit down on the sidelines of Climate Week Zurich with Melanie Beyeler, the bank's Global Head of Sustainable Investing.   Melanie outlines the landscape for sustainable finance and where she sees continued investment opportunities. "If you listen to the market chatter, you might think that sustainable investing is out of fashion, there is hardly any demand left — but then if you look at the data, you get a very different picture," she says. "For us, sustainable investing starts with a very practical question: What will the world need more of in the future, and which companies are well-positioned to provide it?"  Melanie says companies need to treat sustainability as a strategic management tool to build value.  "If sustainability is only done for the photo opportunity, for the annual report, you will always struggle to justify the cost," she says. "But if it's used to make the business more efficient, more resilient, better prepared for the future — then the case becomes much, much stronger."  The All Things Sustainable podcast will be back with more special coverage from Climate Week Zurich throughout the week, so please stay tuned.  Learn more about events S&P Global is hosting during Climate Week Zurich: Climate Week Zurich 2026 : Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity | S&P Global  Copyright ©2026 by S&P Global    DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.    Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).     This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

In this episode, Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff, Interim CEO of the PRI, is joined by Michael Benedict Yamoah (Vice President, Stewardship Director, EOS at Federated Hermes), Chris Jurgens (Senior Director, Omidyar Network), and Oumou Ly (Non-resident Research Fellow, UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity) to explore how investors should respond to AI.Building on Part 1, this episode moves from theory to practice, outlining how investors can assess AI governance, identify risks across portfolios, and begin engaging with companies in a fast-moving and uncertain landscape.Overview:AI is already reshaping portfolios, but most investors are still early in understanding how to manage the risks. This episode focuses on practical steps, from governance and engagement to tools, research, frameworks and real-world examples of leading practice.A key message is that there is no perfect framework yet. Instead, investors must start now, build capability over time, and engage continuously as the technology evolves.Detailed coverage:What good AI governance looks likeAt a minimum, companies must comply with regulation and establish clear internal policies. Strong governance goes further, embedding AI into enterprise risk management, assigning board-level responsibility, and ensuring oversight across the organisation.Beyond compliance: lifecycle thinkingInvestors are encouraged to assess the full lifecycle of AI systems, from development and deployment to real-world impacts, liabilities and societal consequences.AI risk is dynamicUnlike other technologies, AI systems evolve post-deployment. This requires continuous monitoring, disclosure and adaptation, rather than one-off assessments.Examples of leading practiceCompanies such as Anthropic and Microsoft are highlighted for transparency, investor engagement and responsible AI frameworks. Across the ecosystem, progress is being driven by collaboration between companies, investors and policymakers.The importance of infrastructure and ecosystemsAI is not just about software, it spans chips, data centres and energy systems. Managing its risks requires coordination across the full value chain.Practical starting points for investorsInvestors should map where AI sits in their portfolios, identify key use cases, and assess associated risks such as cybersecurity, compliance and liability.Tools, frameworks and collaborationA growing ecosystem of resources, from investor coalitions to research frameworks, is emerging to support engagement and analysis.A marathon, not a sprintAI governance is an ongoing process. Investors must build long-term capability, stay engaged in dialogue, and avoid waiting for perfect solutions before acting.Start now, signal intentEven simple engagement, asking basic governance questions, can send a strong signal to companies that responsible AI matters.Chapters:00:08 - Introduction: from AI risk to investor action01:00 - What good AI governance looks like03:05 - Internal policies, risk management and board oversight05:00 - Lifecycle thinking and real-world impacts08:17 - Examples of leading practice in AI governance10:30 - Defining and understanding AI risk13:15 - Mapping AI use cases across portfolios15:39 - Practical tools and investor resources19:44 - Why AI is a marathon, not a sprint22:24 - Final takeaways: start now and engageFurther reading: Anthropic labor market impacts, Microsoft transparency reportDisclaimer:This podcast and material referenced herein is provided for information only. It is not intended to be investment, legal, tax or other advice, nor is it intended to be relied upon in making an investment or other decision. PRI Association is not responsible for any decision made or action taken based on information on this podcast. Listeners retain sole discretion over whether and how to use the information contained herein. PRI Association is not responsible for and does not endorse third parties featured on in this podcast or any third-party comments, content or other resources that may be included or referenced herein. Unless otherwise stated, podcast content does not necessarily represent the views of signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment. All information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. PRI Association is committed to compliance with all applicable laws. Copyright © PRI Association 2026. All rights reserved. This content may not be reproduced, or used for any other purpose, without the prior written consent of PRI Association.

