Bringing the EU Taxonomy to the World, with Asger Strange-Olesen and Herbert Yancey

Join me today as I speak with Asger Strange Olesen and Herbert Yancey of the International Woodland Company, Asset Management + for an informative discussion on the EU Taxonomy. In this conversation we dig into the differences between the SFDR and the EU Taxonomy and how investors are looking at these sustainability regulations and tools. Though largely a concern for European investors, we talk about why it matters in forest investments the world over and how IWC AM+ is applying the EU Taxonomy in its approach to sustainable forest investment. We talk about the potentially affronting aspects, such as costs, management burden and how compliance will be monitored by the regulatory authorities, and spoiler alert – it’s not a drag on returns and will support the management of resilient forests.“If you are not considering climate change with your forest assets, you’re doing a disservice to your investors”Show notes:Host: Shauna Matkovich - The Forest Link Producer: Magdalena Laas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laasmagdalena/Details01:50Asger gives an overview re. EU taxonomy, SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation), impact on investments05:50Asger give more details about SFDR to avoid large-scale green washing06:40Asger explains how the disclosures moves from asset level to financial regulatory authorities08:15Looking at forest funds from different perspectives10:39Herbert explains American sentiment in investment regulations13:23Asger explains how IWC view EU taxonomy in the assets they manage16:10Asger explains about the learning curve translating financial regulation into investment strategy18:30Asger explains specific metrics (broad & context specific)20:47Herbert gives the American perspective – enhance forest resiliency22:53Asger adds to Herbert’s point – explains how SDFR works – making your methods transparent and comparable (it’s njot compulsory)24:50Asger gives a summary, touches on exploitation of the asset, if not sustainable, investors will move away26:17Asger explains the operational cost differences expected in an EU taxonomy aligned asset vs a non-taxonomy aligned asset28:49Asger elaborates on how aligning the EU taxonomy with one’s investment strategy build value in asset management (including point of exit opportunities)31:03Asger talks about how SFDR and EU taxonomy compliance will be monitored37:47Actionable advice to investors from Asger and then Herbert34.58IWC contact detailsSignificant quotes:[22:47]            Herbert: If you are not considering climate change with your forest assets, you’re doing a disservice to your investorsLinks mentioned:International Woodland Company (IWC): https://www.iwc.dk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-international-woodland-company/Sound Library:Nature by MaxKoMusic/SoundcloudSopwell Woodlands and Scohaboy Bog SAC, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, IRELAND by wild_rumpus/SoundcloudSign up now for the ForestLink’s newsletter, where you’ll receive technical advice, reflections, and best-practice guidance to support you with your forest-linked investment strategy or business straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.