Eco Money with Rachel Kelly
Eco Money with Rachel Kelly
Rachel Kelly presents a sustainable finance 101 to provide listeners with a better insight and understanding of green finance products on the market and why they are relevant. Eco Money looks at the performance of ESG funds, listing regulations, global regulations for funds and corporates, as well as loans, bonds etc.Follow the podcast:
ECO MONEY: What does it mean to be a social investor?
Eco Money host Rachel Kelly, attends the AVPN Global Conference in Abu Dhabi to get the latest insights into social investing and what it means to be a social investor.
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ECO MONEY: RHB ramps up sustainability initiatives
RHB, Malaysia’s fourth-largest bank by assets has announced ambitious climate targets. Setting its sights on net zero by 2050 and increasing its sustainable finance target to RM50 billion by 2026. The news was shared at the inaugural RHB sustainability media day. Speaking at the session, Mohd R…
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ECO MONEY: Why aren't there more Sustainable Cities?
The Sustainable City is the first operational Net Zero Energy city in Dubai, modelled to become an international showcase for high quality sustainable living. It’s been 9 years since the first set of keys were handed over to tenants in this community with solar panel clad homes and shaded vehicle …
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Eco Money: Are you a steward leader?
In a capitalist world, can profits still be attained while leaders pursue purpose? Can a balance between environmental needs with those of corporations be struck? Rachel Kelly speaks with Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO, Stewardship Asia Centre and author of the book Sustainable Sustainability to discuss …
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Eco Money: Investing in water
Did you know that 2.2 billion people on the planet still live without safely managed drinking water? And at least half the worlds population experiences water scarcity for at least part of the year. World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March and this year’s theme is water for peace. But what ro…
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ECO MONEY: Sustainability tips for SMEs
If you don’t take advantage of grants provided by the government to green your business, your competitors will. Those were the words of Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking at the Navigating Climate and Business in 2024 dialogue organised by The Singapore Business Fede…
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ECO MONEY: Singapore Charting Sustainable Course for Maritime Industry
Singapore has one of the busiest ports in the world - an average 140,000 vessels call annually. The city state is serious about fostering sustainability within the industry - to bolster efforts the government has just announced a new Sustainability pillar under the maritime cluster fund. Speaking…
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ECO MONEY: Budget Sustainability Highlights
Security and sustainability go hand in hand for business and the nation. This was highlighted in two key sustainability areas of this year’s Singapore National Budget which rolls out the first instalment of the Forward Singapore programmes. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his third …
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ECO MONEY: Dyeing to make fashion sustainable
Colour analysis to produce a palette that best compliaments your skin and hair tone may have become the latest trend, but have you given any thought to how the dyes for your clothes are produced? Colorifix is on a mission to tackle toxic dye pollution caused by the industry and reduce water consum…
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ECO MONEY: The secret is out.. green hushing is the new norm
South Pole’s latest Net Zero Report has shown that 44% of surveyed companies say external communication on climate targets has become more difficult in just the past year, and 58% are decreasing communications as a result. A sign that green hushing is the new norm? Host Rachel Kelly, takes a clos…
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