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ESG Insider is a podcast from S&P Global that takes you inside the environmental, social & governance issues shaping the business world today. In each episode, co-hosts Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon interview ESG experts, leveraging S&P Global data to shine a light on the sustainability opportuni… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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Women in Leadership: Why Mercer CEO turned down the top role — twice

March 27th, 2024

24:23

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve relaunched our ‘Women in Leadership’ series of the ESG Insider podcast. Over the coming months, we’ll speak with women CEOs and leaders from across industries and around the …

Why Water.org CEO says the world’s water challenges are 'inherently solvable'

March 22nd, 2024

20:25

Today is World Water Day, and we’re talking with Gary White in the latest episode of the ESG Insider podcast. Gary is CEO of the nonprofit Water.org, which he co-founded with actor Matt Damon. Gary is also CEO and …

CERAWeek: One big bank’s solution to the energy tech finance gap

March 21st, 2024

17:20

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of CERAWeek with Ana Carolina Oliveira, Head of Sustainable Finance in the …

CERAWeek: How one of the world’s largest mining companies approaches energy transition, nature

March 20th, 2024

16:58

In this special episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of CERAWeek with Sinead Kaufman, Chief Executive of Minerals at Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies. 

Rio Tinto …

At CERAWeek, mapping one large utility's energy transition path

March 19th, 2024

20:33

In this special episode of the ESG Insider podcast we sit down on the sidelines of CERAWeek with Phil Nevels, Director of Corporate Strategy for AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 energy company with operations in …

Unpacking the SEC's climate disclosure rule

March 15th, 2024

29:00

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6 finalized a long-awaited rule requiring thousands of publicly traded companies to disclose …

Women in Leadership: Why Competent Boards CEO says diversity is essential for innovation

March 8th, 2024

24:01

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re relaunching our ‘Women in Leadership’ series of the ESG Insider podcast. Over the coming months, we’ll speak with women CEOs and leaders from across industries and around …

Navigating the path to sustainable agriculture, food systems

March 1st, 2024

23:04

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re exploring solutions to sustainability challenges in food systems and agriculture. 

Climate change …

What will it take to decarbonize supply chains, reach net-zero?

February 23rd, 2024

21:30

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how companies are moving from setting sustainability-related targets to figuring out how to reach those goals. A common refrain we heard at the annual GreenBiz …

Exploring Intuit's approach to supplier engagement, AI and just transition

February 21st, 2024

12:45

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Debbie Lizt on the sidelines of the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Debbie is Head of Global Sustainability at Intuit, one of the world’s largest …

How one of world’s largest food companies is rethinking supply chains

February 16th, 2024

27:58

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Mars, one of the largest food and confectionary companies in the world, on the sidelines of the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix.   

Kevin Rabinovitch, …

Breaking down silos: Seeking innovative financing solutions to big sustainability challenges

February 14th, 2024

15:38

A key theme emerging from interviews for the ESG Insider podcast is that solutions to big sustainability challenges require collaboration across …

Breaking down silos: How one of the world’s biggest software companies approaches collaboration

February 12th, 2024

12:33

At the ESG Insider podcast, we’ve been hearing a key theme on repeat: Solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss require collaboration across …

Breaking down silos: Balancing the role of policy and private sector in the energy transition

February 9th, 2024

18:06

At the ESG Insider podcast, we’ve been hearing one key theme on repeat: Solutions to big sustainability challenges like climate change and …

How the insurance industry is seeking solutions to climate change and nature loss

February 2nd, 2024

21:41

Many companies have crafted climate-related strategies and taken steps to measure and manage their climate-related risks. Many companies are only in the early stages of understanding how nature relates to climate, but …

Nature was front and center on the Davos agenda — here’s why

January 26th, 2024

31:59

Last week, the World Economic Forum convened leaders from business, government and academia to discuss solutions to society’s biggest challenges. The …

How AI became the buzzword at Davos

January 19th, 2024

13:35

This week the ESG Insider podcast is bringing you on-the-ground coverage from Davos, Switzerland, where the annual World Economic Forum meeting just ended.  

This gathering convenes leaders from business, government …

2024 trends that sustainability leaders are watching

January 12th, 2024

29:24

We’re kicking off the New Year at the ESG Insider podcast with a look forward to the big trends driving the sustainability space for 2024. In the episode we speak to two sustainability leaders about the topics they’re …

How climate change is impacting US economy, human health and agriculture

January 5th, 2024

35:39

The US government recently published its Fifth National Climate Assessment, warning that climate change poses big risks to the nation's economy, …

The best of 2023

December 29th, 2023

32:12

In our final ESG Insider episode of 2023, we’re revisiting some of our most popular episodes, top interviews and key sustainability themes from the …

What to expect from nature and climate in 2024

December 22nd, 2023

20:26

The topic of nature played a more prominent role at COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, as understanding grows about the links between …

Climate adaptation, finance, data and nature: What we learned at COP28

December 15th, 2023

29:57

COP28 wrapped up earlier this week, and in today’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re bringing you key takeaways from the UN’s annual climate change conference.

We cover highlights from the first-ever global …

As COP28 wraps, talking progress with GM’s Chief Sustainability Officer

December 13th, 2023

15:10

In recent episodes of the ESG Insider podcast, we’ve been on the ground in Dubai covering COP28, the UN’s 2023 climate change conference. As the conference wrapped up Dec. 13 with an agreement on the first global …

How the UAE’s biggest bank is approaching sustainability at COP28

December 8th, 2023

25:22

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai with the Chief Sustainability Officer of the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).  

The UAE …

COP28 highlights need for innovative climate finance solutions

December 6th, 2023

14:17

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re on the ground at the UN’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai covering the role the financial sector …

Optimism, hope for progress palpable at COP28

December 4th, 2023

14:07

This week we’re bringing you a special series of episodes from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground covering the UN climate change conference known as COP28.  

