September 18, 2025 | 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Breakout Session - Addressing the ESG Backlash: Crafting a Data-Driven Narrative for Investors
To navigate the growing ESG backlash, it’s essential to build a narrative rooted in data and focused on delivering measurable investor outcomes. By examining the issue through multiple research lenses—such as materiality, human capital, and more—we can provide a clearer, evidence-based perspective to address concerns and highlight the value of ESG research.
- Breakout
- Reporting
Speakers

Bin Fumitake Dong
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Lead Analyst, ESG Research & Methodology

Stephen Ellis
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Senior Director of ESG Research

Adam Fleck
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Head of ESG Research

Manisha Joseph
Morningstar Sustainalytics
ESG Research Analyst, Banks