US small-cap stocks had a strong start to 2026 with the Russell 2000 index significantly outperforming the S&P 500 large cap. Geoff Dailey, Head of US Equities, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that the main driver was the artificial intelligence theme.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Sustainability is reshaping the global investment opportunity set. In this webcast, our investment team takes a closer look at the Sustainable World ETF and how a sustainability‑focused framework can uncover durable growth opportunities across regions and sectors. The discussion features Anna Lester, Fund Portfolio Manager, alongside Bryan Anderson, Investment Director, and Kenyon Hunt, Quantitative Research Analyst, on the Sustainable Investing and Research team, as they share insights into the research process, portfolio design and how sustainability factors are integrated alongside traditional financial analysis. Recorded on April 15, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.   --   Le développement durable influe sur les occasions de placement à l'échelle mondiale. Dans cette webémission, nos experts en placements analyseront le FNB Développement durable mondial et expliqueront comment un cadre axé sur le développement durable peut faire ressortir des occasions de croissance dans différentes régions et divers secteurs. Cet échange réunira Anna Lester, gestionnaire de portefeuille, Bryan Anderson, directeur en chef des placements, et Kenyon Hunt, analyste en recherche quantitative au sein de l'équipe attitrée aux placements durables, et portera sur le processus de recherche, la construction de portefeuille et l'intégration des facteurs de développement durable aux analyses financières traditionnelles. Date : 15 avril 2026 Chez Fidelity, notre mission consiste à aider le public investisseur canadien à se bâtir un meilleur avenir et à rester à l'avant-garde. Nous offrons aux particuliers et aux institutions une gamme de portefeuilles de placement innovants et fiables pour les aider à atteindre leurs objectifs financiers et personnels. Les fonds communs de placement et les FNB de Fidelity sont offerts par l'intermédiaire des conseillers et conseillères en placements et de comptes de courtage en ligne. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez fidelity.ca/commentinvestir. Les baladodiffusions DialoguesFidelity se sont classées au premier rang pour une cinquième année consécutive lors du sondage 2025 d'Environics sur l'expérience numérique des conseillers et conseillères en placements au Canada.

In this episode, Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff, Interim CEO of the PRI, brings together Michael Benedict Yamoah, Vice President, Stewardship Director, EOS at Federated Hermes, Chris Jurgens, Senior Director, Omidyar Network, and Oumou Ly, Non-resident Research Fellow, UC Berkeley Centre for Long-Term Cybersecurity to explore why AI is emerging as a critical sustainability issue for investors.The first in a two-part series, this episode examines the scale and speed of AI adoption, its implications for climate, labour, security and long-term financial stability, and what it will take for investors to get ahead of a transition that is already underway.OverviewAI is rapidly reshaping the global economy, with unprecedented levels of capital investment, adoption and market impact. While much of the focus has been on AI as an investment opportunity, this episode reframes it as a system-wide issue with implications for climate, labour, security and long-term financial stability.The discussion highlights a growing gap between investor awareness and capability, as well as the need for stronger coordination, clearer frameworks and more robust governance to manage AI-related risks.Detailed coverageAI as a system-wide investment issueAI is not confined to the tech sector, it is a whole-economy force that will impact portfolios across industries, making it relevant for all long-term investors.The business case for responsible AIResponsible AI practices are increasingly linked to performance, helping companies build trust, avoid costly failures and strengthen long-term returns.Systemic risks: energy, labour and infrastructureAI is driving rapid growth in data centres and physical infrastructure, with significant implications for energy demand, emissions, water use and local communities.Security and regulatory riskAI is accelerating cyber threats while also becoming a focus for regulators globally. This creates new layers of compliance, liability and geopolitical risk for investors.The investor capability gapWhile interest in AI is growing, many investors lack the expertise, frameworks and internal capacity to assess and engage on AI-related risks effectively.From developers to deployersEngagement is currently focused on major AI developers, but risks and opportunities are increasingly concentrated in how AI is deployed across sectors.Governance as the central leverAcross all perspectives, governance emerges as the most critical tool, ensuring boards and management teams are equipped to navigate uncertainty, balance trade-offs and make long-term decisions.A transition moment for investorsAI represents a new phase of technological disruption, similar to past waves like telecoms and big data, but with broader and faster-reaching consequences.Looking aheadPart two will focus on the practical side, what investors can do, the tools and frameworks emerging, and where collective action can drive the most impact.DisclaimerThis podcast and material referenced herein is provided for information only. It is not intended to be investment, legal, tax or other advice, nor is it intended to be relied upon in making an investment or other decision. PRI Association is not responsible for any decision made or action taken based on information on this podcast. Listeners retain sole discretion over whether and how to use the information contained herein. PRI Association is not responsible for and does not endorse third parties featured on in this podcast or any third-party comments, content or other resources that may be included or referenced herein. Unless otherwise stated, podcast content does not necessarily represent the views of signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment. All information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. PRI Association is committed to compliance with all applicable laws. Copyright © PRI Association 2025. All rights reserved. This content may not be reproduced, or used for any other purpose, without the prior written consent of PRI Association.

Send us Fan MailThis WTR Symposium Series podcast is the first of a three-part symposium exploring investment opportunities emerging from industrial decarbonization and the circular resource economy. The first episode focuses on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Our keynote speaker from Kline + Company, and senior leadership from Abundia Global Impact Group (AGIG), Bioleum Corp (Comstock) (LODE), Montana Renewables (Calumet) (CLMT), and XCF Global (SAFX) join the Water Tower Research team including Shawn Severson, CEO and Co-founder, and Peter Gastreich, Managing Director - Energy and Sustainable Investing, to discuss how waste streams become jet fuel, which SAF business models generate real returns, strong regulatory tailwinds, and why energy security is rewriting the renewable fuels investment thesis. 

