Rothschild: Climate Transition Needs Huge Collaborative Effort

The transcript discusses the evolution of ESG and inclusive capitalism over the past nine years, highlighting the increased focus on sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of implementing a carbon price to address climate change and the political challenges involved. The discussion covers the mainstream acceptance of carbon taxation and the economic challenges of green energy alternatives. The speaker calls for bold action and leadership in climate policy, urging influential figures to support carbon pricing initiatives.

What progress has been made in the conversation around ESG in the last nine years?

What are the key challenges mentioned regarding achieving the 1.5-degree climate target?

How does the speaker view the role of a price on carbon in addressing climate change?

How does the speaker perceive the current political landscape regarding climate action?

What is the significance of the Wyden amendment mentioned in the discussion?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that a carbon tax could be structured to be acceptable?

What are the potential benefits of investing in green technologies as discussed in the text?