Sustainability inspires

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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. 

  1. 01/15/2025

    Sustainability Inspires: how infrastructure delivers for investors and the planet

    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, and Maciej Tarasiuk, Head of Investments for abrdn’s economic infrastructure business, discuss how they select, engage with, and manage infrastructure investments to achieve optimal outcomes for abrdn investors and society.

    27 min

  2. 10/29/2024

    Sustainability Inspires: How we use voting to make business better

    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 Inspires podcast, Andy Mason and Joanna Sulc of the abrdn Investments Active Ownership team explain all.

    16 min

  3. 08/27/2024

    Stewardship in fixed income: the power of investor engagement

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

    20 min

  4. 06/21/2024

    Impact in focus: through the lens of public markets

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

    14 min

  5. 05/08/2024

    Climate transition: looking beyond a low-carbon portfolio

    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.

    21 min

  6. 03/18/2024

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

    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 world. Drawing on his experiences, Jeremy shares his insights about why he believes nature-based solutions will emerge as the next significant trend in finance.

    20 min

  7. 02/01/2024

    Reshaping real estate assets to revitalise communities

    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.

    34 min

  8. 12/28/2023

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

    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.

    42 min
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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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  • Creator
    abrdn
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sustainability inspires
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