Investing for Tomorrow

In this episode of "Sustainability Shapers," Piet Klop, Head of Responsible Investment at PGGM, delves into the pressing concern of water depletion. Learn more about Piet himself including how he feels about the importance of connection to nature. Discover how PGGM manages water risk in its portfolio, exploring metrics, engagement, and opportunities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals....

Introducing Thinking Ahead Institute's new spin-off series "Sustainability shapers on systemic risk". This first episode features an insightful conversation with Leon Kamhi, Head of Responsibility at Federated Hermes. Together, with host Isabella Martin, they unravel the complexities of systemic risks, focusing on climate change, social inequalities, and the concept of a just transition. Leon shar...

Embark on a compelling journey through the breadth of research conducted by the Thinking Ahead Institute in the past year, transcending the realms of the investment industry. Join Marisa Hall, the Head of the Institute, as she engages in insightful conversations with our researchers, offering a comprehensive overview of our 2023 research highlights. Delve into diverse topics, including the evoluti...

Biodiversity and nature have emerged as a prominent next focus for many investors, given how closely they are intertwined with the challenges of climate change. In this episode, we speak with two experts: Thomas Viegas , Partnerships Lead at the TNFD and Liudmila Strakodonskaya ,  ESG Analyst at AXA Investment Managers. Together we explore the launch of the TNFD , why biodiversity loss is not only...

The future of ESG is contested. Despite this, many believe that ESG is an unstoppable train that is picking up speed.   In this episode we talk to Luba Nikulina, Chief Strategy Officer at IFM Investors , and Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at WTW  and Co-founder of the Thinking Ahead Institute , about the current reality; what's on the horizon; the importance of rightsizing your sus...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field. It's changing the way we live, work and play. In this episode, we talk to two experts in the field: Dr Andy Lingard , Portfolio Development Leader in Insurance Technology at WTW , and Dr Eleanor Drage Senior Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge. We discuss the latest developm...

Culture is one of seven organisational 'superpowers' and probably: the hardest to describe, the easiest source of blame, the hardest to change and the most critical for success. In this episode, we talk to Andy Walker – Employee Experience Global Head of Sales at WTW – and Stacy Apter – Vice President and Treasurer in Corporate Finance for the Coca-Cola Company – about why cultural self-awareness...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), according to the World Health Organisation, is one of the top 10 threats facing humanity today. Antimicrobials (including antibiotics) are medicines used to treat infection in humans, animals and plants. Their misuse or overuse drives the development of drug-resistant pathogens (think parasites for example) that no longer respond to medicines.   In this episode, we...

The just approach to the net-zero transition would ensure we leave no one behind    In this episode we cover findings from our Thinking Ahead paper , 'The 'S' of ESG- moving from interest to action ', the Just Transition Finance Challenge and much more with two different , special guests .   We speak to both Annika Brouwer Sustainability Specialist at Ninety One , a global asset manager with emerg...

The Global Pension Assets Study estimates global pension fund assets across 22 major pension markets (the P22), which at the end of 2022 had estimated pension assets of USD 47,861 bn. In this special bonus episode, we chat with Anastassia Johnson and Jessica Gao, researchers at the Thinking Ahead Institute about key figures from the study, core themes from the year and challenges for the year ahea...

Marisa Hall, Co-Head of the Thinking Ahead Institute, joins as guest host, with Isabella Martin to reflect on the team's research highlights set against a year of challenges. They cover many topics ranging from thought leadership, the future of work and systems thinking to the just transition, biodiversity and global trends in the investment industry. The article mentioned is Why Curiosity Matters...

There has never been more focus on the ramifications of climate change and yet it seems that the investment industry is not acting swiftly or definitively enough to address them. This month we chat to Tim Hodgson, Co-head of the Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI), and Jeff Chee, who is the Global Head of Portfolio Strategy at WTW  about the climate transition and its risks for investors. As we step in...

Marisa Hall, Co-head of the Thinking Ahead Institute, and Roger Urwin, Co-founder, discuss the key data points from the ' Global top 300 pension funds ' report. In addition to covering overarching trends in the industry and the direction of travel.  

Stewardship and engagement have grown in scope and scale and are now buzzwords in the investment industry. We chat to Adam Gillett, Head of Sustainable Investment and Eleanor Mahmoud, from the SI team at WTW about its challenges and opportunities. Resources: Make My Money Matter ad- #DeliverTheTruth about your pension and deforestation

Introducing our new podcast series Investing for Tomorrow. This month we chat to Marisa Hall, Co-head of the Thinking Ahead Institute , and Roger Urwin, Co-founder of the Institute, about hybrid working and how it will affect the investment industry and organisations into the future. Additionally, we chat to Hugo from The Fisheries in London about how to design collaborative workspaces.