With a ‘licence to roam' fixed income markets, an absolute return approach works with a toolkit that allows it to continue to earn returns in bond markets roiled by geopolitical tension and the growth and inflation upsets that go with it. James McAlevey, Head of Global Aggregate and Absolute Return, tells Andrew Craig, Co-Head of the Investment Insights Centre, emerging market bonds have emerged as ‘one of the single best opportunities' from the current energy shock.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Overall inflows into exchange-traded funds slowed towards the end of the first quarter as market volatility and uncertainty spiked amid the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Daniel Dornel, Head of ETF Research, tells Chief Market Strategist Daniel Morris that inflation-linked products saw inflows late in the quarter as rising oil prices in particular fanned inflation concerns.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Most impact funds operate at the margins of traditional finance. The Citi Impact Fund operates from inside one of the largest banks in the world. That's a different kind of leverage.Meredith Shields manages a $500 million carve-out from Citi's balance sheet, deployed exclusively into double bottom line companies.In this episode, she covers how the fund defines impact, why it moved to Series B investing, and what she's watching in sectors like care, education, and financial resilience. She also names names, rolling through more portfolio companies than most guests manage in an hour. ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by Causeartist, a nonprofit media company dedicated to bridging the gap between capital and culture by spotlighting founders, investors, and organizations reimagining how business can serve people and the planet.Through storytelling, events, and open-access education, Causeartist helps create a shared language of impact, inspiring more founders to build with purpose and more funders to invest with intention.By amplifying ideas and innovations across industries, Causeartist transforms awareness into action and cultivates a community where paying it forward is part of the foundation for growth.

Welcome to our new weekly series, ICYMI, where we start off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.  Today, we're throwing it back to one of our most valuable 2022 finance interviews with Nicole Victoria to help guide us through recession fears, market volatility, and economic uncertainty. If you've been wondering whether you should buy the dip, sell your stocks, or pause investing when the market crashes, this episode is packed with advice on how to recession-proof your money and make smarter long-term financial decisions. Nicole breaks down why so many people lose money in recessions and the biggest investing mistakes to avoid when panic sets in. Whether you're a beginner investor trying to understand recession investing strategies like dollar cost averaging, or feeling anxious about these uncertain times... this ICYMI is a great starting point.  Nicole is a CEO, money coach and financial literacy advocate Nicole Victoria AKA No Budget Babe, who specializes in helping millennial and gen-z women effortlessly manage their money and build bank accounts that never stop growing. Listen to our full episode with Nicole Victoria here! Follow Nicole: No Budget Babe Instagram: @Nobudgetbabe TikTok: @nobudgetbabe Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Healthcare equities – especially in the US, by far the largest market – look set for a strong recovery in 2026. US Equities team Senior Portfolio Manager Jon Stephenson tells Investment Insights Centre Co-head Andy Craig that numerous factors should create a much more investable environment.  For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

While their sustainability-related credentials have sustained the appeal of green bonds over the years, recent events in energy markets have reminded investors of the need for continued progress on the energy transition and hence the need for financing for green energy projects. Johann Plé, Senior Portfolio Manager in the Euro Fixed Income team, discusses the role green bonds should play in global asset allocations.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Tamsin Ballard, Chief Investor Initiatives Officer at the PRI, is joined by Oshadee Siyaguna, Head of Stewardship at J.O. Hambro Capital Management and Regnan, to explore early progress and lessons from collaborative investor action on nature.Drawing on insights from the inaugural Spring progress report, they examine how investors are beginning to address financially material nature and biodiversity risks, what effective engagement looks like in practice, and why collaboration is critical in tackling complex, system-level challenges.Overview:Investor action on nature is gaining momentum. With over 240 investors representing more than US $19 trillion in AUM endorsing Spring, engagement is scaling across sectors and geographies.Early progress shows companies are starting to assess nature-related risks and dependencies, while investors are building shared frameworks, tools and approaches. However, real-world outcomes remain limited, highlighting the gap between engagement activity and measurable environmental impact.Detailed Coverage:Nature as a financial riskCompanies are increasingly recognising nature and biodiversity as financially material risks. However, these risks often remain externalities unless supported by regulation or clear policy signals.Why nature is different from climateUnlike climate, which centres on carbon as a measurable metric, nature is more complex and harder to quantify, requiring a broader, systems-level approach rather than single metrics or pricing mechanisms.The role of collaborationSpring enables investors to pool expertise, share resources and deliver more consistent messaging. This collective approach helps tackle issues that are difficult to address through bilateral engagement alone.Key lessons from engagementInvestors are learning the importance of pragmatism, pacing and consistency. Companies need time to build internal capacity, and overly rapid demands risk superficial, compliance-led responses.Gaps and challengesProgress is strongest in operational and supply chain practices, but gaps remain in responsible political engagement, data availability and regulatory clarity.Systems thinking and resilienceA central theme is the need to view nature as part of a broader system. Long-term investment outcomes depend on resilient environmental, social and economic systems.What needs to happen nextPriorities include building capacity across investors and companies, improving data and tracking, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and developing more robust conceptual approaches to nature stewardship.A call to action for investorsInvestors are encouraged to engage, contribute and collaborate. Flexible participation models mean there are multiple ways to get involved and drive progress.Chapters:00:07 - Introduction and Spring progress overview02:12 - Early momentum and investor participation03:19 - Why nature stewardship needed a new approach05:35 - Nature vs climate: complexity and measurement challenges08:25 - Lessons from the first 18 months11:14 - Making nature risks financially material17:20 - Signs of progress and remaining gaps19:59 - Why collaboration matters more than ever26:17 - What needs to happen next31:52 - Final reflections: investor responsibilityDisclaimer:This podcast and material referenced herein is provided for information only. It is not intended to be investment, legal, tax or other advice, nor is it intended to be relied upon in making an investment or other decision. PRI Association is not responsible for any decision made or action taken based on information on this podcast. Listeners retain sole discretion over whether and how to use the information contained herein. PRI Association is not responsible for and does not endorse third parties featured on in this podcast or any third-party comments, content or other resources that may be included or referenced herein. Unless otherwise stated, podcast content does not necessarily represent the views of signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment. All information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. PRI Association is committed to compliance with all applicable laws. Copyright © PRI Association 2025. All rights reserved. This content may not be reproduced, or used for any other purpose, without the prior written consent of PRI Association.

