Viewpoints by Lauren Compere, Managing Director, ESG Engagement at Boston Common Asset Management

Lauren coordinates Boston Common’s global shareholder engagement initiatives and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences worldwide. In her nearly 25 years working in the sustainable and responsible investment field, Lauren has held numerous leadership positions in industry working groups and on boards, including the Governing Board of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, with special focus in the areas of access to healthcare and nutrition, human trafficking, and corporate disclosure in emerging markets. In addition, she was co-chair of the Emerging Markets Disclosure Project from 2008 to 2012. Lauren earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont and an M.Sc. in Community Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University.
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ESG research: the new cornerstone of emerging-market investing
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