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Siyao He
Associate, MSCI Research
Siyao He specializes in climate-change and environmental-related research. Prior to joining MSCI, she researched the geospatial pattern of carbon sequestration in global secondary forests. Siyao holds a master’s degree in atmospheric and climate science from ETH Zurich, as well as a Bachelor of Science in geology from Peking University.
Research and Insights
Articles by Siyao He
Assessing Science-Based Corporate Climate Target-Setting
Research Report | Jun 9, 2023 | Kenji Watanabe, Antonios Panagiotopoulos, Siyao HeCompanies are increasingly setting climate targets, but who’s keeping an eye on them? Using key indicators recommended by SBTi and GFANZ, we present a framework to assess whether firms are taking the necessary steps to achieve their targets.
Impact of Extreme Heat on Utilities in India and Eastern China
2 mins read Quick Take | Jun 6, 2023 | Siyao HeExtreme heat patterns pose a significant threat to the utilities sector, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. We analyzed the MSCI AC Asia Index to see where the risks lay and why.
How Extreme Temperatures May Affect Chinese Companies
6 mins read Blog | May 3, 2023 | Siyao He, Shuo XuAs temperatures rise in China, comprehensive adaptation and response plans are crucial to mitigate the physical risks of extreme heat. We assess which sectors could be most at risk under both orderly and extreme warming scenarios.
China’s 2060 Carbon-Neutrality Target
Research Report | Sep 2, 2021 | Siping Guo, Siyao HeChina’s government in December 2020 announced the country aims to reach a peak in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2030 and become carbon-neutral by 2060. How could this commitment affect the risk-return profiles of Chinese companies in various sectors?