In this episode of the PRI podcast, we discuss implementing net zero commitments in listed equity portfolios. Joined by Anna Cala,  Assistant Vice President, ESG, ClearBridge Investments, and Maia Becker, Senior Director, RBC Global Asset Management we explore:                    Net zero ambition &amp; commitments        Challenges and issues on the path to net zero        Steps taken towards achieving these targets The role of divestments in achieving net zero targets  Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3M86WtL

In this episode of the PRI podcast, we discuss implementing net zero commitments in listed equity portfolios. Joined by Anna Cala,  Assistant Vice President, ESG, ClearBridge Investments, and Maia Becker, Senior Director, RBC Global Asset Management we explore:         <ul> <li>        Net zero ambition &amp; commitments</li> <li>       Challenges and issues on the path to net zero</li> <li>       Steps taken towards achieving these targets</li> <li>The role of divestments in achieving net zero targets</li> </ul> Find the transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3M86WtL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3M86WtL</a>

Implementing net zero in listed equity portfolios 

 In this week's podcast, we look at the social licence of infrastructure investing. Joined by  Gwen Colin of Vauban Infrastructure and Antoine Tréboz of ALiS, we explore:  ·       How the social licence delivers better infrastructure projects for investors and their stakeholders  ·       How to conduct effective stakeholder engagement  Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3FQ5sAn

In this week's podcast, we look at the social licence of infrastructure investing. Joined by Gwen Colin of Vauban Infrastructure and Antoine Tréboz of ALiS, we explore: ·       How the social licence delivers better infrastructure projects for investors and their stakeholders ·       How to conduct effective stakeholder engagement Find the transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3FQ5sAn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3FQ5sAn</a>

Putting people first in infrastructure investing 

  In this episode, Sebastien  Akbik,  Corporate Governance Analyst at the PRI spoke with Kiran Aziz,  Head of Responsible Investments from  KLP  and  Daniel  Mulé,  Policy Lead, Extractive Industries Tax and Transparency  from  Oxfam America.    They discussed the importance for responsible investors to consider tax both from a risk mitigation and positive impact perspective. The speakers also discussed the increasing momentum on tax, including the shareholder proposals on tax transparency  filed by Oxfam America and KLP.      Find transcript here: https://bit.ly/3YMKuJ8   

In this episode, Sebastien Akbik, Corporate Governance Analyst at the PRI spoke with Kiran Aziz, Head of Responsible Investments from KLP and Daniel Mulé, Policy Lead, Extractive Industries Tax and Transparency from Oxfam America.  They discussed the importance for responsible investors to consider tax both from a risk mitigation and positive impact perspective. The speakers also discussed the increasing momentum on tax, including the shareholder proposals on tax transparency filed by Oxfam America and KLP.   Find transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3YMKuJ8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3YMKuJ8</a>

Why tax should be on the agenda for responsible investors

 What is tech addiction and why should investors be paying attention to the issue?  In this episode, we are joined by Di Rifai, Founder and Chair of the non-profit Creating Future Us, who works with investors to champion sustainable use of technology in business and by Carlota Garcia-Manas, Head of Climate Transition and ESG Engagement at Royal London Asset Management.  Together we discuss:  How tech addiction is affecting society How investors can influence the tech sector Successes and challenges of engaging with the tech sector The role of regulation within tech companies  Find transcript here: https://bit.ly/41QqS9E

What is tech addiction and why should investors be paying attention to the issue? In this episode, we are joined by Di Rifai, Founder and Chair of the non-profit Creating Future Us, who works with investors to champion sustainable use of technology in business and by Carlota Garcia-Manas, Head of Climate Transition and ESG Engagement at Royal London Asset Management. Together we discuss: <ul> <li>How tech addiction is affecting society</li> <li>How investors can influence the tech sector</li> <li>Successes and challenges of engaging with the tech sector</li> <li>The role of regulation within tech companies</li> </ul> Find transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/41QqS9E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/41QqS9E</a>

Exploring the responsibility of investors in addressing tech addiction 

Nigel Topping

 In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we take stock of progress in 2022 on the climate and environment, as we discuss:         ·       The biggest achievements for climate and environmental action in 2022, and where we fell short.   ·        The importance for investors to consider climate and nature together, and their connection.   ·       The key topics and moments where we would expect greater investor climate and nature action and policy environment.  Find transcript here:   COP_27_PT_2.pdf (libsyn.com)

