On the ground in NYC: How climate change is forcing a new type of financial literacy
Corporates, financial institutions, investors and academics gathered in New York City on May 17 for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit to discuss topics such as net zero, the energy transition and ESG...
27 Touko 202232min
On the ground in Paris: Long-term net zero goals need urgent action
Around 300 corporates, financial institutions, investors and academics gathered in Paris on May 10 for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit to discuss topics including net zero, biodiversity, the energy...
20 Touko 202232min
A new economic model for the climate change era
Stakeholder capitalism — the idea that companies are responsible to a wide range of stakeholders in addition to shareholders — was a big focus at the last iteration of Davos, the annual meeting hosted...
13 Touko 202227min
How human rights are moving up the agenda for businesses, investors
Human rights problems lurking in supply chains — from child labor and unfair wages to unsafe working conditions — are moving up the ESG agenda for many companies and investors. In this episode of the ...
6 Touko 202221min
EU bank regulator puts spotlight on ESG disclosures
Regulation is increasingly shaping the agenda for environmental, social and governance-focused investors. In many parts of the world, regulators are working to bring clarity to an often-confusing ESG ...
29 Huhti 202226min
Path to net zero for energy systems: Complicated but feasible, IPCC finds
A new report from the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, charts a challenging but feasible course ahead for many sectors in achieving net zero emissions. The report warns that ...
22 Huhti 202229min
Why Bank of America says Scope 3 emissions "biggest challenge" for banks
The world is working to meet ambitious environmental, social and governance targets in the form of the Paris Agreement and the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals. It's clear that banks will play a c...
15 Huhti 202225min
How the largest US pension fund uses its financial power to influence corporate ESG performance
In 2022, the ESG Insider podcast is bringing you a series of interviews with some of the world's largest asset managers, owners and financial institutions. In this episode, we hear from the largest pe...
8 Huhti 202229min
