In this episode, Philippa welcomes Amelia Tan, Head of Responsible Investment and Stewardship at Legal & General Asset Management, for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation on what responsible investing really looks like in practice.

Amelia shares her journey from the global financial crisis to helping shape stewardship and engagement strategies at one of Europe’s largest asset managers. Together, they explore how investors can move beyond box-ticking ESG frameworks and instead use capital, influence and long-term thinking to drive genuine change across companies, markets and policy environments.

This episode goes beneath the surface of buzzwords like stewardship, net zero and ESG, unpacking what they actually mean for investors, business leaders and the future of capital markets.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• What stewardship and engagement mean in real terms, and why they matter for long-term investors
• How asset managers engage not just with companies, but with policymakers, regulators and entire ecosystems
• Why voting, escalation and collaboration are essential tools when companies fall short
• The tension between short-term pressures and long-term sustainable value creation
• Where progress on net zero is being made, and where the biggest gaps still exist
• Why responsible investing is not simply about exclusions
• How culture, governance and human capital shape long-term business resilience
• The growing urgency facing investors as climate risks become increasingly financial

Key takeaway

Responsible investment is not about sacrificing returns for values. At its best, it is about aligning long-term profitability with long-term resilience, accountability and sustainability. Stewardship, when done properly, is one of the most powerful levers investors have to shape the future.

Disclaimer:

Investing places your capital at risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Sustainable investments carry additional uncertainty - the environmental or social benefits expected may not be achieved. The information and opinions we share in this podcast are based on sources believed to be reliable, but we cannot guarantee they are accurate or complete, so they should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making investment decisions.

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In this episode of Life Matters More, Philippa speaks with Dana Denis-Smith OBE, founder of Obelisk Support, about what it really takes to build a more flexible, human way of working in a profession that has long rewarded tradition and endurance.

Together, they explore the gap between what organisations say about flexibility and what people experience in practice, especially at the point where careers and life collide. Dana also reflects on the principles behind creating a business designed around experienced talent, and what “human first” looks like when it becomes a standard rather than a slogan.

You’ll hear them touch on:

• The moments that shape a career, and what can change when you step away and come back
• The subtle barriers that keep skilled people on the margins, even when the intention is “support”
• What flexible work can look like when it is built properly, not treated as a perk
• Why values matter most when they cost you something, not when they are convenient
• A perspective on progress that feels practical, not performative
• Dana’s work on the national campaign, “First 100 Years” celebrating the centenary of women in law in 2019. And the “Next 100 Years” championing those in positions of leadership to encourage the next generation of aspiring lawyers to pursue their ambitions.

It’s the kind of conversation that stays with you because it isn’t trying to impress you - it’s trying to tell the truth about work, life, and what happens when we stop pretending those two things live in separate worlds.

The following podcast is intended to be of a general nature, will not be suitable for everyone, and should not be treated as a specific recommendation. We recommend taking professional advice before entering into any obligation or transaction.

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In this episode, Philippa sits down with Joshua Domb, founder of Gen-R Law — a new firm built on the belief that every area of legal practice can and should be viewed through the lens of climate change and ESG.

After a career in white-collar crime and regulatory investigations, Joshua experienced a growing sense of climate anxiety and a realisation that his work wasn’t contributing to the issues he cared about most. During a year of travelling, he confronted that tension and ultimately sketched the blueprint for Gen-R Law in a field outside Auckland.

Joshua shares the thinking behind his “Planet Before PEP” ethos, why he believes lawyers play a crucial role in the global transition, and how a moment of frustration and honesty led to a radically different vision for legal practice.

He explains:

• Why Gen-R Law is built around seven core principles, including donating 10 percent of profits to environmental causes and investing in green-tech start-ups.
• How climate anxiety, travel, and a lack of climate-focused legal options pushed him from idea to action.
• What “Planet Before PEP” means in practice, and how values shape client selection and firm culture as Gen-R Law grows.
• How clients respond to a mission-driven law firm and why younger lawyers are actively seeking value-aligned workplaces.
• Why governance is the root cause of most greenwashing issues, and how companies can build credible sustainability claims.
• How supply-chain transparency, careful language, and robust internal processes protect firms from greenwashing risks.
• Why credible ESG and transition strategies must link to business value, with clear timelines, metrics and governance.
• What makes him optimistic, from the global “team” working on climate solutions to the next generation of sustainability-minded professionals.

A candid, energetic and deeply motivating conversation with a lawyer reshaping what purpose-driven practice can look like in the climate era.

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The following podcast is intended to be of a general nature, will not be suitable for everyone, and should not be treated as a specific recommendation. We recommend taking professional advice before entering into any obligation or transaction.

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