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13th April 2005 14th April 2005
Registration
speakers and moderators
13th April 12.00 am: Press Conference Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfer (Executive Director, UNEP)
Programme 13th April 2005
Registration and Reception starting at 11.00 a.m.
1.00 pm Official Opening:
Dr. Paschen von Flotow (SBI),
Prof. Ulrich Hommel Ph.D. (ebs)
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger von Rosen
Dr. Karl-Ulrich Voss (BMBF)
Lecture and discussion: 1.05 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Investement for Sustainable Development: The Global Perspective
Professor Dr. Klaus Töpfer (Executive Director, UNEP)
Parallel Workshops: 2.15 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.; Break: 4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Workshop 1:
Sustainability Performance of Global Supply Chains / Industry
Moderator: Professor Dr. Bernd Wagner, University of Augsburg
Company Examples:
Dr. Lothar Meinzer (BASF), Sustainability-Management BASF
Dr. Udo Hartmann (DaimlerChrysler), Sustainability-Management DaimlerChrysler
Dr. Horst Minte (Volkswagen), Sustainability-Management Volkswagen
Uwe Bergmann (Henkel), Sustainability-Management Henkel
Matthias Bönning (oekom-Research): Sustainability Performance of Global Supply Chains: Assessment of corporate standards and impacts?
Daniel Winkler (FTSE), FTSE-Index as Sustainability Catalyst
Commentary by:
Prof. Dr. P.D. Jose (Indian Institute of Bangalore)
Ralf Oberbannscheidt (DWS Investment GmbH)
Workshop 2:
Sustainability Performance of Global Supply Chains / Commerce and non-producing Companies
Moderator: Professor Dr. Alexander Bassen, Hamburg University of Economics and Politic Science
Company Examples:
Florian Nehm (Axel Springer Verlag), Sustainability-Management Axel Springer Verlag
Frank Henke (adidas-Salomon), Sustainability-Management Adidas-Salomon
Heinz-Dieter Koeppe (Karstadt), Sustainability-Management Karstadt
Dr. Wolf Michael Iwand (TUI), Sustainability-Management TUI
Makiko Ashida (Bank Sarasin), Study "Made in China"
Commentary by:
Prof. Shi Han (Sichuan University Peking)
Dr. Andreas Neubauer (Deutsche Bank)
Workshop 3:
Scientific Studies an Sustainability and Financial Performance
Moderator: Professor Dr. Lutz Johanning, European Business School
Dr. Michael Schröder, ZEW
"Does it make a Difference? The Performance of SRI Equity Indexes"
Jeroen Derwall, Erasmus University of Rotterdam (and Professor Dr. Rob Bauer, Maastricht University)
"The economic value of corporate eco-efficiency" - Based on corporate environmental performance data developed by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors (from 1995 to 2003), we document evidence that eco-efficiency is associated with stock returns, firm value, and firm operating performance.
Dr. Michael Schröder, ZEW
"SRI Screening and Company Success: The case of the DJSI STOXX Index" - Preliminary results -
Robert Haßler, oekomresearch, Dr. Jürgen Glaser, TU München
"Sustainability and Econnomic Success - Preliminary Results of a Joint Study of TU München and Oekomresearch"
Commentary by:
Claudia Volk
Bernd Haferstock
Workshop 4:
Transparency for Financial Markets / General Questions
Moderator: Professor Dr. Dirk Schiereck, European Business School
Stand und Perspektiven von drei Initiativen zur Steigerung der Transparenz:
Stefan Löbbert (HVB), Equator-Principles
Bozena Jankowska (RCM (UK) Ltd), Enhanced Analytics Initiative (EAI)
Ralph Thurm, Global Rporting Initiative (GRI)
Dr. Uwe Brekau (Bayer), Industrieperspektive:Managing Stakeholder Requests for Transparency in Sustainability
Michael Hölz (Deutsche Bank), Bankenperspektive
Susanne Bergius (Journalistin), Journalistenperspektive
Workshop 5:
Transparency for Financial Markets / Climate Risks
Moderator: Professor Dr. Edeltraud Günther, TU-Dresden
Dr. Eberhard Faust (Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG): Insurers' Perspective
Dr. Armin Sandhövel (Dresdner Bank), Banks' Perspektive
Paul Dickinson (Carbon Disclosure Project), Asset Managements' Perspective
Joachim Löchte (RWE AG), Industry Perspective
Dr. Ignacio Campino (Deutsche Telekom), Industry Perspective
Commentary by:
Klaus Milke (Germanwatch)
Evening Event: 6.15 p.m.; Frankfurt Opera, Willy Brandt Platz
14th April 2005
Lectures and Panel-Discussion: 09.00 a.m. - 12.30 Uhr p.m.
