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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) 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. 

  1. 28 FEB

    Are Banks Ready for Climate Risks?

    Banks face growing pressure from regulators to assess the risks climate change poses to their loan portfolios. Some regions, like Europe, are tightening standards, while others, like the U.S., remain hesitant. Our latest research reveals that banks with high exposure to industrials—especially in APAC—could see default risks rise by 50% over the next decade. Will global banks adapt, or are we heading toward a financial blind spot? Find out on this episode of ESG now! Host: Mike Disabato, MSCI ...

    15 min

  2. 21 FEB

    Crude Awakenings: The Shifting Energy Landscape

    Oil and gas are in, renewables are out — at least, that’s what the headlines say. But what’s really happening in energy markets? We take a closer look at shifting U.S. policies, investor reactions, and how global energy trends might shape the future. Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI ESG Research Guests: Mathew Lee, Chris Cote & Elchin Mammadov, MSCI ESG Research

    23 min

  3. 14 FEB

    How to Make Money and Not Lose Money (Historically)

    The quest for higher returns with lower risk is a fundamental principle of successful investing. Study after study shows that investors can use sustainability data to identify more profitable, less risky companies with higher long-term returns. But what about protecting your portfolio from massive drawdowns? Or better yet, seeing which sustainability data points matter most for which industries? Well, you're in luck because that is what this episode is all about! Host: Mike Disabato, MSCI ESG...

    14 min

  4. 31 JAN

    Demystifying Climate Scenarios

    What are climate scenarios? Can I do them myself, or do I need a supercomputer and an advanced degree to make them work? They are certainly important in this day and age, especially as once-in-a-lifetime destructive events seem to be becoming the norm. That’s why we decided to do an episode demystifying the whole process of climate scenario analysis. Luckily, our guest today, James Edwards, along with his co-authors, Nathan Faigle and Wenmin Li, wrote a practical guide on the topic called How...

    18 min

  5. 24 JAN

    Where is the Next Fire?

    Fires continue to rage in Southern California, destroying homes and businesses and leaving thousands stranded. But Los Angeles and its surrounding areas are unfortunately not unique when it comes to wildfire risk. So where is the next fire likely to be? And what can investors do about it? We discuss on this week's episode of ESG now. Host: Mike Disabato, MSCI ESG Research Guest: Katie Towey, MSCI Climate Risk Center

    13 min

  6. 17 JAN

    High Rollers or Higher Risks? Gambling Goes Digital

    One of Australia's biggest casinos is in big trouble, plagued by money laundering investigations and a dwindling pool of domestic gamblers. We look at whether the rise of online gambling may make problems like these redundant in future, and what new risks investors may want to be on the lookout for. Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI ESG Research Guest: SK Kim, MSCI ESG Research

    16 min

  7. 13/12/2024

    The Sustainability and Climate Trends to Watch for 2025

    Join us as we cover the sustainability and climate trends that our team thinks will shape the year head. We talk about the energy transition opportunities that are emerging in private markets, rising social risks and the tech giants, falling data access for AI models and much more. Here’s to a big, intriguing 2025! Host: Bentley Kaplan, MSCI ESG Research Guests: Liz Houston, Namita Nair & Jonathan Ponder, MSCI ESG Research

    18 min

  8. 06/12/2024

    The First Ever (Public) Price Forecast for Airline's Carbon Credits

    We put out the world’s first price forecast for Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)! In it we analyzed the potential demand, supply and prices for credits under CORSIA, and how much the scheme could cost the airline industry in terms of higher ticket prices or lower profits. In this episode we explore the reports findings from one of its main authors, Faris Pleho. Enjoy! Report: CORSIA: Costs and Implications for the Airline Industry Host: Mike D...

    19 min
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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) 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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    MSCI ESG Research LLC
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