Best Esginvesting Podcasts (2024)

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Part 2: Navigating the Low Carbon Transition with Temperature Alignment 26:27

13d ago26:27

26:27

Tackling the intricacies of ESG investing in a warming world is a top challenge for today's investors. In the second half of this two-part series, we explore the practical application of temperature alignment in investment strategies, detail the limitations of third-party ESG data, and introduce PGIM Fixed Income’s proprietary Temperature Alignment…

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Boosting property value & efficiency: Insights on sustainable investments ft. Thomas Stanchak 47:35

16d ago47:35

47:35

In this episode, Ryan Nelson and guest host Christopher Morales, Conservice Solutions Architect, are joined by Thomas Stanchak, Director of Sustainability at Stoneweg, to discuss the benefits of investing in solar panels and high-efficiency HVAC systems, highlighting their impact on reducing costs, enhancing property values, and delivering strong R…

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Nels Ylitalo: Global Sustainability Regulations 21:11

20d ago21:11

21:11

In this episode of "The Sustainability Story," co-host Josina Kamerling welcomes Nels Italo, Director of Product Strategy for Regulatory Solutions at FactSet. They delve into Nels' diverse background, from working in signals intelligence in the US Navy to becoming a corporate M&A attorney before focusing on financial service regulations. The conver…

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Navigating SEC disclosures & corporate strategies ft. Nancy Mentesana 49:38

1M ago49:38

49:38

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Nancy Mentesana, Executive Director of ESG at Labrador, to dissect the seismic shifts in SEC disclosures and their far-reaching effects. They explore the evolving landscape of climate reporting, from voluntary to mandatory, and the varying perceptions among companies. They also provide invalu…

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Part 1: Navigating the Low Carbon Transition with Temperature Alignment 20:11

2M ago20:11

20:11

In the face of escalating climate challenges, temperature alignment is taking center stage and helping to reshape climate-conscious investment strategies. In the first of a two-part series, we delve deeper into this innovative tool and its role in the low carbon transition, understanding the shift from excluding to backing certain issuers critical …

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Paula DiPerna: Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

In this episode of the Sustainability Story, host Deborah Kidd, CFA, interviews Paula DiPerna, author and Special Advisor to the CDP. In her book, Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets, Paula offers a compelling argument for the need to assign economic…

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Unlocking sustainable futures: Exploring ESG's impact on real estate ft. Jack Davis 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jack Davis, who recently joined Conservice as VP of ESG Strategy, to discuss ESG trends and their impact on real estate, examine the unique aspects of ESG within the real estate sector, and shed light on the significance of ESG and its potential for transformative change.…

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Winters + Winters discuss GRESB ft. Michelle Winters & Dan Winters 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

In this special episode of the ESG Experience, Dan Winters from GRESB joins Michelle Winters from Conservice to explore the significance of data coverage in enhancing GRESB scores and the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios. They tackle the challenges hindering widespread adoption of GRESB reporting and how industry initiatives are…

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Leena Linnainmaa: Corporate Governance and due diligence in the EU: a step in the right direction? 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

Josina Kamerling and Leena Linnainmaa, Secretary General of Directors' Institute Finland, and Chair of ecoDa’s Advocacy Committee, have a conversation on the impact of the proposed new EU rules on corporate governance and due diligence on European companies and their board of directors.

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The Elephant in the Room: Overcoming Biodiversity Data Challenges 41:21

3M ago41:21

41:21

The vital role of biodiversity across social and economic dependencies has captured the attention of ESG investors. With biodiversity in focus and a surge of new datasets to inform investment considerations, we explore how biodiversity is measured, approaches to investing in nature, how we tackled some of the complexities in biodiversity data when …

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The intricacies of sustainability in the food industry ft. Maisie Ganzler 48:25

3M ago48:25

48:25

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy & Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company, to dive into the intricate world of sustainability in the food industry. They explore thought-provoking questions that shed light on how Maisie's personal experiences shape her perspectives, the dangers of green…

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Marcos Buscaglia: The Role of Investors in Promoting Democracy 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

In this episode of The Sustainability Story, host Andres Vinelli interviews Marcos Buscaglia, an economist and author of Beyond the ESG Portfolio: How Wall Street Can Help Democracies Survive. Marcos discusses the impact of capital markets on funding democracies and autocratic regimes, emphasizing the importance for investors to consider democracy …

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Deciphering ESG in Emerging Markets: A Closer Look at Risk and Bias 22:45

