282: Biodiversity and why we haven’t hit ‘peak ESG’ – the CIO call

Why does biodiversity loss pose material risks to investors – and what are we at LGIM doing about them? In our latest CIO call, hosted by Sonja Laud, LGIM’s Chief Investment Officer, we answer this question as Lewis Pugh, UNEP Patron of the Oceans and LGIM’s global partner, swims the length of the Hudson river to highlight the threats to biodiversity. Sonja is joined by Amelia Tan, Head of Responsible Investment Strategy, and Alexander Burr, ESG Policy Lead. We also discuss: The outlook for the global economy and markets into year end Water quality and water security Why despite the increasing politicisation of the debate, we don’t believe we’ve reached ‘peak ESG’ The podcast was recorded on 31 August and is moderated by Max Julius, Head of Content. Source for Ecuador’s debt-for-nature swap: https://www.ft.com/content/e895761d-63c6-44e7-84d8-ca6dd89a6a20 Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for our latest updates and discover the LGIM Blog for more insights from our investment team. Never miss another episode of LGIM Talks: hit subscribe in your Apple Podcasts, Spotify app or wherever you listen to podcasts. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

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