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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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)
02 Jun 2022
War and Peace
In this new episode of "2050 Investors", Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at the macro-economic impacts of the war in Ukraine and...
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In this new episode of "2050 Investors", Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at the macro-economic impacts of the war in Ukraine and their repercussion on financial markets, climate change and net zero commitments.
War and Peace
14 Apr 2022
Insuring Acts of God (ft. Ernst Rauch)
Kokou Agbo-Bloua takes on this key topic and investigates how the insurance industry has been adapting to meet the...
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Kokou Agbo-Bloua takes on this key topic and investigates how the insurance industry has been adapting to meet the challenge. He brings in Mr Ernst Rauch, Chief Climate and Geo Scientist at Munich Re, to go one step further.
Insuring Acts of God (ft. Ernst Rauch)
17 Mar 2022
Smart Cities: Evolution or Creation? (ft. Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen)
In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the concept of smart cities and investigates whether...
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In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the concept of smart cities and investigates whether they are simply the result of an intelligent designer or if there are more complex evolutionary forces at play?
Smart Cities: Evolution or Creation? (ft. Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen)