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SUSTAINABILITY TALKS

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The Sustainability Talks podcast series is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things sustainability-related across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the Sustainability industry. Corporate and investment professionals will find the series particularly helpful as our experts discuss ways of achieving a greener and more sustainable portfolio while highlighting resources and tools designed to meet challenges faced by sustainability practitioners.

The series is also directed at those seeking to stay abreast of the latest global trends and developments in the areas of responsible investment, sustainability, impact investing, CSR reporting, sustainability disclosures, and more.

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ALL EPISODES

EP 14. Beyond Net Zero Pledges: Navigating Hard-to-Abate Sectors

In this episode of Sustainability Talks, we look at ISS STOXX’s recent article Beyond Net Zero Pledges: Navigating Hard-to-Abate Sectors. Our host for this episode, Amitkumar Vyawahare, Head of Climate and Nature Analytics for India at ISS Sustainability Solutions Business, speaks about the state of corporate progress toward Net Zero carbon emissions, particularly in carbon-intensive sectors.

EP 13. Critical Mineral Series: Sustainability Considerations for Investors in Copper Mining

In this episode of ESGForeword, we look at ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute report, Critical Mineral Series: Sustainability Considerations for Investors in Copper Mining. Our featured host for this episode, Debaprasad Sengupta, Biodiversity Lead at the Natural Capital Research Institute at ISS STOXX, highlights the key takeaways. The analysis focuses on how the transition to a more resilient energy sector requires extensive mineral resources, and the sustainability issues raised by copper mining.

EP 12. EU ‘Omnibus’ Proposal to Scale Back Sustainability Laws Still Likely to Power Sustainable Finance

In this episode of ESGForeword, we look at ISS ESG’s recent analysis, EU ‘Omnibus’ Proposal to Scale Back Sustainability Laws Still Likely to Power Sustainable Finance. Our featured host for this episode, Joe Arns, Head of Strategy and Scalability for ISS ESG Research, highlights the key takeaways. The analysis focuses on the European Commission’s recent package of legislative proposals known as the EU ‘Omnibus,’ which aims to revise and simplify sustainable finance regulation.

EP 11. The Root Cause of Nature Loss: Forests, Why They Matter, and How to Assess Deforestation Risk in Investment Portfolios through Nature-Related Data

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at themes that are explored in the ISS STOXX Natural Capital Research Institute’s recently released report The Root Cause of Nature Loss: Forests, Why They Matter, and How to Assess Deforestation Risk in Investment Portfolios through Nature-Related Data. Our featured host for this episode, Caitlin Harris, Senior Associate and Forest, Land and Agriculture Research Lead at ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute, speaks on the key topics that emerged in this report. The purpose of the report is to provide the reader with insights on how global institutional investors are exposed to deforestation risks in their investment portfolios and how they can assess and mitigate those risks.

EP 10. Actionable Insights: Top ESG Themes in 2025

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at the five key trends that are explored in ISS ESG’S recently released annual global outlook report, Actionable Insights: Top ESG Themes in 2025. Our featured host for this episode, Mirtha Kastrapeli, Global Head of Natural Capital and Thought Leadership at ISS ESG, speaks about global issues that are likely to influence ESG investing throughout 2025.

EP 9. 2024 Global Regulatory Update

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at issues that are explored in ISS STOXX’s recently released, 2024 Global Regulatory Update. Our featured host for this episode, Karina Karakulova, the Head of Regulatory Affairs at ISS STOXX, speaks on the key themes that emerged in this latest report. The purpose of the Global Regulatory Update is to provide the reader with insights into the key themes and recent developments in ESG-related regulations globally. Keep up with the latest company news and insights by following us on LinkedIn.

