Episode 90
Investment – Renewables infrastructure and the energy transition
11 Jul 2023
Overview
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host, Amy Sutherland, presents the latest episode in our investment series, and is joined by Asad Rashid, Responsible Investment Consultant at Hymans Robertson and Rosalind Smith-Maxwell, Senior Vice President at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.
During this episode, we discuss renewables infrastructure, the energy transition and the questions investors should be asking when giving consideration to these assets.
If you have any questions on anything discussed during this podcast, please get in touch.
Resources
Exploring the opportunity in renewable infrastructure and the energy transition - Hymans Robertson
Key responsible investment themes for 2023 (and beyond) - Hymans Robertson
Aligning portfolios with net-zero targets, whilst achieving social impact and a just transition - Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
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Key Topics
- Renewables as attractive investments : (02:50)
- Energy Transition Assets : (06:35)
- The risks and returns associated with renewables : (12:50)
- Local or global? : (21:48)
- The impact and ESG issues associated with renewables : (27:44)
- Pop quiz : (34:02)