Better World Series: Interview with Jesica Andrews

Hear from Jesica Andrews, Investor Lead, UNEP FI, on the importance of aligning economies with sustainable development

In this episode of a CCLA sponsored series, Jesica talks to Net Zero Investor about the importance of aligning economies with sustainable development and the value of collective accountability in the finance sector. Jesica discusses:

  • concrete steps that can be taken by investors to transition their portfolios by 2050 rather than stating aspiration goals
  • the importance of understanding a portfolio's carbon baseline
  • how investors are contributing to the solution by engaging with policymakers and with real economy companies
  • how financial institutions can make credible, transparent commitments to net zero based on science