The Impact Untangled Podcast

Episode 08: Pedro Fernandez - ESG at ResponsAbility Investments


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Today on the podcast we have Pedro Fernandez. Pedro leads the evaluation and monitoring of ESG factors at responsAbility, which are an integral component of the investment team’s decision-making process alongside financial factors.He joined the company in 2017, bringing over 15 years of experience in managing environmental and social risks and opportunities across a broad range of industries. He’s also worked as a consultant across other industries and across a broad range of issues from energy and mining to climate change, community engagement, health & safety and labour conditions. His work has taken him extensively to developing countries and to environmental hotspots, where he has managed numerous projects. Originally from Spain but in Switzerland since 2011, Pedro has a Bachelor in Environmental Sciences, a Master in Health & Safety and is a certified auditor of the SA8000 standard on social issues.

In This Episode

  • Introduction of Pedro Fernandez
  • What is ESG, anyway?
  • Why is ESG important in Impact Investing?
  • ResponsAbility on their ESG process
  • Pedro’s journey to getting into ESG and his advice for someone to enter the ESG field
  • Pedro’s recommended ESG resources
  • Episode Links

    www.impactcareers.ch

    www.impactuntangled.com

    Pedro Fernandez LinkedIn

    European Commission Website

    ResponsAbility Company Website

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