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Sustainability Now

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

As climate risk accelerates, insurers face a core challenge — pricing a future that no longer resembles the past. While some are adopting forward-looking models, much of the industry still reacts after losses occur, raising questions about resilience... more

Carbon footprints tell you where a fund has been. But do they tell you how it’s positioned for the road ahead?

In this episode, we unpack new research from Positioning Portfolios for the Energy Transition (link to paper) analyzing more than 37,000 f... more

Sustainable investors are redrawing their red lines. As defense spending rises, the definition of “controversial weapons” is being reexamined — from nuclear value chains to AI-enabled systems in the kill chain. Where those lines fall could reshape po... more

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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
Yoon Young Chung
Colleague at MSCI ESG Research
MSCI ESG Research
Episode: The Choice Between Data Centers and Carbon Emissions
Laura Coomber
Biodiversity scientist with a background in the Peruvian Amazon
Episode: The Next Frontier of Sustainability: Measuring Biodiversity Risk

Hosts

Bentley Kaplan
Co-host focusing on sustainability research and investment implications; affiliated with MSCI ESG Research.
Mike Disabato
Co-host specializing in ESG research insights and investment implications.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 507 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
    Italy3 years ago
  • Great information

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ted
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the data-driven, research-focused approach and credible guests.
Many praise the accessible explanation of complex ESG topics and its relevance to investing.
A few note room for improvement in audio quality and pacing, but overall high regard for the expertise and depth.

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Transition Risk vs. Temperature Alignment: What Really Drives Fund Outcomes?
Q: How does transition readiness relate to decarbonization outcomes?
Transition readiness is more closely tied to actual emissions reductions, with higher readiness funds showing greater reductions in carbon intensity over the analysis period.
Transition Risk vs. Temperature Alignment: What Really Drives Fund Outcomes?
Q: What was the main question the researchers aimed to answer?
They sought to determine whether there is an association between transition risks and financial performance at the fund level, and to develop a two-dimensional framework (transition pressure and transition readiness) to understand this relationship more clearly.
The Sustainability & Climate Trends to Watch for 2026
Q: What should investors be particularly aware of concerning physical risk?
Investors need to model risks effectively, particularly concerning tangible assets that require resilience against climate hazards over long-term horizons.
The Sustainability & Climate Trends to Watch for 2026
Q: What do you think about the momentum behind green or clean tech applications without policy support?
The commercial readiness of different types of low carbon technologies will vary, with some like EVs ready to go while others like sustainable aviation fuels may need more time.
The Choice Between Data Centers and Carbon Emissions
Q: Will there be a better set of transparency structures for the market regarding emissions from data centers?
Yes, there's an impending update to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol that aims to improve carbon reporting accuracy and transparency.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainability Now

What is Sustainability Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly deep-dive into ESG investing and sustainability research, blending market context with research findings from leading practitioners. Episodes frequently explore how climate risk, regulatory changes, and corporate governance shape investment portfolios, with a mix of case studies (data centers, biodiversity, carbon markets) and updates on policy like SFDR. Notable moments often involve practical implications for investors and risk managers, such as how physical climate risks and geopolitical developments affect asset valuations, as well as emerging tools to measure biodiversity and other non-financial risks. The show stands out for its data-driven approach, credible industry guests, and a clear focus on translating research into act... more

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