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Five Years On – Navigating an Unpredictable World with Lord John Browne
Saison 1 · Épisode 37
lundi 2 février 2026 • Durée 33:13
In this episode of Sustainability Talks, host and Managing Partner of ETF Partners Patrick Sheehan welcomes back a very special guest, Lord John Browne, Co-Founder and Chairman of BeyondNetZero, Senior adviser to General Atlantic and former CEO of BP. When we launched the Sustainability Talks podcast in 2021, Lord Browne was our very first guest. At that time the world looked very different, with President Trump’s term ending, the US pulling out of Iraq and before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Now, Patrick and Lord Browne reunite to dissect the seismic shifts in geopolitics, climate and energy—offering a candid masterclass on how to lead, innovate, and find opportunity in a profoundly unpredictable environment.
Tune in for a powerful, pragmatic and ultimately optimistic discussion on how to navigate the complex trade-offs facing business and politics today and secure a sustainable future.
Chapters:
00:00 The Evolution of Energy Perspectives
08:59 Navigating Uncertainty in Energy Markets
15:57 The Role of Technology in Energy Transition
21:52 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Energy
28:48 Cultivating Courage and Leadership in Business
About The Guest: Lord John Browne
Lord Browne is the co-Founder and Chairman of BeyondNetZero, General Atlantic’s climate growth equity fund. The fund’s strategy is to invest in companies that contribute to the energy transition by reducing end-to-end costs; improving operational efficiency; reducing strategic risks and improving resilience; and enabling the development of new energy sources.
He currently serves as Chairman of Avathon, an artificial intelligence technology company, and Chairman of Carbonplace, a global carbon credit transaction network. He also serves on the board of Venterra, an offshore wind energy services company which is part of BeyondNetZero’s investment portfolio.
After retiring from BP in 2007, Lord Browne joined Riverstone, where he was co-head of a $3.4 billion renewable energy private equity fund, the world’s largest at the time. He was subsequently Executive Chairman of L1 Energy.
He has previously served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, Intel, SmithKline Beecham, and DaimlerChrysler.
From 2010 to 2015 he served as the UK Government first lead Non-Executive Director, working with Secretaries of State to appoint Non-Executive Directors to the board of each government department. In 2010, the report of an independent inquiry headed by Lord Browne was published under the title Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education, making recommendations for a more sustainable system of higher education funding.
Driving the Future of Infrastructure with Sir Danny Alexander
Saison 1 · Épisode 36
lundi 26 janvier 2026 • Durée 42:57
In this episode of Sustainability Talks, Rob Genieser, Managing Partner at ETF Partners, sits down with Sir Danny Alexander, CEO of Infrastructure Finance and Sustainability at HSBC. They explore the massive trends currently reshaping global infrastructure—from the energy security needs of developed markets to the rapid electrification of emerging economies.
The conversation dives into the bank’s role in supporting “first-of-a-kind” projects, the critical need for blended finance in Southeast Asia, and why 95% of HSBC’s clients now view sustainability as a fundamental growth opportunity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Infrastructure “Golden Age”: How energy security, digital transformation, and climate resilience are driving unprecedented demand for new assets.
AI as an Energy Transition Catalyst: Why the massive power demand of data centres is actually accelerating the deployment of firm, clean power and grid innovation.
Bridging the Bankability Gap: The specific criteria required to move sustainability from venture-backed innovation to large-scale project finance.
Blended Finance & Partnerships: A look at Pentagreen Capital and how public and private capital work together to de-risk sustainable projects in Asia.
Case Study—Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): How HSBC supported the Infinium Roadrunner project in Texas to scale e-SAF production.
The Necessity of Adaptation: Why we need to move beyond mitigation to develop financing models for resilience and nature-based solutions.
Rethinking ESG: A Conversation with Pavan Sukhdev, the CEO and founder of GIST Impact
Saison 1 · Épisode 27
jeudi 29 mai 2025 • Durée 41:56
In this episode of Sustainability Talks, ETF Partners' Zoë VanderWolk sits down with Pavan Sukhdev, CEO and founder of GIST Impact, to unpack one of the most pressing topics in sustainable finance today: the evolution—and the future—of ESG ratings.
