In this episode, Karel Nierop discusses the investment opportunities of the next phase in the energy transition with Bert Stuij, Manager National Programs/Energy at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Sonja de Ruiter, Head of Fund Management at Triodos Investment Management.

The war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have made energy independence once again a top priority for Europe. The pattern looks familiar: we saw the same initial reaction after Russia invaded Ukraine but the momentum dropped soon thereafter, and the past years have even been quite tough for the renewable energy sector. Is the current situation different?

What is needed to propel the energy transition into the next phase where it will really drive a green future for Europe? Which bottle necks need to be addressed, which technologies are needed, and how can investors help scaling them? Tune into this episode to learn more!

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the impact potential of impact investing in small and midcap companies. Podcast host Rosl Veltmeijer sits down with Alex Sokolowski, Head of Investor Relations at Corbion, and Dimitri Willems, Fund Manager of the Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund to discuss the role small and midcap companies play in a world where sustainability and ESG are under severe pressure, how important they are in driving positive change and what challenges and opportunities they are facing.

Key topics discussed in this episode include:

• How important are small- and midcap companies in driving positive change in society?
• Are there sufficient investment opportunities in this segment for impact investing?
• Does the current ESG backlash influence the strategy of a company like Corbion?
• What effect does the changing regulatory landscape, for instance regarding the mandatory sustainability reporting and supply chain due diligence, have on companies like Corbion and impact investors such as Triodos Investment Management?
• What are the differences in engagement strategies between mainstream investors and impact investors? and how effective is engagement?

Read more about impact investing in small- en midcap companies here

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In this episode, Karel Nierop assesses how financial institutions are progressing on their emissions reduction targets with Nicky van Dijk, Lead Researcher for the Climate Court Case against ING at the Dutch NGO Milieudefensie, and Sven Renon, Sustainability Researcher at Triodos Bank.

Following the ESG-backlash, financial institutions have abandoned their voluntary climate commitments en masse. Triodos Bank recently also revised its climate strategy and no longer claims to be net zero in 2035. The bank also left the Net Zero Banking Alliance. So where do we stand? Is the financial sector still on track to reach the goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement? Has Triodos given up on climate? Or has the time come for more rigorous action?

This is a follow up from the podcast on bank’s climate commitments we recorded in 2024: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jawpf3a08cuEuyTZK5YFh?si=0pJHIMdXT72SVNRzUF-Glw

Learn more about Scope 3 emissions here: What are Scope 3 emissions and why do they matter? | The Carbon Trust

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