Speaker Series with Barclays
Our discussion with the Barclays Head of ESG centered around the various ESG rating systems out there, the differences in approaching ESG from a European perspective, and what role big banks play in the evolution of ESG principles. We also discussed how to incorporate ratings in each of the three categories into fundamental equity analysis. Our members learned that while these trends are driven primarily by corporations and governments in the EU, ESG is more often consumer-driven in the US.
Speaker Profile:
Marie Freier is the Managing Director, Global Head of ESG Research. Based in London, Marie leads the integration of ESG into Barclays fundamental research products, driving collaboration across regions and asset classes. Under Marie’s leadership, Barclays’ dedicated ESG subject matter experts will work alongside credit and equity analysts to assess how ESG attributes impact financial risks and valuations across sectors and companies, ultimately driving security pricing.