In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we take stock of progress in 2022 on the climate and environment, as we discuss:      ·      The biggest achievements for climate and environmental action in 2022, and where we fell short. ·       The importance for investors to consider climate and nature together, and their connection. ·       The key topics and moments where we would expect greater investor climate and nature action and policy environment. Find transcript here:  <a href="https://content.libsyn.com/p/9/f/d/9fd19560c634fcda/COP_27_PT_2.pdf?c_id=147142797&amp;cs_id=147142797&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;Expires=1677507419&amp;Signature=TMvE9DT4F5KAq8L8kbm9EkUkezTuRD1thhIOH79SiQtwuGYd28ZbfzaeU6TZOeYRfIf1y7YGsn2aERa~Tp5--aUjxmKTVDkwVZv1NJqbmTirizdKPopIX1nlMnkll-7CY4bZcYKOWYdVjZ14134LwT78aPZ1TUsMjWdm7NKCkNwhUUoY6~sfM3P2Y0x1QxD3yGM~cGNzLzFkqsY1Zs5gpHnABtA7fP28e-AncD6VVnm6D-XwU0hamXt4xBX6jbXMVSPyKhEOg0gm6BDIEpd4Kd6N4T0LC-HrCQhD00z9R1zFAGetoC9M9uaeesDdATcIOTwbBJ5PTHN55B5XNuISVw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K1YS7LZGUP96OI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> COP_27_PT_2.pdf (libsyn.com)</a>

Spotlight on Climate & Environment: A conversation with Nigel Topping, UN High Level Climate Champion for UK

Many governments are turning to labelled sustainable bonds, and Latin American sovereigns have been particularly innovative. The PRI’s latest podcast delves into the issuer and investor perspective, and the different types of bonds coming to the market. In this podcast we discuss:  The state and evolution of the sovereign sustainable bond market How Latin America have approached this market and how Columbia, Mexico, and Chile have been the leaders in this space. Weighing up use-of-proceeds labelled bonds versus sustainability-linked bonds  It features Esther Law, who is a Senior Investment Manager in Emerging Market Debt at Amundi and César Arias, the former Director of Public Credit and National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance of Colombia. Find podcast transcript here : https://bit.ly/3Xx5XGm 

Many governments are turning to labelled sustainable bonds, and Latin American sovereigns have been particularly innovative. The PRI’s latest podcast delves into the issuer and investor perspective, and the different types of bonds coming to the market. In this podcast we discuss: <ul> <li>The state and evolution of the sovereign sustainable bond market</li> <li>How Latin America have approached this market and how Columbia, Mexico, and Chile have been the leaders in this space.</li> <li>Weighing up use-of-proceeds labelled bonds versus sustainability-linked bonds</li> </ul> It features Esther Law, who is a Senior Investment Manager in Emerging Market Debt at Amundi and César Arias, the former Director of Public Credit and National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance of Colombia. Find podcast transcript here : <a href="https://bit.ly/3Xx5XGm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Xx5XGm</a>

Sovereign sustainable bonds – a fast-evolving, innovative market

In this episode, the PRI’s head of fixed income, Carmen Nuzzo speaks with Adam Heltzer of Ares Management and Faith Rosenfeld of HPS Investment Partners, to discuss how private debt investors are incorporating ESG into their investment practices.    With this, they discuss the ESG opportunities for private debt and private equity investors to collaborate and the regulatory implications on reporting with limited partners. 

In this episode, the PRI’s head of fixed income, Carmen Nuzzo speaks with Adam Heltzer of Ares Management and Faith Rosenfeld of HPS Investment Partners, to discuss how private debt investors are incorporating ESG into their investment practices.    With this, they discuss the ESG opportunities for private debt and private equity investors to collaborate and the regulatory implications on reporting with limited partners.

ESG in private debt: Episode 1

In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we shine the spotlight on COP27. Host Liz Barnes speaks with Habib Abdur-Rahman, Head of ESG at Investcorp, and Prudential's Liza Jansen, Head of Responsible Investment at Prudential, and member of the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. With just a week to go until the highly anticipated climate conference, they discuss their expectations for COP27, the role of investors in scaling up actions to deliver on a just transition to net zero, and how blended finance can be leveraged to mobilise capital into where finance is needed the most.

