Episode 138

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1st Apr 2025

Responsible Investing: A Year of Progress with RIAA's Estelle Parker

In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar, Director of Media at FS Sustainability, speaks with Estelle Parker, Co-Chief Executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

They discuss the surge in public awareness and demand for responsible investments in Australia, the success of RIAA's Sustainable Classifications Initiative, and the AI toolkit for human rights.

Estelle also provides updates on the upcoming RIAA annual conference in Sydney on May 28-29, where crucial topics like global investment trends, policy impacts, and sustainability in finance will be covered.

01:56 Sustainable Classifications Initiative

04:09 AI Toolkit for Human Rights

07:28 Responsible Investing for Financial Advisors

09:53 Global Perspectives on Responsible Investing

10:30 Upcoming Conference Highlights

13:54 Australian Election and Sustainable Finance

15:58 Nature and Biodiversity Risks

16:39 Conclusion and Closing Remarks



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