4M ago22:45

22:45

For fixed income ESG investors, gaining a deeper understanding of emerging markets is crucial as standard ESG assessments may neglect the complex economic and social dynamics that influence positive ESG impact as well as investment risks and opportunities in these regions. In this episode of Fixed on ESG, Nuvneet Dhillon, CFA, ESG Specialist, highl…

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Navigating ESG turbulence: Strategies for corporate responsibility ft. Jeff Senne 48:18

4M ago48:18

48:18

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jeff Senne, the Founder & CEO of Sandbar Solutions, to discuss the corporate responsibility teams and boardrooms amidst the backlash surrounding ESG initiatives, the imperative to reconsider and redefine the roles of government and individuals in propelling ESG agendas, and the formidable cha…

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Jeff Brenner: The Power of Impact Investing in Affordable Housing 31:13

4M ago31:13

31:13

This episode of the Sustainability Story explores the world of impact investing in real estate, with a specific focus on affordable housing. Host Andres Vinelli is joined by Jeff Brenner, President and CEO of IMPACT Community Capital, an investment advisor dedicated to advancing opportunity in under-invested communities. They discuss the origins of…

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The rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers ft. Mike Robinson 42:54

5M ago42:54

42:54

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Mike Robinson, founding member of retail sustainability platform The Eighth Notch, to discuss the rise of sustainability as a critical concern for retailers, delving into the evolving landscape and its influence on business strategies, the significance of prioritizing carbon avoidance over of…

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Thierry Philipponnat: The Role of the Banking Sector in the Net Zero Transition 36:09

5M ago36:09

36:09

In this episode, host Josina Kamerling has a discussion with Thierry Philipponnat, Chief Economist, Finance Watch, about the banks’ efforts to building a sustainable economy and the challenges of the net zero transition for banks.

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James Alexander: 2023 Successes in Sustainability Regulations and Standards and What Lies Ahead 35:45

6M ago35:45

35:45

2023 was a year of milestones for regulations and standards to improve sustainable investment transparency, comparability, and credibility. In this episode of The Sustainability Story, host Deborah Kidd, CFA, talks with James Alexander, chief executive at UKSIF. They discuss the new UK regulation for sustainable investment product labels, the IFRS …

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A Growing Gap: Exploring Progress on Global Decarbonisation 24:23

6M ago24:23

24:23

Several major reports were released just ahead of this year’s COP28 in the UAE on the state of climate action, the widening gap between actual progress and policies on decarbonization, and what would be needed to limit warming to well below 2°C. In this second of a two-part instalment of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, James Malone, CFA, ESG Rese…

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COP28: Dissecting Climate Progress and Pledges 31:01

6M ago31:01

31:01

COP28, which was hosted in the UAE, has come to a close. In the first of a two-part instalment of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, James Malone, CFA, ESG Research Specialist, and John Ploeg, CFA, Co-Head of ESG Research, analyse the key takeaways of the COP. The duo take a closer look at the results of the first-ever Global Stocktake, discuss the …

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Harriet Waters: Insights on Environmental Sustainability from the University of Oxford 36:21

7M ago36:21

36:21

In this episode of the Sustainability Story podcast, Andres Vinelli is joined by Harriet Waters, the head of environmental sustainability at the University of Oxford. Harriet shares the highlights of Oxford's sustainability journey and explores the lessons learned that can be applied to other organizations. She discusses her personal journey into e…

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Navigating climate risk & emerging reporting standards ft. Janis Parthun 44:31

7M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Janis Parthun, VP of Project Consulting Services at RGP, to discuss how companies are handling climate risks and navigating emerging climate reporting standards as well as challenges they face throughout the lifecycle of ESG strategy implementation.…

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Climate Finance: Support for Developing Countries Amidst Climate Change 18:54

7M ago18:54

18:54

Climate finance has gained significant attention over the past decade due to the increase in extreme climate events around the world. While developed countries have been the largest contributors to climate change, it’s developing countries that often feel the worst of the impacts as they struggle to finance resources to respond, rebuild, and protec…

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Brian Tomlinson: Understanding the Impact of EU Reporting Requirements on Non-EU Investors 41:23

7M ago41:23

41:23

In this episode of The Sustainability Story, host Sandy Peters is joined by Brian Tomlinson, a managing director in Ernst & Young's financial accounting and advisory services practice. They discuss the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and its impact on non-EU-based multinationals. While the extraterritorial nature of the EU's repor…

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Sean Kidney: Climate Bonds, Public Policy, and the Historic Low Carbon Transition 27:30

