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19 September 2025 | 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Debate: In Defense of Defense Companies in ESG Portfolios

European defense companies have outperformed in equity markets throughout 2024 and 2025. However, many ESG mandates continue to exclude them from consideration. How do institutional asset owners and portfolio managers navigate their Defense sector allocation and issuer selection in the context of ESG requirements and considerations?

Speakers

Senior Director ESG Research

Arnold Gast

Senior Director ESG Research
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Portfolio Manager Investment Solutions

Aliki Rouffiac

Portfolio Manager Investment Solutions
Robeco
Senior Strategist Responsible Investment

Daan Spaargaren

Senior Strategist Responsible Investment
PME ponsioenfonds
Senior Analyst, ESG Research Industrials & Transportation

Tatiana Vediakova

Senior Analyst, ESG Research Industrials & Transportation
Morningstar