AI is driving a boom in the tech sector at a scale we’ve never seen before—but what’s the real-world impact, and how do we invest in it through an ethical lens? Today we’re speaking with Luciano Lilloy and Miriam Benarey from Impax Asset Management, a specialist global investment firm founded in 1998, focused on the transition to a more sustainable economy. Headquartered in London, and with approximately 100 investment professionals within listed equities, fixed income, and private markets, I...

In this episode we’re speaking with Nathan Parkin, Head of Equities at Australian Ethical, an investment manager established in 1986, with more than $10 billion in funds under management. In 2014, Australian Ethical became the first listed company in Australia to earn Certified B Corp status and it’s also worth noting that they donate 10% of their profits each year through the Australian Ethical Foundation which has resulted in $13M of donations since the year 2000. In this discussion, ...

Artificial intelligence stands at a crossroads: with regulation and ethical oversight it promises to transform society for the better; but left unchecked, it may enable profit-driven exploitation on a global scale. The real question is not how powerful AI can become, but how can we harness this power for good, and create substantial positive impact. Few people can explain this precarious balance between exciting innovation and massive responsibility better than Dr Martin Dougiamas. Mart...

Today’s discussion is about Alcoa’s proposed expansion of bauxite mining in WA’s jarrah forests, which has raised major concerns in the community. The expansion would lock in decades of additional carbon emissions through land clearing, transport, and alumina refining – flying in the face of both climate targets and public expectations for lowering emissions. Also, independent studies have revealed multiple high-risk pathways for contamination of Perth’s drinking water, emissions and water, t...

I was blown away to hear Moe Turaga's story at a recent conference. Most of the time we think of Modern Slavery as a distant problem – something that happens in other countries. So how do we react when we find out that it's happening right here in Australia, often in plain sight. Moe Turaga bravely shared his first-hand experience of being exploited under slavery conditions. What are we missing here? Which products on the shelves of supermarkets and retail stores have been put there by exploi...

Not all ethical investments are created equal. In this episode, we go deep into the world of green and sustainable bonds with David Gallagher, Head of Australian Fixed Income at Artesian. Prior to joining Artesian, David spent 9 years in the United Kingdom working for Deutsche Bank and RBS. David has a Master of Applied Finance from Kaplan and won the Dux Award in the process. David shares how fixed income can fund real-world solutions — from affordable housing to climate re...

This interview is with George Bishay and Murray Ackman from the Regnan Credit Impact Trust team. In this discussion we demystify impact bonds, with some real life stories about the positive social and environmental impact that bonds can provide. George’s investment management career spans over 30 years with Regnan’s parent Pendal and its predecessor firms. He has also worked across numerous fixed income, credit and money market portfolios in fund management, credit analysis and dealing ...

This interview is with Tim Crockford, who leads the Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions team. In this wide ranging discussion we cover Trump 2.0, investing in climate adaptation as well as mitigation, smart grids, water leaks, AI, EV’s, innovative Indonesian banking, and other positive impact investments. Tim co-founded the Hermes Impact team in 2016 and managed the Hermes Impact Opportunities Equity Fund from its launch in 2017. He joined Hermes in 2009, later becoming lead por...

I always enjoy my conversations with the team at NorthStar Impact Funds, and this interview with Claudia Kwan is no exception. Claudia has a thoughtful and passionate perspective on impact investing - it’s not about ticking boxes or keeping up appearances, it’s about solving real-world problems by investing in innovative companies offering practical, viable solutions. We get to the heart of Impact Investing, which fundamentally is about creating positive impact whilst making an investment ret...

An Ethical Investment Week 2024 interview: 'What type of ethical investor are you?' It’s been 3 years since we had a chat to Australian Ethical about their ethics, and they have grown substantially since then. Today we’re excited to interview Persephone Fraser, who is the (Acting) Ethical Stewardship Lead at Australian Ethical. In addition to the Stewardship role, she performs ethics research to define AE’s sustainable investment universe. She is responsible for assessing investments against...