Episode 152

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Published on:

8th Jul 2025

Investing in a warmer world

Join host Michelle Baltazar as she speaks with Dr. Erin Kuo-Sutherland, chief sustainability officer at Yarra Capital Management. 

In this episode, they discuss the implications of surpassing the 1.5°C global warming threshold, the impact on various sectors, and the new climate reality.

They discuss Yarra’s strategic approach to ESG integration, physical risk assessments, and the promising opportunities in climate resilience and adaptation.

02:10 Yarra's approach to sustainability

02:44 The new climate reality

05:44 Sector-specific risks and responses

13:13 Opportunities in climate adaptation

19:06 Concluding thoughts and personal reflections

Read Yarra Capital Management's white paper published in July 2025: Reframing Net Zero: Investing in a >2°C World [Hyperlink: https://www.yarracm.com/reframing-net-zero/]



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