Sustainable Finance Guernsey Podcast

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

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

In this special edition of the Sustainable Finance Guernsey podcast, we speak to Michael Bonte-Friedheim, CEO of NextEnergy Group, and Ben Morgan, Partner at Carey Olsen, about their experiences meeting King Charles III and the significant impact of sustainable finance initiatives in Guernsey. They discuss the growth of NextEnergy’s solar investments, the benefits of Guernsey’s fund structures, and the broader social and environmental impacts of their work.Connect with Michael Bonte-Friedheim on LinkedInConnect with Ben Morgan on LinkedInFollow NextEnergy Group on LinkedInFollow Carey Olsen on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

On this episode, we welcome States of Guernsey Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez and The Guernsey Nature Commision's Jessi Jennings to discuss the evolution of the island's sustainable offerings. We cover topics such as clean energy, waste management, biodiversity and what Guernsey can do next. Learn more about The Guernsey Nature Commission here: https://www.naturecommission.gg/ Connect with Deputy Lindsay De Saumarez on LinkedInFollow The Guernsey Nature Commission on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn 

In this episode, Managing Director of Resonance Asset Management, Orlando Hilton discusses thematic investing and the importance of reducing pollution through sustainable infrastructure investments. He also highlights specific wind and water infrastructure projects and Guernsey's role in their funds. Connect with Orlando on LinkedInFollow Resonance on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn 

In this episode, we delve into the goals of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator with CEO Racquel Moses and shed light on some of the projects it encompasses. Racquel and our host Rosie, also share insights on key highlights from COP28, touching upon recurring themes like the energy transition and blended finance.View the Climate Smart Map here: https://map.caribbeanaccelerator.org/ Connect with Racquel on LinkedInFollow Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator on LinkedInFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Guernsey Green Finance on Twitter: @gsygreenfinanceFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on LinkedIn

In this episode, we're joined by PwC's Directors Amy Pickering and Alison Cambray, along with Senior Manager James King. Together, they explore PwC's recent analysis that quantifies the global exposure to nature risk. Join us as they shed light on the risks and opportunities for Guernsey, a prominent finance centre, within the biodiversity sphere.Moreover, they navigate through the newly unveiled Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework, discussing its potential implementation within Guernsey's business landscape.

In this episode, we are joined by Yulia Manyutina, Climate and ESG Associate Director at RBS International, this year's sponsor of Sustainable Finance Week. We discuss some of the key takeaways from this year's event as well as Yulia's experience of the conference and supporting events on her first visit to the island. Yulia also explains some of the objectives and learnings from RBS International's Science Based Targets report as well as some recent developments in the carbon market.Catch up on the sessions from the event here.Connect with Yulia on LinkedInFollow RBS International on LinkedInFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Guernsey Green Finance on Twitter: @gsygreenfinanceFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on LinkedIn

Abhisheik Dhawan, Sustainable Finance and Partnerships Specialist at the United Nations Capital Development Fund explores climate resilience and how the insurance industry is creating solutions using blended finance. Abhisheik also talks about the Climate Insurance-Linked Resilient Infrastructure Financing mechanism (CILRIF), which aims to incentivise cities to invest in climate resilience.Follow Abhisheik on LinkedInFollow the United Nations Capital Development Fund on LinkedInFollow the United Nations Capital Development Fund on Twitter: @UNCDFFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Sustainable Finance Guernsey on Twitter: @SFGuernseyFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on LinkedIn

In the run up to COP28, Jens Nielsen, Founder and CEO of the World Climate Foundation discusses the history of COPs and offers advice for businesses on how they can best take advantage of the opportunities that COPs present.Jens also raises how the commitments made at COPs impact finance services businesses, and the new emerging asset classes for sustainability, such as buildings, transport, hydrogen storage, and nature. Looking forwards, Jens explains how COP28 will discuss managing current fossil fuel production, and conduct a global stock-take of climate commitments and their impacts on humanity.To listen to more of our podcasts, check them out hereConnect with Jens on LinkedInFollow World Climate Foundation on LinkedInFollow World CLimate Foundation on Twitter: @wclimateFollow We Are Guernsey on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Guernsey Green Finance on Twitter: @gsygreenfinanceFollow We Are Guernsey on LinkedIn