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15 October 2024 - Investing for net zero - UK climate tech, a generational financial and impact opportunity in the UK

Online roundtable with Turquoise.

Posted on Oct 15, 2024

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There is a clear imperative in the UK to meet net zero, not only in line with tightening legislation but to prevent catastrophic climate and environmental damage.

The UK is playing an influential part in developing the innovation needed to reduce global emissions. Supporting these ground- breaking technologies is crucial for transitioning CO2-intensive industries and achieving real-world decarbonisation. Additionally, these companies have the potential to create local jobs and generate export revenue for the UK as the world seeks technological solutions.

This session explored the significant gap in growth capital in the UK and highlight the compelling investment case for being part of the transition.

Who was this event open to?

This event was aimed at asset owners such as pension funds, independent investment advisers and consultants. 

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Speaker biography

Ian Thomas, Portfolio Manager, Redwheel-Turquoise ClimateTech Strategy

Ian leads on a range of advisory (capital raising and mergers and acquisition) assignments as well as investments on behalf of Turquoise Capital. He is a member of the investment committee and a current or former board representative at Adaptavate, Switchd, Spark EV Technology, NRL, ID Workshop, Bactest, Vayon, CH4NGE and Controlled Power Technologies. Previously, Ian worked as an investment banker specialising in the energy sector at Close Brothers, Flemings and Deutsche Bank/Morgan Grenfell. He is a graduate of Oxford University.

Host

Karen Shackleton, Chair and Founder, Pensions for Purpose 

Karen has worked in the finance sector for over 30 years. As well as being Founder of Pensions for Purpose, she is Chair of the Strategic Investment Board for the Ministry of Justice and a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Board of Resonance Ltd, a social impact investment company. She sits on the Advisory Council of the Impact Investing Institute.  
  
Karen also provides independent investment advice to the London Boroughs of Islington, Camden and Hounslow through Apex Group. She was the Chief Executive/Managing Director of AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisers from 2010 to 2013. Before that, she had 10 years’ experience as a fund manager and director for County NatWest and BZW Investment Management (now BlackRock).  

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