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S2 #6 'Changing the Code of Capitalism', with Will Zhao
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It's Episode 6 of Season 2 and we're back with a blast as James welcomed Will Zhao of Net Purpose to the hot-seat to teach us all about the world of Sustainable Investment.
- How growing up in China influenced Will's journey into Sustainability.
- The goal of Net Purpose to transform the 'code of Capitalism'.
- Why a consideration of Sustainability should be at the heart of any sensible, long-term investment strategy.
- 'The Top Three Drivers' of Sustainability for the future; Regulatory Pressure, Consumer Preference, Corporate Awareness.
- The role Banks secretly play in investing into Fossil Fuels, and exactly how much they've invested over recent years (the number will scare you!).
About Will Zhao
Will is a product lead at Net Purpose, a sustainability-focused fintech company based here in London. Prior to joining Net Purpose, Will worked in the political advocacy space in Washington DC and Boston lobbying for environmental policies in the US. In his spare time, Will is an avid music lover, basketball fan, and enjoys a cheeky pint with his mates.
Further Resources:
Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/changjun-will-zhao-12aa8a63/
Net Purpose: https://www.netpurpose.com/
Net Purpose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/net-purpose/
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