Jul 19, 2023
Are you ready to crack the code on sustainable investing? We
promise a plethora of insights in our thought-provoking
conversation with Brian Minns, CFA, the Managing Director of
Responsible Investing at University Pension Plan Ontario. Fusing
his engineering acumen with financial expertise, Brian is at the
forefront of driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
values in investments. Not only will you hear about his
transformative journey from engineer to finance guru, but he also
reveals how he co-founded the Canadian Responsible Investment
Working Group and illuminates the ongoing growth in understanding
sustainable finance among professionals.
Fasten your seat belts as we navigate through the second half of
our discussion, where Brian takes the wheel, guiding us through the
University Pension Plan's approach to integrating ESG factors into
their investment process. He tackles the tough questions around
proxy voting, greenwashing and how to assess partners effectively.
In an especially riveting segment, we confront the looming hurdles
in our race towards net zero emissions — a challenge that demands
rapid emissions reductions, regulatory intervention, and carbon
pricing. Brian's compelling call-to-action encourages us all to
start addressing environmental issues and climate change — it's an
episode that's sure to spark your curiosity and leave you
inspired!