Pavan is a globally respected voice in sustainability and environmental economics, known for leading the UN’s “Green Economy Initiative” and the landmark TEEB study (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity). As the founder of GIST Impact, he works at the cutting edge of impact measurement, helping companies and investors understand their holistic value—and the externalities that traditional ESG frameworks often overlook.
Key Themes from the Episode:
Why ESG ratings alone are not enough—and how they’ve become “a pig’s breakfast” of inconsistent metrics
The need for clearer frameworks to evaluate direct and indirect corporate impacts
How to bridge the gap between NGO perspectives and business realities
The role of technology in both creating and solving sustainability challenges
Why today’s externalities are tomorrow’s risks—and how investors can use this insight to drive positive change
"Be approximately right rather than precisely wrong." — Pavan Sukhdev
The conversation follows Pavan’s journey from scientist to banker to sustainability advocate—a path shaped by personal revelations (including fatherhood) and a growing recognition of nature’s invisible economics. His recent TED Talk, “The Birth, Life, Death and Afterlife of ESG Ratings,” sets the stage for a candid, thought-provoking discussion on how we must evolve beyond box-ticking toward true impact investing.
“What’s Your Handprint ?" - with Mathias Boissonot, CEO & Co-Founder of Handprint
Saison 26 · Épisode 1
jeudi 22 mai 2025 • Durée 41:18
ETF Partners is excited to share the latest episode of Sustainability Talks, where our partner Remy de Tonnac is joined by Mathias Boissonot, CEO and co-founder of Handprint — a company pioneering how businesses generate positive planetary impact.
From his early days as a hacker to leading over 200 tech R&D projects across Europe and Asia, Mathias brings a rare blend of tech-savvy and environmental vision. In this wide-ranging conversation, he outlines how Handprint is helping companies transition from extractive to regenerative business models by embedding measurable, nature-positive actions directly into their operations.
“A regenerative economy is an economy that benefits nature.”
Mathias challenges the current reliance on carbon offsetting, arguing it often allows businesses to outsource their responsibility. Instead, he champions a proactive model that invests in future ecosystem services — what he calls nature equity.
How Handprint uses advanced tech to quantify impact
With tools like satellite imagery, algorithmic verification, and an evolving impact science framework, Handprint enables companies to support vetted, regenerative projects — and measure the value of ecosystem services in real-time.
Sustainability as a revenue driver
Mathias argues that sustainability is not a cost centre, but a strategic growth driver — one that builds brand equity, customer engagement, and long-term value.
Advice for founders and leaders
For those looking to align with regenerative models, Mathias offers practical advice: start with transparency, measure impact holistically, and think beyond compliance toward creating demand for sustainability.
Rewilding with Ben Goldsmith and Tomer Strikovsky
Saison 1 · Épisode 25
lundi 12 mai 2025 • Durée 50:08
Rewilding with Ben Goldsmith and Tomer Strikovsky
In this special video episode of Sustainability Talks, our partner Tomer Strikovsky hosts an in-person sit-down discussion with Ben Goldsmith, the UK's leading voice in rewilding, to explore the concept of nature capital and its implications for conservation and sustainable farming. The conversation delves into the differences between rewilding and traditional conservation, the benefits of rewilding for ecosystems and communities, and the resistance faced by farming communities.
They discuss innovations in farming policies, the importance of urban biodiversity, and the emerging markets for biodiversity credits as a means to scale rewilding efforts. The episode emphasises the need for a cultural shift towards valuing nature and integrating it into our daily lives. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the critical intersection of finance, biodiversity, and rewilding. They discuss the emerging legal requirements for companies to disclose their impacts on nature, the role of institutional investors in natural capital, and the innovative technologies driving the nature tech revolution. The conversation highlights the importance of keystone species like beavers in ecosystems, the vision for rewilding at Kenwood Farm, and the opportunities for startups in nature tech. They also explore the potential of financial innovation and AI in enhancing biodiversity management, while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
About Ben Goldsmith
Ben is one of the leading voices on rewilding in the UK. He’s been active in both conservation and sustainable investment for more than two decades. He co-founded and led sustainable investment firms such as Nattergal Nature Capital, WHEB Asset Management, and the listed investment trust Menhaden Resource Efficiency.
