In this episode of Sustainability Talks, we look at ISS STOXX’s recent report Actionable Insights: Top Sustainability Themes in 2026. Our host for this episode, Mirtha Kastrapeli, Global Head of the ISS STOXX Research Institute, discusses the report’s major topics and conclusions and identifies key global sustainability risks and opportunities relevant to investment portfolios in 2026.

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About Sustainability Talks

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.

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.

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About Sustainability Talks

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.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

In this special episode of ESGForeword, we look at themes that are explored in ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute 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 at ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute, Forest, Land and Agriculture, 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 can they assess and mitigate those risks.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.

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.

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About ESGForeword

ESGForeword, ISS ESG’s podcast series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing knowledge in covering issues of importance to those within the ESG 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 ESG practitioners. The ESGForeword 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, ESG disclosures, and more.