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Sustainability isn’t just about saving the planet anymore. It is about future-proofing your business, winning investor confidence, and staying ahead of increasingly complex regulations.

When a nation built on oil wealth decides to put billions into green finance, you know the game is changing. Qatar just launched a $2.5 billion green bond fund, and it’s aiming that capital squarely at renewable energy, low-carbon infrastructure, and eco-friendly real estate.

In 2021, fintech unicorn Wise made headlines when it chose to go public on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) through a direct listing — a vote of confidence in the UK capital markets. Fast-forward to 2025, and the company is now considering a switch to the US, joining a wave of UK firms drawn to the deeper pools of capital across the Atlantic.

In lucky number 13, we speak with Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of ESG for CBRE Investment Management, about transparency, change and constant improvement in the industry, the effects of ESG on the property sector, and the need to think more broadly to achieve the SDGs.

In this episode, we chat with Mandhy Senewiratne, Director of Sustainability and Communications at Fyrefly Global Sustainability. Dan and Mandhy discuss the challenges within sustainability in Australia, her background in water and construction, why we all need to lead by example and more. Enjoy!

In this episode, we chat with Helen Wiggs, the Head of Corporate Climate at ShareAction, a non-profit focused on driving responsible investment. Dan and Helen discuss whether ESG is here to stay, the Investor Decarbonisation Initiative, her journey from investment banking to responsible investment and more. Enjoy!

We’re only four months into 2025, and if you’ve blinked, you might’ve missed half a dozen new climate regulations, a few game-changing discoveries, and a wildfire season that came way too early.

London, 17 March 2025 – Rio AI (Rio), a leading sustainability intelligence platform, has announced a strategic partnership with One.Five Partners to accelerate sustainability and climate finance initiatives across Africa. By combining Rio’s cutting-edge technology with One.Five Partners’ deep local expertise and influential network, the collaboration will enable businesses to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.

COP29 concluded with a commitment of $300 billion annually by 2035 to support developing nations in combating climate change, tripling the previous $100 billion annual pledge.