Episode 14: So where is the money going to come from? Financing the so called “Green Energy Transition”

Are you looking for some clarity and insight when it comes to the topic of ESG? Look no further… We would like to introduce our ‘The ESG Edit with Jessica Hodges’ podcast series, where a collection of ESG and Investment Management and Wealth industry experts will meet with our podcast host Jessica Hodges, UK Investment Management and Wealth ESG Lead to discuss the opportunities and challenges linked to ‘hot’ ESG topics we are currently seeing in the market.

The eleventh episode in this series sees Jessica speaking with Sophie Winwood, co-founder and CEO of WVC:E and Marian Bloodworth, Partner in our Deloitte Legal Employment Law team to put the spotlight on the “S” of ESG, focusing on diversity. Why is this even a topic for discussion in the 21st century, what is the issue and why is this important?

The tenth episode in this series sees Jessica speaking with Carol Thomas, Head of Sustainable and Responsible Investment at the Investment Association and Simon Brennan, Head of our EMEA Sustainability Regulation Hub, Deloitte to discuss the importance of the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (“SDR”), its key implications and its wider impact on society.

The ninth episode in this series sees Jessica speaking with Harriet Assem, Head of Sustainability of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) and James Alexander, Investment Management Wealth Consulting Director, and Alternative Investments Lead, Deloitte to discuss the findings of our recently launched report ‘ESG in Private Capital’ as well as discussing how private assets fit into the broader landscape of ESG investing.