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ESG Currents

Bloomberg
Climate Change
ESG
Sustainability
Sustainable Finance
Biodiversity
Renewable Energy
Carbon Credits
Sustainable Investing
Artificial Intelligence
ESG Investing
Bloomberg Intelligence
Inflation Reduction Act
Direct Air Capture
Carbon Markets
Energy Transition
Blended Finance
Carbon Emissions
Natural Capital
First Street
Green Bonds

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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Water underpins nearly every sector of the economy, yet institutional investment remains limited. On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Alexander Loucopoulos, partner at Sciens Water, joins Bloomberg Intelligence thematic strategist Mel... more

Geopolitical tensions, commodity-price volatility and policy uncertainty have made energy dealmaking more complex, but they haven’t brought it to a halt. On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Jalal Nadeem, a faculty member at the Instit... more

More than 10,000 companies have been certified as B Corps, which requires them to change their legal structures to ensure their boards consider all stakeholders, not just shareholders; measure and manage impact; and commit to continuous improvement. ... more

From technology to food, global supply chains depend on Asia, making climate risks there relevant to investors everywhere. In this episode of ESG Currents, Bloomberg Intelligence sustainable-finance analysts Grace Osborne and Conrad Tan speak with Na... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Loucopoulos
Partner at Sciens Water
Sciens Water
Episode: Sciens Water on Making Water an Investable Asset
Jalal Nadeem
Faculty Member at the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances and an M&A deal structuring expert
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances
Episode: Geopolitics and the Changing Energy M&A Landscape
Clay Brown
Chief Standards Officer at B Lab
B Lab
Episode: B Lab on Balancing Fiduciary Duty, People & Planet
Nana Li
Head of Sustainability and Stewardship for Asia Pacific at Impax Asset Management; author of Navigating Sustainability in Asia
Impax Asset Management
Episode: Impax Asset on Why Asia’s Climate Risks Matter
Aldo Romani
Head of Sustainable Finance, Finance Directorate, European Investment Bank
European Investment Bank
Episode: Standards Uniting Global Sustainable Finance
Tomomitsu Maruta
Sustainable Finance Officer, Finance Directorate, European Investment Bank
European Investment Bank
Episode: Standards Uniting Global Sustainable Finance
Daryl Fairweather
Chief Economist at Redfin, leads economic research on the housing market
Redfin
Episode: How Climate Data Helps Homeowners Assess Costs
Shahida Jaffar
Head of Corporate Sustainability at Malaysia's Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
Episode: Malaysia's EPF on Safeguarding Workers' Retirement
Andy Stevenson
Senior Climate Analyst, lead author of Climate Economy 2026 Outlook
Bloomberg Intelligence
Episode: Investing in the $20 Trillion Climate Economy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 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 consistently bring practical, actionable insights for investors and practitioners.
Hosts bring clear industry experience and ask strong, probing questions.
Thoughtful, data-driven discussions that unpack complex ESG topics.

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#80
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#178
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#240
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#243
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#243
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B Lab on Balancing Fiduciary Duty, People & Planet
Q: What practical steps should a founder take to pivot toward B Corp today?
Start in the boardroom by identifying who the company is accountable to and embed stakeholders into governance; use the B Impact Self‑Assessment to map gaps and build organizational conviction, then pursue certification as a structured path to credible, long‑term impact.
B Lab on Balancing Fiduciary Duty, People & Planet
Q: What were the major updates to the B Corp standards in 2025 and why were they made?
The standard shifted from a points-based system to a minimum‑floor threshold and increased interoperability with other reporting frameworks, ensuring credibility, reducing reporting burden, and aligning with evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
B Lab on Balancing Fiduciary Duty, People & Planet
Q: What is the true DNA of a certified B Corporation and what are the core commitments?
The guest explains that becoming certified involves three non‑optional commitments: changing the legal structure to consider all stakeholders, completing a rigorous impact assessment with third‑party verification across seven topics, and committing to continuous improvement with regular updates to the standards.
Standards Uniting Global Sustainable Finance
Q: What role do reporting templates play in aiding investment decisions?
Templates for fact sheets, allocation reports, and impact reports simplify comparison, improve transparency, and support more reliable dialogue between investors and issuers.
Standards Uniting Global Sustainable Finance
Q: What is the practical path for non-EU issuers to engage with these standards?
Non-EU issuers can align gradually and voluntarily with the standard's requirements, using it as a Rosetta Stone to communicate with European investors without being forced to fully adopt all elements immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ESG Currents

What is ESG Currents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

ESG Currents covers climate transition, sustainability finance, governance, and policy as it intersects with investing and corporate strategy. Dialogue often centers on how markets price climate risk, how nature-based solutions and resilient infrastructure can unlock capital, and how regulatory developments shape product-level accounting, carbon markets, and blended finance. Guests range from asset managers and bankers to policy advocates and researchers, with a tendency toward practical frameworks, measurable outcomes, and real-world transmission of ESG concepts into investment decisions. The show often features in-depth discussions on carbon pricing, nature-based finance, water resilience, and the evolution of governance and disclosure, m... more

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1. Alexander Loucopoulos
2. Jalal Nadeem
3. Clay Brown
4. Nana Li
5. Aldo Romani
6. Tomomitsu Maruta
7. Daryl Fairweather
8. Shahida Jaffar

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