1.The investment landscape is changing – and people want to see their money managed more responsibly
The first episode of the Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives Podcast began with a clear message from our guest Nikita Singal, the Co-Head of Sustainable Investment & ESG at Lazard Asset Management.
2. Supporting diversity and inclusion leads to profit
McKissack & McKissack is the product of the oldest African-American owned construction company in the US; in fact, its roots date back to before the Civil War. And, for our second episode, we were lucky to speak with President and CEO Cheryl McKissack about the firm’s history and success.
4. A sustainable business must focus on a broader set of stakeholders
Society is changing, and business people need to think about what communities expect of their companies going forward. That’s according to Dan Esty, a Professor of Environmental Law & Policy at Yale University and author & editor of 12 books on sustainability.
5. Investing in combating climate change drives alpha
Decarbonization and climate change is impacting how investors manage their portfolios today – and according to Bridget Realmuto LaPerla, it’s definitely for the better. Realmuto LaPerla is Head of ESG Research at State Street Associates and co-author of Decarbonization Factors, a study by her firm and Harvard Business School.
6. Sustainable business is growing in Africa, which is an opportunity for investors
Our final episode of the season featured Jackie Cureton and Saidah Nash Carter – two principals at Bright Insights Global (BIG), a women-owned consultancy based in Cape Town. They shared with us their insight surrounding sustainability in Africa and investment opportunities in the continent.
Listen to season one of podcast now
Learn more about impact investing and the most important ESG trends around the world by listening to the Season One Wrap-up Episode today.
