Matt Orsagh
ED4S Academy
Matt is a seasoned finance and sustainability professional with over two decades of experience in promoting responsible investment practices in the financial industry.In his previous role as a director of capital markets policy at CFA Institute, he led advocacy efforts to promote the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making.
Tracking the influence of boards on carbon emissions — it’s complicated
An analysis suggests that directors connected with the most emissions are concentrated in the financial industry, and many of them also have ties to energy companies. Read More
Rewilding the U.S. could be a powerful tool for addressing climate change
Changes in land use in America could have a big impact on emissions reduction, biodiversity and quality of life, not just in the U.S. but around the world. Here’s what companies should know. Read More
Support for ESG proxy resolutions is down, but don’t despair
Shareholder resolutions aren’t the only way to gauge progress on issues shareowners care about. Progress often takes years. Read More
What the EU’s new border tax could mean for carbon markets
The European Union’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism should incentivize more countries to put a price on carbon, but not the U.S. Read More
Companies must up their game to match net-zero promises
Mark Van Clieaf, managing director at FutureZero, a consulting firm specializing in sustainability, discusses what companies need to do to properly back up their net-zero promises. Read More
How the new EU directive will rewrite ESG reporting
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive won’t just affect local companies, it will transform sustainability reporting around the globe. Read More
The debate over geoengineering is intensifying
Is geoengineering the answer to climate change, just part of the answer or dangerous science? Read More
Why sustainable investing in emerging markets makes sense
Asha Mehta, founder of investment firm Global Delta Capital, discusses the intersection of sustainable investing, ESG and emerging markets. Read More
How green is your green bond?
With green bond growth projected strong for 2023, investors would do well to read the fine print. Read More
Climate stress tests for banks are coming. What will we find?
We should thank central banks for improving our understanding of climate change data. But they need to more faster and more forcefully to gather more rigorous and comparable data. Read More
