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Oct
30

Wharton Webinar: Keeping up with ESG – New Research in Real Estate and Finance

Wednesday October 30, 2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT

Event Organizer - Wharton Lifelong Learning

alumni.relations@wharton.upenn.edu

Moderated by: Arthur van Benthem, Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy

With Wharton Faculty Members:

Ben Keys, Rowan Family Foundation Professor, Professor of Real Estate, Professor of Finance

Christina Zhu, Harold C. Stott Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Accounting

Join us for the first in a two-part series showcasing cutting-edge Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research from distinguished Wharton faculty. Professor Ben Keys will share his work on skyrocketing insurance premiums for climate-exposed homeowners, and Professor Christina Zhu will present findings that show retail investors using ESG news to make portfolio allocation decisions. Moderated by Wharton Climate Center Faculty Co-Director Arthur van Benthem, this webinar provides a unique opportunity to dive into the latest from ESG.

In this webinar, you will:

  • Learn how new academic findings are influencing business practices and investment decisions.
  • Engage with our researchers during a live Q&A to gain a deeper understanding of these findings.

Event Organizer - Wharton Lifelong Learning

alumni.relations@wharton.upenn.edu