Sage ESG Research Analysts Sara Rodriguez and Emma Harper sit down to discuss how Sage evaluates climate risk to align with the goals set at COP26 this past fall.

Sage ESG Research Analyst Andrew Poreda sits down with ESG Research Analysts Emma Harper and Sara Rodriguez to discuss the results of Sage’s 2021 Annual ETF Stewardship Survey. This year’s survey evaluated ETF Sponsors across six areas – proxy voting; company engagement; climate initiatives; stewardship resources; disclosure practices; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Two Sage ESG research analysts, Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez, discuss what getting to “net zero” means for the auto industry and the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle adoption.

Many questions are still unanswered following Winter Storm Uri, which left millions of Texans without power and water for days. Could this disaster have been prevented? Who is responsible? How will we prepare for the next climate-related event? In this episode, Sage interviews Dr. Samantha Montano, an expert in emergency management and author of the forthcoming book Disasterology: Dispatches From the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis. Dr. Montano sheds light on the lessons learned from previous disasters, how such events can be escalated by changing climate risks, and how they can be mitigated through progressive planning.

Our planet has been logging the warmest years on record, and we are increasingly experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. It has been widely recognized that climate change is being triggered by higher levels of greenhouse gases. What can we do about it? In this podcast, Sage CIO Bob Smith and ESG Research Analyst Andy Poreda discuss the importance of reaching “net zero” emissions in an effort to tackle climate change.

What do Nike, Wells Fargo, and BP have in common? They have all experienced controversy related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks that has affected their brand value. The growth of intangible assets (e.g., brand value), which now comprise 90% of the S&P 500’s total assets, emphasizes the importance of ESG analysis and considering risks that aren’t always reported on company financial statements.

To better understand how Sage evaluates corporate governance, we have created “The 5 C’s” framework – compensation, composition, competency, clarity, and consistency. In this podcast, Sage’s CIO Bob Smith and ESG Research Analyst Andy Poreda discuss the 5 C’s and examples of companies that exemplify each.

Sage ESG research Analysts Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez discuss the importance of having a strong governance foundation and illustrate through Sage’s case study of Waste Management how overcoming a governance scandal can lead to social and environmental outperformance.

To read the case study on Waste Management, click here.

Sage ESG research analysts Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez discuss social factors that are financially material for companies, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights a positive example through Sage’s case study of Cisco Systems.

To read the case study on Cisco Systems, click here.