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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.