Why is the the ocean so important to the long-term performance of the global economy? And what investment opportunities might emerge as the sustainable blue economy develops? These are among the questions discussed in the first of four episodes dedicated to Investing in the Blue Economy.

 

In our first episode, our special guest is Karen Sack, executive director of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance.  Karen joins Markus Müller, our Chief Investment Officer for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing. Together they explore the importance of putting nature on the balance sheet and map out key areas for consideration, such as metrics, regulation, litigation and corporate value chains. 

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