Inside Sustainability with Bard MBA: The State of Sustainable Investing

Join Bard College’s #1–ranked MBA in Sustainability program for a live recording of our podcast, . The Inside Sustainability live podcast series brings you into candid, unfiltered conversations with faculty, alumni, practitioners, and thought leaders about what it takes to drive real change in today’s rapidly shifting world.

This month, leads a conversation with and . Together, they bring perspectives spanning public equities, private markets, climate and nature-related risk, and community-based finance — offering a broad view across the full spectrum of sustainable investing.

They’ll explore what the current moment reveals about the state of the field. As political backlash, greenhushing, and market volatility reshape the conversation around ESG, the central questions remain: Is capital allocation actually shifting? Are climate, nature, and social risks being priced appropriately? And has our understanding of fiduciary duty evolved?

In this real-world conversation, we’ll dig into:

• The difference between ESG and impact investing — and why clarity matters
• Where sustainable investing is gaining traction across public and private markets
• Whether climate, biodiversity, and social risks are adequately reflected in valuations
• The evolving relationship between financial returns and measurable impact
• The skills and judgment needed to lead in sustainable finance today

Following the 30-minute live podcast recording, join us for audience Q&A and networking with students, alumni, and professionals working at the intersection of finance and sustainability.

Light refreshments and small bites provided.

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