Concepts and Perspectives for Institutional Investors
Moderator: Dr. Peter König (DVFA)
Lectures: 9.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.
Using Socially Responsible Investment in a Pension Fund - Experience from the Netherlands : Prof. Dr. Robert Bauer (Head of Research ABP, Schiphol)
Integrating Social and Enviromental Research in Asset Management and UK Perspective: Katie Gordon (Cazenove Capital Management, London, Board UK-SIF)
Concepts and Performance of Sustainable Investments - Experience from Switzerland: Andreas Knörzer (Bank Sarasin, Basel)
Institutional Responsible Investment in Europe - Status and Perspectives: Matt Christensen (Executive Director, EUROSIF, Paris)
Break: 10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Panel-Discussion: 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Concepts for Pension Funds - Opportunities and Limits for Integration of additional Information and Criteria
Prof. Dr. Rob Bauer (ABP), Dr. Wilfried Hauck (AGI), Andreas Hilka (Hoechst Pensionskasse), Heribert Karch (Metallrente), Reto Ringger (SAM), Dominicus v. Mentzingen (UBS Global Asset Management Germany)
Lunch: 12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Lectures: 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Rüdiger v. Rosen (Deutsches Aktieninstitut, DAI)
Greeting:
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger v. Rosan (Deutsches Aktieninstitut, DAI)
Lectures: 2.05 p.m. - 3.45 p.m.
Shaping our Future - The Importance of Sustainability Criteria for the Asset Management of MEAG: Dr. Thomas Kabisch (CEO, MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH)
Science for a better Life - Entrepreneurial Behaviour as a Challange of Society: Dr. Richard Pott (Member of the Board, Bayer AG)
Hans Dieter Pötsch (Member of the Board, Volkswagen AG)
Closing Speech: 3.45 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger v. Rosen, DAI and Dr. Paschen v. Flotow (SBI)
Reception starting at 4.00 p.m., IHK Frankfurt
Makiko Ashida, Bank Sarasin & Cie AG; Sustainability Research
Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen, University of Hamburg Economic and Politic; Professorship of Business Administration, Finance and Investment
Prof. Dr. Rob Bauer, Maastricht University; Head of Research ABP, Schiphol
Susanne Bergius; Journalist
Uwe Bergmann, Henkel KGaA, Reporting and Stakeholder Dialog, Corporate Sustainability Management
Matthias Bönning, oekom-Research AG; Member of the Board
Dr. Uwe Brekau, Bayer AG; Stakeholder Relations Manager
Prof. Dr. Anthony Butler, University of Cape Town; Department of Political Studies
Dr. Ignacio Campino, Deutsche Telekom AG; Head of Corporate Sustainability & Citizenship
Matt Christensen, EUROSIF; Executive Director, Paris
George Dallas, Standard & Poors; Managing Director and Global Practice Leader / Governance Services
Jeroen Derwall, Erasmus University of Rotterdam; Research Associate
Paul Dickinson, Carbon Disclosure Project; Coordinator
Dr. Eberhard Faust, Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Senior Expert
Dr. Paschen v. Flotow, Sustainable Business Institute (SBI); Execuitive Director
Dr. Jürgen Glaser, University of Munich; Psychologie
Thilo Goodall, SAM Group Holding AG; Head Institutional Mandates
Katie Gordon, Cazenove Capital Management, London; Fund Management, Board UK-SIF
Prof. Dr. Edeltraud Günther, Technical University of Dresden, Professorship of Business Administration, Environmental Management
