Episode 27 - Nature & Biodiversity with Maria Nazarova-Doyle

Our Guest Speaker

This week we speak with Maria Nazarova-Doyle, who is the Head of Responsible Investments & Stewardship at Scottish Widows, about their new report “Nature & Biodiversity: The Pensions Imperative”. 

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Rory’s Book Review

Dr Rory Sullivan’s book review this month is Overruled - Confronting Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 Cases, written by Sam Fowles. His summary of the challenges our democracy is facing is all the more concerning, given that we need strong institutions to guide the transition to a more sustainable future. 

From the Author “British democracy is on trial. We can no longer hold our leaders to account; the state has too much power; and the truth doesn't matter at all.” 

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More about Nature & Biodiversity 

You can find out more about COP15, the Montreal Agreement and the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) through the links below.  

• COP15: Biodiversity is the web that connects us all @ https://youtu.be/0Bask7FL5Mk
• COP15: Montreal Agreement: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/cop15-ends-landmark-biodiversity-agreement
• Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures: https://tnfd.global
• Grand Committee at the House of Lords debating the Financial Services and Markets Bill: https://lnkd.in/dzE67CfS

More about Maria Nazarova-Doyle 

At Scottish Widows, Maria leads the work on incorporating responsible investment and active stewardship principles into the investment portfolio. She has previously held senior DC investment roles at Mercer and JLT.  She is a spokesperson on responsible investment matters, a regular contributor to pension and sustainable finance industry events and a professional awards judge. She is a member of the UKSIF Board and its Policy Committee and also volunteers at the PMI Advisory Council, ABI Climate Change and Stewardship Working Groups, Occupational Pensions Stewardship Council and a number of government-led taskforces.

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