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The Climate Question Podcast
Does big money really believe green is good?

Does big money really believe green is good?

The Climate Question vor 5 Jahren

Global finance titans are talking big on climate. Does their rhetoric marry with reality?

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When a man sitting on nearly $9 trillion dollars of funds speaks,
CEOs, investors and politicians listen.

In late January, Larry Fink, boss of the world’s largest hedge
fund, BlackRock, announced in his annual letter that "climate
risk is investment risk. But we also believe the climate
transition presents a historic investment opportunity.”

He's not alone in championing big money's green awakening, but
the titans of finance remain invested in the fossil fuel industry
to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. So does the
rhetoric marry with reality? Guests: Caroline Le Meaux - Head of
ESG Research, Engagement, and Voting policy at Amundi Jeanne
Martin - Senior Manager at Share Action Vishala Sri-Pathma - BBC
business reporter