Yu Ishihara
Executive director at MSCI's sustainable investment research team, specializing in the automobile industry and its climate transition challenges. Author of the paper "Auto Industry: Emissions vs. Economics."
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Sep 22, 2023 • 14min
United Auto Workers of ESG
Yu Ishihara, MSCI ES discusses the demands made by the United Auto Workers in the US and the implications for ESG. They touch on wage increases, CEO pay disparities, and the impact of transitioning to electric vehicles. The podcast explores the potential consequences of EVs for UAW workers, including job cuts and plant closures. It also discusses labor management practices, union coverage, strikes, and challenges in the transition to EVs. The importance of finding a balance between economic needs and worker well-being in the EV market is highlighted.
Sep 5, 2024 • 36min
The Future of Energy
Chris Cote, an ESG research expert at MSCI, Tyler Rosenlicht, a natural resource equities portfolio manager, and Yu Ishihara, a sustainable investment leader, delve into the future of energy. They discuss the slow pace of the energy transition, noting increasing fossil fuel consumption despite lowering emissions in developed markets. The trio also explores the challenges in decarbonizing transportation, the critical role of government regulations in promoting electric vehicles, and the evolving perspectives on nuclear power's contribution to energy stability.
