In our final episode of the series, Jacob Shah and Laasya Shekaran speak to Charlotte O’Leary, CEO of Pensions for Purpose.  She gives us a great insight into the assumptions we currently make in the world of investing that we need to challenge.  

Before this discussion, we reflect on our highlights over the series so far – discussing some of our favourite topics that were covered.  We also have a call for action for listeners to let us know if there are any key topics they want covered in our next series!

S5 Ep.22: Challenging Assumptions with Charlotte O Leary

This week we talk to Lara Palmer and Simon Coomber from LCP about climate change and the protection gap within the insurance market, in particular looking at what actions we can take. We discuss: 

•	Pledges institutional investors are making to encourage the UK Government to take action on climate change.
•	The rising concern about the protection gap and poverty premium within insurance and how climate change may worsen these issues further.
•	Latest developments on scenario analysis for climate change.

S5 Ep. 6 - Climate change and the insurance protection gap

In the latest season of Beyond Curious with LCP, we bring together voices from across LCP to examine how climate change is reshaping the world we live in. In this episode, host and energy transition expert Nigel Timperley speaks with Jon Slowe and David Trevithick from LCP Delta about the human side of the energy transition. They explore what happens when national climate ambitions depend on millions of everyday decisions in homes, cars, and communities.

We cover:
• The shift from top-down energy to consumer-driven change
• Why heat, EVs and home upgrades still feel hard
• What behavioural science reveals about realistic participation

S5 Ep.2 How ordinary people became the engine of Net Zero

Welcome to Beyond Curious with LCP, our podcast that explores the big questions of tomorrow. Each season brings a fresh take on the innovations and trends that are shaping the business world and beyond – from AI to Gen Z. Join us on the journey and discover actionable insights and ideas from a range of industry experts.

In seasons 1-4, we explored the rise of AI, the realities of modern leadership, perspectives on a turbulent pensions landscape, and the demographic forces shaping our future.

In our latest season, we bring together voices from across LCP to examine how climate change is reshaping the systems we rely on. Each episode asks what different sectors are seeing on the ground, with straight conversation on risks, openings and blind spots, and what good practice actually looks like.

S5 Ep.2 How ordinary people became the engine of Net Zero

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