8M ago27:30

27:30

As the world economy transitions from high carbon to low carbon, the largest global investment in history is underway. In this episode of The Sustainability Story, host Deborah Kidd, CFA, talks climate bonds, transition, and policy with Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO working to mobilize global capital for climate…

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Plastic Packaging Predicament: The Best-Worst Option 25:56

8M ago25:56

25:56

With the use of plastic packaging on the rise, the issue of plastic waste looms large and complex. Plastic is a prevalent part of our lives, but this widespread use poses alarming consequences to the environment and to our health. In this episode of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, David Klausner, ESG Specialist, hosts guests James Malone, CFA, ES…

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Rob Bauer: Building a Bridge for the Future and the Importance of Shareholder Engagement on ESG Issues 31:29

9M ago31:29

31:29

Josina Kamerling, Head of Regulatory Outreach EMEA at CFA Institute, and Rob Bauer, Professor of Finance at School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, and co-author of the paper “Private Shareholder Engagements on Material ESG Issues,” discuss the main findings of his research and how private engagements can address financially materi…

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Cyber-savviness: Weighing Today’s Cybersecurity Risks and Impacts on Tomorrow’s Investments 29:47

9M ago29:47

29:47

Cybersecurity impacts every industry and, for many issuers, the consequences of a breach could be disastrous—as we’ve seen in a number of recent high-profile cases. As investors analysing the current cybersecurity landscape from an ESG risk and ESG impact perspective, we believe that a lack of understanding or investment in cybersecurity is simply …

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Spencer Glendon: The Role of Climate in Shaping the Future of Business 43:50

10M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode of The Sustainability Story, host Andres Vinelli interviews Dr. Spencer Glendon, founder of Probable Futures—a nonprofit organization focused on climate science accessibility from the CFA Institute Climate Risk and Returns conference. Dr. Glendon, an expert on climate change with a background in finance and economics, shares his jou…

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Telling the story of ESG within a corporation ft. Gary Baker & Roxanne White 41:41

10M ago41:41

41:41

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Gary Baker, CEO, and Roxanne White, VP of ESG/Corporate Reporting, from Baker Brand Communication to discuss the branding and strategy of a corporate brand, telling the story of ESG within a corporation, and communicating strategies with stakeholders.…

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The Price of Power: The Impact of Wildfires on Utilities 21:18

10M ago21:18

21:18

Damaged power lines are a leading cause of wildfires around the world and serve as a significant vulnerability to the service providers who operate them. The cost of upgrading and repairing transmission and distribution lines is high, but costs related to the legal liabilities faced by these entities in the face of a wildfire can be enormous and, t…

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The role of real estate investment in the community ft. Larry Dorfman 45:39

10M ago45:39

45:39

In this episode of The ESG Experience, we were joined by Larry Dorfman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Roots, to discuss the role of real estate investment in the community, understanding the science behind investing, and how anyone can build real wealth by investing in real estate with the help of Roots.…

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Julian Kölbel: Cutting through the Confusion on ESG Ratings and What Works in Impact Investing 27:08

10M ago27:08

27:08

In this episode of the Sustainability Story, we tackle two areas of mass confusion in the world of sustainable investing: what should be done about the divergence in ESG ratings, and what works and doesn't work in impact investing. Deborah Kidd, CFA, talks with Dr. Julian Kölbel, Assistant Professor in Sustainable Finance at the Center for Financia…

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Examining the role of food in ESG discussions ft. Jennifer Stojkovic 47:05

11M ago47:05

47:05

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jennifer Stojkovic, Founder of the Vegan Women Summit, to discuss why food is frequently left out of the ESG discussion despite being a large part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a critical component of climate goals.…

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Deep-sea Treasure Trove: Opportunity or Risk? 33:20

11M ago33:20

33:20

Although deep-sea mining has never occurred at commercial scale, the growing interest in the minerals and metals found on the seabed could prompt a shift in the status quo. As the world looks to address climate change, increased demand for required base metals and critical minerals that support large scale deployments of green technologies is a rea…

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Brian Minns, CFA: Guiding the Path to Net Zero Emissions 26:19

11M ago26:19

26:19

Are you ready to crack the code on sustainable investing? We promise a plethora of insights in our thought-provoking conversation with Brian Minns, CFA, the Managing Director of Responsible Investing at University Pension Plan Ontario. Fusing his engineering acumen with financial expertise, Brian is at the forefront of driving environmental, social…

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Patrik Karlsson: Unraveling the EU's Sustainability Regulations 26:47

