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Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change
Are Big Investors Abandoning Climate Progress? — Ep195: David Blood
Feb 5, 2025
In this discussion, David Blood, co-founder of Generation Investment Management, shares his expertise in sustainable finance. He discusses the recent political backlash against ESG criteria and the implications for sustainable investing. Blood emphasizes the importance of integrating ethics into finance, highlighting the evolving landscape and challenges faced by traditional investment methods. He argues for the necessity of aligning financial strategies with climate realities to ensure long-term business success while maintaining superior returns.
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- The rise and subsequent backlash against sustainable finance, especially under political pressures, raises critical questions about its long-term viability.
- Generation Investment Management emphasizes that sustainable investing can yield superior returns while aligning with broader sustainability goals and economic health.
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The Rise and Challenges of Sustainable Finance
Sustainable finance experienced a significant rise in popularity, particularly with initiatives like the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, which managed assets worth $140 trillion. However, recent years have seen substantial pushback against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, particularly in red states of the US and under the influence of the new Trump administration. This backlash raises questions regarding the long-term viability of sustainable finance as political and economic pressures mount. The conversation emphasizes that recognizing the connection between sustainable investing and capitalism is crucial for its future.
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