{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Responsibility of Investing","title":"How responsible investment shapes better investment decisions","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2405,"description":"In this episode, Kate Webber, Chief Solutions Officer at the PRI, is joined by Claudia Wearmouth, Global Head of Responsible Investment at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and Travis Antoniono, Investment Director for Sustainable Investments at CalPERS.Together, they explore how responsible investment is being applied in practical, financially material ways, including how it is embedded into investment processes, how transparent dialogue between asset owners and managers supports long-term outcomes, and the role evidence plays in sustainable investment decision-making.Overview:Responsible investment is increasingly moving from a specialist function to a core part of investment decision-making. Across public and private markets, sustainability and governance considerations are being integrated into due diligence, portfolio construction, stewardship and long-term risk management.This episode explores how investors are building practical frameworks around financial materiality, balancing quantitative tools with qualitative judgement, and adapting to rapidly evolving risks such as climate change and AI disruption.Detailed coverage:Embedding sustainability into investment processesBoth guests explain how sustainability considerations are now integrated throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial due diligence through to ongoing monitoring and exit decisions.Financial materiality and fiduciary dutyThey explore how responsible investment supports long‑term, risk‑adjusted returns and helps meet fiduciary responsibilities to beneficiaries.The role of dedicated expertiseTravis Antoniono discusses embedding dedicated sustainability specialists directly into investment due diligence teams, while Claudia Wearmouth outlines how sustainable investment analysts can better work alongside fundamental research teams.Data, evidence and judgementThe conversation explores how responsible investment relies on a growing evidence base. While data is still evolving, investors...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/L6mO_rGCcHVdmsXnDG7OguQrs7e4l3o-iptSVtpAbL4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNjhh/NmViMjNkN2Q1NTk4/ZDkzZDZmNDY0N2Y0/MzU1Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}