In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we shine the spotlight on COP27. Host Liz Barnes speaks with Habib Abdur-Rahman, Head of ESG at Investcorp, and Prudential's Liza Jansen, Head of Responsible Investment at Prudential, and member of the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. With just a week to go until the highly anticipated climate conference, they discuss their expectations for COP27, the role of investors in scaling up actions to deliver on a just transition to net zero, and how blended finance can be leveraged to mobilise capital into where finance is needed the most.

SPOTLIGHT ON COP 27: SCALING INVESTOR CLIMATE ACTION

In this episode, we take a closer look at what is really happening behind the scenes at major sporting events, bringing to the forefront human rights abuses of migrant workers. With FIFA just around the corner, we discuss what is happening on the ground and what responsible investors can to do to tackle this issue.   Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3FgJ83i 

In this episode, we take a closer look at what is really happening behind the scenes at major sporting events, bringing to the forefront human rights abuses of migrant workers. With FIFA just around the corner, we discuss what is happening on the ground and what responsible investors can to do to tackle this issue.   Find the transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3FgJ83i" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3FgJ83i</a>

FIFA World Cup: What responsible investors can do to tackle labour issues

In this new podcast, an investor and a bank discuss which ESG data they use for securitised product analysis and how it differs from other asset classes.

In this new podcast, an investor and a bank discuss which ESG data they use for securitised product analysis and how it differs from other asset classes.

ESG data: Is it different for securitised products?

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In the tenth podcast of a series on the ESG in Credit Risk and Ratings Initiative, Sixtine Dubost (PRI) speaks with Erika Wranegard (Lombard Odier Investment Managers) and Michael Ferguson (S&amp;P Global Ratings) about the ESG information provider landscape and the usefulness of the product and service offering for fixed income investors. Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3f3e24d

In the tenth podcast of a series on the ESG in Credit Risk and Ratings Initiative, Sixtine Dubost (PRI) speaks with Erika Wranegard (Lombard Odier Investment Managers) and Michael Ferguson (S&amp;P Global Ratings) about the ESG information provider landscape and the usefulness of the product and service offering for fixed income investors. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3f3e24d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3f3e24d</a>

ESG in credit risk and ratings

In this episode of the PRI podcast, Jasper Cox, Investment Practices Analyst at the PRI, speaks with Christian Leveque, Municipal Portfolio Manager and Strategist at Payden &amp; Rygel, and Ruth Ducret, Senior Analyst, Municipal Research at Breckinridge Capital Advisors   State and local governments in the US have a critical role to play in tackling environmental and social challenges.   In turn, the investors who lend to these administrations through buying municipal (muni) bonds can contribute to the solutions. Some muni bond issuers have also started selling labelled bonds that earmark proceeds for green or social projects.   This podcast explores how sustainability outcomes can be factored into muni bond investment decisions, and what the role of labelled bonds is in this market. Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3AC6zBh

In this episode of the PRI podcast, Jasper Cox, Investment Practices Analyst at the PRI, speaks with Christian Leveque, Municipal Portfolio Manager and Strategist at Payden &amp; Rygel, and Ruth Ducret, Senior Analyst, Municipal Research at Breckinridge Capital Advisors State and local governments in the US have a critical role to play in tackling environmental and social challenges. In turn, the investors who lend to these administrations through buying municipal (muni) bonds can contribute to the solutions. Some muni bond issuers have also started selling labelled bonds that earmark proceeds for green or social projects. This podcast explores how sustainability outcomes can be factored into muni bond investment decisions, and what the role of labelled bonds is in this market. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3AC6zBh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3AC6zBh</a>

Thematic ESG investing in the US municipal bond market

Join the PRI’s Bonnie Groves and guests John Hoeppner, LGIM America, and Aeisha Mastagni, CalSTRS, in this episode of the PRI podcast.     John and Aeisha discuss this year’s AGM season and the trends that will shape future proxy seasons. They tackle voting on new and complex shareholder resolutions and the role of universal owners in addressing systemic risks.  Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3JpLi0G

Join the PRI’s Bonnie Groves and guests John Hoeppner, LGIM America, and Aeisha Mastagni, CalSTRS, in this episode of the PRI podcast.   John and Aeisha discuss this year’s AGM season and the trends that will shape future proxy seasons. They tackle voting on new and complex shareholder resolutions and the role of universal owners in addressing systemic risks.  Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3JpLi0G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3JpLi0G</a>

The role of stewardship: reflections from proxy season 2022

In this new podcast, PRI’s Carmen Nuzzo speaks with an originator and an investor  to discuss the benefits and the challenges of structured products with green or social labels. They are growing rapidly but are not always genuine.

