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I think the other important thing is, um, startups are strong contributors to economic growth and play a key role in the innovation, um, of economies by operating in areas of the economy. Um, where there's the greatest opportunity to drive technological change and progress. Um, they also, I mean, contribute to job creation, uh, rising incomes and and and quality of life, uh, because their products actually meets the needs of society, and the businesses are on fast growth tracks.

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My name is Natasha Lander Mills, and I'm a partner and head of stewardship here at Saracen and Partners, an asset management firm based in London.

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The focus of my presentation is on how pension schemes can help drive the transition to net zero.

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We all know that climate change poses a threat to future financial security. The question is, what can pension schemes do about it?

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I will argue that they have three powerful levers at their disposal to drive change. The key is that pension schemes engage and don't disengage.

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Hello. My name is Shana Boma, and I look forward to our upcoming discussion at the batter conference. We will be discussing some industry findings regarding the responsible and transformation approaches of asset managers within the South African industry. I look forward to our discussion. I hope it will be an interactive one.

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My name is Zara Kosi and I'm an investment specialist at 91. We believe that investment in infrastructure is a critical component in averting climate risk in South Africa and that investing for a better tomorrow is something we need to start today.

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Join me at the BATTA Conference on the 12th of June as we discuss investment opportunities directed to facilitate a just transition and prevent further climate change.