Future Generations - An Octopus podcast

Charlie McLellan

Welcome to Future Generations, a podcast from Octopus that examines our rapidly changing world and what impact this will have on businesses and investments. We invite experts across a wide range of fields to share their insights and ask what businesses can do to contribute and thrive in the just transition to a sustainable future. This series was originally created for Octopus staff, but the content was so good we’ve decided to share it with others. At Octopus, we strongly believe there is no trade-off between ‘doing good’ and ‘making money’. Indeed, we believe that ‘good’ companies, which understand what it means to make the world a better place, will deliver better financial returns for their investors over the coming decades.   As a certified B Corp, we are committed to making the world a better place, and we actively seek to invest in companies that are:  1. Building a sustainable planet  2. Empowering people and  3. Revitalising healthcare  For more information about Octopus and how we do things please visit https://octopusgroup.com/octopus-esg-policy/

Episodes

  1. Episode 2: The UK's road to net-zero by 2050

    03/04/2021

    Episode 2: The UK's road to net-zero by 2050

    Episode 2: The UK's road to net-zero by 2050   Listen to Kat Shenton’s discussion with Chris Stark, chief executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC). In this talk we look to uncover what the road to net zero will look like for UK policy makers, and what risks and opportunities this offers for companies like Octopus. This is a recording from a webinar that took place for Octopus staff in February 2021.    The Climate Change Committee is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. The committee provides independent, evidence-based advice to the UK Government, Parliament and the devolved administrations in the area of climate change.  About the speaker: Chris Stark Chris has been Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change since April 2018. His previous role was Director of Energy and Climate Change in the Scottish Government, leading the development of Scotland’s approach to emissions reduction and the accompanying energy system transition. Chris has wide experience of economic policy-making, in the Scottish Government, HM Treasury and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

    53 min

  2. 01/25/2021

    Episode 1. Demystifying COP26

    Episode 1: Demystifying COP26  Listen to Kat Shenton's discussion with Nigel Topping and James Cameron on COP26, The UN Conference on Climate Change, which is due to be hosted in the UK in November 2021. This is a recording from a webinar that took place for Octopus staff in October 2020.  James and Nigel give us an insider view of the complexity and necessity of the COP process; they highlight the significance of the UK hosting, and what this means for us as individuals and for companies like Octopus.  About the speakers Nigel Topping Previously a director of the Carbon Disclosure Project and CEO of We Mean Business. Nigel was appointed High-Level Climate Action Champion for COP by the UK Government in January 2020. James Cameron James is a recognised authority on global climate change with over 30+ years experience as a qualified Barrister, adviser, advocate and social entrepreneur. He is a Non-Executive Director for ORIT, a London Sustainable Development Commissioner, a Friend of COP26 and was an advisor to Presidencies of the COP22, COP23 climate negotiations. #ESG #Sustainability #Impact

    57 min
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About

Welcome to Future Generations, a podcast from Octopus that examines our rapidly changing world and what impact this will have on businesses and investments. We invite experts across a wide range of fields to share their insights and ask what businesses can do to contribute and thrive in the just transition to a sustainable future. This series was originally created for Octopus staff, but the content was so good we’ve decided to share it with others. At Octopus, we strongly believe there is no trade-off between ‘doing good’ and ‘making money’. Indeed, we believe that ‘good’ companies, which understand what it means to make the world a better place, will deliver better financial returns for their investors over the coming decades.   As a certified B Corp, we are committed to making the world a better place, and we actively seek to invest in companies that are:  1. Building a sustainable planet  2. Empowering people and  3. Revitalising healthcare  For more information about Octopus and how we do things please visit https://octopusgroup.com/octopus-esg-policy/

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