2050 Investors Podcast

Economy, Planet, Markets and You

Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.

Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets. In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society.

Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.

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06 Apr 2023
Decarbonising Happiness
This special, two-part episode of “2050 Investors” is all about happiness. What does it mean to be happy in the 21st...
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This special, two-part episode of “2050 Investors” is all about happiness. What does it mean to be happy in the 21st century, what is happiness, can we measure and influence it on a national or worldwide scale? And can we decarbonise our pursuit of happiness?
Decarbonising Happiness
16 Feb 2023
Who Wants to Live Forever (ft. ChatGPT)
In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua deep dives into the health-care industry by addressing the major concerns, discoveries...
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In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua deep dives into the health-care industry by addressing the major concerns, discoveries and breakthroughs shaping the discourse.
Who Wants to Live Forever (ft. ChatGPT)
19 Jan 2023
Life in plastic, un-fantastic! (ft. Daan Van Kassel)
In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the circular economy and the plastic lifecycle. He brings in Daan Van Kassel,...
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In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the circular economy and the plastic lifecycle. He brings in Daan Van Kassel, a fund manager at Circular Debt fund of Polestar Capital, to explore concrete ways to reduce plastic and become one with nature.
Life in plastic, un-fantastic! (ft. Daan Van Kassel)
22 Dec 2022
'Around the World' of Trade (ft. Tim de Knegt)
Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the future of trade and supply chain networks at a time of both climate adaptation and...
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Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the future of trade and supply chain networks at a time of both climate adaptation and mitigation. To dig into this further, he brings in Tim de Knegt, treasurer and strategic finance manager at the Port of Rotterdam, for insights.
'Around the World' of Trade (ft. Tim de Knegt)
18 Nov 2022
The End of Abundance
Rather than imagining a Mad Max future, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the opportunities and paths to sobriety: what if...
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Rather than imagining a Mad Max future, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the opportunities and paths to sobriety: what if sharing, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is the mindset needed to meet tomorrow's challenges?
The End of Abundance
13 Oct 2022
Singing 'for' the Rain (ft. Jo Harrison)
In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how climate change is disrupting our planet’s water...
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In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how climate change is disrupting our planet’s water cycle. He brings in Jo Harrison, Executive Director of Environment, Planning and Innovation at United Utilities to understand how we will need to adapt to prevent water scarcity in the face of global warming and growing world population.
Singing 'for' the Rain (ft. Jo Harrison)
28 Jul 2022
Calling Hydrogen to the Stand (ft. Allan Baker)
In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua sets the stage for a trial by podcast: Solar and Wind Energy vs....
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In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua sets the stage for a trial by podcast: Solar and Wind Energy vs. Hydrogen
Calling Hydrogen to the Stand (ft. Allan Baker)
30 Jun 2022
Carbon Free Calories (ft. David Hayes)
In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at the future of the food industry and discusses key...
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In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at the future of the food industry and discusses key industry initiatives to develop a more sustainable supply chain with David Hayes, Societe Generale's in-house food industry analyst.
Carbon Free Calories (ft. David Hayes)
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