Podcasts

Hymans Robertson On... Episode 110

Investment - putting the 'G' in ESG - the importance of workplace culture

26 Apr 2024

Overview

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host, Ben Farmer, presents the latest episode in our investment series, and is joined by Simon Jones, Head of Responsible Investment at Hymans Robertson, and Annabel Gillard, International Advisory Council Member from the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE). 

During the episode, we look at putting the 'G' in 'ESG' (Environmental, Social and Governance), workplace culture and what trustees can do to capture culture in their decision making.

If you have any questions on anything discussed in this podcast, please get in touch.

Resources

Hymans Robertson On... Investment - Book club with Jenny Segal

Hymans Robertson - Responsible Investment Mission Statement

Institute of Business Ethics - Upcoming webinar 'Good for profit, people and planet' 

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This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as of 15 April 2024. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guest's views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.

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Key Topics
  • Introduction : (01:15)
  • How do we define “workplace culture” and why does it matter? : (03:50)
  • How do we measure culture, and what does “good” look like? : (12:25)
  • What can Trustees do to capture culture in their decision making? : (18:30)
  • “What do you know now?” quiz : (19:40)

Speakers

Ben Farmer

by Ben Farmer
Senior Investment Consultant

Simon Jones

by Simon Jones
Head of Responsible Investment