In this episode, Melanie Rua of Bloomberg Intelligence sits down with Randall Strickland, a sustainable investment advisor to philanthropic organizations, and Jesse Gerstin, faculty at the Bard MBA in Sustainability and community finance practitioner at the nonprofit Inclusiv.  Together, they untangle the differences between ESG, sustainable finance and impact investing; and discuss how the field is evolving amid political backlash and shifting narratives. Despite the headlines, they argue that the underlying work of aligning finance with environmental and social outcomes continues—often under different names.  The conversation covers public and private markets, the long-term opportunity in clean energy, and the financial fluency today's sustainability leaders need to drive meaningful change across every sector. This episode captures the energy of Bard's 'Inside Sustainability Live' series, where real-world practitioners and academics come together to build community and share strategies for advancing sustainability work in challenging times. Bard's Graduate Programs in Sustainability cultivate leaders who break through existing systems, innovating solutions to critical social, environmental and economic challenges. 2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the first graduating class from M.S. in Environmental Policy degree at Bard CEP and the 10th graduating class from the Bard MBA in Sustainability program. The 2024 graduating MS EP, MS CSP, MEd and MBA classes brought the Bard GPS alumni community to over 500!   MEET THE SPEAKERS Randy Strickland Randy is a Director at Westfuller Advisors and faculty at the Bard MBA in Sustainability, where he focuses on sustainable and impact investing. At Westfuller, he partners with philanthropic organizations and family offices to develop and manage mission-driven investment portfolios, supporting sourcing and due diligence across asset classes to build ESG and impact portfolios. Previously, he held leadership roles at Pathstone Family Office, Cornerstone Capital Group, City National Bank of New Jersey (now Industrial Bank), ImpactAssets, Principal Global Investors, and Commonfund. Randy is a member of the Impact & Sustainable Finance Faculty Consortium, a Fellow of Trinity Church Wall Street's Allocator Collective, and was named to the 2025 Who's Who in Impact Investing by the Impact Finance Center and the Denver Business Journal. Jesse Gerstin Jesse is Vice President of the Center for Resiliency and Clean Power at Inclusiv and faculty at the Bard MBA in Sustainability, working at the intersection of impact investing and renewable energy. He previously led sustainability at SimpliPhi Power, expanding energy storage solutions and improving energy access for underserved communities globally. Earlier in his career, he led the Clinton Climate Initiative's work accelerating utility-scale renewable energy in island nations, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting sustainable economic development for Native American nations. He has also worked with an impact investor in Indonesia and at Echoing Green in New York City supporting social entrepreneurs. Melanie Rua Melanie is a Senior Associate at Bloomberg Intelligence, where she leads ESG research focused on nature-related risks such as water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and deforestation, and how these issues shape corporate performance and capital allocation. Her work uses geospatial data, predictive modeling, and materiality frameworks to analyze environmental risks and opportunities across sectors including energy, chemicals, and packaged food. In addition to her research, Melanie manages a team of associate analysts and regularly shares her insights through industry panels, guest lectures, and Bloomberg Intelligence's ESG Currents podcast. She holds an MBA in Sustainability from Bard College and the CFA Institute Certificate in Sustainable Investing.

