ESG & the City

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!