Brookfield Perspectives

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the drive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions have put increased focus on energy security and resilience. Brookfield’s Ignacio Paz-Ares Aldanondo, who leads M&A for Brookfield Renewable in Europe, and Patrick Fragman, CEO of Westinghouse, discuss how to build energy resilience, where nuclear power fits in the picture of overall decarbonization and energy security goals, and where the opportunities are. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Governments and the private sector are investing in life sciences and biomanufacturing research and development, and there’s a push to house more of these facilities in the U.S. and the U.K. Lowell Baron, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer in Brookfield's Real Estate Group, Tom Ragno, Principal at King Street Properties, and Devin Barnwell, who manages the global portfolio for Brookfield’s logistics business, discuss what onshoring looks like for these industries, why it’s so important, and where the opportunities are. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

To set the scene for our four-episode arc on deglobalization, we hear from Ron Bloom, Vice Chair in Brookfield’s Private Equity Group, and Matt Hutton, Managing Director in Brookfield’s Infrastructure Group. They break out the big picture, trends and opportunities in this area, including energy and supply chain resilience, transport infrastructure and bringing critical manufacturing back onshore. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Today we hear from Jeh Vevaina, Managing Partner, and Valerie Hannah, Managing Director in Brookfield's Renewable Power & Transition Group. Valerie is also CEO responsible for leading and developing the North American decarbonization as a service platform for Brookfield. She joins Jeh to discuss how consumer demand is growing for reliable, resilient and cost-effective renewable energy—and the opportunity to provide cutting-edge, turnkey clean-energy solutions.Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

In the final episode of our season on decarbonization, we hear from Brookfield’s Natalie Adomait, Managing Partner in the company’s Renewable Power & Transition Group, and Mike Belenkie, CEO of Entropy. They discuss the need to transform heavy industries as a core part of the fight against climate change, and the promise of industrial decarbonization, including CCS (carbon capture and storage). Please read this disclaimer (http://brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

In this episode, we hear from Stephen Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer for Brookfield Renewable and Michael Daschle, SVP, Operations at Brookfield Properties. The pair discuss the progress in green developments - as exemplified by the firm’s Manhattan West property - and the key role of regionally sourced renewable energy via power purchasing agreements (PPAs) for corporate clients. Michael also gives our producers a tour of Manhattan West.Please read this disclaimer (http://brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

In our first episode, we hear from Mark Carney, Vice Chair of Brookfield Asset Management and Head of Transition Investing. He's joined by Connor Teskey, Managing Partner, Head of Brookfield’s Renewable Power & Transition Group and Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Renewable Partners. They discuss the carbon budget, the economic, geopolitical and operational inputs toward reducing climate risk, and Brookfield’s mission to power the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions.Please read this disclaimer (http://brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.