“The crisis that we're experiencing with the conflict in the Middle East is only going to reinforce the fact that climate will remain our clients' and our top priority,” Jane Wadia, Head of Sustainability at AXA IM Core, tells Andy Craig, Co-Head of the Investment Insights Centre. Jane foresees a new impetus for renewable energy amid accelerated efforts to reduce countries' dependency on fossil fuels further.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Middle East conflict and the resulting oil price surge have left the global economy – and investors – on a knife-edge. Laurent Clavel, Global Head of Multi-Asset for AXA Investment Managers, part of BNP Paribas Asset Management, talks with Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, about handling multi-asset portfolios at such a volatile time.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Kate Webber, Chief Solutions & Technology Officer at the PRI, is joined by Aniket Shah, Managing Director at Jefferies, to examine the core purpose of responsible investing and what it truly means in practice.Together, they explore whether the industry has lost sight of its original mission, how investors should think about real-world risks and opportunities, and why long-term thinking remains central to delivering value for beneficiaries.OverviewResponsible investing has evolved significantly over the past two decades, but questions remain around its core purpose. Is it about solving global challenges, or simply about making better investment decisions?This episode reframes responsible investing as fundamentally about improving returns by incorporating factors often overlooked in traditional analysis, particularly externalities and intangible assets.The discussion also highlights the importance of grounding investment decisions in the realities of the real economy, rather than abstract frameworks or idealised outcomes.Detailed coverageRe-centering the purpose of responsible investingAniket argues that responsible investing is, at its core, about enhancing risk-adjusted returns. While impact and broader societal goals matter, the mainstream role of investors is to make better decisions by incorporating a wider set of financially relevant factors.Externalities and intangiblesThe conversation explores how climate change and other externalities are increasingly being priced into markets, alongside intangible factors such as governance and human capital. These elements, while harder to measure, are critical drivers of long-term performance.The real economy and long-term valueInvestors are encouraged to look beyond financial markets and consider how businesses operate in the real world. Understanding how technologies, energy systems and structural shifts evolve over time is key to identifying long-term opportunities.Avoiding dogma and embracing nuanceA key theme is the need for investors to stay informed, avoid overly simplistic frameworks, and continually reassess their assumptions. Engaging with opposing viewpoints is highlighted as a valuable way to strengthen decision-making.Rethinking KPIs and performance metricsRather than focusing solely on traditional ESG metrics, the episode emphasises the importance of human capital - including employee engagement, retention and culture - as leading indicators of resilience and performance.The role of investors todayUltimately, investors' responsibility is to deliver for their beneficiaries. By incorporating long-term risks and opportunities into their analysis, they can contribute to a more resilient and forward-looking financial system.To learn more, see our Investment case database here:  https://public.unpri.org/investment-tools/investment-case-databaseChapters00:00 – Introduction and guest overview01:45 – What is the true purpose of responsible investing?03:30 – Externalities, intangibles and investment decision-making06:30 – Real economy shifts and long-term investing10:45 – How fiduciaries should approach complex risks15:00 – Avoiding dogma and improving decision-making18:30 – The value of debate and diverse perspectives20:45 – Rethinking KPIs: human capital and culture24:30 – Linking performance to long-term resilience26:30 – Final reflections: the responsibility of investorsDisclaimerThis podcast and material referenced herein is provided for information only. It is not intended to be investment, legal, tax or other advice, nor is it intended to be relied upon in making an investment or other decision. PRI Association is not responsible for any decision made or action taken based on information on this podcast. Listeners retain sole discretion over whether and how to use the information contained herein. PRI Association is not responsible for and does not endorse third parties featured on in this podcast or any third-party comments, content or other resources that may be included or referenced herein. Unless otherwise stated, podcast content does not necessarily represent the views of signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment. All information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. PRI Association is committed to compliance with all applicable laws. Copyright © PRI Association 2025. All rights reserved. This content may not be reproduced, or used for any other purpose, without the prior written consent of PRI Association.

What do current events in the Middle East mean for the clean energy sector? How can vulnerability to fossil fuel shocks be reduced? Ulrik Fugmann, Environmental Strategies Group Co-Head, talks to Investment Insights Centre Co-Head Andy Craig about recent ‘tectonic' shifts such as Europe's Strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund and the possibility of US wind and solar tax credits being reinstated.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Portfolio Manager Stef Abelli of the Euro high-yield credit team and Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core, discuss the outlook for high-yield corporate bonds as well as the diversification opportunities across sectors and industries and the improved quality the asset class offers. Even in the face of higher market volatility, liquidity has remained high, Stef notes, adding: “Investors are looking for yield wherever they can get it. And the asset class has matured enough to be more and more attractive to a wider range of investors.”For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  Money can be a major point of shame, anxiety, guilt, and avoidance for a lot of us, so we're throwing it back to this deep dive with financial expert Jessica Moorhouse on the psychology of money and how to heal your relationship with it, so you can stop toxic financial habits and rewire your money mindset. Jessica is a millennial money expert, speaker, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, bestselling author of Everything but Money, host of the More Money Podcast, and a leading voice on personal finance and emotional literacy in financial wellness. Listen to our full episode with Jessica here. Check out Jessica's book, Everything but Money. Follow Jessica on Instagram, YouTube, and her website. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Volatility in financial markets has made money market funds a preferred asset allocation tool. Investors looking for a high-quality strategy with no exposure to financials and other corporates, a stable net asset value, and strong liquidity should consider public debt constant net asset value (CNAV) money market funds.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Evan Greenfield is Managing Director and Head of ESG for the Private Equity division at BCI. He recently published a paper with Stanford called "ESG Value Creation in Private Equity: From Rhetoric to Returns" that explains exactly how sustainability strategies produce financial returns in portfolio companies. In this episode, Evan joins Jenn to explain why ESG is good for value creation, and why speaking the language of finance matters more than ESG jargon.Useful Links:Follow Evan on LinkedIn hereFind out more about BCI hereRead Evan's book recommendation: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarlClick here for the episode web page. This episode is also available on YouTube.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

