{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Debunking ESG Myths","title":"Sustainable Investing: Are ESG impacts on the future quantifiable?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2084,"description":"Is sustainable investing facing a crossroads in today's market? In this episode, we welcome François Boutin-Dufresne, Managing Partner at Nordis Capital, to delve into the intricacies of sustainable investing. Join us as we discuss Nordis Capital's contrarian approach to ESG investing, focusing on sustainability and non-financial capital. Learn how they navigate the complexities of the industry, from developing proprietary strategies to evaluating raw data for investment decisions. Don't miss this conversation on the future of sustainable investing and how Nordis Capital is leading the way forward.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Meet François Boutin-Dufresne and Nordis Capital(03:32) Understanding Sustainable Investing(06:36) Facing the Challenges and Criticisms in the ESG Industry(10:10) Balancing Financial Returns with Sustainability(15:52) Leveraging Shareholder Advocacy for Positive Change(18:19) Ensuring Data Fidelity in Sustainability Analytics(20:48) Integrating ESG Data with Other Types of Data(24:40) Challenges in Integrating ESG with Investment Strategies(25:44) Measuring Impact in Public and Private Markets(28:02) The Landscape of Sustainable Investing in Canada(30:44) Investing in Energy Transition and the Canadian Market(32:06) Adapting Investment Strategies for Sustainability(34:00) The Future of ESG Investing Our Guest: François Boutin-DufresneFrançois is a recognized expert in sustainable investing and ESG topics. He is currently the Managing Partner at sister companies Nordis Capital and Sustainable Market Strategies which serve a global client base and are focused exclusively on sustainable investing. His beliefs and focus are built on the premise that investors can achieve impact and improve longer term risk-adjusted returns by investing in sustainability megatrends. His deep knowledge of the market is through his experience in Sustainable Market Strategies, an investment research firm that has published over 200 high-quality, in-depth reports covering...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/A3dWapzvZOR4XbtrGLvMyup-MpHotqfoI9bNmMnLFqI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MDQ3LzE2OTE5/OTIwNzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}