1y ago26:47

26:47

Discover the ins and outs of sustainability regulations in the EU with Patrik Karlsson, a senior policy officer at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and Josina Kamerling, head of regulatory outreach for CFA Institute for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region at CFA Institute. Gain valuable insights into the Sustainab…

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Investing in long-term strategies & efficiencies in food systems ft. Rex Raimond 50:10

1y ago50:10

50:10

In this episode, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Rex Raimond, Director of Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS), to discuss investment in food systems, how food systems can help transform the ESG regime, why investors need to coordinate with the community to increase finances within these food systems, and more.…

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Energizing a Greener Future with Clean Hydrogen and the Northeastern Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

Clean hydrogen has garnered considerable attention in recent years due to its potential to address hard-to-decarbonize sectors—or—as James Malone, CFA, ESG Specialist, and host of this month’s podcast likes to refer to them, “hard-to-electrify sectors.” These are sectors where electrification has historically been—for a variety of reasons—less attr…

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Evolving infrastructure & low emission investing ft. Bill Green 48:29

1y ago48:29

48:29

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Bill Green, Managing Partner at Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, to discuss the importance of selecting, developing, and financing projects with the lowest possible carbon emissions, how the definition of "infrastructure" has evolved over time, the outlook of the climate…

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Desalination: A Potential Solution for Freshwater Scarcity? 21:21

1y ago21:21

21:21

In some areas, population explosion has exhausted freshwater supplies, and globally the impacts of a warming climate have caused the slow depletion of the freshwater resources available. The search for solutions to freshwater scarcity has intensified and led some municipalities to explore desalination, or the process of turning saltwater into fresh…

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Mindy Lubber: Building a Sustainable Future through Capital Market Integration 12:33

1y ago12:33

12:33

How can capital markets drive meaningful change in the fight against climate risk? Join Paul Andrews, head of Research, Advocacy, and Standards at CFA Institute for an insightful discussion with our esteemed guest, Mindy Lubber, President and CEO of Ceres, as they unpack the importance of integrating sustainability into capital markets and the econ…

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New Episodes Coming In June 2023 0:49

1y ago0:49

0:49

Join our 3 CFA Institute hosts, Andres Vinelli, chief economist, Josina Kamerling, Head of Regulatory Outreach, and Deborah Kidd, Director of Global Industry Standards for new episodes starting in June 2023.By CFA Institute

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Energy procurement, renewable energy, & deregulation ft. Marcus Burrow 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Marcus Burrow, Conservice’s VP of Energy & Sustainability Solutions, to discuss energy procurement, renewable energy, understanding deregulation across different states, solutions for managing utility data and energy procurement efforts, and more.…

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Putting trust into action ft. Jim Massey 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Jim Massey, Chief Sustainability Officer of Zai Lab, to discuss putting trust into action to tackle big problems, cultivating & institutionalizing organization purpose, creating cultures designed to help teams thrive, and more.…

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The Unaffordable Truth: A Look at the Affordable Housing Crisis 24:24

1y ago24:24

24:24

The existing stock of affordable housing in the U.S. is becoming largely obsolete at the same time the development of replacement properties has lagged. As a result, the affordable housing supply in the U.S. is in crisis. In this episode of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, David Klausner, ESG Specialist, sits down with Ola Hixon, Executive Directo…

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The role of existing buildings in global carbon emissions ft. Chris Gray 42:21

1y ago42:21

42:21

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Chris Gray, Chief Technology Officer of RENU Communities, to discuss the role existing buildings play when it comes to global carbon emissions, and why we must focus on making our existing building stock more energy resilient, as opposed to only prioritizing new, energy …

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The relationship between ESG & the lithium industry ft. Kellee Khalil 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by Kellee Khalil, Chief Development Officer of EnergyX, to discuss the current and future relationship between ESG and the lithium industry as well as the role of lithium in achieving renewable energy targets and supporting the green energy transition.…

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We Have Ignition—Can investment in nuclear fusion solve the climate crisis? 24:05

1+ y ago24:05

24:05

Nuclear fusion is making headlines with the first ever demonstration of fusion ignition by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Why is this so groundbreaking? Nuclear fusion is a clean source of energy, and there are many benefits to fusion over its more controversial counterpart, nuclear fission. Some are even painting fusion as THE solutio…

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Investment strategies for effecting systems-level change ft. William Burckart 40:15

1+ y ago40:15

40:15

In this episode of The ESG Experience, Helee Lev and Ryan Nelson are joined by William Burckart, CEO of The Investment Integration Project (TIIP), to discuss creating & adopting investing strategies that are aimed at affecting systems-level change.By Conservice ESG

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