Sustainable investing - Finding the innovative companies of the future

In this episode of Short Briefings on Long Term Thinking, Malcolm Borthwick interviews Lee Qian about the importance of economic growth and innovation for a sustainable and inclusive world. Lee discusses how economic growth has improved living standards, using China as a personal example, and addresses concerns about the limits to growth by highlighting the role of innovation and technology. She provides examples of companies like 10X Genomic and Moderna that are innovating in healthcare. Lee also reflects on Paul Romer's quote about underestimating the potential for new ideas and discusses how the pandemic has catalyzed changes in people's attitudes towards sustainability, mentioning Beyond Meat as a company addressing sustainable food options. Finally, Lee touches on the new Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust and its focus on investing in private companies to maximize impact.