Cut the Crap: Recent Episodes

J de Vries Robbe

Whether you're a leader, a practitioner, a student or just interested in sustainable finance and impact investing, this is the podcast series for you. Join me on the rollercoaster across the financial markets, as we uncover the challenges and opportunities to meet the Sustainable Development Goals and chat with those in the field on how they're making a difference beyond profit, for people and planet

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In this edition of Cut the Crap, we'll explore:

  • Hindenburg's short-selling attack on the Adani Group - what does it mean for actors in the sustainable finance space
  • Blue and Orange Bond Principles - and the opportunities and challenges for investors
  • Insight into misinformation in the lead-up to COP27

And much, much more. Enjoy!

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Once more a very eventful week. Some of the highlights explored this week:

  • what is the state of the environment in England, according to its watchdog?
  • a cancer atlas in The Netherlands
  • how green is a third runway for Hong Kong's airport authority?
  • does the sustainability-linked bond issued by Brazil's largest meat producer amount to greenwashing?
  • an interview with Desiree Fixler in Forbes, and
  • more on the theme of carbon offsets and the war on plastics.

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In this episode of Cut the Crap, we explore:

  • a small German village, resisting the (Roman / German) government, and the dilemma it presents
  • a tale of two cities (or rather, two central banks and how they address climate risk)
  • debt for nature swaps, their potential as well as challenges,
  • a new theatre in the realm of strategic litigation: plastics, and

much more! 

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In this first podcast of the new year,  I am sharing what caught my eye in the roller coaster of the sustainable transition, both in the financial markets and in the courts. 

In this edition, some of the topics we'll explore: 

  • President Macron's new year's speech
  • how to keep the enemies of ESG closer
  • movement in the market of green loans and carbon credit
  • AGL's boomerang strategic litigation

Along with tips on who and what to follow and stay on top of the game. 

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