The first few …

At COP28, solving for water challenges through public-private collaboration

December 1st, 2023

36:05

Water is a throughline for nearly every subject we cover on the ESG Insider podcast, and it is a key feature of the thematic program at the UN's big climate summit, COP28, which kicked off in Dubai on Nov. 30. 

In …

As COP28 kicks off, talking climate finance with the Green Climate Fund

November 30th, 2023

20:40

The UN’s annual climate change conference known as COP28 kicks off in Dubai Nov. 30. Finance is a big theme on the agenda, and in this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re talking to Hong Paterson, the Chief …

Intersection of gender and climate in focus ahead of COP28

November 17th, 2023

25:34

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, gets underway at the end of November and includes a thematic program focusing on key topics on different days of the event. One of those themes is a day …

What to expect from COP28, the UN’s big climate change conference

November 10th, 2023

31:57

Every year we bring you coverage of the ‘Conference of the Parties,’ or COP, the annual UN summit that convenes world leaders to work together on …

Big bank Citi talks net-zero goals, Scope 3 emissions, climate disclosure

November 3rd, 2023

16:30

This week on the ESG Insider podcast, we’re talking to one of the world’s largest banks about the landscape for climate disclosure rules and …

LIVE: What to expect from the evolving climate disclosure landscape

October 27th, 2023

28:39

Last week, we took the ESG Insider podcast on the road for an in-person event in New York City about the evolving climate disclosure landscape. In …

How partnerships can help close the climate finance gap

October 20th, 2023

19:02

Today’s episode of the ESG Insider podcast explores several big themes from Climate Week NYC that will inform conversations at COP28, the UN’s climate conference taking place in Dubai later this year.  

Our guests …

How climate conversations are shifting to concrete solutions, faster action

October 13th, 2023

21:51

In today's episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're exploring several of the big themes we heard about at Climate Week NYC that will inform conversations at COP28, the UN’s climate conference taking place in Dubai …

How NOAA is working to turn climate science into action

October 6th, 2023

17:52

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Chief Scientist for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  

NOAA is an agency in the US Department of Commerce …

Breaking down silos between investment and climate communities

October 4th, 2023

14:19

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Nikita Singhal on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus at Climate Week NYC.  

Nikita is Managing Director and Co-Head of Sustainable Investment and ESG …

PRI CEO talks Asia's critical role in reaching net-zero, Climate Week takeaways

September 29th, 2023

15:11

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re talking to David Atkin, the CEO of Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).  

David shares his takeaways from Climate Week NYC, where he spoke during an event …

Unpacking government’s role in catalyzing low-carbon solutions

September 27th, 2023

9:08

Last week, the ESG Insider podcast was on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews. In this episode, we sit down on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus with Christopher Creed, Chief …

At Climate Week NYC, seeking solutions at the nexus of climate, water and social issues

September 22nd, 2023

13:43

This week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews from the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus. In this episode, we sit down with Gayle Schueller, 3M's Senior …

At Climate Week NYC, using collaboration to tackle supply chain emissions

September 21st, 2023

13:10

This week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews from the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus. In this episode, we sit down with Amina Razvi, CEO of the …

On the ground at Climate Week NYC: The challenge of Scope 3 emissions

September 20th, 2023

12:28

This week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews from the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Helgeson. Matt is Head of …

Unpacking the landscape for women in leadership — including 1 bright spot

September 15th, 2023

27:51

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re returning to the topic of gender diversity, exploring what the data shows us about the path to parity in leadership positions.  

Most studies paint a discouraging …

Talking international sustainability standards with ISSB’s Sue Lloyd

September 8th, 2023

24:53

With Climate Week NYC just over a week away, we’re turning our attention to the global landscape for climate disclosure. Investors and stakeholders …

How the global ESG recruiting landscape is changing

September 1st, 2023

29:03

As the US heads into Labor Day weekend, we're once again turning our focus to the topic of sustainability recruiting and how the hunt for global ESG talent is changing.  

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, …

Exploring India's energy transition and climate adaptation landscape

August 25th, 2023

36:20

Earlier this year, India became the world’s most-populous nation. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re exploring the challenges and …

What to expect from Climate Week NYC 2023

August 18th, 2023

24:08

There is one month until Climate Week takes place in New York City Sept. 17-24. Now in its 15th year, this is a big week for the sustainability …

What to expect from SBTi's net-zero standard for financial institutions

August 11th, 2023

30:26

 

On the ESG Insider podcast, we routinely hear about the critical role financial institutions play in the low-carbon transition. In this episode …

Unpacking the business case for happiness

August 4th, 2023

27:48

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re exploring the business case for happiness — specifically, how companies can measure and manage employee wellbeing.  

We speak to Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Professor of …

How one of largest US insurers approaches diversity

July 28th, 2023

19:59

In the sustainability world, diversity in leadership has gotten increasing attention in recent years — including from many stakeholders in the …

How investor engagement initiatives on climate, nature are evolving

July 21st, 2023

17:31

On the ESG Insider podcast, we often hear from financial institutions about how they're engaging on sustainability issues — including by participating in investor engagement initiatives or networks.  