Bernd Haferstock, Dr. Dr. Heissmann GmbH; Head of Investment Consulting
Dr. Udo Hartmann, DaimlerChrysler AG; Head Environment
Dr. Wilfried Hauck, Allianz Global Investors Advisory GmbH; CEO
Robert Haßler, oekom-Research AG; CEO
Frank Henke, adidas-Salomon AG; Global Director of Social and Environmental Affairs,
Andreas Hilka, Hoechster Pensionskasse WaG; Member of the Board
Hanns Michael Hölz, Deutsche Bank AG; Global Head Sustainable Development; Member of the Steering Committee, UNEP Finance Initiative; Member of the Board, Econsense-Forum for Sustainable Development
Prof. Ulrich Hommel Ph.D. Rector of the European Business School (ebs)
Dr. Wolf Michael Iwand, TUI AG; Director Environmental Management
Bozena Jankowska, RCM (UK) Ltd/Enhanced Analytics Initiative; CIO Socially Responsible Investment,
Prof. Dr. Lutz Johanning, European Business School; Endowed Chair for Asset Management, Departement of Finance
Prof. Dr. P.D. Jose, Indian Institute of Management; Bangalore
Dr. Thomas Kabisch, MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH; CEO
Heribert Karch, Metallrente GbR; Director
Andreas Knörzer, Bank Sarasin & Cie AG; Head Sustainable Investment, Basel
Heinz-Dieter Koeppe, KarstadtQuelle AG; Group Executive Director Sustainability
Dr. Peter König, Deutsche Vereinigung für Finanzanalyse und Asset Management GmbH (DVFA); Director
Stefan Löbbert, Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG/ Equator-Principles; Head of Sustainability Management
Dr. Lothar Meinzer, BASF AG; Director Sustainability Center Environmental- and Sustainablility Management
Dominicus Freiherr v. Mentzingen, UBS Global Asset Management (Deutschland) GmbH; CIO
Klaus Milke, Germanwatch e.V.; Vice Chairman of Board
Dr. Horst Minte, Volkswagen AG; Head Environmental Strategy
Dr. Klaus Mittelbach, econsense; Director and Member of the Board
Florian Nehm, Axel Springer Verlag AG; Head of Sustainability
Dr. Andreas Neubauer, Deutsche Bank AG; Head Equity Research Germany
Ralf Oberbannscheidt, DWS Investment GmbH; Fundmanager DWS Invest Sustainability Leaders
Dr. Eckhard Plinke, Bank Sarasin & Cie AG; Head Sustainability Research
Hans Dieter Pötsch, Volkswagen AG; Member of the Board
Dr. Richard Pott, Bayer AG; Member of the Board
Reto Ringger, SAM Group Holding AG; CEO
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger v. Rosen, Deutsches Aktieninstitut e.V. (DAI); Executive Director and Member of the Board
Petra Roth; Mayor of Frankfurt, tbc.
Dr. Armin Sandhövel, Dresdner Bank AG; Head Corporate Sustainability
Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck, European Business School; Endowed Chair for Banking and Finance, Departement of Finance
Dr. Michael Schröder, Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH (ZEW);Head Internationale Finance-Markets, Finance-Management and Macroeconomics
Prof. Shi Han, Sichuan University; Peking
Ralph Thurm, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI); Deputy Chief Executive
Professor Dr. Klaus Töpfer, UNEP; Executive Director
Claudia Volk, West LB; SRI-Analyst
Dr. Karl-Ulrich Voss, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wagner, University of Augsburg; Centre of Continuing Education and Knoledge-Transfer
Dr. Hartwig Wendt, Bayer AG; Head of Advocacy Management
Daniel Winkler, FTSE International (Germany) GmbH; Business Manager Germany & Austria