Can sustainable investing have a meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances?
Is it just about managing the risks and opportunities created by society’s transition towards a more sustainable economy?
Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling are on a journey to find out about sustainable investing, what it is, and whether it works. You are listening to the ECGI podcast.
Dr Tom Gosling interviews Laura Hillis, Director, Climate and Environment (Responsible Investment), the Church of England Pensions Board, on her response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They discuss the gap between ESG investing and real impact, whether engagement and capital allocation are effective tools, the role of policy and corporate lobbying, and the importance of asset owners figuring out what they really want from their asset managers.
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Harald Walkate
Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Harald Walkate from Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (University of Zurich) & Route17 on their approach to writing a trilogy of blog articles based on the question, "Does Sustainable Investing Work?"Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/does-sustaina... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lrUUVDaVA1dmEwNGZtVG9YNE9YQ092MURZZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsWmoyWWh5Q25qSWlVbzlKSTVGSnJ1MEZJTy13NUh3OXZBUGR2X1FGUnRFczhINmtwVk1JMGhLT1k3S1lDNnc4S0Z2aENYTXRCZkF2TXBQTnQzT3o0WThiN0NnRThIaUViQndJT1VnaXVlVXRORnUyWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=GKdVO-UzNh0)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Jim Whittington
Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Jim Whittington, Head of Responsible Investment at Dimensional Fund Advisors on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They also discuss Dimensional's approach to responsible investing, why values alignment is important, and why responsible investing strategies are like a home sports crowd. Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/does-sustaina... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xxTjB0R2hqRUxKdnBHMXc5RXJwMmlvT0xyZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttb1htX1hfQVRNUnZiV254QWFNbUdvcjA4bWtCaUpfdVNOdV80SVZsR05LbGp1YTVvOW1pZHBUSVJ2c0F2dEY3MHd5QzJKTHBpLUlrVVM3WlRyOVBVN25lc2VLWHFTNkRXVDBPWl9UWkhkN1FBaW5xWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=kq5lJru7my4)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Edward Mason
Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Edward Mason, partner and Head of Engagement at Generation Investment Management on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They also discuss Generation’s approach to responsible investing, the importance of ambition and the role of engagement in supporting companies to enhance their climate impact. Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate. 👉 https://www.ecgi.global/does-sustaina... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3Q1N2ZKZzYyb1lPNUFiUFdjQVd0OGYweFpUUXxBQ3Jtc0tsU0Fvbkp5OExOelNyQ29hUGNnVTZucnAyRjZVeFNjaXB0Snk3bnNQVm9FaHQ3MTY3WlFjSWhLWjc2cVNSdC1LckVlNjdUdWFBNUFDQV94UUV2QTVFUjFjampkUnAzTUdTQVRmQUYzdU1xbTNQdFlndw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=uTTrlny6VXo)Explore the podcast
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Lisa Sachs
Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Lisa Sachs, Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) on her response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They also discuss Lisa’s conclusions from her work with CCSI on the critical role of policy and how a multi-stakeholder approach is required to deliver successful climate action.Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbl9iTm5VN1NJaEJUTEVKbDl5TFRQcWpEcXRRUXxBQ3Jtc0tscFppbmJMb1FBT3FMV1dhMUs2bjZjTjBDZ0RKMEM4Y09fMnNsa2plNm8xYk9NVEhBT2NPcVU0bEwzUVBrTTZ1OC1fZ1ZBRmtnY3lFUGFsdm0xN0NjSlg2UXdSTnpBU3ZQNGpUNU12N25Yb3BuM3paMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=sKjiNgy4Gsg)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Wilhelm Mohn
Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Wilhelm Mohn, Global Head of Active Ownership at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They also discuss NBIM’s approach to responsible investing, how investors can use their marginal influence to best effect, and why there is a need for us to focus on what works in sustainable investing.Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkl6SW1Ibzk2UXc5WWtQbk1lZi1scGlNSkI3QXxBQ3Jtc0trek8yZ3VCYTRMX2NzYjJDZWhNZjZDai1ra2FZWjNOOHcyVmtabVlCeENRcnE4dzVZRzdDRXpKYjFPS0laN05WVEVWZi1JdUFLSm4yTHRpY042VzRQSUJTblZiZnpXOWxfTy1XdWozTHUtdVZuZ0lpNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=8WWj0hsXl78)Explore the podcast