Beyond investing, Ben has played a huge role in environmental philanthropy. He co-founded the UK Environmental Funders Network and chairs both the Conservative Environment Network and the Conservation Collective. He’s also served as a trustee of CIFF and was a non-executive director at DEFRA, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, where he helped shape groundbreaking environmental policies.
Every Drop Counts - Uday Khemka on India, Innovation, and Impact
Saison 1 · Épisode 24
vendredi 2 mai 2025 • Durée 40:20
In the latest episode of Sustainability Talks, Managing Partner Rob Genieser sits down with Uday Khemka, a passionate climate advocate, renewable energy entrepreneur, and one of India’s most thoughtful voices on sustainable development. This powerful conversation explores the urgent challenges and bold opportunities at the intersection of climate change, finance, and innovation.
With nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial and investment experience across emerging markets, Uday has been at the forefront of sustainable energy transformation, particularly in India.
As the founder of SUN New Energy Holdings and a key partner in SUN Mobility, Uday has been instrumental in advancing renewable energy, energy storage, and electric mobility infrastructure. His climate leadership extends beyond business - as Vice Chairman of The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation, he has focused on climate change mitigation for three decades, dating back to the first COP in Rio in 1992.
At a time when we're seeing significant political shifts away from climate priorities, Uday's insights on how Europe, India, and other emerging economies are stepping into leadership roles in climate innovation are particularly valuable. His global perspective offers a timely look at how regions beyond the US are seizing the opportunity to lead the next wave of climate solutions and investments.
Educated at Eton, Cambridge, and Harvard Business School (where he graduated with distinction as a Baker Scholar), Uday brings a rare combination of business acumen, policy expertise, and philanthropic vision to the climate challenge. He has advised sovereign and pension institutions on climate finance since 2004 and serves as a Senior Climate Advisor to the Institutional Investors Roundtable, representing over $13 trillion in assets.
Chapters:
00:00 Uday's Journey into Climate Advocacy
07:00 Reflections on COP Meetings and Their Evolution
09:49 The Role of the Global South in Climate Finance
Sustainability in Action: Rakhi Kumar on Climate Strategy and Innovation in Insurance
Saison 1 · Épisode 23
jeudi 9 janvier 2025 • Durée 35:04
In this episode of Sustainability Talks our host and Managing Partner of ETF Partners, Rob Genieser, engages with Rakhi Kumar, Senior Vice President at Liberty Mutual, to explore the integration of sustainability within business strategies, particularly in the insurance sector. Rakhi shares her journey into sustainability, the establishment of the Climate Council at Liberty Mutual, and the importance of aligning climate strategies with business objectives.
The conversation delves into the role of the insurance industry in promoting climate resilience, the creation of the Climate Transition Center, and the opportunities that arise from the transition to sustainable practices. Throughout the discussion, Rakhi emphasises the need for pragmatic approaches and the potential for innovation in addressing climate challenges.
About Rakhi Kumar
Rakhi Kumar is Senior Vice President at Liberty Mutual, where she leads efforts to integrate sustainability across the global enterprise. She chairs Liberty’s Climate Council, an internal cross-functional group that is developing and coordinating the company’s climate-related activities. She also represents Liberty on the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) Forum and the Institute of International Finance’s Sustainable Finance Policy Expert Group.
Rakhi joined Liberty in May 2020, prior to which she led State Street Global Advisors’ ESG Investing and Asset Stewardship activities. Other organizations she has worked at include the Institute of International Finance, Ernst&Young, Moody’s and Booz Allen. She serves on the Advisory Board of Persefoni, a SaaS-based carbon accounting, reporting and management platform and is a member of the North American S&P Global Sustainable1 Investor Client Council.
Rakhi is a globally recognized leader in the area of sustainability and was recognized as such by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). She has also been identified as Boston's 100 Most Influential People of Color and is a recipient of the Abigail Adams Award for her work in promoting gender diversity on corporate boards.
A Journey Through Corporate Responsibility: In Conversation with John Elkington
Saison 1 · Épisode 22
jeudi 5 septembre 2024 • Durée 45:36
In this insightful episode of Sustainability Talks our Senior Partner Remy de Tonnac is joined by John Elkington, a world-renowned authority on corporate responsibility and sustainability. Together, they explore John's pioneering journey into the world of corporate responsibility, tracing the evolution of the sustainability movement and the emergence of ESG principles.