Given its strong performance in recent years, does the Euro corporate bond market still offer attractive opportunities or has it become too expensive? Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core, talks to Boutaina Deixonne, Head of Euro Investment-Grade and High-Yield Credit, about the outlook, investor demand, and promising sectors and industries.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------For decades, lupus has remained one of the most complex challenges in modern medicine. Its extreme heterogeneity, where symptoms and triggers can vary widely from one patient to the next, has made the disease difficult to study, diagnose, and treat.As a result, lupus has often been passed over by traditional venture capital in favor of conditions with more predictable development paths.That dynamic is now beginning to change.A growing wave of scientific advances, regulatory progress, and an increasingly active clinical pipeline is signaling a turning point for millions of patients worldwide.At the center of this shift is Lupus Ventures, a mission driven investment fund launched by the Lupus Research Alliance.The fund combines the discipline of life sciences venture capital with a clear focus on return on mission, aiming to close the funding gap that has long stalled promising breakthroughs in autoimmune disease research.In this spotlight, we speak with Nishant Rastogi, Managing Director of Lupus Ventures.Drawing on more than a decade of experience in biotech private equity and venture capital, Nishant explains why he chose to lead a mission driven fund, why early diagnostics are critical to improving patient outcomes, and how Lupus Ventures is helping reshape how cures are funded for historically underserved diseases.Full interview ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by Causeartist, a nonprofit media company dedicated to bridging the gap between capital and culture by spotlighting founders, investors, and organizations reimagining how business can serve people and the planet.Through storytelling, events, and open-access education, Causeartist helps create a shared language of impact, inspiring more founders to build with purpose and more funders to invest with intention.By amplifying ideas and innovations across industries, Causeartist transforms awareness into action and cultivates a community where paying it forward is part of the foundation for growth.

Increasingly, investors want to see real-world outcomes resulting from asset managers' sustainability-related efforts. Andy Craig, Co-Head of the Investment Insight Centre, and Jane Ambachtsheer, Global Head of Sustainability, tackle these and other topics as they review the prospects for sustainability-related investing amid scepticism and a pushback in some areas.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most climate investment still flows toward mitigation, technologies designed to reduce future emissions. Far less capital is directed toward climate adaptation, despite the fact that many regions are already living with the physical, economic, and social consequences of climate change.This imbalance is especially visible in emerging markets, where climate risk, rapid economic growth, and limited institutional infrastructure collide.In this episode of SRI360, I'm joined by Alina Truhina, Founder and Managing Partner of Radical Fund and Utopia Capital Management. Alina has spent her career building and backing early-stage companies across Southeast Asia and Africa, with a focus on climate adaptation, venture capital, and how businesses actually get built in emerging markets.We discuss why traditional venture capital models often fail in emerging markets, why climate adaptation is harder to measure (but no less urgent) than mitigation, and why supporting founders in these environments requires far more than simply writing a check.Tune in to learn more about:Why climate adaptation remains underfunded compared to mitigationHow measurement and incentives shape where climate capital flowsWhy traditional venture capital models struggle in emerging marketsWhat founders in climate-exposed regions need beyond just fundingHow capital design influences risk, resilience, and long-term outcomesFeatured guest: Alina Truhina, CEO and Managing Partner of The Radical Fund and a Partner at the multi-regional investment platform Utopia Capital Management Listen Next: Conversation with Nick Hurd: How Paying for Outcomes Unlocks Impact Investing ReturnsDiscover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update 

Is inclusive growth an underappreciated investment criteria when investing sustainably? Amid geopolitical tensions, rising populism and growing inequalities, assessing a business's inclusivity matters when selecting investments.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The range of solutions for investors to manage cash has expanded with the addition of money market exchange-traded funds. Paul Xatard-Huberlant, Head of ETF and Index Management in the Systematic and Quantitative Investment Group, explains to Andy Craig, Co-Head of the Investment Insight Centre, why this development matters for investors.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What happens when sustainability strategies fail to address real climate risk and long-term investment outcomes?In this episode of SRI360, I am speaking with Laura Ortiz Montemayor about impact investing, climate risk, and regenerative finance, and why sustainability alone may no longer be enough for investors focused on long-term value creation.Drawing from Laura's experience in traditional finance and her work building regenerative investment strategies in Latin America, the conversation explores how capital allocation shapes systems, and why rethinking how capital is deployed matters as much as where it flows.The conversation is especially relevant for investors navigating climate finance, nature risk, and sustainable investing in emerging markets.We talk about:the difference between sustainability and regeneration in impact investingwhy changing what we invest in isn't enough without changing how capital is deployedhow capital shapes systems, and risk, over timewhat regenerative finance looks like for investors focused on long-term outcomesFeatured guest: Laura Ortiz Montemayor, founder of SVX México and Managing Partner of Regenera VenturesListen Next: Conversation with Helen Avery, Director of Nature Programs at the Green Finance Institute (GFI)Discover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update 

Clean energy started 2026 strongly as the investment theme rides the bullish sentiment around power demand, expanding electrification and the build-out of the digital ecosystem. The growing appetite for clean energy has also shone the spotlight on companies that own and operate essential and critical infrastructure such as AI datacentres.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The biggest risk investors face right now isn't just climate change, geopolitics, or emerging-market volatility. The real threat in impact investing is inertia. Capital stays in familiar places because big asset owners can get satisfactory returns elsewhere. So, unless incentives and information change, inertia wins.This episode is about why social investment keeps getting stuck, even when good people across government, finance, and communities are trying to do the right thing – and what actually has to change for money to start moving.It focuses on where incentives misfire and how to scale impact investing and social investment beyond pilot projects. I'm joined by Nick Hurd, former UK minister and now Chair of GSG Impact. Nick has worked across government, finance, and civil society. He helped build the UK's social investment market, pioneered early social impact bonds, and later stepped away from politics after deciding markets offered more leverage than ministries.We talk about:how outcome-based finance works in practicehow social investment moves risk off taxpayerswhere social impact bonds work (and where not)why climate finance must account for communities, not just emissionsFeatured guest: Nick Hurd, Chair & Senior Adviser at GSG Impact Listen Next: Conversation with Sir Ronald Cohen Conversation with Nick O'DonohoeDiscover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update

