16 episodes

Business of Weather Podcast is an editorially independent production spotlighting the new business opportunities being created to use science & technology to assist weather affected public and private enterprises address the growing challenges of extreme weather & climate change.In each episode UK-based freelance business journalist Ian Harper interviews a leading expert to seek their views on key issues, ranging from health, agriculture, energy and transport, to investment & finance, technology innovations and climate engineering, plus all else in between.


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Business of Weather Podcast is an editorially independent production spotlighting the new business opportunities being created to use science & technology to assist weather affected public and private enterprises address the growing challenges of extreme weather & climate change.In each episode UK-based freelance business journalist Ian Harper interviews a leading expert to seek their views on key issues, ranging from health, agriculture, energy and transport, to investment & finance, technology innovations and climate engineering, plus all else in between.


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    Episode 17: Can nuclear fulfill its potential?

    Episode 17: Can nuclear fulfill its potential?

    In this episode we speak to Rolls Royce about their small modular reactor programme and examine the potential for ‘small’ nuclear too play a key role in a net zero power generation strategy.
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    • 42 min
    Episode 16: Infinite energy?

    Episode 16: Infinite energy?

    In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to Rob McLeod, the CEO of Infinite Energy, a business set up to commercialise a revolutionary clean energy technology called the ‘Infinite Power Cell’.
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    • 41 min
    Episode 15: You makes your choice

    Episode 15: You makes your choice

    If you buy and sell your own shares then you make the decision to buy or to sell. No one tells you to do it and no one makes you do it. But to make the decision that best suits you requires information. In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to Josh Gregory, the founder of Sugi, a smartphone App to help you check the carbon impact of your investments.
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    • 24 min
    Episode 14: Follow the money – Amundi

    Episode 14: Follow the money – Amundi

    In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to Suzanne Keane, Senior Portfolio Manager at the Europe’s largest fund manager Amundi, about the impact of climate change on its asset management activities. Amundi has more than Euros 1.7 trillion of institutional and retails funds under management making it one of the world’s top 10 investment managers.
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    • 39 min
    Episode 13: Follow the money - Storebrand Asset Management

    Episode 13: Follow the money - Storebrand Asset Management

    In this episode of Business of Weather, we speak to the Jan Erik Saugestad, the CEO of Storebrand Asset Management, about how climate change is shaping the company’s investment strategy.
    Storebrand is a leading player in the Nordic market, managing USD91 biilion on behalf of investors ranging from pensions funds to individuals. It is one of the founding signatories of the UN Principles of Responsible Investment, a founding member of the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, and has pledged all of its investment portfolios will be net-zero by 2050.
    Mr. Saugestad has broad and deep asset management experience and knowledge gained over years of holding high profile positions within the industry. Prior to taking on the position as CEO of Storebrand Asset Management, he held several posts within the group such as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asset allocation.
    Before joining the Storebrand Group in late 90s, Mr. Saugestad worked in the industry representing companies such as Nordea, Handelsbanken and McKinsey. He holds a degree in Master of Science at NTNU in Norway and an MBA from INSEAD in France.

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    • 22 min
    Episode 12: Meteorology, energy & society – the World Energy & Meteorology Council

    Episode 12: Meteorology, energy & society – the World Energy & Meteorology Council

    Business of Weather talks to Alberto Troccoli, the founder and managing director of the World Energy & Meteorology Council (WEMC) which was established to build on the growing knowledge and expertise in weather and climate risk management for the energy industry.
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    • 16 min

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