ESG Data and Python

Python and ESG data

This meetup is being hosted by BlackRock and will give a view into how Python is central to many projects and processes

7:00 PM
Panel Discussion: ESG Data & Technology

During this panel session, we will be focusing on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) datasets and the technology we use to integrate it into the investment process. We will also be showcasing some of BlackRock’s Sustainability and Data leaders. We will touch on topics such as the role of ESG data in the panelists day to day jobs, what the data looks like, the technologies we use at the firm to process it and the relationship between ESG and financial performance.

Panelists

• Sophie Rogers, Vice President, leads the sustainable investing analytics program within Analytics Program Solutions.
• Yudong Li, Vice President, is responsible for providing data engineering services to enable BlackRock’s systems risk, trading, research and investment analysis capabilities.
• Emily Shen, Analyst, is a quantitative researcher in BlackRock's Systematic Fixed Income team
• Manling Li, Analyst, is a member of BlackRock Sustainable Investing, focused on identifying drivers of long-term return associated with environmental, social and governance issues.

7:30 PM
Deep dive: Accelerating Signal Research with ISS Data

Whilst ESG data may be novel, it can be used to create systematic investment strategies. In this session, we will explore how ISS – a leading governance data provider – data can be used for signal research, delving into the challenges and advantages of using Python to back test investment strategies.

Presenter

Katharina Schwaiger, Director, is the Head of Sustainable Investing for Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions and Client Portfolio Solutions.