Catherine Howarth

Catherine Howarth, Chief Executive of ShareAction, discusses how investors can encourage companies to adopt the real living wage and promote healthier food options. She shares insights on leveraging both small shareholders and large pension funds to influence corporate behavior effectively. The conversation reveals the significant impact of workplace health on productivity and the tensions political pressures create for responsible investment. Howarth also explores how individual pension savers can drive change and the need for more domestic investment in the UK.

Gisa Weszkalnys, an economic anthropologist, discusses the complexities of oil sector economics. Andy Samuel, former Chief Executive of the North Sea Transition Authority, dives into oil licensing and regulation, reflecting on recent decisions like the Rosebank development. Catherine Howarth, CEO of ShareAction, shares insights on responsible investment and the oil industry's impact on climate change. Together, they explore the balance between economic recovery through fossil fuels and the urgent need for climate action, emphasizing the importance of environmental responsibility.