ESG In Conversation | How Can Investors Address Biodiversity Loss?
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Host:
- Curtis File, Editorial Manager, ESG and Sustainable Finance
Featuring:
- Sune Andersen, Manager, Stewardship
- Simon Butler, Associate Professor, University of East Anglia
- Gayaneh Shahbazian, ESG Research Manager, Biodiversity
The statistics are concerning. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that up to 28% of all species are at risk of extinction. Given these alarming figures, it is crucial for investors to take action and ensure their investments do not further harm our vulnerable ecosystems.
Join us on the latest episode of ESG in Conversation, where we delve into the critical question: how can investors effectively address biodiversity loss? Gain valuable insights from Dr. Simon Butler, an esteemed professor specializing in acoustic ecology, whose work underscores the urgent need to tackle biodiversity issues. Additionally, hear from Morningstar Sustainaltyics' stewardship and ESG research teams, providing valuable perspectives on investor engagement on biodiversity loss and the challenges faced by corporations in disclosing nature-related risks.
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