Global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) assets are projected to rise to $50 trillion by 2025. As ESG investing continues to rise in popularity, the debate over the meaning and application of ESG grows larger and louder among regulators, investors, journalists, and politicians. Arguments range from greenwashing, to sacrificing profits over politics, to unjust deployment of capital.
Chicago Booth’s event series Unpacking ESG investigates the ways ESG is, is not, and could be a force for social and environmental impact. This series is cosponsored by the Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation.
Next up in the series is a three-part virtual event hosted in partnership with the Financial Times. Each event features global thought leaders from Booth and beyond, who will share their expert insights on some of the timeliest ESG topics today, including whether ESG needs to be reset before it can achieve just and sustainable development globally.
May 16, 2023
As investors clamor for reliable corporate reporting and regulators around the world introduce mandatory climate disclosure requirements, there is still confusion around ESG metrics and disclosures. Join us for a conversation on what is working, what isn’t, and what could go wrong.
June 14, 2023
With investors and shareholders seeking more of a voice in corporate boardrooms, what are the risks and opportunities of a more democratized approach to shareholder engagement? Join us to explore these issues.
June 21, 2023
Join us as we debate whether corporations are putting politics in the way of their shareholder and stakeholders best interests or looking out for their long-term best interests.
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In Partnership with the Financial Times
Professor Christian Leuz discusses his research on fracking amid the broader debate about transparency in ESG disclosures.
Can Mandatory Reporting Help Clean Up the Environment?
Experts explore if ESG investing can be a force for meaningful change.
Unpacking the complex world of ESG
A panel of experts including professor Luigi Zingales explore how voice and exit strategies may collectively bring about change.
Should ESG-Driven Investors and Stakeholders Divest or Engage?
