Welcome to ESG & the City, your go-to podcast for all things ESG and sustainable finance! We’re here to keep you informed and inspired as you navigate the evolving world of ESG and financial services - all in under 10 minutes. Brought to you by Novatus Global.
Episode 13: How banks are supporting their vulnerable customers
This episode explores how banks support vulnerable customers, examining current practices and the potential of technology to improve vulnerability management.
29 Apr 2025
Episode 12: From Volume to Value: The Shifting Tides in Stewardship
Is stewardship delivering what it promises? In this episode, Arwen and Maitrai examine how the 2025 landscape is reshaping the stewardship agenda. From Schroders’ sharp critique to the uncomfortable truth about "engagement washing", we explore why volume-based metrics are no longer cutting it. With expectations rising from asset owners, is the industry ready to move from tick-box to truly transformative engagement? Tune in for a direct, uncompromising look at the future of stewardship—and what needs to change if we want real-world results, not just polished reports.
16 Apr 2025
Tariffs, Turmoil, and the Climate Crossroads: ESG in a Protectionist World
This month on ESG and the City, we examine the sweeping impact of President Trump’s renewed protectionist agenda on global markets, ESG policy, and the clean tech transition. From frozen climate funding to disrupted supply chains, we unpack what this means for investors, sustainable finance, and the future of climate progress.
8 Apr 2025
The Unstoppable Force of China's EV Industry Meets the Immovable Object of Protectionism: Is Climate Caught in the Middle?
In this episode, we explore China’s current dominance of the global electric vehicle market and how US and EU policymakers respond in order to protect domestic manufacturers. Join us as we untangle the knock-on effects upon transition strategies and whether lithium battery-powered vehicles are as green as they seem!
25 Mar 2025
Episode 9: All Aboard the Omnibus: Is the EU Changing Tracks on ESG?
The EU’s Omnibus Regulation is here—and it’s reshaping the ESG regulatory landscape in ways no one saw coming. In this episode of ESG and the City, Maitrai and Alice unpack the sweeping changes to CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, and what it all means for financial firms and sustainability practitioners. Is this a smart move to cut red tape, or does it risk derailing Europe’s green finance ambitions? Tune in to find out!
18 Mar 2025
Episode 8: What is Going On with UK Investment Trusts? A Breakdown of Saba Capital’s Proposals
Activist hedge fund Saba Capital just launched a bold campaign to overhaul UK investment trusts—but shareholders weren’t having it. Join Arwen and Chris Green, senior consultant at Novatus Global as we break down the governance debate, investor pushback, and the wider implications for regulation, ESG, and stewardship.
11 Mar 2025
Episode 7: Understanding TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD: Navigating the Overlaps
Join us as we unravel the fundamentals of three major sustainability reporting frameworks: TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD. We'll explore how they overlap and what this means for companies and investors. *Please note, this episode was recorded in advance of the Omnibus package announced by the European Commission. Check out our episode examining its impacts with a special guest in the weeks to come!
18 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Defence Sector
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the defence sector has seen a significant increase in investment flows, including from ESG-aligned funds. In this episode, we explore what has caused this rapid shift and how the debate on the sustainability of defence companies is evolving in response to geopolitical needs.
4 Feb 2025
Episode 5: Stewardship Code Update
The Financial Reporting Council's consultation document on the UK Stewardship Code is making waves across the industry! In this episode of ESG and the City, Maitrai and Lauren sit down to dissect the proposed changes, and discuss why the updated Code is essential in today's evolving investment landscape. Join us as we break down the five key changes to the Code, from the revised definition of stewardship to the new reporting structures & tailored principles. Learn about the industry's initial reaction to the consultation, and discover the debate surrounding the revised definition of stewardship. Whether you're an asset owner, manager, or just interested in how stewardship is evolving, this episode is packed with information you won't want to miss.
Filmed & Edited by Thibault Lacombe.
A 2025 Novatus Global Production.
20 Jan 2025
Episode 4: LA Fires - The Not-So Hidden Cost of Natural Disasters on Insurance
In this special episode of ESG & the City, we explore how natural catastrophes like the LA fires are reshaping the insurance industry.
Join us as we explore the impact of climate disasters on insurance, why insurers are pulling out of high-risk regions, and the crucial role insurance plays in rebuilding efforts.
Podcast contributors: Lauren Chin, Gillian Gracias and Cameron Maguire.
Filmed & Edited by Thibault Lacombe.
A 2025 Novatus Global Production.
13 Jan 2025
Episode 3: Sustainability reporting’s global baseline goes live – the ISSB Standards
Arwen and Maitrai explore the global momentum behind IFRS S1 and S2, highlighting the strategic advantages of early adoption for CFOs and CSOs preparing for year-end reporting.
10 Dec 2024
Episode 2: SDR – The drive to restore consumer confidence
Cameron and Maitrai explore the impact of the 2024 Sustainability Disclosure and Labelling Regime on consumer confidence in sustainable funds, highlighting its potential to stem the tide of outflowing investment.
28 Nov 2024
Episode 1: COP16 Takeaways – The role of sustainable finance in biodiversity
Arwen and Cameron explore the role of sustainable finance in biodiversity, highlighting the growing financing gap for ambitious commitments despite notable achievements at COP16.
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