In this episode, …

Why Europe is warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world

July 14th, 2023

21:58

Europe has been warming twice as much as the global average since the 1980s, and in 2022 was about 2.3 degrees C above preindustrial levels, according to the State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report, published in …

At GreenFin, financial institutions look to translate sustainability into plain English

July 7th, 2023

29:36

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re on the ground at the GreenFin conference, which convened stakeholders from across the green …

TNFD executive director talks new nature disclosure framework

June 30th, 2023

21:01

Biodiversity and nature are gaining attention from companies, investors and governments. At the same time, many stakeholders are in the early stages …

How the Canadian wildfires impact business, net-zero, health

June 23rd, 2023

37:43

Earlier in June 2023, a series of wildfires across Quebec, Canada blanketed eastern North America in smoke. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we speak to three scientists about how climate change is …

How companies are seeking to solve the energy trilemma

June 16th, 2023

31:52

 

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore challenges and potential solutions to the energy trilemma, which is the idea that the world …

Unpacking the EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan

June 9th, 2023

28:43

The energy transition is prompting policy changes worldwide as governments seek to mobilize the trillions of dollars needed to transform their …

How the aviation sector is charting a net-zero flight path

June 2nd, 2023

41:30

In this episode of ESG Insider, we’re exploring how the hard-to-abate aviation sector is approaching net-zero goals. We bring you on-the-ground interviews from a sustainable aerospace forum hosted by Boeing and …

A look at the unique decarbonization challenges in Asia

May 26th, 2023

26:03

In this week’s episode of ESG Insider, we’re bringing you coverage of a sustainability summit that S&P Global Sustainable1 hosted in Singapore on May 16.   

We caught up with conference speakers to learn their …

On the ground in Paris: Connecting the dots between climate and biodiversity

May 19th, 2023

34:58

In this week’s episode of ESG Insider, we’re bringing you coverage of a sustainability summit that S&P Global Sustainable1 hosted in Paris on May 10.  

We sit down with conference speakers on the sidelines of the …

On the ground in Paris: How French bank Société Générale approaches energy transition finance

May 12th, 2023

24:50

Corporates, investors, analysts and academics gathered in Paris on May 10, 2023, for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit to discuss sustainability themes ranging from biodiversity to climate risk to net zero and the …

How companies, countries are beginning to put a value on nature

May 5th, 2023

34:57

We’re seeing more companies and countries start to account for the value of nature. In this episode of ESG Insider, we'll hear from two people well-placed to explain how the world has historically done little to …

How Mexico’s sustainable taxonomy tackles both environmental and social issues

April 28th, 2023

33:22

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we’re continuing our exploration of the sustainable taxonomies developing in countries around the world.  

Today we’re turning to Mexico, which announced a new sustainable …

How Indigenous rights in the low-carbon transition are gaining traction among investors, companies

April 21st, 2023

36:23

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how Indigenous communities are engaging with companies, financial institutions and investors to ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy. We speak to Kate …

Why latest IPCC report includes urgent warning on net zero

April 14th, 2023

23:10

In March 2023, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a synthesis report warning that the world needs to act fast to reduce emissions. The synthesis report is likely to be the go-to document …

How big bank BBVA is approaching the low-carbon transition

April 7th, 2023

20:34

The low-carbon transition will require some major innovations, a rapid buildout of existing technologies, and significantly more financing, the …

Women in Leadership: What we learned talking diversity with leaders around the globe

March 31st, 2023

39:34

March is Women's History Month. To mark the occasion, we’ve been interviewing women CEOs and executives from across industries and around the globe. In our final episode in this special series of the ESG Insider …

Women in Leadership: Why UPS head of sustainability says you don't need a title to lead

March 24th, 2023

23:18

 

Throughout Women's History Month, we're bringing you a special series of the ESG Insider podcast focused on women in leadership. We're speaking to women CEOs and executives from across industries and around the …

On the ground at CERAWeek: Where the energy world stands on the low-carbon transition

March 17th, 2023

1:13:42

This week the ESG Insider podcast is on the ground in Houston, Texas for a special episode covering key themes from one of the world’s largest energy conferences — the annual CERAWeek event hosted by S&P Global. …

Women in Leadership: How Africa's largest stock exchange approaches diversity

March 15th, 2023

21:26

To mark Women's History Month, we're bringing you a special series of the ESG Insider podcast focused on women in leadership. We're speaking to women CEOs and executives from across industries and around the globe. 

Women in Leadership: What South African CEO learned from taking the reins during COVID

March 14th, 2023

21:47

To mark Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special series of the ESG Insider podcast focused on women in leadership, featuring interviews with women CEOs and executives from …

Women in Leadership: How Amalgamated Bank CEO navigated a career spanning crises and continents

March 10th, 2023

22:10

In the latest episode of our special Women in Leadership series of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re speaking with Priscilla Sims Brown, CEO of New York-based Amalgamated Bank — a company she describes as “a little bit …

Women in Leadership: No, Horace Mann CEO is not working the coat check

March 8th, 2023

23:03

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and to mark the occasion we’re bringing you the latest in our special series of the ESG Insider podcast focused on women in leadership. We’re talking to Marita Zuraitis, …

Women in Leadership: Seventh Generation CEO on importance of being 'radically human'

March 6th, 2023

19:39

To mark Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day March 8, we’re bringing you a special series of the ESG Insider podcast focused on women in leadership. We’ll be speaking to women CEOs and executives from …

Women in Leadership: How Norwegian industrial CEO puts diversity on the agenda

March 3rd, 2023

20:47

March is Women’s History Month and March 8 is International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, we’re bringing you a special series of the ESG Insider podcast focused on women in leadership. We’ll be speaking to women …

Regulation, supply chains, climate justice, employee burnout: The big challenges facing sustainability professionals

February 24th, 2023

30:51

Last week, a few thousand sustainability professionals gathered for the annual GreenBiz conference hosted by GreenBiz Group. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re on the ground talking with panelists and …

What the future holds for sustainable investing, according to longtime US SIF CEO

February 17th, 2023

28:00

After more than 16 years leading the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, CEO Lisa Woll is stepping down. In this episode of the ESG …

How sustainable taxonomies are going global

February 10th, 2023

38:19

Taxonomies: This is a topic that has dominated many conversations in the sustainability world in recent years. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore the growing number of taxonomies around the world.

