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MSCI ESG THOUGHT LEADERS COUNCIL
MSCI ESG Research convenes panels of international experts four times annually to provide feedback on key industries and relevant ESG environmental, social and governance (ESG) issue areas.
The goal of the MSCI ESG Research Thought Leader Council is to maintain our leading edge in research methodology by regularly seeking feedback and opinions from external experts. The Thought Leader Council consists of a series of four panels annually, with up to seven members on each panel. We aim to assemble international experts with recognized leadership and expertise on the topic area related to the panel.
MSCI ESG THOUGHT LEADERS COUNCIL 2017
For our May 2017 panel, we discussed trends in Catholic investing strategies including impact, climate change, benchmarking performance and more. Download the panel summary for a look at the key highlights from the panel discussion
Trends in Catholic Investment Strategies
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Frank Coleman |
Seamus Finn |
Bobbi Hannigan |
Susan Makos |
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Christian Brothers Investment Services |
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate |
Catholic Extension |
Mercy Investment Services |
Thank you to our esteemed council members for your time and contributions.
MSCI ESG THOUGHT LEADERS COUNCIL 2016
For the last in our corporate governance series for the year 2016, we spoke with an expert panel on corporate governance best practices for fixed income investors. We invite you to review the complete panel summary for key highlights from the discussion.
Corporate governance and fixed income issuers
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Christian Schuetz |
Del Anderson |
George S. Dallas |
Joshua Kendall |
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PIMCO |
PIMCO |
ICGN |
Insight Investment |
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My-Linh Ngo |
Peter Coffin |
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BlueBay Asset Management LLP |
Breckinridge Capital Advisors |
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For the second in our series of panels on corporate governance we focused on board refreshment and composition. Download the panel summary for a look at the key highlights from the panel discussion.
Board Composition and Refreshment
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Michelle Edkins |
Deborah Gilshan |
Christianna Wood |
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BlackRock |
Railpen Investments |
CFA |
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In March 2016, we convened the first in a series of panels on corporate governance, entitled “Corporate Governance Fundamentals.” Please download the panel summary for a look at the key takeaways and discussion points.
Corporate Governance Fundamentals
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Marina Brogi |
Dr. Stephen M. Davis |
Dr. Marcel Jeucken |
Bess Joffe |
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University of Rome |
Harvard Law School |
PGGM |
TIAA |
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Matthew Orsagh |
Paul Schneider |
Dr. Daniel Summerfield |
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CFA Institute |
OTPP |
USS |
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Thank you to our esteemed council members for your time and contributions.
MSCI ESG THOUGHT LEADERS COUNCIL 2015
In 2015, we convened panels on Sustainable Hydropower, Impact Investing and Real Estate. For insights and key takeaways, please review the panel summary.
ESG & Real Estate
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Carlos Flores |
Jane Henley |
Paul McNamara |
Scott Muldavin |
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National Australian Built Environment Rating System |
World Green Building Council, Senior Advisor U.S. Green Building Council |
OBE, Former Director Head of Research Prudential Property Investment Managers |
Green Building Finance Consortium |
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Nina Reid |
Brian Wilkinson |
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M&G Real Estate |
Green Building Council South Africa |
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Impact Investing
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Dr. Stuart Hart |
Rodolfo Fracassi |
Manuel Lewin |
Hannah Schiff |
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Cornell University |
MainStreet Partners |
Zurich Insurance Group |
Global Impact Investing Network |
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Abhilash Mudaliar |
Dr. Jake Reynolds |
Hérve Guez |
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Global Impact Investing Network |
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership |
Mirova Responsible Investing |
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Sustainable Hydropower
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Dr. Bart Wickel |
Plet Klop |
Dr. Shafiqul Islam |
Dr. John Matthews |
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Stockholm Environment Institutes |
PGGM |
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Tufts University |
Alliance for Global Water Adaptation |
* Panelists also included two representatives from the World Bank
MSCI ESG Thought Leader Council 2014
In 2014, we convened panels on Pharmaceuticals, Clean Technologies, Mining, and Privacy and Data Security. For insights and key takeaways from each panel, please review the individual panel summary or the 2014 overview document.
Pharmaceuticals
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Dr. Peter Beyer |
Dr. Henderik W.Frijlink |
Christine Lebreton |
Nick Maxwell |
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World Health Organization |
University of Groningen |
Natixis Asset Management |
Transparency International |
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Dr. Afshin Mehrpouya |
Mary Moran |
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HEC |
Policy Cures |
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Clean Technologies
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Dr. Martin Whittaker |
Christian-Guillaume Marchal |
Dr. Mark B. Milstein |
Dr. Peter Adriaens |
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Sonen Capital |
BeCitizen |
Cornell University |
University of Michigan |
Mining
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Dr. Kernaghan Webb |
Dr. Craig Ford |
James Brice |
Peter Major |
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Ryerson University |
NPB Consulting |
EBS |
Cadiz |
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Malcolm Gray |
Dr. Sacha Backes |
Anne-Maree O’Connor |
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Investec |
International Finance Corporation |
New Zealand Superannuation Fund |
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Privacy and Data Security
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Dr. Avner Levin |
Dr. Ramin Safai |
Dr. Claudia Diaz |
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Ryerson University |
Jefferies |
KU Leuven |
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Thank you to all our esteemed council members who have provided input.
MSCI ESG THOUGHT LEADER COUNCIL 2014: YEAR IN REVIEW
MSCI ESG THOUGHT LEADER COUNCIL 2014: YEAR IN REVIEW
Here we review the key takeways from the four panels convened in 2014: pharmaceuticals, clean technologies, mining, and privacy and data security.
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