In this video, Henri Servaes, the Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance; Professor of Finance from London Business School discusses his research on the intersection of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and finance.

He reveals that consumers are increasingly interested in how products are made, where they are made, and how companies treat their employees, the environment, and the community. This growing interest is leading consumers to substitute away from companies that are weaker in ESG to companies that are stronger in ESG, resulting in a significant increase in sales for companies with better ESG performance.

His research indicates that a 1% standard deviation increase in environmental and social performance can lead to an almost 9% increase in sales for a given product in a given country at a given point in time. He also discusses how this trend is being driven by changing societal attitudes towards women and the importance of having women in leadership positions. Ultimately, he argues that companies that perform better on environmental and social dimensions are able to sell more products and that this is driving a stock price differential.

However, he cautions that not all academic research supports this finding and that companies need to consider the cost of improving their ESG performance when deciding whether to invest in it. Stay tuned to find out more about the Power of ESG and how consumers are driving companies towards sustainability.

Companies that are stronger in ESG cannot charge a higher price per unit, but they get more sales, because just people buy more of their products...

I've seen consumers now showing a lot more interest in, you know, how the product is made, where the product is made, how the company, you know, treats its employees, how the company treats the environment, how the company treats the community.

The companies that perform better on environmental and social dimensions, do they actually sell more products? Do customers do consumers actually care about the environmental and social performance of the companies? And indeed, we we find that they do.

References:

LBS Bio: https://bit.ly/4c52XaG

Comprehensive Resources Page: https://bit.ly/3yhzE6Q

Researchgate: https://bit.ly/3SqVYC2

Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4fohn8M

Author page: https://bit.ly/4fpKubQ

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Join us for an insightful discussion on the fascinating area of offshore wind energy and its impact on marine biodiversity. Delve into the Untold Truth About Wind Energy’s Impact on Our Oceans?

This video was filmed at The Ocean Climate Nexus, part of the London Climate Action Week. This expert panel, features professionals from the London Business School, RWE, and RenewableUK, delves into the challenges and opportunities of offshore wind power in the context of environmental sensitivity.

Learn about the importance of offshore wind in the energy transition, the ecological impacts of large infrastructure projects, and innovative solutions for a nature-positive mindset in construction and development.

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Offshore wind plays a vital role in the energy transition, but it's crucial to consider the ecological impacts of large infrastructure projects. During this conversation, we'll delve into the importance of offshore wind, the ecological impacts of these projects, and innovative solutions for a nature-positive mindset in construction and development.

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Join us as we mark a milestone in our journey to combat climate change. Over 50 episodes, we've had the honour of speaking with leading experts and academics, delving deep into the challenges and solutions of our time.

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Insightful discussions with climate change experts

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Highlights

00:00 Introduction - 50 episodes and counting

02:06 Game Theory With Professor Jean-Pierre Benoît

09:23 Climate Politics with Professor Alex Edmans

16:18 Conflict between ecology and economics with Professor Jane Stout

23:13 Developing countries as climate solutions with Rajesh Chandy

30:50 The Army of Angels with Professor Zoe Chance

39:38 A recap on our first 50 episodes

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In this video, Chris Caldwell, host of the Conversations on Climate podcast chats with Alison Dring, CEO and Co-founder of Made of Air. 💬

During this insightful conversation, Alison shares her expertise on:

✨ Carbon-Negative Materials: Discover how Made of Air's innovative technology transforms waste biomass into biochar, a game-changing material that reduces carbon emissions in supply chains.

✨ Biochar Applications: Learn how this sustainable material is being utilised in the built environment, logistics, and automotive sectors to create carbon sinks.

✨ The Role of Carbon Capture: Understand the importance of carbon capture and storage in achieving Net Zero emissions and the role of regulatory frameworks in supporting carbon removal technologies.

✨ Overcoming Challenges: Explore the obstacles and advancements in carbon capture, storage, and utilisation technologies and how they can disrupt traditional systems. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that will leave you inspired to take action towards a carbon-neutral future.

🌟 Watch now and learn how sustainable materials and innovative technologies can lead us towards a better future.

HIGHLIGHTS:

00:08 Carbon negative materials and carbon capture storage utilization

02:26 We need negative emissions technologies for a carbon-neutral future.

04:18 Carbon capture technologies for circular economy

06:16 Biochar surface activation for better bonding and storage

08:12 Promoting carbon-neutral products through biochar and supply chain reporting

09:54 Concerns and changing perspectives on carbon removal technologies

11:46 Challenges with nature-based carbon capture and biochar technology

13:42 Importance of diverse biomass sources for biochar production

REFERENCES:

Website: https://www.madeofair.com

Unreasonable Group: https://unreasonablegroup.com/people/allison-dring

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondring

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In this episode of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, we sit down with Sandra Gauci, the leader of Malta's Green Party, to discuss the fight for a green future in the country.

With renewable energy and climate action at the forefront of the conversation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities facing Malta's transition to a sustainable economy. Sandra shares her insights on the electoral system, corruption, and the lack of long-term planning, and how the green movement is working to overcome these obstacles.

"People want short-term solutions, immediate solutions, something which they can do right here, right now..." "So the way I speak, the way I, project myself, is of somebody who actually cares..."

"I like challenges. I think that the importance of sticking to environmental issues, overarching everything else that we still fight for human rights. For equality? Yes. Why not? But I think the importance that climate change at the moment is the top priority, even on a European level. In the long term, it's the planet and us which would benefit from it."

We also explore the importance of youth engagement and the role of education in shaping a sustainable future. As a teacher by day and a Green Party leader for the rest of the time, Sandra is passionate about creating a better world for future generations.

Tune in to learn more about her vision for a green future and the steps Malta is taking to get there.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:03 Challenges faced in promoting the green movement

02:35 Working with young people for climate awareness

07:18 Concerns with Malta's energy practices and lack of investment in Renewables

09:43 Challenges faced by third parties in Malta's electoral system

14:22 Reclaim environmentalism for the working class

16:42 Working class faces the brunt of environmental challenges

20:31 Promoting green messaging for a sustainable ecosystem

22:48 Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future.

26:44 Malta's policy on artificial intelligence

28:40 Advocating for living income, pollution effects, and animal commissioner for a greener Europe.

33:04 Vote green for your future

35:14 Encouraging more women to get involved in politics and inspiring them as role models

REFERENCES:

Sandra's Blog: https://sandragauci.com/blog

Malta Times Article: https://bit.ly/4c4Qi7S

Green Party Website: https://adpd.mt

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