{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Debunking ESG Myths","title":"RIP to ESG Ratings: Unveiling ESG’s Hidden Truths","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9abe7dec\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1616,"description":"In this episode \"Debunking ESG Myths\", we scrutinize the ESG ratings industry, which is currently under intense scrutiny. With lawsuits, discontinuations, and discrepancies among ratings providers, it's clear that the system needs improvement. Sasha sheds light on the industry's challenges and offers insights into how ratings can better reflect a company's sustainability and business model. Discover the evolution of ESG ratings, the need for forward-looking data, and how Rimm Sustainability is changing the game by linking ESG metrics to financial targets and real-world impact. Don't miss this candid conversation that uncovers the true potential of ESG ratings and their role in shaping a sustainable future!\nIN THIS EPISODE\n(00:00) Is the ESG Industry Under Scrutiny Today?\n(04:52) How Did ESG Ratings Come Into Existence?\n(08:17) Why ESG Ratings Today Tell Us Very Little About ESG\n(09:31) Construction of an ESG Rating\n(11:28) Is There Room for Improvement?\n(12:55) Changing the ESG Rating Game\n(16:57) Future for ESG Ratings\n(20:09) Pathway Towards a Better World\n(21:16) How Will Local Ratings Evolve?\nOUR GUEST: Sasja Beslik\nSasja Beslik is a Swedish and international financial expert known for promoting financial sustainability across the world. Sasja has helped catalyze the rise of ESG investing in Europe and the world, and is a recognized thought leader and practitioner in this space. The Stars fund he launched with Nordea in 2011 helped pioneer sustainable investment in Europe, and was awarded Sweden’s outstanding equity fund in 2017. His funds have consistently beaten the market, while achieving significant sustainability results for the listed companies.\nSasja was awarded a medal from His Majesty the King of Sweden for outstanding contribution to the environment and sustainability (2016) , and he was recognized as a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum (2011).\nhttps://se.linkedin.com/in/sasjabeslik \nYOUR HOST: RAVI CHIDAMBARAM\nRavi Chidambaram is the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/A3dWapzvZOR4XbtrGLvMyup-MpHotqfoI9bNmMnLFqI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MDQ3LzE2OTE5/OTIwNzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}