From Commitment to Action: The 2X Challenge with Jen Braswell | International Women’s Day

How can investors look beyond today’s headlines to understand where an emerging market is actually heading?In this episode of Voices of Impact Investing, Richard Marney and Philipp Waeber explore how investors can rethink country risk in a world being reshaped by geopolitics, climate change, demographics and technology. They discuss why understanding a country’s trajectory, rather than relying on a snapshot of current conditions, can provide a more useful perspective on long-term investment risks and opportunities. Drawing on their newly released book, The Emerging Markets Investor’s Guide to Country Risk, they introduce the Investor’s Rutter, a practical framework for navigating changing conditions throughout the life of an investment. The conversation explores the distinction between short-term “weather”, longer-term “winds” and the deeper “currents” shaping countries, as well as the role of institutions and adaptive capacity in determining resilience. From Argentina and Chile to the broader outlook for emerging markets, the discussion looks at how country-level developments translate into risks and opportunities for individual investments, and why country risk should be the beginning of investment analysis rather than its conclusion. Guests: Richard Marney and Philipp Waeber, Authors of The Emerging Markets Investor’s Guide to Country RiskModerated by: Michael Fischer, responsAbilityFollow responsAbility on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentshttps://www.responsability.com/  #EmergingMarkets #CountryRisk #ImpactInvesting #VoicesOfImpactSend us Fan Mail

In this special International Women’s Day episode, we speak with Jen Braswell, co-founder of the 2X Challenge and Special Advisor to responsAbility.Jen shares insights into the origins of the 2X Challenge, its role in mobilising capital to advance women’s economic empowerment, and why gender-lens investing is gaining momentum across global markets.With a long track record in gender-lens investing, responsAbility is proud to join the 2X Challenge and continue expanding investment opportunities that support women as entrepreneurs, employees, consumers and leaders.Tune in for a conversation on turning commitments into action — and how partnerships between private investors and development finance institutions can help scale impact.Guest: Jen Braswell, Co-Founder of the 2X Challenge and Impact & Sustainability Advisor to responsAbilityModerated by: Rachel Dale, responsAbilityFollow responsAbility on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentshttps://www.responsability.com/#InternationalWomensDay #GenderLensInvesting #2XChallengeSend us Fan Mail

Recorded during the World Economic Forum in Davos, this short episode captures a timely conversation on how investor thinking is shifting in a changing global landscape. Hosted by Camille Accolas of the Swiss non-profit GreenUp at Climate Hub Davos, the discussion features responsAbility’s Stephanie Bilo, Chief Client & Investment Solutions Officer, sharing insights from her conversations with investors on emerging markets, private capital and impact.Guest:Stephanie Bilo (Chief Client & Investment Solutions Officer, responsAbility)Hosted by:Camille Accolas (Founder, Trust Exchange / Representative, Climate Hub Davos)Follow responsAbility on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentshttps://www.responsability.com/Send us Fan Mail

This episode features a conversation originally recorded for the Turbo Impact podcast. Paul Hailey, Head of Impact & ESG at responsAbility Investments AG, joins host Kenny Chen to explore how impact investing operates in fast-growing emerging markets. Drawing on responsAbility’s two decades as a specialist impact investor, Paul explains how the firm builds its strategies around essential needs in these economies and why investor interest in this segment continues to grow.Key Topics CoveredWhy addressing essential needs in emerging markets creates both meaningful impact and strong financial opportunityEmbedding intentionality and contribution into responsAbility’s impact thesis and scoringDriving impact value creation through action plans, climate advisory, and active engagementHow blended finance unlocks new markets and catalyzes private capitalWhat separates authentic impact investors from impact-washing claimsGuest: Paul Hailey, Head of Impact & ESG, responsAbilityHosted by: Kenny Chen, Host & Founding Partner, Turbo Net Zero, www.turbo-impact.com Follow responsAbility on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentshttps://www.responsability.com/Send us Fan Mail

