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Second Nature

Oxygen Conservation
Sustainability
Climate Change
Natural Capital
Corporate Responsibility
Green Swans
Environmentalism
Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)
Greenwashing
Blue Earth
Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental Conservation
Conservation
Property Investment
Water Conservation
Activism
ESG Recession
Finance Earth
Nature Writing
Pensions
Responsible Investment

Life on Earth is changing faster than ever. Second Nature introduces you to the people driving that change.Join host Rich Stockdale as he sits down with some of the most interesting people working at the intersection of nature, business, finance, adventure, leadership, and politics. Together, they uncover the stories, lessons, and truths that will shape the future of our planet.Expect everything f... more

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Can investing help solve environmental challenges — while still delivering strong returns?

In this episode of the Oxygen Conservation Podcast, Rich Stockdale speaks with Ian Simm, Founder and CEO of Impax Asset Management.

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Recent Guests

Dimple Patel
CEO at NatureMetrics
NatureMetrics
Episode: E165 Dimple Patel: Stop Waiting For Permission
Ian Simm
Founder and Chief Executive, Impax Asset Management
Impax Asset Management
Episode: E164 Ian Simm: Nature Is The Next Big Trade
Vian Sharif
Founder/CEO of NatureAlpha, conservation finance advocate
NatureAlpha
Episode: E163 Vian Sharif: Finance, AI and the Future of Nature
Will Foulkes
Co-founder and CEO of Stability
Stability
Episode: E162 Will Foulkes: Retail Is Sitting On Untouched Billions
Lara Salam
Spatial data expert, responsible for modeling, data platforms, and monitoring across estates
Oxygen Conservation
Episode: E161 Lara Salam & Doris Koeck: We Built a Nature Algorithm
Doris Koeck
Terrain detective for Oxygen Conservation, specializes in turning landscapes into digital evidence via remote sensing
Oxygen Conservation
Episode: E161 Lara Salam & Doris Koeck: We Built a Nature Algorithm
Rob Gardner
Co-founder of Rebalance Earth, expert in nature-based infrastructure finance
Rebalance Earth
Episode: E160 Rob Gardner: Floods Will Break Britain
Elena Doms
Director of Europe for Oxygen Conservation with a background in sustainability and finance.
Oxygen Conservation
Episode: E157 Elena Doms: Is Europe Running Out of Time?
Rowan Martin
Estate Manager of Oxygen Conservation's best estate, Escarave
Oxygen Conservation
Episode: E156 Rowan Martin: This Isn’t for Everyone

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Rich Stockdale
Host of Second Nature. Rich engages with experts and change-makers in various sectors, uncovering stories and insights that are crucial for the future of our planet.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Wonderfully surprising

    Through sharing of stories this brilliant podcast introduces you to Oxygen Conservation, their team and people on their journey. It’s also hugely inspiring and has so many important messages for all areas of life. Highly recommend listening and challenge you not to want to be a part of OC!

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    United Kingdom2 years ago

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E164 Ian Simm: Nature Is The Next Big Trade
Q: Where did the idea for Impax come from, and how did you start building the business?
After attempting solar energy ventures and realizing private sector money was essential for environmental solutions, I helped design an environmental fund for the World Bank, which evolved into Impax Asset Management with early leadership and a focus on environmental markets.
E164 Ian Simm: Nature Is The Next Big Trade
Q: Ian, can you bring the business to life for us and give an idea of what you do and the scale of the company?
We manage money for institutional and retail investors and aim to fund the transition to a more sustainable economy, with about 25 billion pounds under management and roughly 270 staff worldwide.
E165 Dimple Patel: Stop Waiting For Permission
Q: What prompted your move from traditional finance to entrepreneurship and impact work?
She realized she wanted more autonomy and to create something that could positively affect others, leading her to start a hospitality business alongside trading at Goldman and eventually pivot toward technology and biodiversity impact.
E165 Dimple Patel: Stop Waiting For Permission
Q: How did you navigate the early academic and cultural challenges after arriving at Cambridge?
She describes feeling terrified yet driven, acknowledging the need to adapt to a new social and academic culture, while leaning into reading, curiosity, and the support of mentors and family that helped her persist.
E162 Will Foulkes: Retail Is Sitting On Untouched Billions
Q: Why nature-based credits and how does the Stability platform actually work for scale?
The guest explains that stability uses a registry and tokenized structure to manage nature assets, with a green margin applied to transactions, a reserve to stabilize prices and asset destruction risk, and partnerships with financial and retail players to enable scalable funding for nature projects.

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This podcast features conversations with individuals making significant contributions at the intersection of nature, business, and social impact. The discussions often cover a range of topics including conservation, sustainable practices, and innovative business strategies, all aimed at tackling pressing environmental challenges. Not only does it share stories of adventure and extraordinary experiences in nature, but it also provides invaluable insights into leadership and purposeful organization building. Its focus on diverse perspectives and real-world applications positions it as a source of inspiration and practical knowledge for those interested in making meaningful change.

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2. Ian Simm
3. Vian Sharif
4. Will Foulkes
5. Lara Salam
6. Doris Koeck
7. Rob Gardner
8. Elena Doms

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