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Sustainability in Conversation

Morningstar Sustainalytics Podcast
ESG
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Investing
Investment Policy
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Climate Change
Morningstar
SEC
Voice Of the Asset Owner Survey
Climate-Disclosure Rule
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
ESG Regulations
Proxy Voting
Sustainable Development Goals
Scope 3 Emissions
Investment Strategies
Sustainability Reporting Standards
Greenwashing
ESG Research
SEC Climate Rule

Join us for a digest of the latest research, analysis and insights on the relationships between environmental, social and corporate governance issues and global business, finance and society. In each episode, hear from experts sharing their insights on how institutional investors can identify and mitigate risks related to ESG or climate factors, but also leverage opportunities in sustainable inves... more

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Host: 

• Catalina Secreteanu, Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Europe, Sustainalytics 

• Melissa Chase, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Morningstar Sustainalytics

Guest: 

• Thomas Hohne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research, Lombard Odier... more

Host:

• Catalina Secreteanu, Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Europe, Morningstar Sustainalytics

• Melissa Chase, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Morningstar Sustainalytics

Guest:

• Bin Dong, Lead Analyst, ESG Methodology, Morningstar Sustaina... more

Episode Summary

Host:

• Melissa Chase, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Morningstar Sustainalytics

• Lindsey Stewart, CFA, Director, Institutional Investor Content

Guests:

• Angela Flaemrich, Director, Stewardship

• Matteo Felleca, Analyst, Ste... more

Episode Summary 

Host: 

• Melissa Chase, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Morningstar Sustainalytics 

• Lindsey Stewart, CFA, Director of Investment Stewardship Research, Morningstar Sustainalytics

Guests: 

• Ruthann Bartello, Senior Director, G... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Hohne-Sparborth
Head of Sustainability Research
Lombard Odier
Episode: Climate Transition Investing: Signals, Strategy, and Scale
Alex Osborne-Saponja
Director of ESG Methodology
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Episode: Climate Transition Investing: Signals, Strategy, and Scale
Bin Dong
Lead Analyst, ESG Methodology
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Episode: Testing Markets and Building ESG Resilience
Ruthanne Bartello
Senior Director in the Stewardship Services team at Morningstar Sustainalytics
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Episode: ESG in Conversation: Financing the Future
Kevin Ranney
Senior Director of Sustainable Fixed Income Research at Morningstar Sustainalytics
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Episode: ESG in Conversation: Financing the Future
Hortense Boyd
Head of Sustainable Investing Research at Morningstar Sustainalytics
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Episode: ESG in Conversation: Shining a Light on Shareholder Rights
Jackie Cook
Leader of the ESG voting policy overlay team at Morningstar Sustainalytics
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Episode: ESG in Conversation: Shining a Light on Shareholder Rights
Thomas Koo
Head of ESG Strategy at Morningstar Indexes
Morningstar Indexes
Episode: ESG in Conversation: A Look Back at 2024
Killian Thiel
Associate Director, Intelligent Process Automation
Sustainalytics
Episode: ESG in Conversation: A Look Back at 2024

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Lindsay Stewart
Director of Stewardship Research and Policy at Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Informative

    Great podcast! Timely info, broken down for all listeners. Only negative, not everyone sounds clear (or close to the mic), maybe Nick needs a headset or a better microphone.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    57Dema
    United States5 years ago
  • Very informative!

    Good way to keep updated with news in sustainable finance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    svreader77
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Very informative

    Nick provides great information.

    A great podcast- highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChinaDave
    Australia6 years ago
  • Like it so far! Will make it a part of my day.

    Just started listening to this and 2 episodes in, I know so much more about plastic and the ammunition industry.

    Looking forward to listening to more episodes. Don’t stop guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Shar1224
    United States7 years ago

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Quality of sound varies occasionally, but overall presentation is well-received.
Listeners appreciate the insightful content and timely information provided on sustainable finance.
Many find the discussions accessible and informative, helping them understand complex ESG topics.

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Climate Transition Investing: Signals, Strategy, and Scale
Q: What is the practical takeaway for institutions assessing capital allocations in the era of net-zero commitments?
Focus on three things: whether capital is being discussed and allocated toward the low-carbon transition, whether business models are evolving toward low-carbon activities, and whether capital reallocation is reducing risk by phasing out high-carbon assets and delivering real-world emissions reductions.
Climate Transition Investing: Signals, Strategy, and Scale
Q: How should investors think about climate as a systemic disruption rather than a series of isolated risks?
Investors should analyze across the entire economy, integrating data on electrification, efficiency, and policy levers to understand how these cross-sector disruptions affect value chains and profit pools, not just sector-by-sector expectations.
Testing Markets and Building ESG Resilience
Q: How should investors interpret these findings for using ESG risk ratings in their processes, especially when benchmarking and assessing resilience?
Investors should treat ESG risk ratings as a tool for understanding portfolio resilience, adopt a regionally appropriate benchmarking approach (US favors low ESG risk as a long-term sweet spot; Europe benefits from a tiered approach), and use scenario analysis to account for changing conditions and micro-events.
Testing Markets and Building ESG Resilience
Q: What experience has most shaped your perspective on how ESG data and insights are being used in investment decision-making?
The host discusses career breadth and exposure to markets worldwide, highlighting that investor requirements and end-investor objectives drive the choice of ESG data, with emphasis on regional regulatory contexts shaping how data is interpreted and applied.
ESG in Conversation: Financing the Future
Q: What kinds of challenges have investors been facing in these areas?
Investors struggle with the insufficient data available through the SDG framework and the ability to monitor and report investments effectively back to the goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainability in Conversation

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

Focused on the intersection of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues with business and finance, this series offers an in-depth analysis of sustainable investing trends and regulations. Each episode features expert guests who discuss significant developments, from sustainable finance practices to the implications of evolving regulatory frameworks, providing listeners with actionable insights on ESG risks and opportunities. Unique in its approach, the series emphasizes not just the challenges of ESG integration but also practical strategies for leveraging sustainable investment avenues, making it a valuable resource for institutional investors and professionals in finance.

By engaging with a range of experts, the conte... more

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1. Thomas Hohne-Sparborth
2. Alex Osborne-Saponja
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4. Ruthanne Bartello
5. Kevin Ranney
6. Hortense Boyd
7. Jackie Cook
8. Thomas Koo

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