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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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 LinkedInConnect with Michael on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedInFollow 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 hereConnect with Gus on LinkedIn hereConnect with Adèle on LinkedIn hereConnect 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 hereConnect 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 hereConnect 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 hereConnect with Claire on LinkedIn hereConnect with LSEG on LinkedIn hereConnect 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 hereConnect with UK for UNHCR on LinkedIn hereConnect with Emma on LinkedIn hereConnect 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 LinkedInFollow Lloyds Banking Group on LinkedInFollow 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 hereConnect with Natasha Stromberg on LinkedInConnect with Sajeev Mohankumar on LinkedIn Follow FAIRR Initiative on LinkedInLearn more about FAIRR Initiative hereFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

November 29, 2024Episode 6440 min

Growing wealth and impact

In this episode, we are joined by Cate Quentin, Partner and Wealth Manager at Tribe Impact Capital. Cate explores how to define and prioritise impact using the UN SDGs, supporting meaningful sustainable business transitions, how to remain at a competitive advantage in the sustainability space, and the role of IFCs in managing wealth.Connect with Cate Quentin on LinkedInFollow Tribe Impact Capital on LinkedInLearn more about the Tribe Impact Capital hereFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

September 12, 2024Episode 6323 min

Benefits beyond compliance: the importance of sustainability reporting

In this episode, we speak to Alex Hetherington, the founder of Third Line Group, about ESG strategies and sustainable finance. Alex discusses his career journey and how he became interested in environmental and social development issues. He explains the role of investors in driving ESG performance and the importance of integrating ESG into enterprise risk management systems. Alex also touches on the topics of greenwashing, the complexity of ESG strategies, and the opportunities for Guernsey to establish itself as a leader in sustainable finance.Connect with Alex Hetherington on LinkedInLearn more about the Third Line Group hereFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn