NOW Ep81: A responsible investing roadmap

Investec Focus Radio SA

Given the lack of global ESG standardisation and its politicisation, how should investors approach responsible investing and measure its impact? Investec Wealth & Investment International has launched a comprehensive guidebook on the topic. In the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Jeremy Maggs speaks to the authors, Boipelo Rabothata, ESG Specialist and Co-Fund Manager of the Investec Global Sustainable Equity Fund and Maxine Gray, Business Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International.
Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.
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פרקים

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What is responsible investing? (00:01:39)

3. Why the responsible investing guidebook? (00:02:41)

4. Key factors that need to be taken into consideration before investing (00:04:36)

5. Potential costs of ignoring material ESG risks (00:07:05)

6. Responsible investing strategies (00:08:16)

7. Regulatory frameworks and guidelines (00:09:50)

8. What is the broad impact of UN PRI? (00:12:16)

9. How to measure impact (00:15:05)

10. Responsible investing vs returns (00:18:01)

11. What matters to South Africa under the ESG spectrum? (00:19:00)

12. Is there space for funding of larger emitters? (00:21:57)

13. Global trends that South Africa needs to keep an eye on (00:23:11)

14. – Why ESG and responsible investing matter (00:25:00)