From his early work to the present day, John shares his experiences, challenges, and observations on how the landscape of corporate responsibility has transformed over the years. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that delves deep into the past, present, and future of sustainability in business.
About John Elkington
In 2004, BusinessWeek recognised John Elkington as “a dean of the corporate responsibility movement for three decades.” This accolade was followed by The Evening Standard in 2008, which listed him among the ‘1000 Most Influential People’ in London, hailing him as “a true green business guru” and “an evangelist for corporate social and environmental responsibility long before it was fashionable.” His influence was further affirmed in 2009 when a CSR International survey ranked him fourth among the Top 100 CSR leaders, placing him alongside prominent figures such as Al Gore, Barack Obama, the late Anita Roddick of the Body Shop, and Muhammad Yunus of the Grameen Bank.
John Elkington's multifaceted career can be outlined through the ten roles he plays. As an advisor, he has served on over 70 boards and advisory boards across business, government, and citizen sector organisations. Currently, he chairs advisory boards for Neste and Novartis and is actively involved in around 20 organisations. As an advocate, Elkington champions emerging agendas including environmental sustainability, social innovation, entrepreneurship, and exponential progress.
In his capacity as an author, Elkington has written or co-written 20 books, with his latest work being "Green Swans: The Coming Boom In Regenerative Capitalism" (scheduled for release in April 2020 from Fast Company Press), along with over 50 published reports. His role as a consultant has seen him successfully execute numerous projects for leading clients. Furthermore, he has held directorships in successful businesses and organisations, as well as in two social enterprises that ultimately failed.
In Conversation With Christine LOH
Saison 1 · Épisode 21
mercredi 21 août 2024 • Durée 34:53
In this episode of Sustainability Talks our host Rob Genieser, Managing Partner at ETF Partners, sits down with Christine LOH, a leading voice in environmental policy and sustainability.
Christine LOH is a distinguished academic and former politician, currently serving as Chief Development Strategist at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. With a strong focus on environmental and sustainability issues, her work spans academia, government, and the private sector.
Christine LOH shares her unique journey from the world of commodities trading to her impactful roles in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council and as Under Secretary for the Environment. The conversation dives deep into her pioneering work with Civic Exchange, a think tank she co-founded, and her ongoing efforts at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where she’s shaping the next generation of sustainability leaders.
More About Christine LOH
Christine LOH is a distinguished academic and former politician, currently serving as Chief Development Strategist at the Institute for the Environment at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). With a strong focus on environmental and sustainability issues, her work spans academia, government, and the private sector.
Loh’s career began in the private sector, where she gained significant experience in commodities trading and held various senior management positions. She transitioned to public service in 1992 when she was appointed to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. During her tenure, she was known for championing environmental protection, transparency, and public engagement in policy-making.
After leaving politics, Loh co-founded Civic Exchange in 2000, a Hong Kong-based public policy think tank. Under her leadership, Civic Exchange became a leading voice on environmental policy and sustainable development in Hong Kong and the region. Her work with the organisation solidified her reputation as a key advocate for climate action and urban sustainability.
Loh later joined the Hong Kong government as Under Secretary for the Environment from 2012 to 2017. In this role, she played a pivotal part in shaping Hong Kong’s environmental policies, particularly in areas such as air quality, waste management, and climate change. Her efforts contributed to significant advances in Hong Kong's environmental governance.
Roundtable with Fairly Made, Dexter Energy & Hellas Direct
Saison 1 · Épisode 20
lundi 20 mai 2024 • Durée 36:16
Welcome to the latest episode of Sustainability Talks, the podcast delivering real talk on the future of sustainability and innovation, brought to you by ETF Partners, Europe's original sustainability and impact venture capital firm.
In this episode, our Partner Zoë VanderWolk hosts a special roundtable discussion with some of the founders of our esteemed portfolio companies including Fairly Made, Dexter Energy & Hellas Direct. This dynamic conversation explores the challenges they faced, the victories they've celebrated and how technology has been an indispensable ally in their journey to drive sustainability forward.
Our guests also share practical advice and insights for other businesses looking to tread the path of sustainability, ensuring that the road to a greener future is one that we could all embark on together.
