64: Companies, resilience and Covid-19

BlackRock
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Chapters & Sections (47)

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability Investing chapter 2
00:00 Podcast Opening and Host Introduction
00:31 Guest Welcome and Role Overview
01:00 Explaining Investment Stewardship Practices chapter 3
01:01 Definition of Investment Stewardship
01:32 Engagement with Companies and Global Team Structure
02:03 Voting Proxies and Client Interests
02:30 Impact of COVID-19 on Corporate Resilience chapter 2
02:34 Long-Term Orientation Amid Pandemic Uncertainty
03:04 Focus on Climate Risk and Resilience Discussions
04:00 Climate Risk and Future Sustainability Strategies chapter 7
04:07 Operational, Financial, and Strategic Resilience
04:37 Stakeholder Engagement During Crisis
05:08 Purpose-Driven Business Models and Social License
05:40 Accelerated Climate Risk Recognition and Net Zero Commitments
06:12 Indicators of Resilience and Stakeholder Relationships
06:43 Embedding Climate Risk into Corporate Strategy
07:15 Long-Term Sustainability Goals and Metrics
08:16 Defining Industry Metrics and Purpose chapter 2
08:16 Industry‑Specific Metrics Selection
08:47 Purpose as a Strategic Driver
09:19 Fair Treatment of Employees and Workforce Well‑Being chapter 3
09:19 Beyond High‑Level Purpose to Practical Actions
09:50 Health and Safety as Core Employee Value
10:20 Human‑Centred Workforce Reduction Strategies
10:52 Addressing Inequity, Supply Chain Fairness, and Community Engagement chapter 3
10:52 Racial Equity and Board Diversity Initiatives
11:23 Fair Treatment Across the Supply Chain
11:54 Community Engagement and Local Impact
12:24 Regional Differences in Sustainability and Stakeholder Expectations chapter 2
12:24 European Stakeholder Expectations and Climate Commitments
13:59 U.S. Regulatory Environment and Investor Pressure
15:00 Global Climate Commitments and Reporting Practices chapter 2
15:00 Asian Market Dynamics and Reporting Progress
16:05 Private Sector Adaptation to Emerging Climate Policies
16:37 Shareholder Engagement Strategy chapter 2
16:37 Long-Term Shareholder Role and Index Holdings
17:08 Engagement with Companies on Expectations
18:10 Governance Voting Tactics chapter 3
18:10 Voting Against Directors for Governance Issues
18:41 Effectiveness of Voting and Research Findings
19:12 Shareholder Proposals and Environmental Focus
19:43 Sustainability and Social Risk Focus chapter 2
19:43 Sustainability Risk Engagement Intensification
20:14 Social Risk Engagement and Voting Against Management
21:17 Communication & Reporting to Clients chapter 1
21:17 Client-Focused Reporting and Transparency

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