BRUIN ESG series

The Age of Authenticity and ESG: Challenges & Opportunities of AI & FinTech

In this episode, we discuss some of the key developments in ESG, AI and Fintech, and implications for corporates and investors. We discuss how much FinTech/InsurTech is contributing to enabling firms to make ESG aspirations a reality. Is AI a force for ‘ESG-authenticity’ — or a Blocker? What are remaining barriers and conundrums that remain in the ESG data domain – and how can AI and Fintech help to address these? When people talk about bias in AI? Where does that come from? Can we fix it? Over the last five years we have seen an explosion in VC funds focusing on Fin tech start-ups in the ESG space. And it’s become clear that FinTech start-ups with ESG embedded in their businesses are more attractive to the best talent, and can safeguard young fast growing companies from risk. So we’re delighted to have partnered with the Network for Sustainable Financial Markets (NSFM) and FinTech Circle for this Podcast – and to discuss such an exciting and evolving space. Featuring: Martina Merten –SVP Strategic ESG Engagement,Moody’s Corporation [https://www.moodys.com/]& President,Network for Sustainable Financial Markets (NSFM) [https://www.nsfmnextgen.org/] Dr Christine Chow –Director Global Technology Lead & Head of Asia Global Emerging Markets, EOS Federated Hermes International [https://www.federatedhermes.com/] Michael Berns –Director, AI & FinTech Leader,PWC [https://www.pwc.co.uk/] Sam Tidswell–Norrish –International CMO,Dun and Bradstreet [http://dnb.co.uk/] Shân Millie –Founder, Bright Blue Hare Hosted by: Georgina Sell, Vice President, BRUIN Financial

How can you ensure that ‘Social’ Factors such as Equality are Fully Embedded in your organisation?

In this episode, Georgina is joined by one of the Co Founders of Talk About Black, an Executive Coach from Executive Coaching Consultancy, a charity Migrant Leaders – and some of the brightest and most inspiring industry leaders across investment management. We talk through some of the societal issues we’ve witnessed over the past 12 months – and the positive things our investment clients have done around Race and Ethnicity. We discuss the implications on diversity arising from COVID19, how we can work to combat these, and how data and reporting can help. We explore ways in which culture can play a key role in achieving inclusion- and the dangers of a misaligned corporate culture to your investment process. As PRI’s CEO Fiona Reynolds puts it ‘Responsible investors must address systemic racism and inequality. This will be neither simple nor straightforward, but we cannot shy away from the challenge any longer.’ We now find ourselves at an intersection. This is the year for change. Featuring: Darren Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAQTL1UBMv5UpMmuzsLpXlpYLGoJMKt9SB4], COO, Impax Asset Management and Co Founder ofTalkAboutBlack [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=talkaboutblack&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6735230678343966720] Heidi Ridley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAdj0n0BvsEYg7e7HtQ5hmY_lhDkqhKusgc] and Kathryn McDonald (Mohan) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABCqwEBXdqyXyK64Vk5b4cKA81SDd9MRmk], Co Founders, Radiant ESG Diana Glassman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADkBAwBj_obvCF9XzuGizOxYP1P7_cHZ0g], Director of Engagement, Federated Hermes Jessica Manu Rogers, Executive Coach, The Executive Coaching Consultancy Elham Fardad [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABYoQoB-1xJBBGlFwtemmjsLLUOg2eM_w8], Founder and CEO,Migrant Leaders [https://www.linkedin.com/company/migrant-leaders/] Hosted by: Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial

How can you prevent the ‘Environment’ being sacrificed in the face of the importance of ‘S’ and ‘G’ during a pandemic?

In this episode, we brainstorm positive Environmental Solutions that can help us to reverse global warming and leave a better world for new generations to come. We focus on what we CAN do, and we have sought to make this podcast understandable to people from different backgrounds and points of view – so that it is compelling to the broadest audience. We touch upon some of the solutions that have the greatest potential to reduce our impact on the planet. We believe these solutions will not just help to reduce pollution, but they will help to regenerate economies, produce jobs, improve health, save money, eliminate hunger, and restore land. Whilst investment in renewable energy is at the crest of initiatives to address global warming – the needed solutions are for more diverse than just those associated with clean energy. In this podcast, we touch upon sustainable infrastructure, transportation, innovative land use practices such as vertical farming, water and waste management, regenerative agriculture and agroforestry. It is clear the pandemic is a time of high anxiety, but it also brings opportunities for positive change. It offers us a rare chance to reset the way we invest, consume, and gives us time to reconnect with nature. Featuring: Rebecca Craddock-Taylor, Director, Sustainable Investment, Gresham House Tarne Bevan, COO, Greencoat Capital Louise Dudley, Portfolio Manager & Board member of the UK Sustainable Investment & Finance Association, Federated Hermes Denise Delaney, Partner, SustainAbility Stuart Taylor, Director, Just Diggit Hosted by: Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial

How can you attempt to Fully Integrate ESG?

In this episode, Georgina is joined by Environmental Consultancies, Heads of ESG & Research, and a Co Founder of an investment firm to discuss ESG integration. ESG integration has shot up company agendas, but it seems many firms and individuals are struggling with the scale of the challenge. In our discussion, we talk about ESG integration both internally and externally – and how organisations can shift the level of behaviour internally to ensure they have credibility. We outline some of the practical steps individuals and firms can take to advance their ESG journey. We explore different ways businesses can set goals to remove negative impacts on society and the environment. We’re at risk of exacerbating both environmental and social outcomes further, if we don’t do better to bring about a more widely integrated approach to ESG. We must move further and faster, and the best way to do that is together with a strong investor and corporate voice. Featuring: Lisa Beauvillain, Managing Director & Head of ESG, Impax Asset Management Hortense Bioy Director of Sustainability Research, Morningstar James Ghaffari, Managing Partner, BCorp Andrew Watson, Co Founder, Rethinking Capital Thora, Senior Manager, Carbon Trust Hosted by: Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial

Why ESG is the Future of Finance

In this episode, Georgina is joined by a diverse range of speakers from asset management, wealth management, alternatives, not for profit, and a Professor of London Business School who is also a Ted Talk speaker. We discuss what the New Normal in Sustainable Investing will look like in the aftermath of Covid 19. It seems we’re entering an era where ESG products are moving into the mainstream and the pandemic has been a key accelerator towards this. In 10 years’ time will there be any distinction between sustainable and traditional investing? We explore how we can accelerate the ESG movement, so that we get there even quicker! Are we moving fast enough? We’re still not where we need to be and behaviours haven’t caught up with ambitions yet. We examine how companies can deliver both profit and purpose - and touch upon ESG data, ratings and how to best measure ESG. Featuring: Alex EdmansProfessor of Finance atLondon Business School [https://www.london.edu/],TED speaker, and author of “Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit”. Serving onRLAM [https://www.rlam.co.uk/]’s Responsible Investment Advisory Committee Tina De BaereHead of ESG,Cairn Capital Andrew Parry, Head of Sustainable Investing,Newton Investment Management Patrick Thomas, Investment Director/Head of ESG,Canaccord Wealth Martin Rich, Co Founder,Future Fit Business Hosted by: Georgina Sell, BRUIN Financial