Meet Our Guests
Alexis Pantazis isthe Co-Founder of Hellas Direct, a company redefining insurance with a focus on transparency and customer empowerment, proving that even traditional sectors can pivot towards more sustainable practices.
Laure Betsch is the Co-Founder of Fairly Made, a company transforming the fashion industry by providing unparalleled transparency and promoting ethical manufacturing processes.
Hubert Penn is the CCO & Co-founder of Dexter Energy, a company at the forefront of utilising AI to optimise energy usage for businesses demonstrating the power of technology in achieving efficiency and sustainability.
Find out more about our guests below:
Alexis Pantazis
Alexis Pantazis is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Hellas Direct. Prior to Hellas Direct, he was an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs where he led principal investing and new strategic initiatives for the firm in the European investment management field. A former strategy consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, he also worked for Miramax Films in New York and the Competition Directorate General of the European Commission in Brussels. Alexis is a Fulbright and British Chevening Scholar, a Robert & Diane Levy Fellow and has been honoured with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Cyprus 2022.
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Sir Danny Alexander is CEO of HSBC Infrastructure Finance and Sustainability, CIB. In this role, Danny leads on infrastructure finance and project finance advisory opportunities associated with the transition to net zero in our strategic markets. Danny also leads on sustainable finance and clean tech initiatives and oversees partnerships such as Pentagreen Capital, our joint venture with Temasek that targets marginally bankable clean energy and adaptation projects in Southeast Asia.
Previously Sir Danny was Vice President, Policy and Strategy, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). He joined the AIIB – the first new multilateral development bank of the 21st century and the first to be headquartered in Beijing - at its inception in 2016 and led the Bank through its start-up and growth phases. Sir Danny was responsible for AIIB’s strategic direction, including its thematic sectoral and country priorities. He led the Bank’s ambitious climate agenda and oversaw AIIB’s environmental and social and other operational policies. He represented AIIB at the G20 Finance Ministers meetings, climate COPs, and other international meetings. He led the Bank’s partnership with the World Bank and other multilateral, bilateral, and private sector partners.
From 2010-2015, Sir Danny was Chief Secretary to the Treasury in the United Kingdom Cabinet. He led the Liberal Democrat negotiating team that established the Coalition that governed in that period and was one of the four member ‘Quad’ that provided the core political leadership of that government. In government, he was responsible for the UK’s deficit reduction, pension reform, and national infrastructure plan. He was a member of the National Security Council. He was MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey from 2005 to 2015. He was Knighted by Her Majesty the Queen in 2015 for his services to government.
He holds a BA in philosophy, politics and economics from the University of Oxford and is an honorary fellow of St Anne’s College, Oxford. He was born and brought up in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
"If you want to be sustainable, be positive impact."
"Today's externalities are tomorrow's risks."
About Pavan Sukhdev
Pavan Sukhdev is the CEO and founder of GIST Impact, a company established in 2008 with the vision of creating a sustainable tomorrow – a world where humans live in harmony with nature and enjoy the benefits of a green and equitable economy of permanence. As the CEO of GIST Impact, Pavan collaborates with corporations and investors, leveraging impact economics and technology to measure a business' holistic value contribution to the world.
Pavan's remarkable journey has taken him from scientist to international banker to environmental economist, bringing him to the forefront of the sustainability movement. His extensive work in sustainability and the invisible economics of nature led to his appointment as head of the United Nations' "Green Economy Initiative" and leader of the G8+5 study, "The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity" (TEEB).
In his recent TED Talk, "The Birth, Life, Death and Afterlife of ESG Ratings," Pavan walks us through the evolution, challenges, and shortcomings of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings. He envisions an 'afterlife' for ESG ratings, where externalities – a company's indirect impacts or side effects on the environment and society – are accounted for, where we as a society are able to grasp the full picture of corporate impacts, and to use this information to better our decision making and ultimately, sustain our future.
Tune in now to hear how businesses can go from doing less harm to doing more good — and what the future of regenerative capitalism might look like.
About Mathias Boissonot
Mathias Boissonot is the visionary Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Handprint, the leading Regeneration as a Service platform. Handprint enables corporations to select from a range of curated and verified impact projects aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Handprint cuts up to 80% of the intermediary costs traditionally associated with impact projects thanks to the use of technologies like satellite imagery and machine learning for verification, offering the highest dollar-to-impact ratio in the market.
