Talking. Sustainability.

Welcome to our series of podcasts from Travers Smith on ESG and sustainability. Episodes will cover topics ranging from COP26 to the current global water crisis.

Talking. Sustainability. is a business podcast hosted by Travers Smith, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Travers Smith hosts Talking. Sustainability., a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Banking on a Wilder Tomorrow: Sustainable Investments, Challenges, and Opportunities Panel Session Podcast

  Jun 27, 20251h 17mS5

  <p>On Wednesday, 12th March, we hosted a screening of the thought-provoking film Save our Wild Isles: Banking on a Wilder Tomorrow,. The film examines how the finance and investment sector must place nature at the core of decision-making to address the ongoing nature crisis effectively.</p><p>Following the screening, we held an insightful panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing both infrastructure and impact investors in addressing this issue. The panel featured leaders involved in the government's new initiative to attract private capital for its sustainable infrastructure projects, including the ambitious Clean Energy by 2030 goal. Additionally, prominent v...

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  Sustainability Exchange: Episode 4 - Should my next fund be an Article 8 fund? - Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability Insights

  Jun 16, 202541 minS0

  <p>In the fourth Sustainability Exchange of the series, Simon invites Paula Langton, Partner and head of the sustainability practice at Campbell Lutyens and Phil Bartram to unravel the complexities of SFDR classification.</p><p>Listen now to explore:</p>How Article 8, 9, and 6 classifications truly differ, and why it matters in today’s fundraising climateShifts in LP preferences, regulatory requirements, "sustainability tourists" and the evolution towards long-term value creationNavigating related obstacles and choosing the appropriate sustainability commitments for your investor base<br/>

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  Sustainability Exchange: Episode 3: What should a European firm say to its US investors about ESG?

  May 7, 202537 minS4

  <p>In this episode Simon, Trysha Daskam-Smith, Head of ESG Strategy at Silver Regulatory Associates and Michael Raymond delve into pressing issues faced by European fund managers when dealing with US investors amidst the current headlines. </p><p>Tune in to explore:</p>A nuanced discussion of how the term ESG is perceived across different markets, especially US investors with varied stances in different statesPractical advice on communicating ESG commitments consistently and factually, avoiding political pitfalls while emphasising value creationHow international regulatory standards influence global fund marketing strategies<br/><p> </p>

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  Sustainability Exchange - Episode 2: Should the carried interest in my next fund be linked to sustainability outcomes?

  Apr 1, 202532 minS4

  <p>A series of dynamic conversations hosted by Simon Witney, sustainable finance specialist, joined by two expert guests.  </p><p>Simon's guests, Ross Butler, Managing Director of Linear B Group, and Tosin Adeyeri, Partner in our Funds team, debate opposing answers to this topical question. Listen now to learn what ESG-linked carried interest means and how it works, plus the pros and cons of incorporating non-financial KPIs into fund economics from their frontline perspective.</p><p>The episode ends with a one-sentence answer from each expert guest to… Should your next fund include and ESG or perhaps impacts linked carried int...

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  Sustainability Exchange - Episode 1: Should the UK adopt a Green Taxonomy?

  Feb 19, 202537 minS4

  <p>A series of dynamic conversations hosted by Simon Witney, sustainable finance specialist, joined by two expert guests.  </p><p>Simon meets with James Alexander, Chief Executive of The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) and Sarah-Jane Denton, Director of our Operational Risk & Environment team to evaluate the need, benefits, and practicality of a implementing UK-specific green taxonomy versus adopting the current EU framework.</p><p>The episode ends with a one-sentence answer from each expert guest to… does the UK need a green taxonomy?</p><p>The Sustainability Exchange was first published in our Talking. Sustainability. podcast. Follow for la...

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