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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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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

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

On February 28, the Strait of Hormuz shut down, stranding 20% of the world's crude exports and 20% of global LNG capacity. Energy crises usually send the world running back to coal; but this time, coal generation outside China actually fell, while wi... more

For years, biodiversity risk has been a blind spot for investors — difficult to measure and even harder to link to financial performance. But that’s starting to change. In this episode, we explore how more granular, location-based data is helping inv... more

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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?
Katie Towey
Colleague and researcher at MSCI ESG Research
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: Don’t Build a Stadium There!
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

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

    Podcast Addict
    5
    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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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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