Investment - The trends shaping sustainable investment in 2026 - Episode 156

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of sustainable investment and the challenges and opportunities expected in 2026.

In this episode, Jaid Longmore, Responsible Investment Consultant, speaks with Christina Williams, Senior Investment Consultant, and André Ranchin, Investment Consultant, to look ahead at the key responsible investment challenges and opportunities shaping 2026. Our experts explore why climate risk is no longer just about emissions, with physical climate and nature risks rising up the agenda, and what portfolio resilience really means in practice. Their conversation continues by looking at stewardship, how AI intersects with sustainability, and why investors need to focus on real world outcomes. They finish with the actions asset owners can take now to address these challenges. Hymans Robertson disclaimer This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal…

People in this episode

Host: Jaid Longmore

Guests: Christina Williams, André Ranchin

Topics covered

• sustainable investment
• climate risk
• portfolio resilience
• stewardship
• AI and sustainability
• real world outcomes

Keywords

• sustainable investment
• climate risk
• portfolio resilience
• AI
• stewardship
• investment challenges
• real world outcomes

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Organizations: Hymans Robertson LLP

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