Agrifood and AgTech investing in Latin America is still widely misunderstood. That gap between perception and reality is creating real opportunity for patient, specialized investors who understand agriculture as a long-term operating business, not a short-cycle investment theme.Volatility here is often mistaken for weakness. But as this conversation makes clear, agribusiness has kept growing through recessions, pandemics, and political transitions. In many cases, it's been one of the most resilient parts of the economy.I'm joined by Francisco Jardim, General Partner at SP Ventures. He's spent nearly two decades building one of the region's earliest agrifood venture capital platforms, investing across agriculture innovation, climate resilience, and food security in Brazil and across Latin America.We talk about:Why tropical agriculture operates differently from temperate agriculture in US and European systemsHow climate and AgTech investors often misprice Latin AmericaWhy Brazilian agribusiness continued growing through macro shocksHow to scale sustainable agriculture without sacrificing productivity or food securityTune in to hear why Latin American agrifood and climate tech may be one of the most compelling risk-return opportunities of this generation.Featured guest: Francisco "Chico" Jardim, General Partner at SP Ventures, one of the earliest venture firms built inside Brazilian agricultureListen Next: Conversation with Daniel Izzo, CEO of Vox Capital, Brazil's first impact investing firmDiscover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update

Catalytic capital is often described as concessional capital, sometimes accepting lower returns. But this framing overlooks what matters most. In practice, catalytic capital steps in first, absorbs the risk others can't, and makes institutional capital comfortable enough to follow.If you're involved in capital allocation, this matters because catalytic capital isn't about charity. It's about structuring risk so institutions can invest in assets they normally couldn't because of regulatory and rating rules.This episode focuses on how catalytic capital functions inside impact investing portfolios under real regulatory and balance-sheet constraints. It revisits key points from my earlier conversation with Yasemin Saltuk Lamy who built and scaled the Catalyst Portfolio at British International Investment from roughly £300 million to about £1.6 billion.Tune in to learn:Why who goes first matters more than how much capital goes inWhen catalytic capital actually crowds in institutional investorsHow credit enhancement changes regulatory eligibilityHow impact measurement shapes capital allocation decisionsWhy impact trades off with liquidity, not financial returnsFeatured guest: Yasemin Saltuk Lamy, Head of Investment Strategy for the Institutional Retirement division of Legal & General (L&G) and former Deputy CIO and Head of Asset Allocation and Capital Solutions at British International Investment (BII)Listen Next: Full conversation with Yasemin Saltuk LamyDiscover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update 

Forestry is often treated as just timber production. But in this 2-in-1 compilation about sustainable forestry, you'll hear a different way of thinking. One that looks beyond timber to carbon, biodiversity, water, and resilience.I revisit key moments from two earlier episodes that look at sustainable forestry as a serious investment strategy and a practical example of nature-based investing. They show how forests can deliver competitive returns, hedge inflation, and reduce portfolio risk while addressing climate and biodiversity pressures.In one conversation, Bettina von Hagen talks about how better forest management can make forests more valuable over time. In the other, Charlotte Kaiser explains why climate and biodiversity loss are now showing up as real risks for investors.Together, they show how decisions made on the ground connect with institutional capital in the real world. You'll hear:How sustainable forestry creates value beyond timber productionWhy forests function as an inflation hedge and portfolio stabilizerHow climate-smart forestry improves resilience without sacrificing returnsHow carbon markets and conservation expand financial optionalityHow biodiversity, carbon, and community outcomes are measuredIf you want solid information before deciding whether forests belong in a portfolio, this episode is a good place to start.Featured guests:Bettina von Hagen, Managing Director & CEO at EFM Investments & AdvisoryCharlotte Kaiser, Head of Impact Finance at BTG Pactual's Timberland Investment Group (TIG)Listen Next: Full conversation with Bettina von Hagen Full conversation with Charlotte Kaiser Discover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° PodcastSign up for the free weekly email update

The apparel industry is a $3 trillion market. But a massive share of what it produces goes straight to waste.That combination points to mispriced inputs and broken systems. And to real opportunities for circular economy solutions that work on both the business side and the environmental side.In this end-of-year gift to listeners, I'm revisiting a conversation that shows where to look for investment opportunity: at overproduction, reverse logistics that don't work, and at a system where brands often find it cheaper to write off returned product than resell it.These are highlights from an earlier conversation with Karla Mora, founder of Alante Capital, an early-stage venture fund focused on circular economy solutions and sustainable supply chains across the apparel industry.Karla works directly with brands, manufacturers, and material innovators to understand where waste is created and where capital can change outcomes.You'll hear:How overproduction creates immediate waste in apparelWhere circular economy investments can scale todayHow venture returns and impact align in this sectorListen in.—Featured guest: Karla Mora: Founder and Managing Partner at Alante Capital, an early-stage venture fund backing scalable circular economy solutions in apparel and consumer supply chains—Listen Next: Full conversation with Karla Mora—Discover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update

