Sustainable Finance Guernsey Podcast

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Welcome to the Sustainable Finance Guernsey podcast page. Guernsey Finance is a joint government and industry initiative tasked with promoting and connecting Guernsey as a leading international finance centre. Named as one of the Green Finance Guide's top 10 must-listen sustainable finance podcasts, our broadcasts feature news, insights and discussion about green and sustainable finance, and the contribution which Guernsey, as a global leader in green finance, is making in this space.

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August 13, 2026Episode 7531 min

Guernsey’s Fund Foundry: backing the next generation of fund managers

In this episode, host Brandon Ashplant talks to The Fund Foundry team, Rebecca Booth, Justin Sykes and Dirk Bischof. The first programme of its kind in the Crown Dependencies, offering support to first-time and emerging fund managers across every asset class, The Fund Foundry will select five managers each year from a competitive global shortlist and give each a £25,000 service voucher redeemable against legal costs, fund administration and audit in year one. Succesful applicants will also have be paired with a mentor from an established fund manager. Dirk, Justin, and Rebecca discuss how the program is helping first-time fund managers turn a strong thesis into a viable launch, and why Guernsey’s reputation, regulatory framework, and investor trust make it a jurisdiction of choice for sustainable finance, impact, and climate-focused first-time funds. Visit the The Fund Foundry here Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn Connect wth Rebecca on LinkedIn Connect with Justin on LinkedIn Connect with Dirk on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on Instagram

June 17, 2026Episode 7441 min

Closing the protection gap – financing resilience via insurance innovation

In this episode, host Ben Perfitt speaks with Stephanie Race, CEO of Earth Analytics Group (EAG), about how risk reduction through property hardening and nature-based solutions can lower exposure, reduce risk and unlock capacity in difficult-to-insure property markets such as California wildfire. Stephanie explains how EAG is delivering solutions to improve resilience across regions by reducing expected losses through targeted adaptation projects, which lower physical vulnerability, support insurability and improve the economics of risk transfer. They also discuss how EAG is developing innovative structures with real estate investors and property developers that leverage alternative risk finance, such as captives and catastrophe bonds, that finance adaptation and resilience, expanding the window of insurability, making coverage available and affordable in post disaster communities. They discuss how with the right mix of adaptation measures, clearer appraisal standards, and market incentives that reward risk reduction, further improvement can be supported in global insurance coverage even as exposure rises. Learn more about Earth Analytics Group here Connect with Ben on LinkedIn Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on Instagram

April 27, 2026Episode 7322 min

Enabling Offshore Wind: Capital, Policy and Community Impact

In this episode, Ben Perfitt speaks with Equinor’s Michael Corney about what the energy transition looks like in practice. They explore the realities of delivering offshore wind at scale, from evolving grid infrastructure and policy frameworks to the financing structures that underpin major projects. The conversation also highlights the growing potential of floating wind in the Celtic Sea and the role Guernsey can play in supporting long-term energy investment. Learn more about Equinor here Connect with Ben on LinkedIn Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on Instagram

March 5, 2026Episode 7227 min

Energy Price Volatility and the Path to Net Zero with Paratus

In this episode, host Ben Perfitt speaks with Gus Majed, Founder and CEO of Paratus, and Adèle Gale, Managing Director of Paratus Services Guernsey. The discussion explores the role of insurance in managing energy price volatility and supporting investment in renewable energy. Together, they examine how risk management solutions can help stabilise revenues, improve financing conditions and support the transition to a lower-carbon energy system. Learn more about Paratus here Connect with Ben on LinkedIn here Connect with Gus on LinkedIn here Connect with Adèle on LinkedIn here Connect with Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

January 26, 2026Episode 7128 min

Navigating transition planning in asset management with Pinsent Masons

In this episode of the Sustainable Finance Guernsey channel, our host, Brandon Ashplant, speaks to James Hay, Principal Climate and Sustainability Advisor of Pinsent Masons. The conversation explores the complexities of transition planning and transition finance in asset management. He discussed the focus on financed emissions and the challenges asset managers face in developing effective decarbonisation plans. James highlights the distinction between operational emissions and financed emissions, and discusses the practice of 'paper decarbonisation' where asset managers shift investments without impacting real-world emissions. Learn more about Pinsent Masons here Connect with James on LinkedIn here Connect with Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

July 29, 2025Episode 6927 min

Navigating the transition finance landscape

In this episode of the Sustainable Finance Guernsey podcast, our host Rosie Allsopp speaks with Ashleigh Lee from the City of London Transition Finance Council. They discuss the role of transition finance in decarbonising high-emitting sectors, the insights gained from London Climate Action Week, and the objectives of the Transition Finance Council. Learn more about the City of London Transition Finance Council here Connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn here Connect with Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

July 9, 2025Episode 6820 min

The Evolution of Sustainability Reporting

In this episode of the Sustainable Finance Guernsey podcast, host Rosie Allsopp speaks with Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, Capital Markets and Post Trade at the London Stock Exchange Group, about the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting. They discuss the increasing regulatory requirements, the importance of sustainability data for investors, and how companies can leverage reporting to drive business value. Read the latest LSEG sustainability reports here Connect with Claire on LinkedIn here Connect with LSEG on LinkedIn here Connect with Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

June 20, 2025Episode 6742 min

Innovative Finance Solutions for Refugees

In this episode of the Sustainable Finance Guernsey podcast, host Rosie Allsopp speaks with Emma Cherniavsky, CEO of UK for UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency), and Siddhartha Sinha, Senior Innovative Finance Officer at UNHCR, about the current global refugee crisis, the role of UNHCR, and innovative financial solutions to support refugees. They discuss the increasing number of displaced individuals, the challenges faced by host countries, and the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing these issues. Learn more about UK for UNHCR here Connect with UK for UNHCR on LinkedIn here Connect with Emma on LinkedIn here Connect with Siddhartha on LinkedIn here

April 29, 2025Episode 6625 min

Encouraging sustainable financing with Lloyd's Bank

In this episode, we speak to Hannah Simons, Head of Sustainability at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. Hannah discusses sustainable financing solutions including transition finance initiatives, regulatory updates and the role of international finance centres. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn Follow Lloyds Banking Group on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

March 25, 2025Episode 6530 min

Climate and Nature-based Interventions in Livestock with FAIRR Initiative

In this episode, we speak to Natasha Stromberg and Sajeev Mohankumar from the FAIRR Initiative the importance of sustainable finance in agriculture, the differences between nature-based and tech-based interventions, and the barriers to investment in nature-focused solutions. Read the report in full here Connect with Natasha Stromberg on LinkedIn Connect with Sajeev Mohankumar on LinkedIn Follow FAIRR Initiative on LinkedIn Learn more about FAIRR Initiative here Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn