The Greener Way

This week on 'The Greener Way', host Michelle Baltazar interviews Mike Harut, partner and responsible investment manager at $7bn fund manager Munro Partners.Together they discuss the biggest misconceptions about the performance of renewable companies in the US, the green stocks that defied the odds in 2025 and why TINA (short for 'There Is No Alternative') underpin the future of renewables.Mike also shares insights on how their Climate Leaders fund returned a strong 22 per cent in returns last year. 01:00 Munro Partners is a growth equities specialist02:57 The renewable sector's performance: myths vs reality06:30 The future of electricity demand in the US13:11 China's revised emission targets and investment opportunities14:44 Performance of the Climate Change Leaders Fund20:10 What's next? For more info on the Climate Change Leaders fund, see https://www.munropartners.com/. US utility NextEra’s Capital Markets Day shares research on the US electricity system here: https://www.investor.nexteraenergy.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/2025/12-08-2025This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Is now a good time to look for a new role in sustainability?In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the recruitment challenges and opportunities in the sustainability sector with Richard Evans, founder and chief executive of Talent Nation.They explore critical issues including low staff retention rates, the necessity of executive support, and the impact of economic pressures on sustainability roles.Richard emphasises the importance of hiring the right talent, understanding organisational needs, and the rising demand in 2026 for roles focused on disclosures and compliance.00:58 Guest Introduction: Richard Evans01:14 Retention issues on ESG roles03:10 Survey insights on burnout and turnover05:31 Challenges on the job06:37 Solutions for staff retention and support10:21 Blurring lines between roles2:53 Current job market and opportunities7:54 Final thoughts and practical tipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Great partnerships can make all the difference.In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Yossi Kraemer, co-head of capital partnerships and director of funds management at Salter Brothers.In the year where the future of sustainable investing was hotly debated following greenwashing claims and reversal of climate policies in the US, Salter Brothers defied general sentiment and partnered with Kilara Capital to launch KSB Sustainable Investments. Why now, and what are the results?Yossi explains the merits of sustainability and the impact of decarbonisation, electrification, and sustainable technologies on investment returns and how SMEs operate.00:30 Guest Introduction: Yossi Kraemer00:56 Background of Salter Brothers01:48 The fund behind major hotel brands and boutiques02:52 Teaming up with Kilara Capital04:26 Growth opportunities and market trends05:43 Electrification and energy efficiency06:34 Investor returns and risksThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

2025 has been a milestone year for responsible investing. This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the year that was with Estelle Parker, co-chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).They discuss the organisation's key achievements and the trends that reshaped the sustainable sector in the year that saw US president Donald Trump reverse key ESG policies. Estelle talks about how nature risks edged out climate risks as the key ESG issue this year and the investment scorecard of sustainable funds. 00:55 Key industry highlights 01:09 Global policy and regulatory developments02:31 Australia's policy shifts and achievements03:59 Addressing greenwashing concerns04:21 Nature risks and investment opportunities05:53 RIAA's engagement and committees06:10 US political impact on ESG07:44 Resilience of responsible investment markets08:52 RIAA's 2025 milestones11:34 Looking ahead to 2026 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This week on The Greener Way Podcast, host Michelle Baltazar discusses the top sustainability trends of 2025 with Adam Verwey, co-founder of ethical investment platform Six.In this episode, they dive into the surge of shareholder resolutions in Australia, key wins and setbacks on nature risk, greenwashing and the state of funding for sustainability startups.01:23 Shareholder resolutions and their impact04:01 Global vs. Australian shareholder sentiment06:00 The rise of nature risk07:41 Coles vs. Woolworths: which one is winning the sustainability stakes10:24 Greenwashing: the penalty on Prime Super 12:48 The role of startups14:20 Looking ahead to 2026This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy