Sage ESG Research Analyst Andrew Poreda sits down with ESG Research Analysts Emma Harper and Sara Rodriguez to discuss the results of Sage’s 2021 Annual ETF Stewardship Survey. This year’s survey evaluated ETF Sponsors across six areas – proxy voting; company engagement; climate initiatives; stewardship resources; disclosure practices; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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2021 Annual ETF Stewardship Survey Results

Two Sage ESG research analysts, Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez, discuss what getting to “net zero” means for the auto industry and the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle adoption.

Is There a Place for EVs in Reaching Net Zero?

Many questions are still unanswered following Winter Storm Uri, which left millions of Texans without power and water for days. Could this disaster have been prevented? Who is responsible? How will we prepare for the next climate-related event? In this episode, Sage interviews Dr. Samantha Montano, an expert in emergency management and author of the forthcoming book Disasterology: Dispatches From the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis. Dr. Montano sheds light on the lessons learned from previous disasters, how such events can be escalated by changing climate risks, and how they can be mitigated through progressive planning.

Are Disasters Really Natural? Insights from a Disasterologist

Our planet has been recording the warmest years on record and we are increasingly experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. It has been widely recognized that climate change is being triggered by higher levels of greenhouse gases. What can we do about this? In this podcast, Bob Smith and Andy Poreda discuss the importance of reaching net zero in an effort to tackle climate change.

Getting to Net Zero

What do Nike, Wells Fargo, and BP have in common? They have all experienced controversy related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks that has affected their brand value. The growth of intangible assets (e.g., brand value), which now comprise 90% of the S&P 500’s total assets, emphasizes the importance of ESG analysis and considering risks that aren't always reported on company financial statements.

What’s in a Brand? How ESG Risks Can Make or Break a Brand

From vaccine rollouts to monetary policy – what curveballs is Sage’s Investment Committee members keeping an eye out for in 2021?

Considering the Unknown: Sage’s Investment Team Weighs in on 2021 Markets

In this podcast, Sage’s CIO Bob Smith sits down with members of Sage’s investment committee – Rob Williams, Thomas Urano, Jeff Timlin, and Komson Silapachai – to review the past year and discuss our outlook going into 2021.

2021 Outlook

In this podcast, Sage’s Director of Research Rob Williams and Komson Silapachai, Vice President of Research and Portfolio Strategy, discuss the “key risk decisions” that inform our tactical investment strategy outlook and positioning going into 2021.

2021 Tactical Positioning & Outlook

To better understand how Sage evaluates corporate governance, we have created “The 5 C’s” framework – compensation, composition, competency, clarity, and consistency. In this podcast, Sage’s CIO Bob Smith and Research Analyst Andy Poreda discuss the 5 C’s and examples of companies that exemplify each.

The 5 C’s of ‘G’ in ESG

Sage ESG research Analysts Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez discuss the importance of having a strong governance foundation and illustrate through Sage’s case study of Waste Management how overcoming a governance scandal can lead to social and environmental outperformance. To read the case study on Waste Management, click here.

The "G" in ESG Investing

Sage ESG research analysts Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez discuss social factors that are financially material for companies, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights a positive example through Sage’s case study of Cisco Systems.

The "S" in ESG Investing

There are over 600 organizations that provide research and analytics about companies' environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. How does Sage distill information in an effective and accessible way? ESG research analysts Emma Harper and Andy Poreda provide insight into how Sage measures sustainability.

Evaluating ESG Data – How Sage Measures Sustainability

Sage's Managing Director Michael Walton and National Sales Director Bob Moser talk about how Cash Balance Plans work, who are the best candidates for this type of retirement plan, and how financial advisors can make Cash Balance Plans a successful part of their practice.

How to Talk to Clients About Cash Balance Retirement Plans

Sage ESG research analysts Andy Poreda and Sara Rodriguez discuss environmental risk factors that are financially material for companies and illustrate through Sage's case study of Edison International how these risks are weighed in ESG analysis.

The E in ESG Investing

The pandemic has magnified longstanding women’s issues. How can environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing advance gender equality? The women of Sage weigh in.

Women, the Pandemic, and ESG Investing

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