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.