Responsible Capital: navigating Trump’s influence, China’s renewable leadership, and the progress of natural capital

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving landscape of responsible capital with a focus on sustainability, electrification, and China's role in renewable energy.

In this episode, Ian is joined by Dimitri Zenghelis, Chair of our Responsible Capital Committee and Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, to discuss the evolving landscape of responsible capital, including: Trump’s impact on the progress of sustainability The transition to electrification and renewable energy and China's strategic lead in these sectors The progress of natural capital in the UK

People in this episode

Host: Ian

Guest: Dimitri Zenghelis

Topics covered

• responsible capital
• sustainability
• renewable energy
• natural capital
• electrification
• China's leadership

Keywords

• responsible capital
• sustainability
• renewable energy
• natural capital
• electrification
• Trump
• China

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Places: UK, China

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