In this new podcast, PRI’s Carmen Nuzzo speaks with an originator and an investor  to discuss the benefits and the challenges of structured products with green or social labels. They are growing rapidly but are not always genuine.

Assessing the veracity of ESG-labelled securitised products

The ICGN have recently published an update of the ICGN model mandate paper alongside the GISD. This paper is a practical tool for asset owners to incorporate clauses into investment mandates on issues such as climate change, human rights and reporting. The PRI is fully supportive of this paper. In this session we will explore the paper, how it might be used and how the relationship between asset managers and asset owners has changed since the publication of the original paper in 2012.   Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3Pmyv0N

The ICGN have recently published an update of the ICGN model mandate paper alongside the GISD. This paper is a practical tool for asset owners to incorporate clauses into investment mandates on issues such as climate change, human rights and reporting. The PRI is fully supportive of this paper. In this session we will explore the paper, how it might be used and how the relationship between asset managers and asset owners has changed since the publication of the original paper in 2012. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Pmyv0N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Pmyv0N</a>

Incorporating human rights and climate into investment mandates

In this episode Laura de Ornelas, PRI’s Empowering Asset Owners Director, speaks to Jenny Kvaskova and Tim Manuel from Aon. They explore the insights into Asset Owners’ responsible investment practices, particularly how they differ across geographies and Asset Owner segments.   Jenny shares the methodology and techniques used to bring the PRI’s reporting data to life. Tim Manuel shares from his experience in supporting Asset Owners in their responsible investment journey, explores the challenges they face, and gives insight into how the industry is solving these.   Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3utVKOc

In this episode Laura de Ornelas, PRI’s Empowering Asset Owners Director, speaks to Jenny Kvaskova and Tim Manuel from Aon. They explore the insights into Asset Owners’ responsible investment practices, particularly how they differ across geographies and Asset Owner segments. Jenny shares the methodology and techniques used to bring the PRI’s reporting data to life. Tim Manuel shares from his experience in supporting Asset Owners in their responsible investment journey, explores the challenges they face, and gives insight into how the industry is solving these. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3utVKOc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3utVKOc</a>

Exploring asset owners’ responsible investment practices

In this episode of the PRI podcast, Jasper Cox, Investment Practices Analyst at the PRI, speaks with Lupin Rahman, Head of Emerging Markets Sovereign Credit at PIMCO, and Jarrad Linzie, Global Head of Fixed Income Index Research at MSCI.   Indices help shape investment decisions, whether investors track them passively or use them as a benchmark for performance. Therefore, the index providers incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into a growing number of their products are key actors in the responsible investment ecosystem.   When designing ESG indices for government bonds, there are certain differences compared with corporate indices. This podcast explores these distinctions, as well as the purpose of ESG sovereign debt indices and potential areas for future development.   Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3bAXNcG   Interested in the resources discussed in this episode?   Bringing together sovereign debt investors and index providers:  https://www.unpri.org/sovereign-debt/bringing-together-sovereign-debt-investors-and-index-providers/9890.article

In this episode of the PRI podcast, Jasper Cox, Investment Practices Analyst at the PRI, speaks with Lupin Rahman, Head of Emerging Markets Sovereign Credit at PIMCO, and Jarrad Linzie, Global Head of Fixed Income Index Research at MSCI. Indices help shape investment decisions, whether investors track them passively or use them as a benchmark for performance. Therefore, the index providers incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into a growing number of their products are key actors in the responsible investment ecosystem. When designing ESG indices for government bonds, there are certain differences compared with corporate indices. This podcast explores these distinctions, as well as the purpose of ESG sovereign debt indices and potential areas for future development. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3bAXNcG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3bAXNcG</a> Interested in the resources discussed in this episode? Bringing together sovereign debt investors and index providers: <a href="https://www.unpri.org/sovereign-debt/bringing-together-sovereign-debt-investors-and-index-providers/9890.article" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.unpri.org/sovereign-debt/bringing-together-sovereign-debt-investors-and-index-providers/9890.article</a>

