Sustainability Now

MSCI ESG Research LLC

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News and investment research brought to you weekly covering major market trends and new research insights. With topics ranging from climate impact on investment portfolios, corporate actions, trending investment topics, and emerging sustainability issues, hosts Mike Disabato and Bentley Kaplan of MSCI ESG Research walk through the latest news and research that is top of mind for the week.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	335	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Business NewsInvestingNewsBusiness

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Latest Episodes

Sustainable Finance Summit Pt. 2 – Eric Usher and Brian Kernohan

This is the second of four episodes we did in partnership with Finance Montreal, recording panelists at their Sustainable Finance Summit.

Today you'll hear from Eric Usher, Head of UN Environmental Programme's Finance Initiative on why banks and ins... more

Today • 30 min

Sustainable Finance Summit Pt.1 – Sarah Kapnick and John E. Morton

This is the first of four episodes we did in partnership with Finance Montreal, recording panellists at their Sustainable Finance Summit.

Today you'll hear from Dr. Sarah Kapnick, the ex-chief scientist of NOAA and how global head of climate adviso... more

19 Jun 2026 • 34 min

Hormuz and the Fertilizer Fault Line

When conflict disrupted gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year, attention focused on gas prices and shipping lanes. But the shock travelled further — quietly rippling through fertilizer markets, where some producers were hit far h... more

22 May 2026 • 14 min • Most popular

BP’s AGM Was Contentious: This Proxy Season Could Be Too

After the SEC stepped back from shareholder proposal oversight, courts stepped in. We take a look at early signals from this year’s proxy season and whether we're seeing a structural shift in shareholder rights.

Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI Sustainabi... more

8 May 2026 • 21 min

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Ponder

MSCI governance expert

MSCI

Episode: BP’s AGM Was Contentious: This Proxy Season Could Be Too

Bettina Meyer

Colleague, author of a MSCI report in partnership with WWF

MSCI in partnership with WWF

Episode: Are Investors Missing Biodiversity Risk?

David Carlin

Co-author of the research; founder of DA. Carlin & Company; former head of risk at UNEP FI

DA. Carlin & Company; UNEP Finance Initiative

Episode: Pricing the Unpredictable

Pam Palena

Sustainability and climate researcher for the insurance industry; based in MSCI Zurich office

MSCI Institute / MSCI Zurich

Episode: Pricing the Unpredictable

Kishan Gangadia

Co-author of the Energy Transition research report

MSCI ESG Research

Episode: Transition Risk vs. Temperature Alignment: What Really Drives Fund Outcomes?

Jenn-Hui Tan

Chief sustainability officer at Fidelity International

Fidelity International

Episode: Sustainability: From Narrative to Fundamentals

Simone Ruiz-Vergote

Leads the sustainability policy research team and is a member of the EU's European Securities and Markets Authority Consultative Working Group on Sustainable Finance.

Episode: Did the EU Fix SFDR

Drashti Shah

Data scientist at MSCI

MSCI

Episode: When Scandals Are Market Signals

Tom Leahy

Colleague at MSCI ESG Research

MSCI ESG Research

Episode: The Choice Between Data Centers and Carbon Emissions

Hosts

Gabriela de la Serna

Host with multiple episode appearances; associated with Sustainability Now and MSCI ESG Research.

Mike Disabato

Co-host and frequent presenter; leads discussions on ESG data and climate risk.

Bentley Kaplan

Co-host and episode presenter; leads discourse on sustainability research and finance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 509 ratings

Nir
Great podcast. Only thing I would change- make it longer! There’s so much to cover 🌍
Apple Podcasts
5
Grindtoahalt
Israel3 years ago
Great to help keep up with the fast evolving space of sustainability
Recommend
Apple Podcasts
5
RParki
United Kingdom3 years ago
Social Score of D for Intro Music Perforating my Ear Drums
Great podcast, but do some EQ on the intro music please - bass and treble is way louder than the episode itself.
Apple Podcasts
4
The Bergus
United Kingdom3 years ago
Great for investigating ESG data field
Very well detailed podcast dedicated to specific topics with case studies. It helps to understand how and when devil is in details in the ESG data and scores.
Apple Podcasts
5
enriqwerty
Italy4 years ago
Great information
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Ted
4 years ago

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Thoughtful, data-driven ESG discussions that translate complex research into practical investment insights.

High-quality sound and research depth; occasional critiques about audio quality.

Consistently timely coverage of governance, climate risk, and biodiversity data in finance.

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Apple Podcasts	#205	Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#51	Sweden/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#86	Netherlands/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#91	Finland/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#133	Argentina/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#189	Poland/Business/Investing

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BP’s AGM Was Contentious: This Proxy Season Could Be Too

Q: What should investors watch for as the proxy season unfolds?

Investors should monitor how courts interpret the boundaries of exclusions, the outcomes of key cases like the BJ's deforestation-related ruling, and whether any new rulemaking could restore formal review mechanisms, as these will set the tone for whether shareholder proposals gain real traction or remain constrained by exclusions.

BP’s AGM Was Contentious: This Proxy Season Could Be Too

Q: What changed in the U.S. that makes these dynamics different from BP's case?

The U.S. framework around Rule 14a-8 has long codified shareholder rights, but recent shifts—especially the SEC's retreat from pre-approval of exclusions—have weakened a formal referee role, increasing the likelihood of self-certifications and more frequent exclusions, which could tilt power toward management unless case law or rulemaking intervenes.

BP’s AGM Was Contentious: This Proxy Season Could Be Too

Q: So John, let's start with BP. What stood out to you about this AGM?

BP's actions showed a strategic play to limit shareholder engagement while signaling a broader shift in governance—blocking a climate-related proposal, rolling back some disclosures, and moving to more controlled formats like virtual AGMs, which together raised concerns about transparency and accountability beyond BP itself.

Is This How Oil Ends?

Q: What does the industry expect in terms of energy prices and policy pressure across regions like Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea?

The discussion indicated that policy pressure and decarbonization incentives vary by country, with some importing regions facing stronger policy pushes to decarbonize than others, influencing energy sourcing and investment choices.

Is This How Oil Ends?

Q: What was going to happen to the global energy supply, in Chris' opinion, given the crisis?

Chris suggested that while the crisis creates immediate shortages, the longer-term energy transition and investment patterns, including a shift toward renewables and domestic energy security, will shape a different energy mix than before.

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The show covers ESG investing, sustainability data, and the evolving intersection of policy, markets, and corporate strategy. Episodes frequently explore how climate risk, biodiversity data, governance changes, and energy transition dynamics affect portfolios, company behavior, and investment opportunities. A distinctive angle is translating technical research into practical implications for investors, with guests often providing sector-specific insights and real-world case studies. Listeners can expect a thoughtful, data-driven take on timely topics like proxy season dynamics, energy transition metrics, and the economics of decarbonization, framed by experienced MSCI researchers and industry experts.

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