How financial institutions are tackling Scope 3 financed emissions

February 3rd, 2023

35:06

In the past few years, hundreds of financial institutions have made big announcements about becoming net zero or carbon neutral by 2050.  

But S&P Global Sustainable1 data indicates that many of these pledges don’t …

How discussions of stakeholder capitalism have evolved at Davos

January 27th, 2023

23:43

The annual Davos summit just ended, and one of the topics of discussion at this World Economic Forum event was stakeholder capitalism.

In simple …

How the price tag on US climate-related disasters hit $165 billion in 2022

January 20th, 2023

21:52

In 2022, the world experienced major climate-related disasters ranging from flooding and hurricanes to drought and extreme heatwaves. Moreover, 2022 was the sixth-warmest year on record, according to scientists at the …

How asset managers are moving to end commodity-driven deforestation

January 13th, 2023

27:05

In late December 2022, nearly 200 countries at the U.N. biodiversity conference known as COP15 reached a landmark agreement for protecting and restoring nature by 2030. Deforestation was a big topic of conversation at …

Setting the stage for sustainability in 2023

January 6th, 2023

20:02

In this episode of ESG Insider, we’re looking ahead to sustainability themes that will drive 2023 by revisiting our most popular episodes and some of …

On the ground at COP15: How business is getting to grips with biodiversity

December 22nd, 2022

31:04

The U.N. biodiversity conference known as COP15 ended earlier this week with a landmark agreement for nature, the Global Biodiversity Framework.   

In this episode of ESG Insider, we unpack the big takeaways from the …

What recycling minerals could mean for biodiversity, energy transition goals

December 16th, 2022

42:33

Mining exploration around the world is picking up as companies seek new deposits of elements like lithium and copper to support the energy transition. Research by S&P Global Sustainable1 finds there is overlap …

LIVE: The year the human component of nature and climate comes to the fore

December 9th, 2022

36:44

We just hosted our inaugural ESG Insider Live podcast event, bringing our show on the road to host interviews in front of an audience. In today’s episode, we bring you the highlights of those interviews on the topics of …

COP15 preview: What will make UN’s big biodiversity conference a success

December 2nd, 2022

23:21

The second part of the U.N.'s Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP15, kicks off in Montreal on Dec. 7. In this episode of the ESG Insider …

How Walmart and Danish energy company Ørsted are tackling supply chain emissions

November 18th, 2022

40:16

What do Walmart, one of the world's largest retailers, and big multinational power company Ørsted have in common? They're both taking steps to …

Why collaboration is critical to cutting supply chain emissions

November 11th, 2022

26:21

The UN climate conference known as COP27 is underway, and today (Nov. 11) is Decarbonization Day. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how companies are setting decarbonization targets in their …

At COP27, how to make progress in the face of uncertainty

November 4th, 2022

34:50

The UN climate conference known as COP27 kicks off in just a few days. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we tell you what to expect.   

We …

Climate modeling in focus as we count down to COP27

October 28th, 2022

23:32

The U.N. climate conference known as COP27 kicks off next week. Adaptation to a changing climate will be an important part of the talks.  

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we look at how companies and …

How new EU law aims to improve gender diversity on corporate boards

October 21st, 2022

24:17

On Oct. 17, the Council of the EU approved a law to improve gender balance on corporate boards. The development comes 10 years after the European …

How investment firms are integrating climate risks in their portfolios

October 14th, 2022

22:54

As extreme weather events such as Hurricane Ian intensify, the urgency of combatting climate change is increasing. The investment community is taking steps to make investment products low-carbon and reduce risk across …

On the ground at Climate Week NYC: The delicate balancing act of addressing climate change

October 7th, 2022

23:41

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we bring you Part 2 of our on-the-ground coverage from Climate Week NYC. Throughout the week, we heard experts talk about the delicate balancing act required to achieve net …

On the ground at Climate Week NYC: Moving from goals to action

September 30th, 2022

22:07

Climate Week wrapped up last week in New York City, and throughout the week, we heard about the systemic changes needed to combat climate change. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we’re bringing you key …

As COP27 approaches, central banks signaling need for action on climate

September 28th, 2022

29:30

Climate Week NYC is ending, and the United Nations Climate Conference known as COP27 is fast approaching. As the urgency to address climate change …

How green banks aim to use new federal funds to accelerate low-carbon transition

September 16th, 2022

23:12

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we delve into a measure in the recently passed U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, that allocates $27 billion toward green banks and other local investments via the U.S. …

Climate Week countdown: How the climate landscape is evolving

September 9th, 2022

32:29

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast from S&P Global Sustainable1, we preview what to expect during Climate Week NYC, which begins Sept. 19. Climate Week has run annually since 2009, convening leaders from …

How the hunt for ESG talent is evolving

September 2nd, 2022

29:01

Sustainability and ESG have evolved significantly in recent years — and alongside this change, recruiting in the space has also changed.  In this …

What landmark new US climate law means for emissions

August 26th, 2022

27:12

On Aug. 16th, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA. The IRA is a comprehensive energy and climate law that allocates nearly $370 billion in federal spending to …

How Chief Sustainability Officers are becoming a 'must-have' for companies

August 19th, 2022

20:02

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore the evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Offer, which is taking on greater importance in …

How central banks help combat climate change: An interview with NGFS Chair Ravi Menon

August 12th, 2022

23:31

In the last few years, central banks have played an increasing role in measuring the impacts of climate change on financial systems and economies. In …

What Harry Potter and sustainability rules have in common

August 5th, 2022

21:44

Regulation is transforming the world of environmental, social and governance investing, and in many areas, Europe has been leading the charge on new …

How nature disclosure is evolving through challenges

July 29th, 2022

27:21

The rapid decline of the world's biodiversity poses big financial risks to businesses and the global economy. One of the organizations working to help companies assess, report and act on these risks is the Taskforce on …

How one large insurer is tackling climate transition risk

July 22nd, 2022

24:38

In this episode of ESG Insider we're talking with one of the largest U.S. property and casualty insurers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, about how the company is integrating climate change risk into its investment decisions …

The man behind many of those ESG acronyms

July 15th, 2022

31:43

“If there’s an acronym in the disclosure space, I usually was involved,” quipped Curtis Ravenel at the recent GreenFin conference in New York. 

