In this episode of The Blunt Dollar, I sit down with Vincent Kaufmann, CEO of the Ethos Foundation, a leading voice in sustainable finance and corporate governance in Switzerland.

With over two decades at Ethos, Vincent shares an insider perspective on why active ownership matters, the real tools investors have to drive ESG change, and the fine line between meaningful impact and greenwashing.

This is a masterclass on ESG from someone who's lived it from the inside.

🎯 How shareholder engagement can push even giants like Nestlé and Holcim to adopt real sustainability targets

📉 The hidden risks of passive investing and the concentration of voting power among the "Big Three"

🌱 Why divestment alone isn't enough, and how fixed income markets can offer more pressure than equity

🧠 Greenwashing decoded: Vincent's view on what real sustainable investing looks like (and how to spot a fake)

🇨🇭 Swiss DNA in finance: How Switzerland’s consensus-driven model shapes Ethos’ dialogue-based approach

If you're into ESG, shareholder activism, or just want to understand how investors can shape corporate behaviour without sacrificing returns, this one's for you.

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