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E329| Henry Philipson, Ashley Brown (Atomico)⁠, Antonia Whitecourt⁠ (Seedcamp) & Grace Savage (Molten Ventures): Roundtable discussion on ESG becoming a core part of doing business in Europe

27 Jun 2024

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In today’s episode, Andreas discusses the importance of ESG in the venture capital industry with our four guests:Henry Philipson, Director of Marketing and Communications at BeringeaAshley Brown, Sustainability Manager at AtomicoAntonia Whitecourt, Director at SeedcampGrace Savage, ESG Lead at Molten VenturesWe are talking about ESG in VC because ESG_VC recently published an analysis of ESG data collected from 587 startups backed by leading VC firms, including Atomico, Molten Ventures, Bringea, and Seedcamp. ESG_VC is a global network of more than 300 VC firms enabling start-ups to tackle ESG.Join us while diving into the value of ESG for startups, how VCs are working with founders to drive forward the sustainability agenda, and what the future of European ESG looks like. We also address the buzz surrounding ESG, emphasizing the need to focus on building well-governed and responsible businesses.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀Chapters:00:34 Deep Dive into the ESG Report07:11 Importance of ESG in Startups07:36 Historical Context of ESG09:15 Operational vs. Strategic ESG10:19 Challenges and Opportunities in ESG11:14 Backlash and Misunderstandings of ESG12:32 Divergence in ESG Practices16:32 Future of ESG in European VC19:38 Materiality and Practical Implementation25:25 Carbon Footprint and Environmental Impact35:17 Diversity and Talent in Startups

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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E329| Henry Philipson, Ashley Brown (Atomico)⁠, Antonia Whitecourt⁠ (Seedcamp) & Grace Savage (Molten Ventures): Roundtable discussion on ESG becoming a core part of doing business in Europe

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