Why ESG experts say: Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good

July 8th, 2022

34:18

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we bring you highlights from the GreenFin conference, which convened stakeholders from across the green …

Unpacking the SEC's proposed ESG fund rules

July 1st, 2022

33:54

Amid rapid growth in ESG investment, regulators around the world are developing sustainability-focused rules. In this episode of the ESG Insider …

What a new EU energy plan means for renewables investment

June 24th, 2022

27:53

The European Commission in May proposed its ‘REPowerEU’ plan to wean the EU off supplies of Russian fossil fuels and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we talk …

How ESG is becoming 'table stakes' for private equity

June 17th, 2022

27:48

In recent years, we’ve seen an explosion of interest in ESG investing, and private equity firms are part of that growing trend.   

In this episode …

How automaker GM is tackling climate change, social equity and supply chain risks

June 13th, 2022

19:34

When it comes to tackling climate change, scientists say making transformative changes to the transportation sector will be key. For example, curbing vehicle transportation emissions will require a rapid scaling up of …

Heineken's holistic approach to ESG

June 3rd, 2022

26:50

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down with Jan-Willem Vosmeer, Global Manager of Sustainable Development and Stakeholder …

On the ground in NYC: How climate change is forcing a new type of financial literacy

May 27th, 2022

32:24

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 data …

On the ground in Paris: Long-term net zero goals need urgent action

May 20th, 2022

32:40

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 transition and …

A new economic model for the climate change era

May 13th, 2022

27:12

Stakeholder capitalism — the idea that companies are responsible to a wide range of stakeholders in addition to shareholders — was a big focus at the …

How human rights are moving up the agenda for businesses, investors

May 6th, 2022

21:44

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 ESG Insider …

EU bank regulator puts spotlight on ESG disclosures

April 29th, 2022

26:39

Regulation is increasingly shaping the agenda for environmental, social and governance-focused investors. In many parts of the world, regulators are …

Path to net zero for energy systems: Complicated but feasible, IPCC finds

April 22nd, 2022

29:09

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 delayed action …

Why Bank of America says Scope 3 emissions biggest challenge for banks

April 15th, 2022

25:50

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 …

How the largest US pension fund uses its financial power to influence corporate ESG performance

April 8th, 2022

29:13

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 pension fund in the …

Unpacking implications of the SEC's proposed climate disclosure rule

April 1st, 2022

42:34

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently unveiled a long-anticipated climate disclosure rulemaking proposal. The proposed rule, which is …

How blue bonds seek to boost marine conservation

March 28th, 2022

20:48

Pollution, over-fishing, coral bleaching and the impact of climate change — the oceans are clearly in trouble. Over the past decade, many more …

Behind the scenes with BlackRock: How the world’s largest asset manager is engaging with companies

March 18th, 2022

32:37

In his 2022 letter to CEOs, BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink wrote: “Divesting from entire sectors – or simply passing carbon-intensive assets from public markets to private markets – will not get the world to net …

IPCC climate report warns: Transformational change is no longer optional

March 11th, 2022

28:34

Companies have two options going forward: transform or be transformed, according to a Feb. 28, 2022, report by the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC.

Companies can either make transformational …

How the U.K.’s approach to women on boards is improving gender diversity

March 7th, 2022

18:23

Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re looking at how the U.K. is moving the needle on gender diversity in corporate boardrooms. Many countries have mandatory quotas for the minimum number of women on corporate …

How to keep pace with the fast-changing landscape for ESG regulation, standards

February 25th, 2022

27:45

If you listened to our bonus episode of the ESG Insider podcast last week, you know we were on the ground attending GreenBiz, one of the largest sustainability conferences in the U.S. that brought together about 1,300 …

State Street Global Advisors exec on climate accountability and engagement in 2022

February 18th, 2022

25:01

State Street Global Advisors, the world's third-largest provider of exchange-traded funds, is expecting more action and transparency from companies in 2022 on climate change and social issues – and it wants to use its …

Bonus episode: A sneak peek at GreenBiz, one of the biggest US sustainability conferences

February 17th, 2022

23:32

In this bonus episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're taking you on the road to the big U.S. sustainability conference GreenBiz22.

We sit down with Joel Makower, who is Chairman and Co-Founder of GreenBiz Group, which …

How one of the world’s largest insurers is tackling climate change

February 11th, 2022

26:25

Climate change is driving up insurance-related losses on a global scale even as homeowners, businesses and communities around the world continue to build in hazard-prone areas such as those that experience frequent …

Why a siloed approach to ESG won’t fly in 2022

February 4th, 2022

14:33

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore a key theme emerging at the center of the ESG movement in 2022: That’s the idea that …

What the gas and nuclear debate around the EU taxonomy means for investors

January 28th, 2022

26:24

At the beginning of January 2022, a key element of the EU’s sustainable finance policy came into effect — the green taxonomy, a kind of dictionary of …

US climate-related disasters cost $145 billion in 2021 and more ahead, scientists say

January 21st, 2022

19:08

In 2021, the world saw many major climate-related disasters ranging from wildfires, to flooding and hurricanes.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, recently released its annual climate …

What the EU aims to achieve with its carbon border tax proposal

January 18th, 2022

28:48

The EU proposed a carbon border adjustment mechanism in 2021 as part of a broad climate package designed to reduce carbon emissions by 55% from 1990 …

ESG experts are watching these sustainability trends in 2022

January 7th, 2022

29:23

To welcome the New Year, we hear from experts across the ESG world about what sustainability trends they are watching in 2022.

