Investment Uncut: Paul Rissman: Will the green transition increase inequality?
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What if the green transition – meant to save the planet – ends up making inequality worse?
We often think of climate action as a universal good, but the reality is more complex. The shift to a low-carbon economy is set to create winners and losers, not just between industries, but within societies. So, who bears the cost? And how can institutional investors, ensure that tackling climate change doesn’t come at the expense of social cohesion?
In this episode, we speak with Paul Rissman of Rights CoLab on his recent paper exploring how climate finance decisions can widen economic divides – and what can be done to mitigate this risk. For our Views from the Boardroom section, Letty speaks to Alan Pickering (President of BESTrustees) to find out what he’s looking forward to tackling in 2025 and his views on investing in emerging markets.
What’s one thing you would like listeners to take away from this?
- You can’t tackle climate without also tackling inequality, but if you tackle inequality, climate often follows along.
Any recommendations for good books or podcasts?
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