153.3K
Downloads
74
Episodes
Join us for a digest of the latest research, analysis and insights on the relationships between environmental social and corporate governance issues and global business, finance and society. In each episode, hear from experts sharing their insights on how institutional investors can identify and mitigate risks related to ESG factors, but also leverage opportunities in sustainable investment and debt capital markets. This is ESG in Conversation.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Episode Summary
Host:
- Melissa Chase, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Morningstar Sustainalytics
- Lindsey Stewart, CFA, Director of Investment Stewardship Research, Morningstar Sustainalytics
Guests:
- Hortense Bioy, CFA, Head of Sustainable Investing Research
- Jackie Cook, Senior Director, Stewardship
Trends in Sustainable Investing and ESG-Focused Proxy Voting Activities
ESG In Conversation welcomes Lindsey Stewart as the new co-host for the podcast. He and Melissa chat about current developments in the sustainable investment space and the uncertainties investors and companies face. This month’s episode includes three compelling interviews with some of Sustainalytics’ experts, including Lindsey. Tune in to hear perspectives on sustainable investing trends and the continuously changing regulatory landscape. The discussions also cover recent research examining patterns in investors’ proxy voting activities, how companies’ share structures can influence vote outcomes and how that plays out for certain ballot items like say on pay.
Share Your Feedback
Please take a moment to share your thoughts on ESG in Conversation. You can email us at podcast@sustainalytics.com.
Key Moments
|
00:00:26 |
Introduction |
|
00:03:32 |
Interview with Hortense Bioy on sustainable investing trends, regulatory changes and the impact on the investment funds landscape. |
|
00:14:29 |
Interview with Jackie Cook covering recent research on the impact of dual class share structures on sustainability-focused shareholder resolutions. |
|
00:28:42 |
Interview with Lindsey Stewart on the widening gap between European and US investors environmentally and socially focused shareholder resolutions. |
|
00:36:24 |
Closing remarks |
Links to Select Resources
- Six Sustainable Investing Trends to Watch in 2025 Report
- Shareholder Democracy and the Challenge of Dual Class Share Structures
- Say on Pay: CEO Compensation and the Long Tail of Shareholder Dissent
- Voting on ESG: A Gap Becomes a Gulf
Ad: To learn more about the Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit and to register visit https://www.morningstar.com/business/events/morningstar-sustainable-investing-summit
Comments (0)
To leave or reply to comments, please download free Podbean or
No Comments
To leave or reply to comments,
please download free Podbean App.