About the Institute

The establishment of the Michael D. Penner Institute was made possible through the distinctive and the generous contribution from Michael D. Penner. Mr. Penner’s ongoing interest in improving environmental, social and governance issues was uniquely in line with the priorities of our research community. In addition to providing the foundational funding, he has also been able to obtain the support of the business community, a support which is essential to the efforts of building a more resilient and inclusive world.

Our Mission

The mission of the Michael D. Penner Institue on ESG issues is to:

1. Support interdisciplinary and critical research into ESG issues, their regulation and implementation, and the impact of practices incorporating them.

2. Train students from the three partner universities and practitioners with a trans-disciplinary understanding of ESG issues;

3. Create opportunities for exchange between researchers and the finance, business and civil society worlds.