Episode 324: Lauren Juliff of Storebrand: Sustaining science and joy in the world of investing

Lauren Juliff is Climate and Sustainability Product Lead and Head of UK Institutional at Storebrand Asset Management UK. Her educational background is in science and she has a MSc in Climate Change: Environment, Science and Policy. We start our conversation with Lauren’s background and a passion for dance that she has carried throughout her life. We mention this as a reminder to take time to nurture health, and joy, even in the small moments.

Moving then to her professional career we discuss the evolution of climate and sustainability products, and how she was motivated to pursue a post graduate degree in the area of climate change policy. We discuss then how this enriched her approach to product development and solution building and look at the outlook for this and similar strategies. 

Why we made this? Lauren is a passionate industry member with a unique blend of an academic background in Climate Change, Environment, Science and Policy as well as an understanding as to how sustainability products are fashioned and delivered. 

Why we think you may like it? A growing body of investors is interested in climate and sustainability products, and this podcast provides insights on product positioning, the evolving nature of client demand 

With thanks to Baillie Gifford for sponsoring Series 4 of 2025. Baillie Gifford is a long-term investment manager, dedicated to discovering the innovations and changemakers that deliver exceptional growth opportunities for its clients.