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Sustainability Now

MSCI ESG Research LLC
Climate Change
Carbon Markets
Carbon Offset Credits
International Energy Agency
COP 28
Climate Resilience
Green Bonds
MSCI
Corporate Climate Commitments
Vera
SEC
Women On Boards
Exxon
Climate Adaptation
Extreme Weather Events
Amazon Rainforest
Emission Trading Schemes
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative
Biodiversity

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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As the planet continues to warm, physical climate risk is no longer an abstract future concern. It is financially material today. The question now is where those risks will materialize and how are companies prepared for those risks. We can help you f... more

Climate change doesn’t just arrive one disaster at a time. It stacks crises on top of each other: drought followed by flood, heat followed by fire; shocks that turn small problems into big financial hits. In this episode, we talked about how compound... more

Controlled companies now outnumber widely held ones. New MSCI research shows that this market shift has significant implications for shareholder returns.

Guest: Jonathan Ponder, MSCI ESG Research

Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI ESG Research

We already know there is a clear link between ESG ratings and the cost of capital. But the question remains: do ESG ratings matter for bonds and their credit spreads? Should fixed income investors care? Listen to this week’s episode to find out!

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Recent Guests

Katie Towey
Physical climate risk colleague at MSCI, PhD in coastal and inland hydro-meteorological hazards
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: What Flood Maps Miss
Yu Ishihara
Researcher who published insights on ESG ratings and business performance
MSCI
Episode: Sustainability and Fundamentals: 12 Years On
Chris Cote
Energy transition research and development lead at MSCI ESG Research
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: Energy in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Guido Giese
Researcher working on materiality-weighted emissions
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: From Targets to Tactics: How We’re Scoring the Energy Transition
Utkarsh Akhouri
Member of the CORSIA Predictive Modeling Team at MSCI
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: An Update on the Carbon Credit Markets
Nicholas Baldwin
Created several indexes to track carbon credit prices
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: An Update on the Carbon Credit Markets
Xinxin Wang
Research team member focusing on the financial performance of ESG factors
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: In Times of Crisis, Sustainability Matters
Cole Martin
Analyst at MSCI's London office
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: It's the Egg-conomy, Stupid
Simone Ruiz-Vergut
Policy expert focusing on ensuring data compliance with EU regulations
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: EU's Omnibus Proposal: What You Need to Know

Hosts

Mike Disabato
Host of the show and a seasoned professional at MSCI ESG Research, engaging listeners with insights on sustainability and investment.
Bentley Kaplan
Co-host and expert from MSCI's ESG Research team, providing in-depth knowledge on sustainability market trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings
  • Nir

    Great podcast. Only thing I would change- make it longer! There’s so much to cover 🌍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grindtoahalt
    Israel2 years ago
  • Great to help keep up with the fast evolving space of sustainability

    Recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RParki
    United Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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
    Italy3 years ago
  • Great information

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ted
    3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the expert insights and real-world applications of sustainability in finance.
The hosts are praised for making complex subjects engaging and accessible.
Some feedback suggests improvement in audio quality, but the content quality remains valued.
Great podcast, highly informative on ESG topics.

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#101
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#106
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Adapting to a Hotter Future in Asia
Q: How should investors approach climate finance given the current risks?
Investors need to consider both mitigation and adaptation demands in their funding strategies.
Adapting to a Hotter Future in Asia
Q: What are some potential solutions to address climate-related risks in Asia?
Solutions include drought-resistant agriculture, heat-resistant clothing, and advanced building materials.
Carbon Credits in 2024
Q: What have these changes meant for companies that want to participate in the carbon markets?
Companies are currently trying to ensure they get involved in projects of high quality while avoiding public scrutiny.
Carbon Credits in 2024
Q: How do you think about the consternation that a lot of people had in 2023 and the growth that the market seems to be seeing?
December typically sees high volumes of retired credits as companies finalize their year-end accounting, but there has been a slowdown and price fall.
Carbon Credits in 2024
Q: Could you start us off with a brief overview of the carbon markets?
There are two main types of carbon market, compliance and voluntary schemes, that allow companies to outsource their emission reduction obligations.

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This podcast provides in-depth analysis and insights into the world of sustainability, particularly with a focus on the intersection of sustainability factors and investment strategies. Regular discussions cover a range of pressing topics including the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, and the implications of recent market trends on financial performance. Notably, the engaging format combines expert interviews with timely analysis, making complex concepts accessible to listeners who may be new to the field of ESG investing. The podcast is a valuable resource for finance professionals, sustainability advocates, and anyone interested in the ... more

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