With nearly a decade of experience working on R&D in over 200 tech startups across Europe and Asia, Mathias brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the world of sustainable technology. As the founder of Green, an urban gardening IoT company, and a respected contributor and mentor in the startup ecosystem, Mathias is a true innovator in the field.
Today, Handprint is on a mission to empower the economy's transition from extractive to regenerative practices. By enabling companies to integrate planet-positive actions into their business activities profitably and seamlessly, handprint is redefining impact for the 21st century. With advanced technology, including verification systems and satellite imagery, handprint is leading the charge in impact science, automation, quantification, and verification.
Ben is also the author of the highly acclaimed book God is an Octopus and the host of Rewilding the World—probably the leading podcast worldwide on the topic of rewilding.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rewilding and Nature Capital
02:53 Understanding Rewilding vs. Conservation
06:05 The Benefits of Rewilding for Ecosystems and Communities
08:57 Addressing Resistance to Rewilding
12:06 Innovations in Farming and Environmental Policies
16:49 Living with Nature: Urban Biodiversity and Connection
22:52 Scaling Rewilding through Nature Capital
26:01 The Future of Biodiversity Credits and Corporate Responsibility
26:47 Nature-Related Financial Disclosure and Biodiversity Credits
28:13 The Role of Institutional Investors in Natural Capital
30:32 The Nature Tech Revolution
32:06 The Importance of Beavers in Ecosystems
35:51 Kenwood Farm: A Vision for Rewilding
39:12 Opportunities in Nature Tech Startups
40:44 Financial Innovation in Natural Capital
42:41 AI's Role in Biodiversity Management
45:56 Reintroduction of Species and Climate Change
47:30 Quick Fire Round: Insights and Reflections
12:50 The Impact of U.S. Leadership on Climate Initiatives
15:51 Grassroots Philanthropy and Systemic Change
18:52 The Intersection of Business and Climate Solutions
22:11 The Role of Academic Institutions in Climate Research
24:47 Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Change
35:21 Innovations in the Green Economy
40:41 Electric Mobility and Sustainable Solutions
43:12 Overcoming Resistance to Change
44:33 Optimism in Climate Solutions
47:29 The Future of AI and Sustainability
She earned her MBA ('02) from Yale University and her Bachelors of Commerce ('95) from Bombay University. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1997 and completed a certification in Life Cycle Assessments from MIT in 2023.
Elkington’s editorial contributions include his tenure as editor for several publications such as The ENDS Report (1978-1983), Earthlife News (mid-1980s), and Biotechnology Bulletin (for 15 years starting in 1983). As a journalist, he has penned hundreds of articles and blogs. He also holds academic positions as a Visiting Professor at the Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility/Cranfield University, Imperial College, and University College London (UCL).
Finally, as a sought-after speaker, Elkington has delivered over 1,000 speeches, addressing audiences ranging from the World Economic Forum and corporate board meetings to town hall events.
In addition to her government service, Loh is an accomplished author, writing extensively on environmental, historical, and socio-political topics. Her books and articles reflect her deep understanding of Hong Kong’s unique position at the intersection of East and West, as well as her commitment to fostering a sustainable future.
Throughout her career, Christine LOH has received numerous accolades for her contributions to environmental protection and public policy. She remains a prominent figure in the global sustainability community, leveraging her diverse experience to promote innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. At HKUST, Loh continues to influence the next generation of leaders, sharing her insights on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Laure Betsch is the co-founder of Fairly Made, a Parisian start-up founded in May 2018 which helps fashion companies become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Betsch, a graduate of Parisian management school IESEG, teamed up with high-school friend Camille Le Gal to jointly set up Fairly Made, with the goal of “helping labels create collections that are both attractive and sustainable.” Fairly Made is based in Paris in the sustainable fashion incubator La Caserne, and is a green tech company that advocates a more environmentally friendly fashion, with sustainability as its driving principle.
Hubert Penn is the founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Dexter Energy, where he helps build and commercialise the industry’s leading AI-based forecasting and trade optimisation services. He started his career in private equity after which he kickstarted a leisure business. Hubert holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from TU Delft and is a Certified Management Accountant.