Green bonds reshaped parts of sustainable finance and placed transparency and disclosure at the core of fixed-income markets. Although they didn't change credit risk they managed to change how investors evaluate credibility, disclosure, and intent.This 2-in-1 compilation revisits two earlier conversations about the early days of green bonds, when issuers and investors were still figuring out how the product worked. This was before sustainable finance went mainstream. In that period, climate reporting was uneven and measurement frameworks were still taking shape.You'll hear highlights from the interviews with Marilyn Ceci and Romina Reversi. Both worked inside JP Morgan when the green bond market took shape.Marilyn Ceci led ESG Debt Capital Markets globally at JP Morgan. As a co-author of the Green Bond Principles, she helped establish voluntary guardrails that allowed the market to scale without losing liquidity.Romina Reversi served as a founding member of JP Morgan's ESG DCM team at a time when green bonds remained niche. She now leads Sustainable Investment Banking for the Americas at Crédit Agricole and focuses on green bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, and investor-aligned sustainability strategy.This compilation revisits:why green bonds became a communication tool for sustainability strategieswhy transparency itself was treated as impacthow standards enabled liquidity and scalehow nuclear energy re-entered the green bond conversationIf you want a clear, no-nonsense view of how green bonds actually work, this is the place to start.—Intro (00:00)Marilyn Ceci on early green bonds (03:36)What green bonds are versus traditional bonds (07:50)Why issuers choose green bonds over conventional debt (14:42)Do green bonds deliver pricing advantages or greeniums (17:15)Examples of real-world green bond financings (19:17)Evolution from green to broader ESG bond markets (24:24)Challenges and criticisms of green bonds (30:49)Romina Reversi's pivot into founding ESG capital markets at JP Morgan (38:44)Early sustainable finance misconceptions explained (40:29)Building ESG teams from scratch challenges (42:08)Green bonds explained for newcomers (43:41)First tech green bonds lessons learned (45:29)Romina's role at Crédit Agricole (46:50)Nuclear energy and sustainable finance (54:21)Greenwashing criticism and additionality debate (58:52)— Discover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update —Additional Resources:Full conversation with Marilyn CeciFull conversation with Romina Reversi

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In episode 93 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Nick Dilks, Co Founder and Managing Partner of Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP), a firm that has quietly become one of the most important players in large scale ecological restoration in the United States.Nick grew up splitting time between Philadelphia and a family farm on the Chesapeake Bay. That early exposure to land and water shaped a life long focus on conservation. After a decade at The Conservation Fund structuring complex land deals, he co founded EIP in 2006 to answer a simple but difficult question.Can you use private capital, at scale, to restore degraded ecosystems while still meeting the financial expectations of institutional investorsOver almost twenty years, EIP has shown that the answer is yes.The firm acquires degraded land, restores wetlands, streams, and habitats, then sells mitigation credits to public and private developers that are required by law to offset their environmental impacts. It is a space where environmental protection, infrastructure, housing, and finance all intersect.In this conversation, Nick explains how mitigation banking actually works, why these markets are fully regulated and compulsory, how a new 400 million dollar fund will expand EIP's work, and why he believes more young people should bring serious financial skills into the environmental sector. ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by Causeartist, a nonprofit media company dedicated to bridging the gap between capital and culture by spotlighting founders, investors, and organizations reimagining how business can serve people and the planet.Through storytelling, events, and open-access education, Causeartist helps create a shared language of impact, inspiring more founders to build with purpose and more funders to invest with intention.By amplifying ideas and innovations across industries, Causeartist transforms awareness into action and cultivates a community where paying it forward is part of the foundation for growth.

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Welcome to episode 92 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today you will hear from Rehana Nathoo, the Founder and CEO of Spectrum Impact. Rehana has worked across the UN, Rockefeller Foundation, Bank of New York Mellon, and the Case Foundation, giving her a rare view into how capital systems evolve and where they fall short.Her experience covers development finance, field building, and the realities of pushing impact work into traditional financial institutions. In this episode she breaks down her journey, the lessons she has carried into Spectrum Impact, and the honest truth about what it takes to design impact strategies that actually work. ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by Causeartist, a nonprofit media company dedicated to bridging the gap between capital and culture by spotlighting founders, investors, and organizations reimagining how business can serve people and the planet.Through storytelling, events, and open-access education, Causeartist helps create a shared language of impact, inspiring more founders to build with purpose and more funders to invest with intention.By amplifying ideas and innovations across industries, Causeartist transforms awareness into action and cultivates a community where paying it forward is part of the foundation for growth.

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Carbon Direct has acquired Pachama to bolster precision, transparency, and scientific rigor in carbon accounting and verification for the voluntary carbon market. Pachama, recognized for its digital platform focused on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of forest carbon projects, will integrate its technology with Carbon Direct's science-driven carbon management expertise.​Strategic Impact of the AcquisitionThe combined platform aims to deliver higher-quality carbon credits using improved environmental data tracking, advanced digital MRV tools, and AI-powered insights.​The acquisition strengthens Carbon Direct's capacity to offer comprehensive, data-driven project evaluation and transparency for both buyers and project developers.​Pachama's co-founder and CEO, Diego Saez Gil, and key team members will join Carbon Direct, helping guide strategic engagement around scaling nature-based, verifiable climate solutions.Learn more → ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by Causeartist, a nonprofit media company dedicated to bridging the gap between capital and culture by spotlighting founders, investors, and organizations reimagining how business can serve people and the planet.Through storytelling, events, and open-access education, Causeartist helps create a shared language of impact, inspiring more founders to build with purpose and more funders to invest with intention.By amplifying ideas and innovations across industries, Causeartist transforms awareness into action and cultivates a community where paying it forward is part of the foundation for growth.