Sustainability inspires

Jan 15 2025 35 ep. 22 mins 17

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Get inspired and get involved with abrdn’s podcast series where hosts speak with guests who are inspirational forces in sustainability. Tune into thought-provoking discussions on the sustainability themes that dominate today’s finance industry and innovations driving the future.

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Sustainability Inspires: how infrastructure delivers for investors and the planet

Jan 15 2025 26 mins

Infrastructure is a compelling asset class for any investor prioritising sustainability. The transport, energy and utilities sectors play a critical role in enabling a low-carbon world. But how do major infrastructure investors ensure their portfolio meets both sustainability needs and their financial objectives? In our latest Sustainability Inspires podcast, Ruairi Revell, Head of

Sustainability Inspires: How we use voting to make business better

Oct 29 2024 16 mins

At abrdn, engaging with the companies in which we invest – especially by exercising our right to vote at annual shareholder meetings – is a key way we look to drive positive change and improve performance of our clients’ investments. But what does voting involve? How do we decide how to vote? And on what issues has abrdn been voting in 2024? In our latest Sustainability Inspi

Stewardship in fixed income: the power of investor engagement

Aug 27 2024 20 mins

Join Fionna Ross, Kate McGrath and Nicole Lim as they discuss the power of investor engagement in fixed income.

Impact in focus: through the lens of public markets

Jun 21 2024 13 mins

Fionna Ross invites Sarah Norris, Head of ESG in the abrdn Equities team, to discuss impact investing through the lens of public markets.

Climate transition: looking beyond a low-carbon portfolio

May 08 2024 20 mins

We built our climate transition investment team four years ago. Fionna Ross invites Samuel Grantham and Thomas Leys, Investment Directors in the abrdn Fixed Income team, to share their learnings and to discuss what lies ahead.

Financing on the wild side: rewilding as a nature-based solution

Mar 18 2024 19 mins

Amanda Young talks to Dr Jeremy Leggett, Founder and Executive Director at Highlands Rewilding, about the positive effects rewilding can have on nature, climate and society. As a social entrepreneur, author and climate campaigner, Jeremy has had an extensive and illustrious career. His expertise includes setting up businesses, advising governments, and campaigning for a greener wor

Reshaping real estate assets to revitalise communities

Feb 01 2024 33 mins

Georgie Nelson invites Vivienne King and Andy Smith of The Good Economy to delve into the environmental and social aspects of real estate investments. Focusing on the residential sector and affordability, they examine various assets and their social impact. They also emphasise the financial industry's crucial role in driving responsible investing.

Sustainable horizons: evaluating COP28 and charting the path forward for climate action

Dec 28 2023 42 mins

At COP28, there were positive outcomes with the continued recognition of 1.5 degrees as the North Star and the inclusion of fossil fuel phase-out in the final wording for the first time. Eva Cairns invites Faith Ward to discuss her valuable insights.

Aligning the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with business strategy

Oct 09 2023 27 mins

Samuel Bevan from abrdn’s emerging-market debt team talks to Sima Varsani of Helios Towers, a leading telecommunications infrastructure company. Sima discusses how Helios Towers integrates sustainability into its business strategy and how this aligns with the UN’s SDGs.

Action in finance and policy

Jul 24 2023 22 mins

We are currently not on track to hit net zero by 2050. Eva Cairns and Sonja Gibbs explore how effective policy alignment and collaboration can help enable sustainable finance to get us on the right path.