Benedict Buckley, Cfa Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Equity research analyst for the ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Fund (an All-Cap Core US fund). Generalist conducting fundamental research and making investment recommendations across multiple sectors. Fundamental responsibilities include in-depth research on industries and companies, financial modeling, valuation analysis, leading meetings with company management teams, and integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) analysis.Member of ESG strategy team that drives firm-wide ESG integration processes, policies and implementation.

New York City

Equity research analyst for the ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Fund (an All-Cap Core US fund). Generalist conducting fundamental research and making investment recommendations across multiple sectors. Fundamental responsibilities include in-depth research on industries and companies, financial modeling, valuation analysis, leading meetings with company management teams, and integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) analysis.Member of ESG strategy team that drives firm-wide ESG integration processes, policies and implementation. Provide guidance for other equity analysts on integrating ESG analysis into their fundamental research and company engagement. Member of the Legg Mason Environmental Sustainability Council providing input into Legg Mason’s sustainability strategy (ClearBridge was an affiliate of Legg Mason until 2020).From 2015 to February 2019 was a member of the US SIF Company Calls Committee, a working group of the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF). (Joined a predecessor committee in 2015 and rotated off the committee in 2019.)

New York City

Cross-sector ESG (environmental, social & governance) research and active company engagement on ESG issues for companies held across the firm. This work is conducted in conjunction with other analysts and portfolio managers at the firm.Member of the Legg Mason Sustainability Council.Member of the US SIF Company Calls Committee, a working group of the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF).

Washington Dc, United States

Development of guidance for the Financial Sector on assessing emissions associated with investing and lending activities ("financed emissions"). Project conducted in partnership with UNEP Finance Initiative.Project manager for the development of an online training course for corporate value chain ("scope 3") GHG emissions assessments.Advisory Body member for the Impact Reporting and Investment Standards (IRIS) initiative of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), supporting the evolution of the metrics as well as the related outreach and adoption efforts in order to ensure the long-term viability of the IRIS initiative.

Washington D.C.

Corporate greenhouse gas management capacity building – developed training materials and conducted training workshops on corporate climate strategies in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Johannesburg and online. Included writing articles for Greenbiz (e.g. on how companies can cut their carbon emissions: http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2012/04/05/managing-supply-chain-emissions).WRI's lead for development of new guidance to assess the carbon impact of ICT products and services – technical reviewer of draft; facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement process and presented at stakeholder events/webinars.Lead author of GHG Protocol's technical guidance for calculating GHG emissions across a company’s entire value chain.Guest writer for WRI's center for environmental entrepreneurship 'New Ventures': http://www.nextbillion.net/authorposts.aspx?auid=365

London, United Kingdom

Conducted research projects analysing the environmental impact and associated costs from company supply chains and investment portfolios.Created environmental economics models to value the environmental impacts of air pollution and waste generated by PUMA’s operations and supply chain as part of PUMA’s ‘Environmental Profit & Loss Account’ project (carried out in partnership with PwC).Lead analyst and project manager for corporate electricity consumption analysis for Vestas Wind Systems, managing a team of six analysts. Included travel to Copenhagen to present findings to the client.Member of the Sounding Board for new renewable energy label ‘WindMade’: provided consultation for the draft of the standard.

London, United Kingdom

Research and analysis on the environmental impacts of publicly listed companies (specializing in the Telecommunications and Financial sectors).Supply chain environmental footprinting: project manager for public and private sector clients including Next Plc, Mid Essex NHS Trust and Waltham Forest Borough Council – managing a research team; leading seminars/webinars; liaising with suppliers in China, India, Vietnam and others; analyzing supply chain carbon data; writing summary report and presenting results to clients.

London, United Kingdom

International location work (including Europe, Africa, Asia, Russia and Australia) – researching locations; script writing; compiling itineraries; organizing contributors; providing logistical support on location; assisting with sound and shooting using Sony Z1 camera.

New York City

Assistant to director/producer of Children Rise (a feature length documentary about street children in Durban).Compiled editors’ schedules, maintained company databases, managed stock replenishment, mentored interns, assisted with editing using Final Cut Pro and Avid software.

Naivasha, Kenya

Led a team of rangers in the bush to photograph, identify and monitor endangered Rothschild giraffes.Wrote a comprehensive report on the giraffes and their impact on the conservancy.

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Conducted a web based research survey of UK County Council websites and the quality of their information on Agenda 21 and other sustainable development issues. Wrote report on the findings and gave presentation to managers.

Master Of Science (Msc), Environmental Technology, Distinction

Specialist Option: Business and the Environment Dissertation title: Quantifying the environmental benefits of investing in clean technology

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biology, First-Class Honours

Activities and Societies: University of Manchester Rugby Union Club (joint Club Captain for 2004-05 season)