Emine Isciel on climate and nature crises and investor challenges in addressing them
You are part of the Storebrand Asset Management sustainability team, as the Head of Climate and Environment - what does a typical workday look like for you?
My workday is diverse; no two days are the same. I’m involved in a wide range of tasks, from creating policies related to climate and environment for Storebrand Asset management to conducting dialogues with companies and government bodies. A significant part of my time is devoted to collaborating with fellow investors in various initiatives like Climate Action 100+, where Storebrand holds a leading role. The global financial sector has made a commitment of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The most effective pathway to this goal is through collective action and collaboration.
What inspired you in the past to want to work on climate and environmental issues?
I started working on environmental issues back in 2003, and my interest in the field was sparked during my studies. Since then, the situation has become more serious. The world’s countries are facing the twin crisis of climate and nature, and time is running out. At the same time, it has probably never been more incorrect to believe that it is too late to do something, and more right than ever before to work on climate and environmental issues.