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Prof Alex Edmans
Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?" a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. Tom and Alex discuss how to define responsible investing and how practitioners should think about interpreting academic evidence on the topic.Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1B2Z0MyM2FtSDZnU3J4YXlvWFhhdlFrckxMUXxBQ3Jtc0tuNWdJbHdXNGFCMExGbmdaSTdwUUM4aERHTG1qODJGVE51Wmsyc2w2bWVOM0pfYlhkb0F0WDRHV3Y0N1F5R0l0S3hpaFdWdXZXV1FfWWNwY0ExRlR5blFVamljUVk4WlZaakhLSGZwa2FndjBpS0tkUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=wfQwcESweCs)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Julian Kölbel
Tom Gosling interviews Julian Kölbel, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Finance at the University of St. Gallen, on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They discuss the limitations of sustainable investing but also its potential contribution to system change, the importance of voluntary action and innovation, and the underexplored area of real-estate.Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFNblBpbW9yUTlDcnByRVpvNW83ZUtQV1JwUXxBQ3Jtc0tsaG1VM2dmUnNPWXZmY1VOY0NWZWgwRDVsbDlzRU9LLWVBa3J6ZzBJNDZ2a2hRcXFWLXQ1WDg2ODZMamQ3ZnNWc1NTeldJUVctLVJfemUxMHJTT1RnMzRkYkNIMlVRY1hBWFhSaC1JYnB0ZVNXY2pWYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=g5Xve9AZjDY)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? James Alexander
Tom Gosling interviews James Alexander, Chief Executive of the UK Sustainable Finance Association (UKSIF), on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?", a series of three articles written by Tom with Harald Walkate. They discuss the escalating climate crisis, challenges in sustainable investing, the role of government and private capital, and the need for better alignment between policy and financial incentives to drive meaningful action. Can sustainable investing have meaningful impact, and, if so, on what and in what circumstances? Harald Walkate & Tom Gosling share their views over the course of three blog articles with the aim of provoking reaction, criticism, alternative views and support. Please join us in this debate.https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazQtNk1oR3lWcFFoTURpM1BodU1HMWdZSS1SZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsWWs3emhqa1A5TWJncFhDeE02WW9sZ1NQS1FWSUp4cUdEajVEaTV3dDJsc240YTB5QTZ1TEwzWnRYaGJTcnc1aGRkaDA3N1M1SHExN0hWYWFKWjVPMEdpV3Uyck5ia0poenRfRnl1NWN5S241RWlhcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=A7FpVd59TYE)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Ellen Quigley
Tom Gosling interviews Dr. Ellen Quigley, Special Advisor on Responsible Investment to the CFO at the University of Cambridge, on her response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?"—a series of three articles co-authored by Gosling and Harald Walkate. They discuss the overlooked role of debt markets in financing fossil fuel expansion, the limitations of ESG data, and how utility companies—not just oil firms—are locking in future emissions.Explore the series: https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbENCWVVPZHFicDY5ZjdVU2JXbDFQVGw5N3pqd3xBQ3Jtc0trWHpCYTB4OF9oRGt6YS1QZkVMX0xPaHpENFpWUzVoLUVZazlxYTJnTnpNSTJfS01CYUd1NER4ZjRPS3VIOUxWY3NCdmlpZTYwS1NXRjMxTG5jTGR5Nm9TcDF3NFYzSHJ2bDRycjJMeXRQX2o4aHFYUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=wkoespqU-nI)
10 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Prof. Aswath Damodaran
Tom Gosling interviews Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, in the latest episode of the Does Sustainable Investing Work? - series co‑authored by Gosling and Harald Walkate. They discuss how performance‑chasing capital diluted ESG’s purpose, the failure of current metrics to capture real‑world impact, and how pushing fossil assets into private markets—where scrutiny is weaker—can undermine sustainability, underscoring that real progress depends on voters and consumers.Watch the interview & explore the series: https://www.ecgi.global/projects/resp... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZOX21MaGlZUHRtMHFoY3ZEbnR4OUhiTmp0d3xBQ3Jtc0ttZkZhQ0xPeUg4b2hoeWc2SWl3RkZwcmttMHhyVEdKZ25VV1RycDAyOTZyemplM0hEQkxEc0NSd0lwV19QbFoyazByZG8teG5ySENDRkVzV2h0MUxpS3YyZm95aXVVWV9RZjE3c3dpOV9NXy1fUkFxaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecgi.global%2Fprojects%2Fresponsible-capitalism%2Fdoes-sustainable-investing-work&v=ZPVlFdUTqck)
9 Dec 2025
Does Sustainable Investing Work? Prof Zacharias Sautner
Dr Tom Gosling interviews Zacharias Sautner, Professor of Sustainable Finance and Co-Head of the Initiative in Sustainable Finance at the University of Zurich, on his response to "Does Sustainable Investing Work?"
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