Comments Off on Season 1: Episode 19 – In conversation with Cathrine De Coninck Lopez
ESG 101: The Ultimate Guide for Businesses | Why You Need to Know About ESG Investing
The investment management trend of this century has arguably been ESG, which has become a large and growing business. However, with growth comes complexity and questions about what qualifies as ESG, which products are most aligned with sustainability goals, and how to balance financial and ethical objectives.
Our guest on this week’s episode, Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez, is the Global Head of ESG at Invesco, a fund management giant, and is well-equipped to provide insights on these issues from philosophical, technical, and financial perspectives.
In the episode of Conversations on Climate, Cathrine offers a behind-the-scenes look at ESG investment and addresses key debates, providing clear and transparent thinking to help listeners refine their own ideas.
This episode covers topics such as the definition of ESG, Cathrine’s career trajectory, how ESG functions at Invesco, navigating recessions and subjectivity, ESG beyond carbon, risk and transparency in global ESG, coping with contradiction through voting and divestment, the contradiction of passive ESG, and top tips and conclusions.
Comments Off on Season 1: Episode 18 – In conversation with Professor Kathleen O’Connor
Mastering the Art of Negotiation: Insights and Strategies for Winning
Join Professor Kathleen O’Connor, Clinical Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the renowned London Business School, and an expert in negotiation and conflict management, as she shares valuable insights into mastering the art of negotiation.
In this episode of the podcast Professor Kathleen O’Connor gives us valuable examples of how you can use effective negotiation techniques and strategies for winning and achieving a competitive edge.
In this conversation, she discusses the SHIFT model of negotiation to help you gain valuable insights on women in leadership, climate responsibility, global leadership, and much more.
Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that can help you to enhance your negotiation skills and improve your communication skills.
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Comments Off on Season 1: Episode 17– In conversation with TREEAPP Founders Godefroy Harito and Jules Buker
Planting trees for business – Nature-based solutions in the fight against climate change.
In this video, we will explore the concept of planting trees for business as a nature-based solution in the fight against climate change.
With the increasing recognition of the crucial role trees play in mitigating the impacts of a changing climate, businesses are taking notice and incorporating tree planting into their sustainability strategies.
Join us as we dive into the benefits of this approach and discover how planting trees can not only help the environment but also have a positive impact on a company’s bottom line.
Treeapp is the brainchild of our guests Godefroy Harito and Jules Buker (along with their co-founder Leo Ng) You could say that Treeapp’s USP is that it lets anyone plant a tree, for free, every single day.
In doing so, it is bringing together eco-conscious individuals with green businesses, and regenerating ecologies and communities around the world at the same time.
It is both simple and rigorous in its approach to tackling climate, even as it raises fascinating questions about moral license, consumer responsibility, sustainable ad models, and green imperialism in today’s digital economy. This was an intriguing conversation with a pair of brilliant Gen-Z founders, with moments of both thoughtful reflection and passionate mission.
Throughout season 1, we talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We talk to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter. Season 1 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.
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Conversations on Climate – Master your superpower – Mastering the art of influence and persuasion with Professor Zoe Chance.
Zoe Chance is Assistant Professor of Marketing and Senior Lecturer at Yale School of Management, where she teaches the top-ranked MBA elective ‘Mastering Influence and Persuasion’.
Last year Zoe published her long-awaited book, Influence is Your Superpower, with half of all the profits donated to climate action group 350.org. This powerful book is rooted in groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology.
In this talk, we discuss key insights from her new book and how people and the planet can benefit from her deeply ethical approach to influence. To find out how to supercharge your climate influence – with a little help from cutting-edge behavioural science – stay tuned for this amazing episode of Conversations on Climate, with Professor Zoe Chance.
Throughout season 1, we talk about how the scope of the challenge before us is beyond that of any one individual or any one solution. We talk to thinkers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. They discuss a diversity of ideas and solutions to global climate and environmental issues and why they matter.
Season 1 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.
About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in the shaping of tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
Comments Off on Season 1: episode 15 – in conversation with Amoury Poulden
conversation with Amoury Poulden-Climate change, capitalism, and what’s next?
Climatetech is the next big growth story for budding founders. Which sounds great – but what does it actually mean in practice? And how do you sort the moonshots from those that will never get off the landing pad?
To find out, we spoke to someone who is putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to climate start-ups – a new $20m fund, to be exact. Amory Poulden is the Founding Partner of D2 Fund, a full-stack Venture Capital shop investing in tech-enabled solutions across climate and AI, such as ConnectEarth and Loma. Before setting up his own fund a year ago,
Amory was Venture Principal at Shell Ventures, and has deep roots in the finance and energy sectors. Just a few pitch-deck highlights:
conversation with Amoury Poulden most visceral’ experience – what it takes to start your own VC fund
How he got out of the oil industry – what would his children think?
Product vs service, founder vs idea in early-stage investing
Amory’s barbell approach to identifying climatetech opportunities
Why he thinks ESG is a useless framework for start-ups
How to win friends and influence founders: brute force levers, or the power of trust?
Is Shell Ventures a clean energy contradiction?
The future of climatetech: from heating to protein to steel
About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in the shaping of tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
Comments Off on Season 1: episode 14 – in conversation with Professor Dan Cable
Exploring Competitive Advantage Through Emotions: A Conversation with Professor Dan Cable
Join us on this week’s episode of the Conversations on Climate podcast, featuring the esteemed Professor Dan Cable. As the Professor of Organisational Behaviour at LBS and the author behind the insightful book “Alive at Work,” Professor Cable takes us on a journey through the world of purpose. In a lively discussion with Chris Caldwell from United Renewables, he delves into captivating anecdotes involving cats, mice, and the ingenious approach of a Canadian bank that orchestrated family reunions. Brace yourself for a riveting and enlightening episode that promises to leave you captivated.
Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s show notes:
The transformative experience of cancer reignited Dan’s passion for his work.
Exploring the true essence of purpose within the business context.
Unpacking the concept of meaningfulness in industries facing decline.
And much more…
Be sure to tune in for this engaging conversation with Professor Dan Cable.
Conversations on Climate Season 1 is proudly brought to you by United Renewables in partnership with the London Business School Alumni Energy Club. Don’t miss out on the wealth of insights from top business minds. Subscribe to our YouTube channel today! https://bit.ly/3hd1f0u
About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building, and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition, we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in shaping tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
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Exploring Sustainable Finance with Tara Schmidt
Can the banking system shape a better world? Tara Schmidt from Lloyds and Bank of Scotland believes so. She’s dedicated her career to this cause.
Tara asserts that post-2008 turmoil and the impact of Covid-19 position finance as a catalyst for a sustainable future.
As Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability & ESG Finance at Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, Tara, an engineer by background, transitioned from the oil industry in 2004. With roles at Accenture, ERM, and Wood Mackenzie, she’s a global sustainability consultant.
During a Conversations on Climate episode, Tara speaks with Chris Caldwell of United Renewables, covering:
Her early passion for sustainability and discovery of environmental engineering.
Applying finance’s 2008 risk management lessons to address climate change.
E, S & G’s intertwined history and measurement challenges.
Influencing boardrooms through strategic ‘what-if?’ scenarios.
The role of global frameworks in driving climate progress.
Just transition’s potential to rejuvenate the UK’s industrial hubs and prevent decarbonisation setbacks in nations like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and South Africa.
A holistic view of opportunities and crises beyond COP 27.
An encouraging message to MBAs: Embrace bravery and consider taking a pay cut.
Subscribe to the Conversations on Climate Podcast Series on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3GkppAv
About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building, and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition, we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in shaping tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
Comments Off on Season 1: Episode 12 – In conversation with Sam Baker
Sam Baker is the founder of Walk2COP, a grass-roots campaign for climate action which is running a virtual walk to COP27, from Glasgow to Egypt and as they say, climate change is about the people, not the event.
After 23 years working in the heart of business consultancy at Deloitte and eventually rising to Partner for ESG and Climate Change Sam left Deloitte back in 2021 to start a new life as a climate activist. He stepped off his front door and didn’t stop walking until he reached the Glasgow Conference last year – and hasn’t stopped building his campaign since.
This is an insightful conversation that will leave you feeling inspired. We challenge you to listen and not be moved by this conversation, whether is emotionally or moved to action. There’s only one thing left to do: 👉SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL HERE: https://bit.ly/3GZpd7R and ring the notification bell 🔔 so you can get notified of new conversations.
MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST: Season 1 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.
About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in the shaping of tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
Comments Off on Season 1: Episode 11 – in conversation with Professor Ioaniss Ioannou
Our guest this week is an award-winning academic and his focus is on how companies and capital markets can play a major part in a sustainable future.
This conversation with Professor Ioaniss Ioannou takes us on a deep dive into multiple areas of sustainability, including reflections in a decade in ESG, the relationship between sustainability and corporate performance, ESG as an investment theme, the problem of Greenwashing, the geopolitics of sustainability, and his own reimagining of the future
“… Think about Tesla, for example, and how it disrupted the automobile industry. Think about Beyond food and Impossible Meats and how they disrupted their food industry….
Think about how Oatly came in and disrupted natural milk. So in other words, the new market entry signifies to me that sustainability as a trend has created new market opportunities, and therefore especially … a startup that is born sustainable doesn’t have the organizational inertia and the challenge of transforming, you can take advantage of these opportunities and you can scale.”
“So companies, in a sense, are now more legitimate to engage on this transformational journey that sustainability requires… However, this is the plague of our times, I think a lot of companies are trying to find the shortcuts… They’re trying to cheat their way to responsibility.”
Professor Ioannis is a frequent contributor to Bloomberg, the FT, the Guardian, and of course the BBC.
Season 1 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.
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About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in the shaping of tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
Comments Off on Season 1: Episode 10 – In conversation with Giannis Komitas
Lessons learnt from the renewables investment rollercoaster and how to make it in the sector yourself with Giannis Komitas.
In this video, Chris Caldwell CEO of United Renewables Ltd and host of the conversations on Climate podcast talks with Giannis Komitas, Chief Operating Officer of National Energy Holdings.
In the busy, bustling center of Athens, we discover Giannis’ journey to this point: from engineer to investment and finance executive. They discuss current trends in the renewable sector: internationalization, the impact of government regulations, and the impact of this year’s COP event in Glasgow.
The conversation with Giannis Komitas moves towards the future: discussing the geopolitical uncertainties, the impending hikes in interest rates, and inflation, whilst recognizing the market’s appetite for continuing and ever-increasing investment into the growing renewables sector.
“…in my experience, funding has never been as abundant as it is now…because this transformation is taking effect…all these companies want to shift…we see those big energy players coming from oil and gas…other industries really want to reduce their cO2…”
This is a fascinating conversation about all things finance and investment in the renewable sector. Season 1 is presented by Chris Caldwell and produced by UNITED RENEWABLES in association with LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, ALUMNI ENERGY CLUB.
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About United Renewables: At United Renewables we have decades of in-house experience planning, building and operating successful clean energy projects globally. Our core business is the development of well-established technologies of onshore wind, solar and anaerobic digestion, developing projects that the world needs today. In addition we pride ourselves on our work in pioneering the next generation of green power. Working with us enables you to assist in the shaping of tomorrow’s technology while future-proofing your investment.
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