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ESG Currents

Bloomberg
Climate Change
ESG
Biodiversity
ESG Investing
First Street
Sustainable Finance
Climate Risk Analysis
Renewable Energy
Carbon Emissions
Concrete Production
Real Estate Market
CDPQ
Carbon Credits
Sustainable Investing
Insurance Premiums
Climeworks
BLENDED FINANCE
Sustainable Building Materials
Hurricane Risk
Flood Risk

ESG has become established as a key business theme as companies and investors seek to navigate the climate crisis, energy transition, social megatrends, mounting regulatory attention and pressure from other stakeholders. The rapidly evolving landscape has become inundated with acronyms, buzz words, and lingo and we aim to break these down with industry experts.

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Private markets are becoming an increasingly important frontier for sustainable investing, with mounting interest among allocators and a rapidly evolving landscape. But where are the real opportunities — and how can investors separate substance from ... more

Plastic waste is a mounting challenge around the globe, but nuance required to understand and manage plastic is often ignored. On this episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Svanika Balasubramanian, founder and chief circularity officer of rePurpose Gl... more

Insurance is essential for the carbon-credit market to unlock capital, manage risk and build trust. On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Natalia Dorfman, CEO and co-founder of Kita, joins Eric Kane, director of ESG research at Bloomber... more

Mangroves are one of the most powerful natural tools for climate adaptation and resilience, protecting coastlines, stabilizing economies and strengthening ecosystems. On this episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Ignace Beguin Billecocq, executive dir... more

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Recent Guests

Svanika Balasubramanian
Founder and Chief Circularity Officer of rePurpose
rePurpose
Episode: Embracing Nuance to Profitably Address Plastic
Natalia Dorfman
CEO and Co-founder of Kita
Kita
Episode: Kita on How Insurers Enable CO2-Removal Financing
Ignace Beguin
Executive Director of the Mangrove Breakthrough, a global initiative
Mangrove Breakthrough
Episode: Mangroves Are Triple Threat for Climate Resilience
Carl Pope
Former head of the Sierra Club
Episode: Plugging Methane Leaks to Power AI Data Centers
Zach Wagner
Co-founder of Last Mile focusing on emissions reduction and energy opportunities
Last Mile
Episode: Plugging Methane Leaks to Power AI Data Centers
Timothee Jaulin
Head of Responsible Investment Development and Advocacy for Amundi.
Amundi
Episode: Explaining the Ins and Outs of Blended Finance
Dan Lee
From Simcoe Partners, specializing in energy project finance and advisory services.
Simcoe Partners
Episode: Clean Power’s AI-Driven Demand Opportunity
Andrea Ranger
Director of Shareholder Advocacy for Trillium Asset Management
Trillium Asset Management
Episode: Trillium on the Value of Shareholder Engagement
Rama Variankaval
Global Head of Corporate Advisory at JPMorgan
JPMorgan
Episode: How AI and Energy Are Reshaping Corporate Strategy

Hosts

Eric Kane
Director of ESG Research for Bloomberg Intelligence; frequent host/participant guiding conversations on ESG and finance.
Shaheen Contractor
Senior ESG Analyst; hosts episodes focusing on ESG research, policy, and market mechanisms.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Must-add to your investment podcast playlist

    Finally catching up on missed episodes and highly recommend ESG Currents for the curiosity and probing question that draw better answers from guests. Chapeau to Eric Kane, Shaheen Contractor, Rob du Boff and the Bloomberg Intelligence team. I hope you keep asking harder questions, politely!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @esgarchitect
    United States2 years ago
  • Very informative

    Great podcast that demonstrates ESG expertise. It’s great to have such knowledgeable hosts that can offer they key takeaways for ESG risk and opportunities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awesomenessless
    United States3 years ago

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Guests provide practical insights and real-world applications for risk and opportunity in ESG.
Hosts are deeply knowledgeable and ask probing questions that elicit actionable takeaways.
Content is informative and showcases strong ESG expertise across guests.

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#107
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#184
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#210
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Mangroves Are Triple Threat for Climate Resilience
Q: How is transparency and monitoring being addressed to build credibility in the mangrove market?
Transparency is critical; a partner like Restore (with Google) is using geospatial mapping to monitor mangrove loss, restoration, and protection, enabling credible reporting for investors and facilitating on-ramps for market participants.
Mangroves Are Triple Threat for Climate Resilience
Q: What financial instruments are being explored to channel mangrove funding?
One key vehicle is the mangrove transition bond, a green bond following ICMA principles with KPIs tied to mangrove outcomes. This model can be scaled across sectors like coastal agriculture, aquaculture, and infrastructure, using geospatial monitoring to track progress.
Mangroves Are Triple Threat for Climate Resilience
Q: How is the $4 billion target determined and what are the main funding sources envisioned?
The target was set based on scientific assessments of costs for avoidance of loss, restoration, and protection per hectare, and it's intended to shift market dynamics rather than just fundraising. About 40-50% of funding is expected from public sources, with private capital and DFIs playing a crucial enabling role.
Mangroves Are Triple Threat for Climate Resilience
Q: What is the core ambition of the Mangrove Breakthrough and why mangroves beyond carbon?
The core ambition is to restore and protect 15 million hectares of mangroves by 2030, mobilizing about $4 billion. Mangroves offer multiple services beyond carbon, including coastal resilience, water quality, biodiversity, and food security, which broadens the investment case beyond carbon alone.
Kita on How Insurers Enable CO2-Removal Financing
Q: And then maybe we can talk about duration and how you account for potential changes over long timelines.
Natalia explains policy durations (10 years for non-delivery, 7 years for non-payment) and how Kita sequences coverage with contract milestones, plus annual updates for portfolio policies to reflect changing risk and value at risk.

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The show surveys ESG trends at the intersection of finance, climate, and corporate strategy, often anchored by Bloomberg Intelligence hosts who lead candid discussions with guests about risk, capital, and policy shaping the transition. Episodes highlight innovative financing tools, blended finance, nature-based solutions, and the role of insurance and regulation in accelerating action. A notable pattern is bringing together investors, bankers, and policy experts to unpack practical pathways for scaling sustainable finance and climate solutions, with a steady emphasis on governance, transparency, and the evolving financial instruments that unlock capital for ambitious climate projects.

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1. Svanika Balasubramanian
2. Natalia Dorfman
3. Ignace Beguin
4. Carl Pope
5. Zach Wagner
6. Timothee Jaulin
7. Dan Lee
8. Andrea Ranger

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