Bringing ESG factors into sovereign debt indices

In this episode of the PRI podcast, host Ed Baker (PRI’s Head of Climate Policy), speaks with Patrick Arber, Head of International Government Engagement at Aviva and Co-Lead of the UN-convened Asset Owner Alliance Policy Track and Karishma Gulrajani, Engagement Manager at Vivid Economics, on the AOA’s recently published position paper on carbon pricing.   The transition to net zero hinges on a policy mix consistent with Paris Agreement goals. The escalating global energy security crisis underscores the imperative for an accelerated net zero transition, and carbon pricing provides a broad incentive for decarbonisation, driving emissions where they are most cost-effective. With growing momentum around this policy tool, particularly at the G7 this year, it is important to ensure that carbon pricing schemes are implemented in a robust and effective manner and supported by both enabling and complementary policies.      Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3A6FRRu

In this episode of the PRI podcast, host Ed Baker (PRI’s Head of Climate Policy), speaks with Patrick Arber, Head of International Government Engagement at Aviva and Co-Lead of the UN-convened Asset Owner Alliance Policy Track and Karishma Gulrajani, Engagement Manager at Vivid Economics, on the AOA’s recently published position paper on carbon pricing.  The transition to net zero hinges on a policy mix consistent with Paris Agreement goals. The escalating global energy security crisis underscores the imperative for an accelerated net zero transition, and carbon pricing provides a broad incentive for decarbonisation, driving emissions where they are most cost-effective. With growing momentum around this policy tool, particularly at the G7 this year, it is important to ensure that carbon pricing schemes are implemented in a robust and effective manner and supported by both enabling and complementary policies.    Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3A6FRRu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3A6FRRu</a>

Why carbon pricing is needed to address the energy “trilemma”.

In the ninth podcast of a series on the ESG in Credit Risk and Ratings Initiative, Sixtine Dubost (PRI) speaks with Lisa Abraham (Brown Advisory) and Florian Grandcolas (EthiFinance) about TCFD’s recommended disclosures and their incorporation in credit risk analysis.   Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3te1A63

In the ninth podcast of a series on the ESG in Credit Risk and Ratings Initiative, Sixtine Dubost (PRI) speaks with Lisa Abraham (Brown Advisory) and Florian Grandcolas (EthiFinance) about TCFD’s recommended disclosures and their incorporation in credit risk analysis. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3te1A63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3te1A63</a>

ESG in credit risk and ratings: episode 9

In this episode of the PRI podcast, Jasper Cox, Investment Practices Analyst at the PRI, speaks with Camilla Ogunbiyi, Senior Sovereign ESG Analyst at Nordea Asset Management, and James Lockhart Smith, Vice President for Markets at Verisk Maplecroft. Sovereign nations are the ultimate guarantors of human rights, making the bonds they issue a logical focus for responsible investors. However, investors face unique challenges considering this topic in government debt. This podcast discusses the link between human rights and borrowing costs, how to find and use data on human rights, and engaging with countries on the subject. Find the podcast transcript here: https://bit.ly/3EL5J5Z

In this episode of the PRI podcast, Jasper Cox, Investment Practices Analyst at the PRI, speaks with Camilla Ogunbiyi, Senior Sovereign ESG Analyst at Nordea Asset Management, and James Lockhart Smith, Vice President for Markets at Verisk Maplecroft. Sovereign nations are the ultimate guarantors of human rights, making the bonds they issue a logical focus for responsible investors. However, investors face unique challenges considering this topic in government debt. This podcast discusses the link between human rights and borrowing costs, how to find and use data on human rights, and engaging with countries on the subject. Find the podcast transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3EL5J5Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3EL5J5Z</a>

Spotlight on human rights: addressing sovereign bondholders’ challenges

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In this academic episode of the PRI podcast, Mikael Homanen, the PRI's Senior Specialist, Research, is joined by Caroline Flammer, Associate Professor and Dean’s Research Scholar at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. Caroline and Mikael discuss how CSR can contribute to company competitiveness; why companies don't engage more extensively on CSR; and whether CSR can ever constrain competitiveness. Find out about the research here.

In this academic episode of the PRI podcast, Mikael Homanen, the PRI's Senior Specialist, Research, is joined by Caroline Flammer, Associate Professor and Dean’s Research Scholar at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. Caroline and Mikael discuss how CSR can contribute to company competitiveness; why companies don't engage more extensively on CSR; and whether CSR can ever constrain competitiveness. Find out about the research <a href="http://sites.bu.edu/cflammer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

How CSR can contribute to company competitiveness

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