In the face of the global polycrisis of war, climate change, slow growth, and political instability, many corporate leaders are revaluating their net zero commitments to prioritize concerns such as supply chain resources, high interest rates, a

Transition Minerals: The hidden cost of clean energy

Jan 19th, 2024 20m 19s

The move to a low-carbon economy will require a substantial increase in the production of so-called transition minerals which are needed for, amongst other things, renewable electricity networks, battery performance and permanent magnets - key

Outlook 2024: Forces to reckon with - what the year ahead could mean for investors and for the Net Zero transition.

Dec 11th, 2023 20m 48s

AXA IM Investment Institute Presents; Outlook 2024: Forces to reckon with - what the year ahead could mean for investors and for the Net Zero transition.As we approach the end of the year, Sound Progress takes a look at AXA IM’s macroeconomic

Why We Shouldn’t ‘Just Quit’ Coal.

Oct 24th, 2023 26m 4s

Coal is the largest source of electricity generation worldwide and the largest single source of CO2 emissions. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is both urgent and crucial to meet the Paris Agreement goals. We know that renewable energy fro

Getting Your House in Order: Are COOs the gatekeepers of a net zero economy?

Sep 19th, 2023 27m 22s

COOs are the people with their hands on the operational levers of how a company does itsbusiness. So are COOs the real gatekeepers to the net zero economy? Howimportant it is for companies to get their own house in order in terms of theirope

Sea Change. Do our oceans and coastlines hold the key to combat climate change?

Jul 11th, 2023 15m

71% of the earth's surface is covered by water and of this, 96% is in our oceans. It's this natural capital that makes human life possible. But could our oceans also hold the key to fighting climate change? And how can we, as investors, protect

Radical transparency. Does more data add up to greater climate progress?

Jun 6th, 2023 18m 6s

More than 80% of the world economy aims to be net zero by 2050. Such commitment requires significant action, and the investment world is no exception. But with many studies showing that greenwashing, a lack of common language and data are stand

Radical Transparency. Is more transparency always a good thing? And are investors like AXA IM doing enough?

Jun 6th, 2023 18m 5s

Welcome to Sound Progress, the AXA IM podcast that showcases the people driving real progress on climate commitments.Does more data add up to greater climate progress?More than 80% of the world economy aims to be net zero by 2050. Such commit

Hard to crack. Can investor pressure really make cement less polluting?

May 5th, 2023 21m 48s

Welcome to Sound Progress, the AXA IM podcast that showcases the people driving real progress on climate commitments.Did you know that cement production is responsible for 8% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions? If it were a country, the c

A beginners guide to ‘Active Ownership’ - how can we help to improve gender diversity?

Jul 24th, 2020 22m 15s

Ever wondered what ‘Active Ownership’ means? How can we, as investors, play a role in improving gender equality? In this episode of Sound Progress, the podcast series which explores AXA IM’s journey to a Better Tomorrow through collaboration, f

Working to create a positive impact for people and the planet

Jun 22nd, 2020 17m 28s

In this episode of Sound Progress, the podcast series which explores AXA IM’s journey to a Better Tomorrow through collaboration, find out why AXA IM will be donating €500,000 to the Access to Medicine Foundation and giving 5% of its impact inv

Breaking down the Blockchain

Jan 29th, 2020 16m 22s

In this episode, AXA IM is joined by BNP Paribas SS and EY, to discuss the Blockchain project they’re currently collaborating on. Participants share their perspectives on Blockchain, discuss the key challenges, and how collaboration in the ass

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