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A Sustainable Future

Man Group
Climate Change
Sustainable Investing
Net Zero Commitments
Universal Ownership Theory
Greenwashing
Investor Engagement
Responsible Investment
ESG
Environmental, Social, and Governance
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
Fiduciary Duty
Investment Strategies
Behavioral Economics
Misinformation
Diversity Research
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Sustainability
Human Capital
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Cancel Culture

What can we do to build a more sustainable world? Each episode features a thought leader discussing an aspect of sustainability - its origin, evolution and relevance today - with Jason Mitchell, Co-Head of Responsible Investment at Man Group.

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What are the key drivers reshaping the development finance landscape Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Andrew McDowell, EIB Global Director General, the forces that are reshaping European development finance at a moment of geopolitical and climat... more

How can investing balance risk, return, and sustainability? PGGM's Sander van Stijn and Colin Tissen discuss moving beyond index tracking to a more intentional approach, sharing how early ideas shaped a formal, scalable framework for sustainable inve... more

How efficient are markets at pricing climate risk? Bob Litterman, Kepos Capital, explores advances in climate risk thinking, evolving market and policy signals, the true cost of climate uncertainty, and why reduced regulation and net zero pullbacks m... more

What role do central banks play in addressing climate change? Dr Kevin Stiroh, former Federal Reserve and now at Resources for the Future, examines how to frame climate change as a systemic financial risk, what’s at stake, and why evolving macroprude... more

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Recent Guests

Sander van Stijn
Head of mandate management at PGGM
PGGM
Episode: Sander van Stijn and Colin Tissen of PGGM on Balancing Risk, Return, and Sustainability in Investing
Colin Tissen
Sustainability lead in PGGM's mandate management team
PGGM
Episode: Sander van Stijn and Colin Tissen of PGGM on Balancing Risk, Return, and Sustainability in Investing
Bob Litterman
Founding partner of Kepos Capital, former head of risk at Goldman Sachs, recognized for advocating correct pricing of climate risk.
Kepos Capital
Episode: Bob Litterman, Kepos Capital, on Market Efficiency and the Climate Risk Premia Gap
Dr. Kevin Stiroh
Senior Fellow at Resources for the Future and former Federal Reserve official
Resources for the Future
Episode: Dr. Kevin Stiroh, Senior Fellow at Resources for the Future and former Federal Reserve official, on Central Banks and the Supervision of Climate-Related Financial Risk
Professor Tapio Schneider
Theodore Y. Wu Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Caltech.
California Institute of Technology
Episode: Professor Tapio Schneider, CalTech, on AI Climate Models, Tail Risks, and Small-Scale Processes
Heather Zichal
Global Head of Sustainability at JP Morgan Chase, veteran climate policy strategist, and former deputy assistant to President Obama for energy and climate change.
JP Morgan Chase
Episode: Heather Zichal, JP Morgan Chase Global Head of Sustainability, on No Sacred Cows in Sustainable Investing
Dr. Carolyn Kousky
Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund
Episode: Dr. Carolyn Kousky, Environmental Defense Fund, on Insuring Against Climate Risk
Maurits Dolmans
Senior Counsel with Cleary Gottlieb, specializing in fiduciary duties and sustainability.
Cleary Gottlieb
Episode: Maurits Dolmans, Senior Counsel with Cleary Gottlieb, on the Climate Prisoner’s Dilemma and Fiduciary Duty
Katy Huff
Former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the US Department of Energy and current associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in nuclear engineering.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Prof. Katy Huff, former US DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, on the US Nuclear Renaissance

Host

Jason Mitchell
Head of Responsible Investment Research at Man Group (multiple instances across episodes).

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Transformational!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mt
    2 months ago
  • My go-to podcast for all things ESG and sustainability

    An essential podcast for anyone interested in sustainability and ESG. It consistently delivers relevant insights while featuring industry leaders and experts representing a diverse range of diverse views and ideas. It’s my trusted source for staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving area of sustainability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZuzannaK123
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • The best sustainability podcast

    I’m a huge fan. It’s the longest running, a great list of guests, and incredible, provoking questions from the host that doesn’t stray away from the difficult issues in sustainability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZoeR2024
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great listening!

    Jason brings a new and refreshing perspective on creating a sustainable future, though in-depth conversations with leading figures on some of the most challenging issues in this space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldenFury95
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Hope for the future!

    Thank you for an excellent podcast interviewing industry leaders and bringing to us such in-depth and varied knowledge on a sustainable future.

    When we look around us it is very easy to be pessimistic about the future and what world future generations will inhabit. These episodes always leave me with a sense of hope and challenge me to play a meaningful part.

    Excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MI_Dan
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show is seen as a reliable source for staying informed on sustainability and finance.
Guest lineups are perceived as highly credible and impactful for professional audiences.
Guests are consistently diverse in expertise, yielding broad perspectives on ESG.
Listeners value the host's ability to elicit detailed insights from high-profile guests.
Production quality and depth of topic coverage are frequently highlighted as standout features.

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Sander van Stijn and Colin Tissen of PGGM on Balancing Risk, Return, and Sustainability in Investing
Q: How do you make sure that that third dimension, sustainability impact, is measurable, investible and scalable?
We focus on avoiding harm, mitigating ESG risks, contributing to stability, and ensuring additional positive impact.
Sander van Stijn and Colin Tissen of PGGM on Balancing Risk, Return, and Sustainability in Investing
Q: What were some of the biggest organizational and cultural hurdles in moving from 2D to 3D?
Change is always difficult; we involved people in developing new policies and processes to ensure support.
Bob Litterman, Kepos Capital, on Market Efficiency and the Climate Risk Premia Gap
Q: What practical steps should Investment Committees take to integrate climate risk into asset allocation?
Investment Committees should set clear objectives for managing climate risk and ensure their asset managers have the capabilities to assess and act on these risks appropriately.
Bob Litterman, Kepos Capital, on Market Efficiency and the Climate Risk Premia Gap
Q: What is the relationship between climate risk and investment return?
Investors need to adjust their portfolios according to the short-term implications of climate risk as it is increasingly recognized as a systemic risk factor.
Bob Litterman, Kepos Capital, on Market Efficiency and the Climate Risk Premia Gap
Q: How do you reflect on the progress in addressing climate risk since our last podcast?
Litterman mentions that despite some advancements, significant time has been lost in pricing climate risk and conveying appropriate investments that are necessary for reducing emissions.

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What is A Sustainable Future about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtfully curated conversations with industry leaders and researchers exploring sustainability from financial, policy, and scientific angles. Episodes typically center on sustainable investing, climate risk, energy transitions, and governance, often examining how to translate climate science into market decisions and long-term value creation. Notable throughlines include practical implementation of ESG across portfolios, debates about carbon pricing and policy, and the role of major financial institutions in driving real-world change. The show frequently features senior practitioners, policymakers, and academics who offer rigorous analysis, real-world case studies, and forward-looking frameworks for responsible investment and sustainable... more

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Recent guests on A Sustainable Future include:

1. Sander van Stijn
2. Colin Tissen
3. Bob Litterman
4. Dr. Kevin Stiroh
5. Professor Tapio Schneider
6. Heather Zichal
7. Dr. Carolyn Kousky
8. Maurits Dolmans

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