How do we ensure that our portfolio companies meet the highest standards in environmental protection and social responsibility while remaining operationally efficient and resilient?Join us for an in-depth look at our newly developed ESG Operational Toolkit: a practical, field-tested resource designed to help our portfolio companies strengthen practices across HR, health & safety, and environmental management.In this session, we’ll move beyond theory to explore how the toolkit is being used in practice. Hear from portfolio company FarMart about their experience implementing the framework, including the steps they took to address operational interruptions, engage stakeholders, and improve efficiency.Access the responsAbility ESMS toolkit: https://www.responsability.com/en/esms-toolkitPanelists:Louise Corbett, ESG Specialist, responsAbility Investments AGTannya Garg, Head of Sustainability, FarMartHosted by:Robert Widén, Director Nordics, responsAbility Investments AGFollow responsAbility on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentsSend us Fan Mail

Rochus Mommartz, the outgoing CEO of responsAbility who has been leading the company from 2016 to 2025, shares insights from over three decades in impact investing — reflecting on milestones, challenges, and the transformative power of financial inclusion.Guest:Rochus Mommartz, Chief Executive Officer 2016-2025, responsAbility Investments AGHosted by:Luise Ammerschuber, Founder Yess ImpactFollow responsAbility Investments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentsSend us Fan Mail

Pesticides remain a central tool in global agriculture, used by both large companies and smallholder farmers to protect crops and ensure food production. Yet the widespread use of certain chemicals, especially those classified as Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), raises serious concerns about their long-term impact on human health, ecosystems, and water systems. In this episode, we explore how the investment community can contribute to addressing these challenges through clear standards, responsible financing, and support for transition strategies. We discuss how pesticides are currently categorized by international bodies, where those classifications fall short, and what it means for investors. Panelists:Arend Kulenkampff, Director, Sustainability-Linked Sovereign Debt Hub, NatureFinanceLouise Corbett, ESG Specialist, responsAbility Investments AGHosted by:Taylla Scapim, responsAbility responsAbility Investments AGFollow responsAbility Investments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentsSend us Fan Mail

In celebration of International Women’s Day, this episode explores how finance can be a powerful lever for advancing gender equity. We discuss how strong ESG practices can protect women in the workplace and how Gender Lens Investing can promote women as leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.What does it take to build a more inclusive economy, one where women not only participate but thrive, lead, and drive meaningful change? Join us as we dive into real-world examples, insights from the field, and the transformative potential of investing with a gender lens.Panelists:Emily Channon, Senior ESG Officer, responsAbilityPrajakta Saraph, Senior ESG Officer, responsAbilityHosted by:Robert Widén, Director Nordics, responsAbilityFollow responsAbility Investments on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsability-investmentsSend us Fan Mail

As the global demand for sustainable food grows, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a powerful solution to address environmental degradation, food insecurity, and economic inequities. But how can investors, businesses, and policymakers work together to scale these solutions while ensuring profitable, nature-positive outcomes? Panelists:Harriet Jackson, Co-Team Head Africa, Sustainable Food Debt Investments, responsAbilityArend Kulenkampff, Director, Sustainability-Linked Sovereign Debt Hub, NatureFinanceHosted by:Robert Widén, Director Nordics, responsAbilitySend us Fan Mail

What role can private capital play in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time - climate change? In this episode, we explore how climate finance can drive both mitigation and adaptation strategies, with a focus on emerging markets. Our guests share insights from the latest developments in climate finance, including reflections on COP29, and discuss how private investment is delivering tangible solutions to combat the impacts of climate change.Panelists:Maria Yetano Roche, Senior Climate Impact Specialist, responsAbilityDavid Diaz Formidoni, Head of Financial Institutions Investments, Climate Finance, responsAbilitySathish Dhanapal, Head of Climate Advisory Specialists, responsAbilityHosted by:Robert Widén, Director Nordics, responsAbilitySend us Fan Mail