Our current economic system is linear, causing humanity to use resources faster than the Earth's capacity to regenerate them. The solution is to move to a circular economy, keeping those resources in use as long as possible.
As long-term investors, Stewart Investors find sustainability issues like circularity are integral to how they assess risk and opportunity. Stewart Investors commissioned independent research on best practices in circularity in industrial companies and have used the findings to engage with companies. They have prioritised companies who are early in their circularity journey as they should benefit more than peers from an introduction to best practices.
At this roundtable, speakers Clare Wood and Tyler Thomas of Stewart Investors, will use case studies of companies they work with to showcase best practices in aspects of circularity and explain what they have learned about the practicalities of implementing them.
Ecosystem Theme: System & Governance Change
Who is this event open to?
This event is open to asset owners such as pension fund trustees and in-house executives, independent investment advisers and investment consultants.
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Clare Wood, Portfolio Specialist, Stewart Investors
Clare joined the Stewart Investors’ team in March 2023 as a portfolio specialist. Previously, Clare worked in several roles at First Sentier Investors, including Head of Investment Assurance and Global Head of Product. She has lived and worked in Bermuda and Edinburgh and is based in London.
Tyler Thomas, Analyst, Stewart Investors
Tyler joined the team in June 2022. Before joining the team, from September 2021 Tyler was a graduate investment analyst with the St Andrews Partners team at Stewart Investors where he previously gained internship experience. Tyler graduated with First Class Honours in Economics from the University of Durham in 2021.
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Laasya is a CFA charterholder with experience working with a range of asset owners as an investment adviser, with a focus on corporate defined benefit pensions. Laasya is a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, and is also an experienced podcast host, currently hosting the Pensions for Purpose podcast. Laasya is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and is particularly passionate about anti-racism activism. She has previously won the Women in Pensions and Women in Investment Rising Star awards.
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