RiskWatch: Randy Bullard on ESG Investing in Latin America
Description
Randy Bullard, partner in Morrison Foerster’s Corporate Department and Latin America Desk co-chair, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in Latin America. This conversation covers:
00:46 - 01:49 Randy’s work at Morrison Foerster
01:50 - 02:46 Green energy observations
02:47 - 05:16 Overlooked markets and points of entry for investors
05:17 - 06:41 Due diligence’s role in Randy’s work
06:42 - 07:58 Compliance and reputational risks for ESG investors
07:59 - 09:02 The COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on ESG awareness
09:03 - 11:19 Investor concerns surrounding sustainability-linked and green bonds
11:20 - 12:57 Monitoring political and regulatory movement
12:58 - 14:39 Upcoming elections in Colombia, Chile and Brazil
14:40 - 15:48 Regional events to watch
15:59 - 17:16 Resumption of in-person deal making
17:17 - 19:00 Rising interest in ESG and sustainable investing
19:00 - 20:23 Morrison Foerster’s LATAM and ESG practices