Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Does big money really believe green is good?

Does big money really believe green is good?

FromThe Climate Question


Does big money really believe green is good?

FromThe Climate Question

ratings:
Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When a man sitting on nearly $9 trillion dollars of funds speaks, CEOs, investors and politicians listen.

In late January, Larry Fink, boss of the world’s largest hedge fund, BlackRock, announced in his annual letter that "climate risk is investment risk. But we also believe the climate transition presents a historic investment opportunity.”

He's not alone in championing big money's green awakening, but the titans of finance remain invested in the fossil fuel industry to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. So does the rhetoric marry with reality?

Guests:
Caroline Le Meaux - Head of ESG Research, Engagement, and Voting policy at Amundi
Jeanne Martin - Senior Manager at Share Action
Vishala Sri-Pathma - BBC business reporter
Released:
Feb 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.