The State Street Global Advisors - E S G Themes That Could Shape 20 19

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In our first episode, we're looking at the e s g themes that could shape 20 19. We talk to the head of e s g investing as state street global advisers about trends she's watching this year. And we'll use exclusive s am p global data to shine a light on how e s g issues are impacting corporate america and global markets.

The interviews: Rakhi Kumar, State Street Global Advisors’ head of ESG investments; Libby Bernick, Trucost managing director; Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of Ceres.

The backstory: Progress on corporate disclosures. A looming talent shortage. Climate change mitigation. These are among the top trends that sustainability experts predict will shape the ESG landscape in 2019. In the inaugural episode of ESG Insider, a new podcast from S&P Global, co-hosts Esther Whieldon and Lindsey White speak to several ESG leaders about the key themes they are watching this year, including Rakhi Kumar, State Street Global Advisors’ head of ESG investments and asset stewardship, Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of Ceres, and Libby Bernick, Trucost managing director and global head of corporate business. Lindsey White is a financial news editor with S&P Global Market Intelligence. Esther Whieldon is a sustainability & climate news reporter, also with Market Intelligence. (Photo: AP)