ESG & the City

Novatus Global

Welcome to ESG & the City, your go-to podcast for all things ESG and sustainable finance! We’re here to keep you informed and inspired as you navigate the evolving world of ESG and financial services - all in under 10 minutes. Brought to you by Novatus Global.

  1. 06/03/2025

    Episode 13: How banks are supporting their vulnerable customers

    In this episode, we examine the importance of banks providing specialised support to their vulnerable customers. Join us as we discuss what banks are doing well, what they could be doing better, and how emerging technologies have the potential to transform the way vulnerability is addressed!

    8 min

  2. 04/29/2025

    Episode 12: From Volume to Value: The Shifting Tides in Stewardship

    Is stewardship delivering what it promises? In this episode, Arwen and Maitrai examine how the 2025 landscape is reshaping the stewardship agenda. From Schroders’ sharp critique to the uncomfortable truth about "engagement washing", we explore why volume-based metrics are no longer cutting it. With expectations rising from asset owners, is the industry ready to move from tick-box to truly transformative engagement? Tune in for a direct, uncompromising look at the future of stewardship—and what needs to change if we want real-world results, not just polished reports.

    7 min

  3. 04/16/2025

    Episode 11: Tariffs, Turmoil, and the Climate Crossroads: ESG in a Protectionist World

    This month on ESG and the City, we examine the sweeping impact of President Trump’s renewed protectionist agenda on global markets, ESG policy, and the clean tech transition. From frozen climate funding to disrupted supply chains, we unpack what this means for investors, sustainable finance, and the future of climate progress.

    7 min

  4. 04/08/2025

    Episode 10: The Unstoppable Force of China's EV Industry Meets the Immovable Object of Protectionism: Is Climate Caught in the Middle?

    In this episode, we explore China’s current dominance of the global electric vehicle market and how US and EU policymakers respond in order to protect domestic manufacturers. Join us as we untangle the knock-on effects upon transition strategies and whether lithium battery-powered vehicles are as green as they seem!

    12 min

  5. 03/25/2025

    Episode 9: All Aboard the Omnibus: Is the EU Changing Tracks on ESG?

    The EU’s Omnibus Regulation is here—and it’s reshaping the ESG regulatory landscape in ways no one saw coming. In this episode of ESG and the City, Maitrai and Alice unpack the sweeping changes to CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, and what it all means for financial firms and sustainability practitioners. Is this a smart move to cut red tape, or does it risk derailing Europe’s green finance ambitions? Tune in to find out!

    12 min

  6. 03/18/2025

    Episode 8: What is Going On with UK Investment Trusts? A Breakdown of Saba Capital’s Proposals

    Activist hedge fund Saba Capital just launched a bold campaign to overhaul UK investment trusts—but shareholders weren’t having it. Join Arwen and Chris Green, senior consultant at Novatus Global as we break down the governance debate, investor pushback, and the wider implications for regulation, ESG, and stewardship.

    7 min

  7. 03/11/2025

    Episode 7: Understanding TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD: Navigating the Overlaps

    Join us as we unravel the fundamentals of three major sustainability reporting frameworks: TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD. We'll explore how they overlap and what this means for companies and investors. *Please note, this episode was recorded in advance of the Omnibus package announced by the European Commission. Check out our episode examining its impacts with a special guest in the weeks to come!

    6 min

  8. 02/18/2025

    Episode 6: Defence Sector

    Following the invasion of Ukraine, the defence sector has seen a significant increase in investment flows, including from ESG-aligned funds. In this episode, we explore what has caused this rapid shift and how the debate on the sustainability of defence companies is evolving in response to geopolitical needs.

    10 min
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Welcome to ESG & the City, your go-to podcast for all things ESG and sustainable finance! We’re here to keep you informed and inspired as you navigate the evolving world of ESG and financial services - all in under 10 minutes. Brought to you by Novatus Global.

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  • Creator
    Novatus Global
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
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