Our guests in this episode of ESG Insider include Curtis Ravenel, who is Secretariat for the …

Climate must factor into ‘every financial transaction,’ says Just Climate Chairman

December 21st, 2021

31:53

In this year’s final episode of ESG Insider, we talk with David Blood about two big sustainability issues impacting the financial sector as we head into 2022: Plugging the climate financing gap, and aligning investment …

Defining net zero: How to turn pledges into concrete action

December 17th, 2021

26:56

'Net zero’ was a buzzword in the sustainability world in 2021, but big questions remain about what this term really means.

In this episode of ESG Insider, we'll hear how the Science Based Targets initiative, or SBTi, is …

How 2 new technologies could pave the road to net-zero

December 10th, 2021

30:53

In this final episode of our miniseries on emerging technologies that can help companies achieve net zero emissions by mid-century, we're examining …

How whisky, yoga pants and a trash burning plant are helping tackle climate change

December 3rd, 2021

38:36

What do Glenfiddich whisky, yoga pants and a trash-burning waste-to-heat plant in Europe have in common? They’re all part of efforts to use emerging …

Direct Air Capture: A high-tech fix for climate change?

November 26th, 2021

20:59

Can a global array of CO2-sucking machines save us from the worst ravages of climate change? This episode is the first in an ESG Insider miniseries …

At COP26, connecting the climate and nature agendas

November 19th, 2021

31:55

Protecting biodiversity and adopting nature-based solutions: Both play a critical role in addressing climate change and therefore cannot be ignored. …

Inside COP26: Chaos, optimism, progress

November 12th, 2021

32:37

There have been a lot of headlines coming out of COP26, the big United Nations climate conference that took place in Glasgow the first two weeks of November. In this episode of ESG Insider, we bring you inside the event …

COP26 climate commitments send “clear signal” on how banks should finance transition

November 5th, 2021

29:57

The 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, is well underway in Glasgow. A big theme during the first week of the conference was the …

2021 proxy season marked “new era” of shareholder support for ESG issues

October 29th, 2021

17:09

The 2021 proxy season brought a new level of shareholder support for key ESG-related themes ranging from climate change to diversity disclosures.

In …

At COP26, why Article 6 matters to companies and investors

October 22nd, 2021

24:27

At COP26 in Glasgow in the first two weeks of November, government officials from around the world will gather to discuss plans for achieving the Paris agreement on climate change. A key issue on the table is Article …

Morgan Stanley exec on net zero: 'We can't just wait 30 years and see what happens’

October 15th, 2021

21:53

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we talk to Jessica Alsford, Head of Global Sustainability Research at Morgan Stanley. In the run-up to COP26, the big United Nations climate conference taking place in Glasgow …

How an EU social taxonomy could bring clarity to S in ESG

October 8th, 2021

29:59

The coronavirus pandemic and a growing awareness of social risks have thrust the ‘S’ in ESG into sharper focus for many sustainability-minded companies and investors.

Issuance of social bonds — debt instruments that …

Goldman Sachs executive on demystifying, measuring the ‘S’ in ESG

October 1st, 2021

29:28

Over the past year and a half, we’ve seen companies, investors and regulators put a growing emphasis on the ‘S’ in ESG. But there is still a common …

How The Big Apple is taking on the carbon footprint from buildings

September 24th, 2021

20:00

In this special New York Climate Week episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how the built environment – new building construction plus existing offices, apartment blocks, airports and other structures – is …

Pulling back the curtain on the promise of low-carbon hydrogen

September 17th, 2021

31:49

When we talk about the technologies the world will need to tackle climate change, low-carbon hydrogen is increasingly part of the discussion. Two …

How green banks can accelerate climate finance

September 10th, 2021

27:38

There’s a massive gap between the amount of investment needed to make the climate transition happen and what is occurring today. In this episode of …

What Nasdaq’s diversity rule tells us about the direction of disclosure in the US

September 3rd, 2021

22:17

In early August, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposal by Nasdaq to require companies listed on the New York-based exchange to disclose certain board diversity information. In this episode of …

In fighting climate change, major IPCC report finds every little bit matters

August 27th, 2021

25:20

A sobering new report from the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change tells corporations and governments in no uncertain terms: Act with urgency to lower emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change …

TCFD gains momentum as climate reporting shifts from voluntary to mandatory

August 20th, 2021

14:42

Several countries will soon make it mandatory for large companies and asset managers to calculate and publicly report their climate-related risks. …

Defining green: What investors need to know about the EU taxonomy

August 13th, 2021

20:19

If you’ve been following sustainability headlines over the past few years, chances are you’ve heard about the EU’s green taxonomy — essentially, a …

‘Unfathomable’: Why US investors, regulators are rethinking human capital management disclosures

August 6th, 2021

19:15

Wall Street’s top regulator, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is in the early stages of creating a number of new ESG-related disclosure …

Record floods highlight climate risks to business in Europe's richest nations

July 30th, 2021

14:42

In mid-July 2021, the heaviest rainfall in a century triggered intense flash floods and inundated several towns in Germany, the Netherlands and …

CSRD: EU's latest proposed addition to alphabet soup of sustainability regulation

July 23rd, 2021

16:48

The EU is working to reform its Non-Financial Reporting Directive, regulation introduced in 2014 requiring large companies to report on environmental …

What EU's proposed green bond standards could mean for market

July 16th, 2021

18:43

The EU has proposed a European Green Bond Standard as part of its strategy to drive investment into sustainable finance and achieve net zero carbon …

The new task force in town: TNFD co-chair talks biodiversity goals

July 9th, 2021

17:39

The world’s biodiversity is in peril and its loss poses big financial risks to businesses and the global economy. More than half of the world's economic output — or about $44 trillion — is moderately or highly …