EP 8. ESG Performance Chartbook: Consumer and Energy, Materials, & Utilities

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at issues that are explored in ISS ESG’s recently released thought leadership publication, ESG Performance Chartbook: Consumer and Energy, Materials, & Utilities. Our featured host for this episode, Jhanavee Sheth, Head of Energy, Materials, & Utilities at ISS ESG, speaks on the key themes that emerged in this latest report. The purpose of the ESG Performance Chartbook series is to provide the reader with insights into the distribution of ESG Performance Scores per industry within a sector.

EP 7. Actionable Insights: Top ESG Themes in 2024 — Mid-Year Review

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at issues that are explored in ISS ESG’s recently released, Actionable Insights: Top ESG Themes in 2024 — Mid-Year Review. Our featured host for this episode, Candice Coppere, the Global Head of Climate & Nature Innovation Lab at ISS ESG, speaks on the key themes that emerged in this latest report. The purpose of the Actionable Insights: Mid-Year Review is to help investors identify key ESG risks and opportunities likely to impact their portfolios in 2024.

EP 6. ESG Performance Chartbook: Healthcare and Technology, Media, & Telecommunications

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at issues that are explored in ISS ESG’s recently released thought leadership piece, ESG Performance Chartbook: Healthcare and Technology, Media, & Telecommunications. Our featured host for this episode, Amber Daniels, ESG Research, Sector Head of Healthcare at ISS ESG, speaks on the latest developments within the area of healthcare & TMT that are covered in this latest report. The purpose of the ESG Performance Chartbook series is to provide the reader with insights into the distribution of ESG Performance Scores per industry within a sector.

EP 5. The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence & ESG

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at issues that are explored in ISS ESG’s recently released thought leadership piece, The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence & ESG: A Spectrum of Risks and Opportunities. Our featured host for this episode, Joseph Arns, ESG Corporate Ratings Sector Head of Technology, Media, & Telecommunications at ISS ESG, speaks on the latest developments within the area of artificial intelligence that are covered in this latest report.

EP 4. ESG Performance Chartbook: Industrials, Financials, & Real Estate

ISS ESG’s podcast series ESGForeword kicks off its 2024 season with a special episode diving into the recently released ESG Performance Chartbook: Industrials, Financials, & Real Estate report. Hosted by ESG Corporate Ratings Sector Head of Industrials, Financials, & Real Estate, Roberto Lampl, the episode provides insights into the distribution of ESG Performance Scores per industry within a sector.

EP 3. 2023 Global Regulatory Update: Recent Developments and Key Themes in ESG-Related Regulations Globally

In this episode, our host Jean-Charles Guillemin, Global Head of Integrated Solutions at ISS ESG, speaks with Karina Karakulova, Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, to discuss ISS ESG’s recently released annual report on ESG-related regulation, called “2023 Global Regulatory Update”. Karina speaks about the report’s findings on the evolution of global ESG regulation and the implications for investors.

EP 2. The Biodiversity Impact Assessment Tool

In this episode, our host, Jean-Charles Guillemin, Global Head of Integrated Solutions at ISS ESG, speaks with Brian Colantropo, Associate Director and Head of ESG Research Solutions Product at ISS ESG, on an increasingly important topic for investors and corporations alike: biodiversity. Brian provides insight on why investors should be paying closer attention to biodiversity, the best ways to measure biodiversity impact, and discusses the development of ISS ESG’s Biodiversity Impact Assessment Tool, which aids investors in assessing the impact of companies’ business and supply chains on biodiversity.

EP 1. Actionable Insights: Top ESG Themes in 2023

ISS ESG is pleased to present its ESGForeword podcast series, hosted by Jean-Charles Guillemin, Global Head of Integrated Solutions. In this episode, Jean-Charles speaks with Bonnie Saynay, ISS ESG’s Global Head of ESG Research and Data Strategy to discuss our recently released annual outlook report, Actionable Insights: Top ESG Themes in 2023. The conversation explores what’s needed to implement and achieve Net Zero carbon energy production, whether investors can expect a slowdown or acceleration in ESG regulation, how the pandemic is affecting companies three years on, the main ESG challenges investors should consider as it applies to crypto, and more.

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