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Brian Minns, CFA: Guiding the Path to Net Zero Emissions
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Are you ready to crack the code on sustainable investing? We promise a plethora of insights in our thought-provoking conversation with Brian Minns, CFA, the Managing Director of Responsible Investing at University Pension Plan Ontario. Fusing his engineering acumen with financial expertise, Brian is at the forefront of driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values in investments. Not only will you hear about his transformative journey from engineer to finance guru, but he also reveals how he co-founded the Canadian Responsible Investment Working Group and illuminates the ongoing growth in understanding sustainable finance among professionals. Fasten your seat belts as we navigate through the second half of our discussion, where Brian takes the wheel, guiding us through the University Pension Plan's approach to integrating ESG factors into their investment process. He tackles the tough questions around proxy voting, greenwashing and how to assess partners effectively. In an especially riveting segment, we confront the looming hurdles in our race towards net zero emissions — a challenge that demands rapid emissions reductions, regulatory intervention, and carbon pricing. Brian's compelling call-to-action encourages us all to start addressing environmental issues and climate change — it's an episode that's sure to spark your curiosity and leave you inspired!
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Manage episode 371688667 series 2971534
Are you ready to crack the code on sustainable investing? We promise a plethora of insights in our thought-provoking conversation with Brian Minns, CFA, the Managing Director of Responsible Investing at University Pension Plan Ontario. Fusing his engineering acumen with financial expertise, Brian is at the forefront of driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values in investments. Not only will you hear about his transformative journey from engineer to finance guru, but he also reveals how he co-founded the Canadian Responsible Investment Working Group and illuminates the ongoing growth in understanding sustainable finance among professionals. Fasten your seat belts as we navigate through the second half of our discussion, where Brian takes the wheel, guiding us through the University Pension Plan's approach to integrating ESG factors into their investment process. He tackles the tough questions around proxy voting, greenwashing and how to assess partners effectively. In an especially riveting segment, we confront the looming hurdles in our race towards net zero emissions — a challenge that demands rapid emissions reductions, regulatory intervention, and carbon pricing. Brian's compelling call-to-action encourages us all to start addressing environmental issues and climate change — it's an episode that's sure to spark your curiosity and leave you inspired!
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