How Cousteau's grandson is bringing oceans to ESG investors

July 2nd, 2021

17:28

More than 50 years ago, explorer Jacques Cousteau introduced millions of viewers to the marvels of the undersea world. In 2021, the ESG world is increasingly focused on biodiversity, and the oceans are a big part of …

Standard setters work to close climate accounting gaps

June 25th, 2021

18:09

Investors are increasingly calling on companies to reflect climate-related risks in their financial results. In September 2020, global investor …

How Corporate America is waking up to racial equity

June 18th, 2021

21:44

On June 17, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
In this episode, we’re looking at how corporate …

Here’s how you stress test for climate risk, according to France’s central bank

June 11th, 2021

14:57

Regulators and supervisors around the world are increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change on financial stability. So they’re turning …

Exxon board ouster over climate change has big implications. Here's why

June 4th, 2021

13:59

Last week the ESG world saw a major shakeup at one of the world’s largest oil majors. Specifically, at Exxon Mobil’s annual proxy meeting, …

Carrot and stick: Why companies like Chipotle are linking executive pay to ESG targets

May 28th, 2021

26:12

What do Chipotle, an air conditioning company and one of the world’s largest activist investors have in common? They’re all tackling the challenge of how to incentivize executives to advance corporate sustainability …

How companies are calculating financial benefits of intangible ESG programs

May 21st, 2021

21:22

As more companies look to adopt ESG-friendly strategies, they sometimes run up against the challenge of finding the financial justification for doing so. Furthermore, opponents of ESG initiatives often question whether …

New EU sustainable finance rules a ‘game-changer' for private equity

May 14th, 2021

19:08

The European Union’s new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, or SFDR, is expected to drastically change the scope of sustainable investing by …

How 4 of the world's biggest companies are turning net zero goals into action

May 7th, 2021

21:18

We’ve seen an explosion of companies setting net zero targets in 2021. That prompted us to ask: What comes next? After you set a decarbonization goal, how do you go about meeting it and measuring progress? To answer …

How some companies cut corners to achieve renewable energy targets

April 30th, 2021

15:44

Hundreds of companies around the world have made ambitious promises to purchase only wind, solar and other types of clean electricity to power their …

Banks turning green in pursuit of net zero

April 23rd, 2021

24:58

As countries across the world set out plans to bring their emissions to net zero by 2050, financial institutions are increasingly setting their own carbon neutrality goals. Limiting global warming to 2°C by 2050 will …

Big Oil's 'bumpy ride' to net-zero

April 20th, 2021

24:03

Major oil and gas companies are beginning to set aggressive decarbonization targets, but the path ahead for them is riddled with challenges. The latest episode of S&P Global's ESG Insider podcast takes a deep dive …

Shareholder proposals to watch this proxy season: climate, racial equity, stakeholder capitalism

April 9th, 2021

35:11

Heading into the 2021 proxy season, investors are increasingly focused on equity issues, climate change, and the broader role of companies in …

State Street Global Advisors expects a data ‘revolution’

April 2nd, 2021

19:07

Last week, State Street Global Advisors released its annual asset stewardship report. With nearly $3.5 trillion in assets under management, the firm is one of the world’s largest asset managers. In 2020, it voted in …

Why companies, investors should be worried about water

March 25th, 2021

25:26

World Water Day was March 22nd, and we’re marking the occasion by looking at the looming threat of water scarcity and the lack of investor appetite for financing water-related projects.

According to the United Nations, …

EU revolutionizes sustainability regulation with SFDR

March 22nd, 2021

14:18

New sustainable finance disclosure regulations came into force in Europe on March 10 as part of the EU’s push towards making the economy greener. The …

Diversity data is lacking; New report seeks to fix that

March 12th, 2021

13:09

Investors, customers and employees are paying increasing attention to corporate diversity. That was true for gender in the wake of the #MeToo …

Banks’ big green EU taxonomy challenge

March 5th, 2021

17:13

Investors and banks have less than a year to comply with the European Union’s new taxonomy for sustainable activities. In this episode, we explore the challenges financial institutions face in applying the taxonomy …

When climate science and business collide

February 26th, 2021

30:17

Investor pressure is growing for companies and financial institutions to assess and disclose their exposure to climate risks such as wildfires, sea-level rise, hurricanes and other extreme weather events. But in a new …

Global stimulus funds fall short of boosting green economy

February 19th, 2021

17:13

Over the last year, 30 of the world’s richest countries have poured an unprecedented $14.9 trillion into stimulus spending to help revive their …

A deep dive into BlackRock's net-zero plan

February 11th, 2021

15:29

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink made waves in the ESG world last month by pushing companies to plan for a net-zero emissions future. His annual letter also committed to taking more concrete steps within BlackRock to enable the …

'Stakeholder capitalism,' the buzzword at Davos

February 5th, 2021

14:23

Stakeholder capitalism — the idea that companies are responsible for their role in society in addition to making money for shareholders — has taken …

Biden transition brings wave of ESG uncertainty, opportunity

January 28th, 2021

22:56

New U.S. President Joe Biden has made climate change a priority and is setting the nation on a much more sustainability-focused path than his predecessor. Just days into his term, Biden had already has taken dozens of …

The ESG trends that will drive 2021

December 31st, 2020

27:30

In this final episode of 2020, we'll talk with experts about what key ESG themes they expect to unfold in 2021.

State Street Global Advisors’ EMEA …

Risky business: Investors seek meat industry changes amid COVID-19

November 23rd, 2020

21:52

This special pre-Thanksgiving episode puts a spotlight on the meat industry that is supplying the turkeys and other poultry, pork, fish, and beef …

Financial regulators should act 'urgently' on climate, says CFTC commissioner

October 28th, 2020

19:03

U.S. financial regulators need to step up in the fight against climate change, according to one of their own.

