BRUIN ESG series

In this episode, we discuss some of the key developments in ESG, AI and Fintech, and implications for corporates and investors.

We discuss how much FinTech/InsurTech is contributing to enabling firms to make ESG aspirations a reality.

Is AI a force for ‘ESG-authenticity’ — or a Blocker?

What are remaining barriers and conundrums that remain in the ESG data domain – and how can AI and Fintech help to address these?

When people talk about bias in AI? Where does that come from? Can we fix it?

Over the last five years we have seen an explosion in VC funds focusing on Fin tech start-ups in the ESG space.

And it’s become clear that FinTech start-ups with ESG embedded in their businesses are more attractive to the best talent, and can safeguard young fast growing companies from risk.

So we’re delighted to have partnered with the Network for Sustainable Financial Markets (NSFM) and FinTech Circle for this Podcast – and to discuss such an exciting and evolving space.

Featuring:

Martina Merten – SVP Strategic ESG Engagement, Moody’s Corporation & President, Network for Sustainable Financial Markets (NSFM)

Dr Christine Chow – Director Global Technology Lead & Head of Asia Global Emerging Markets, EOS Federated Hermes International

Michael Berns – Director, AI & FinTech Leader, PWC

Sam Tidswell–Norrish – International CMO, Dun and Bradstreet

Shân Millie – Founder, Bright Blue Hare

Hosted by:

Georgina Sell, Vice President, BRUIN Financial

In this episode, Georgina is joined by one of the Co Founders of Talk About Black, an Executive Coach from Executive Coaching Consultancy, a charity Migrant Leaders – and some of the brightest and most inspiring industry leaders across investment management.

We talk through some of the societal issues we’ve witnessed over the past 12 months – and the positive things our investment clients have done around Race and Ethnicity.

We discuss the implications on diversity arising from COVID19, how we can work to combat these, and how data and reporting can help.

We explore ways in which culture can play a key role in achieving inclusion- and the dangers of a misaligned corporate culture to your investment process.

As PRI’s CEO Fiona Reynolds puts it ‘Responsible investors must address systemic racism and inequality. This will be neither simple nor straightforward, but we cannot shy away from the challenge any longer.’

We now find ourselves at an intersection. This is the year for change.

Featuring:

Darren Johnson, COO, Impax Asset Management and Co Founder of TalkAboutBlack

Heidi Ridley and Kathryn McDonald (Mohan), Co Founders, Radiant ESG

Diana Glassman, Director of Engagement, Federated Hermes

Jessica Manu Rogers, Executive Coach, The Executive Coaching Consultancy

Elham Fardad, Founder and CEO, Migrant Leaders

Hosted by:

Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial

In this episode, we brainstorm positive Environmental Solutions that can help us to reverse global warming and leave a better world for new generations to come.

We focus on what we CAN do, and we have sought to make this podcast understandable to people from different backgrounds and points of view – so that it is compelling to the broadest audience.

We touch upon some of the solutions that have the greatest potential to reduce our impact on the planet.

We believe these solutions will not just help to reduce pollution, but they will help to regenerate economies, produce jobs, improve health, save money, eliminate hunger, and restore land.

Whilst investment in renewable energy is at the crest of initiatives to address global warming – the needed solutions are for more diverse than just those associated with clean energy.

In this podcast, we touch upon sustainable infrastructure, transportation, innovative land use practices such as vertical farming, water and waste management, regenerative agriculture and agroforestry.

It is clear the pandemic is a time of high anxiety, but it also brings opportunities for positive change.

It offers us a rare chance to reset the way we invest, consume, and gives us time to reconnect with nature.

Featuring:

Rebecca Craddock-Taylor, Director, Sustainable Investment, Gresham House

Tarne Bevan, COO, Greencoat Capital

Louise Dudley, Portfolio Manager & Board member of the UK Sustainable Investment & Finance Association, Federated Hermes

Denise Delaney, Partner, SustainAbility

Stuart Taylor, Director, Just Diggit

Hosted by:

Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial

In this episode, Georgina is joined by a diverse range of speakers from asset management, wealth management, alternatives, not for profit, and a Professor of London Business School who is also a Ted Talk speaker.

We discuss what the New Normal in Sustainable Investing will look like in the aftermath of Covid 19. It seems we’re entering an era where ESG products are moving into the mainstream and the pandemic has been a key accelerator towards this.

In 10 years’ time will there be any distinction between sustainable and traditional investing? We explore how we can accelerate the ESG movement, so that we get there even quicker! Are we moving fast enough? We’re still not where we need to be and behaviours haven’t caught up with ambitions yet.

We examine how companies can deliver both profit and purpose - and touch upon ESG data, ratings and how to best measure ESG.

Featuring:

Alex Edmans Professor of Finance at London Business School, TED speaker, and author of “Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit”. Serving on RLAM’s Responsible Investment Advisory Committee

Tina De Baere Head of ESG, Cairn Capital

Andrew Parry, Head of Sustainable Investing, Newton Investment Management

Patrick Thomas, Investment Director/Head of ESG, Canaccord Wealth

Martin Rich, Co Founder, Future Fit Business

Hosted by:

Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial

In this episode, Georgina is joined by ESG experts and business owners working in the finance industry to find out what different careers in ESG are really like. We hear about their own career experiences and what it’s like to work in environmentally and socially focussed roles.

We discuss meaningful data related to how ESG is impacting career motivations, job roles and organisational structures throughout the financial services sector – and we touch upon the key skills needed to work in ESG, the CFA ESG certificate and the best way to get a job in ESG.

We also explore how organisations can compete in the ‘The War on Talent’ and how they can integrate ESG across their organisation. We hear from Lindsay, a Sustainability Consultant at The Good Economy about the best way to set up teams, reporting lines and training to help firms successfully integrate ESG.

Featuring:

My-Linh Ngo – Head of ESG Investment, Bluebay Asset Management

Natalya Zeman - ESG Associate, Capital Group

Ben Dear – CEO, Osmosis Asset Management

Lindsay Smart - Head of ESG Integration, The Good Economy

Christina Curtin - Director of Education, CFA Society of the UK

Hosted by:

Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial