The greener way to gold: Artisan miners on the rise
This week on The Greenway podcast, Michelle Baltazar, executive director of media at FS Sustainability, sits down with Shaokai Fan, head of asia pacific (ex china) and global head of central banks at the World Gold Council (WGC), to discuss the role of the WGC in enhancing the gold market, the significant rise in gold prices, and the importance of responsible gold mining principles. The discuss the challenges and initiatives surrounding artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM), including the use of mercury, exploitative labor practices, and efforts to improve traceability, processing plants, and responsible sourcing. 01:11 Understanding the World Gold Council02:05 Gold price trends and market insights02:41 Responsible gold mining principles04:04 Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)00:00 Challenges and initiatives in ASGM06:15 Super funds and investment opportunities07:14 Innovations in gold traceability08:36 Central banks and responsible gold buying10:05 Addressing labour exploitation and modern slavery12:28 Gender diversity in mining13:31 Future of ASGM and gold marketThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Understanding nature-related risks: A conversation with Mirtha Kastrapeli on ESG investing
In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar talks with Mirtha Kastrapeli, global head at ISS STOXX Research Institute, on how institutional investors are starting to look at 'nature' with a fresh lens. Beyond its impact on investment outcomes, many super funds can start unpacking nature-related risks and opportunities. 00:30 Welcome to The Greener Way00:45 Introducing Mirtha Kastrapeli from ISS STOXX Research Institute02:02 The importance of nature in investment03:32 Understanding nature-related risks05:09 Data and measurement of nature-related risks09:15 Case study: circular economy in the chemicals industry12:38 Modern slavery and industry disclosures14:22 Final thoughtsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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A new play in defensive assets
In this episode, Australian Ethical deputy CIO and head of multi-asset, John Woods, discuss how their allocation into defensive assets, particularly government bonds, are changing.00:00 Introduction to government bonds in ethical portfolios00:44 Meet John Woods from Australian Ethical02:01 Ethical considerations in government bond investments03:17 Challenges with US Treasuries and defensive assets05:40 Diversifying defensive assets08:40 Investment themes and global opportunities10:56 Final thoughts on government bondsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Do emission targets matter? 2026 Report Insights
In this week’s episode of The Greener Way, Michelle Baltazar, Executive Director of Media at FS Sustainability, chats with Julia Lesky, Managing Director and Senior Consultant at ISS Sustainability in Australia, about the latest report from ISS's Climate and Nature Innovation Lab that evaluates corporate emission targets. They discuss the importance of setting ambitious climate goals, the challenges of comparing different types of targets, and how investors can use this information to achieve sustainability objectives. Beyond Companies’ Emissions Target Setting: Tracking Decarbonization PerformanceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Transparency and ESG in private credit
Criticisms of private credit are typically focused on its opaque nature; as a recent ASIC report pointed out, transparency is scarce.As an ESG-led manager, Woodbridge Capital believes there’s nothing more important than transparency – and that investors working with private credit managers that don’t prioritise it put themselves at risk.Woodbridge Capital chief executive Andrew Torrington joins The Greener Way to discuss the evolving private credit landscape, what ESG implementation looks like within it, and explains what might make a project unfundable.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
The Greener Way is your podcast for exploring the big environmental, social and governance questions. Each week, The Greener Way will focus on deep conversations with investment and corporate experts who are deeply engaged in managing the sustainability challenges facing our planet.
From climate change to biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery to corporate purpose and governance, we tackle head-on the nuances and trade-offs of our complicated world.
The Greener Way is the podcast of FS Sustainability, the premier weekly trade publication that covers how investors and companies are changing real world outcomes across environmental, social and governance issues.
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