ESG in Conversation
ESG in Conversation
Morningstar Sustainalytics Podcast
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.
ESG in Conversation: 2025 Proxy Season Review
In this bonus episode, recorded earlier this year, we sat down with Morningstar Sustainalytics’ ESG Proxy Voting Overlay team to discuss their insights from the most recent proxy season.
Dec 18, 2025
24 min
ESG in Conversation: Financing the Future
Our new episode of ESG in Conversation looks at the evolution in sustainable fixed income investing and the importance of bringing investor voices to the conversation about funding a sustainable future.
Apr 29, 2025
37 min
ESG in Conversation: Shining a Light on Shareholder Rights
In this episode experts from Morningstar Sustainalytics share their perspectives on sustainable investing trends and the changing regulatory landscape, as well as changes in proxy voting activities, the influence of dual class share structures and their impact on say on pay votes.
Mar 27, 2025
38 min
ESG in Conversation: A Look Ahead at 2025 and Beyond
In this episode, experts from Morningstar Sustainalytics and Morningstar Indexes share their predictions of what will be top of mind for investors and issuers in the areas of ESG risk, regulations, climate transition and sustainable finance for the year to come.
Jan 30, 2025
33 min
ESG in Conversation: A Look Back at 2024
In this episode, we look back at some key insights from our guests during this past year - from ESG metrics, to climate, to regulatory issues.
Nov 20, 2024
22 min
ESG in Conversation: Using ESG Data in Portfolio Construction
In this episode, we look at how ESG and climate data can support investment activities and potentially enhance performance. Also, in the lead up to COP16, we discuss the role of the private sector in addressing biodiversity loss.
Sep 25, 2024
25 min
ESG in Conversation: When It Comes to Sustainable Investing, It's A Material World
In this episode, we delve into ESG materiality, what it means to asset owners and its role in sustainable investing. Also discover what a shifting political agenda could mean for sustainability-focused regulations globally.
Jun 21, 2024
30 min
ESG in Conversation: The SEC's New Rule on Climate
In our new episode, we’re joined again by Arthur Carabia, Director or ESG Policy Research, to discuss the SEC’s new climate, how the rule compares to other sustainability and climate reporting regulations, and what it means for investors. [link] Tune in to also hear about the EU regulation on deforestation-free products, issues regarding child labor in the cocoa supply chain and insights from Morningstar Sustainalytics’ annual ESG Industry Reports.
May 3, 2024
18 min
ESG in Conversation: The AI Revolution Comes to ESG
In this episode, learn how artificial intelligence is being leveraged in the world of ESG research. Also, hear about the ESG risks in global supply chains investors should consider to mitigate portfolio risks.
Mar 18, 2024
23 min
ESG in Conversation: Asset Owners Share Their Views on the Changing Investment Landscape
In this episode, learn more about asset owners’ views on ESG investing, discover what major food companies can do to reduce their rising emissions, and find out whether companies are ready for CSRD.
Jan 31, 2024
16 min
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