Sustainability Now
MSCI ESG Research LLC
Environmental, social, and governance 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 ESG 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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The Enigma of Tesla's ESG and Santos Pipeline Hits a Snag
Sustainability Now
10/28/22 • 26 min
There’s much more to Tesla than electric vehicles. We tackle some apparent contradictions by looking at the company through four lenses: financial risk, environmental and social impact, climate risk and climate impact. And then, the rights of local communities prove to be a stumbling block for another Australian extractives company.
Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI ESG Research
Guests: Yu Ishihara & Gabriela De La Serna, MSCI ESG Research
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It’s too Damn Hot for Investors
Sustainability Now
07/14/23 • 16 min
Our planet’s hottest days on record were recorded July 3 to July 5. Global average temperatures rose to a new high of 62.9 Fahrenheit. And even as the days get less sweltering, we all seem to be collectively looking around wondering what might happen next month. It is a collective fear that doesn’t seem to have rattled the market. Even so, today we discuss what the ever increasing temperatures mean for the companies you invest in and what cities might be most affected in the coming decades if the world continues to warm.
Host: Mike Disabato, MSCI ESG Research
Guests: Mathew Lee, MSCI ESG Research
The ESG Weekly: Data privacy and advertising don't mix, and glyphosate is banned again for the Week of September 2
Sustainability Now
09/06/19 • 17 min
Bribery – Where ESG Risk and Externality Collide
Sustainability Now
11/11/22 • 19 min
Glencore admitted to bribery in five African countries between 2011 and 2016. A £276 million payment ordered by a UK court highlights the financial risks of bribery. We take a look at the company’s broader ESG risks and how its operations create positive and negative externalities. And then, with COP27 in full swing, we walk through how climate change could affect the insurance industry.
Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI ESG Research
Guests: Sam Block & Cody Dong, MSCI ESG Research
The ESG Weekly: The carbon plans of tech, and the FinCEN Files
Sustainability Now
09/25/20 • 16 min
Cyber Catastrophe Bonds... Wait, What?
Sustainability Now
02/09/24 • 16 min
The stakes on data protection and privacy are only getting higher. Hacks, breaches and data leaks are becoming bugbears of the modern corporate world. Insurers offer products for cyber-related incidents, but in a complex, evolving risk landscape, there are a lot of asterisks. We take a look at the current cyber insurance market, and how insurers are de-risking their positions through cyber catastrophe bonds.
Host: Margarita Grabert, MSCI ESG Research
Guest: Federico Darakdjian, MSCI ESG Research
Women on Boards and Beyond!
Sustainability Now
03/08/24 • 19 min
We have been reporting on board’s gender diversity since 2009, and while progress has undoubtedly been made, the road ahead is still long. Linda-Eling Lee from MSCI’s Sustainability Institute tells us why we started compiling this report in the first place, and how it has managed to remain relevant in 2024. Then, our colleague Christina Milhomem tells us what the numbers say- what has or hasn’t changed, which regulations are coming our way- and why investors should think of diversity as an indicator of management oversight.
Host: Gabriela de la Serna, MSCI ESG Research
Guest: Linda-Eling Lee, MSCI Sustainability Institute; Christina Milhomem, MSCI ESG Research
The ESG Weekly: How are companies considering ESG factors during the coronavirus pandemic?
Sustainability Now
04/03/20 • 22 min
The ESG Weekly: Japan is not counting votes, and GE gets served
Sustainability Now
10/09/20 • 16 min
Twitter’s CEO Resigns
Sustainability Now
12/03/21 • 17 min
Jack Dorsey, the eccentric and visionary co-founder of Twitter, announced he was stepping down on Monday. Parag Agrawal, the chief technology officer, will replace him as CEO. We discuss what this move means for the governance of Twitter, for Block (previously called Square), and for the tech world in general. It's a good old governance episode!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Sustainability Now have?
Sustainability Now currently has 305 episodes available.
What topics does Sustainability Now cover?
The podcast is about Social, News, Investing, Business News, Environmental, Podcasts, Esg, Business and Sustainability.
What is the most popular episode on Sustainability Now?
The episode title 'The Enigma of Tesla's ESG and Santos Pipeline Hits a Snag' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Sustainability Now?
The average episode length on Sustainability Now is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Sustainability Now released?
Episodes of Sustainability Now are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Sustainability Now?
The first episode of Sustainability Now was released on Aug 24, 2018.
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