Steyer Sees Crisis as Opportunity for Positive Climate Impact

The transcript discusses the misconception of impact investment, emphasizing that profitability and climate rewards can coexist. It highlights the climate crisis as a significant investment opportunity, not a concessionary one. The criteria for investment include positive climate impact and good financial returns. Scalability and global impact are crucial for relevance. The professional approach to investment is underscored, rejecting investments without climate impact, even if they promise high returns.

What is a common misconception about impact investing?

• It only focuses on financial returns.

• It is not a viable investment strategy.

• It cannot achieve both financial and climate goals.

• It is only about philanthropy.

What role do impact officers play in investment decisions?

• They ensure investments have a positive climate impact.

• They handle the legal aspects of investments.

• They focus solely on financial returns.

• They manage the marketing of investments.

Why is scalability important in impact investing?

• It focuses on short-term gains.

• It reduces the risk of investment.

• It guarantees immediate profits.

• It ensures the investment is not irrelevant.

What is the speaker's stance on investments without climate impact?

• They are considered only if they are risk-free.

• They are prioritized over climate-focused investments.

• They are not considered, regardless of returns.

• They are acceptable if they offer high returns.

How does the speaker view the relationship between climate impact and investment returns?

• Climate impact always reduces returns.

• Investment returns are more important than climate impact.

• They are mutually exclusive.

• They can coexist and enhance each other.