Rostin Behnam, a commissioner at the …

The New 'Sandwich Generation': New York Hospital Exec Says Pandemic Will Force Rethink of Eldercare

October 22nd, 2020

34:02

Pictured is Pamela Sutton-Wallace and her two daughters. In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Pamela Sutton-Wallace, a healthcare executive at a New York City hospital that is one of the largest in …

How COVID-19 is forcing big changes for parents, family caregivers

October 19th, 2020

28:08

In this special episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how corporate America is responding to COVID-19 with new policies for employees caring …

Duke Energy CEO explains new climate, environmental justice moves

October 15th, 2020

30:45

Duke Energy Corp. President, CEO and board Chair Lynn Good sat down for an exclusive interview just hours after the electric utility company held its first ESG investor day on Oct. 9.

Lynn talked to ESG Insider, an …

The 'name and shame' game: How 2 state laws tackle corporate racial diversity

October 8th, 2020

31:20

Illinois and California have passed new corporate racial diversity laws to prod publicly traded companies to embrace racial diversity on their boards. In this episode of ESG Insider, an S&P Global podcast about …

Walmart sustainability head talks climate change, supply chain strategy

September 23rd, 2020

25:04

The coronavirus has slammed the retail sector and caused many companies to go out of business. But the pandemic has been a catalyst for growth at Walmart Inc., one of the world's largest retailers. The company's …

Why one big asset manager dropped companies over lobbying

September 21st, 2020

23:51

Companies that lobby against climate-friendly laws and policies are putting the overall goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change at risk and …

The ESG implications of a proposed US Labor Department rule

August 26th, 2020

22:13

The U.S. Department of Labor received thousands of comments on a newly proposed rule that says sustainable investments still need to put financial …

European banks sharpen ESG focus as COVID-19 highlights risk

July 31st, 2020

17:11

ESG Insider interviewed sustainability leaders at some of Europe’s largest financial institutions: BBVA in Spain, BNP Paribas in France and Barclays in the U.K. This is the third in a three-part miniseries that features …

Head of major US gas utility outlines path to net-zero emissions

July 27th, 2020

23:29

"This isn't just a pie-in-the-sky commitment or announcement. This is something that we spent a lot of time researching and analyzing and …

COVID-19 shows many ESG agendas have 'forgotten about the people'

July 20th, 2020

25:44

"Sustainability was always around people, planet and profit. I just think for the longest time we've forgotten about the people," said Mikkel Larsen, chief sustainability officer at Singapore-based " …

How the biggest US bank is adapting its ESG approach amid COVID, racism

June 30th, 2020

19:45

Climate change took "a bit of a backseat" during the first several weeks of the coronavirus pandemic as "governments and businesses frankly were really just focused on survival," JPMorgan Chase Head of Sustainability …

Why SP Global Ratings sees ESG as critical to COVID-era credit quality

June 23rd, 2020

20:33

More than 370 credit rating actions taken by S&P Global Ratings since March have been driven by environmental, social and governance factors as a …

Investors press Amazon, other companies on COVID-19 workforce concerns

June 11th, 2020

29:54

Investors are moving to hold companies such as Amazon more accountable on workforce management during the COVID-19 crisis, Fiona Reynolds, the CEO of …

'No board in America wants to face that': Proxy reform, Fink's letter and ESG

March 9th, 2020

20:34

Wall Street's top regulator is moving to fundamentally reshape the proxy process, one of the key avenues shareholders use to engage with companies on …

These are the top issues the ESG world is focused on in 2020

January 14th, 2020

22:03

"Baby steps are equivalent to nothing in this day and age.” This is what Mindy Lubber told ESG Insider, an S&P Global podcast about the …

Inside the campaign to end forced labor in Uzbekistan's cotton fields

December 19th, 2019

17:36

In this episode of ESG Insider, S&P Global Market Intelligence reporter Gautam Naik takes listeners inside the campaign to end forced labor in Uzbekistan's cotton fields. He visited Uzbek cotton fields during the …

PE's approach to ESG evolving, but could be mandatory in future

December 16th, 2019

15:42

Private equity investors are paying increasing attention to environmental, social and governance factors and in response many firms are implementing …

The problem with social audits

November 25th, 2019

22:58

Social audits are used by consumer goods companies to identify potential human rights abuses, labor violations, and other ESG risks in their supply …

How a non-profit is using technology to fight child labor in the cocoa industry

October 28th, 2019

14:24

Child labor has been a longstanding scourge in the $100-billion cocoa industry for more than two decades. Despite efforts by U.S. Congressmen, …

New EU taxonomy helps investors, companies identify green investments

August 22nd, 2019

27:18

A proposed new European Union green classification system would help investors and companies identify and make environmentally friendly decisions and …

SEC's Peirce worries ESG movement could hinder corporate performance

June 24th, 2019

26:31

The environmental, social and governance movement could weaken the performance of companies that have already done a lot of good for society, …

Post ‘Me Too’ movement, gender pay equality efforts gain momentum

May 14th, 2019

18:55

"The environment in which the debate is happening, it's not like it was 10 years ago. We're in the midst of a 'Me Too' movement, we're in the midst of a very, very public discussion about equal pay."

This is what Rep. …

Inside proxy fights over climate, gender pay and political spending

March 28th, 2019

32:26

The interviews: U.S. EPA Chief Andrew Wheeler, Citigroup Global Head of HR Sara Wechter, Arjuna Capital Managing Partner Natasha Lamb, Center for …

Experts say these ESG trends will shape 2019

February 14th, 2019

14:24

The interviews: Rakhi Kumar, State Street Global Advisors’ head of ESG investments; Libby Bernick, Trucost managing director; Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of Ceres.

The backstory: Progress on corporate disclosures. A …

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