LSFI Advisory Boards
LSFI Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) is an advisory body to the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI). The SAB acts as an independent scientific think tank, providing evidence-based guidance to advance sustainable finance in Luxembourg. It leverages scientific expertise to drive LSFI’s mission in fostering the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions across financial decision-making.
What does the SAB
The SAB’s mission is to ensure that the development of Luxembourg’s sustainable finance ecosystem is informed by robust scientific evidence. The SAB works to:
- Conduct scientific assessments on key topics to advance sustainable finance;
- Guide financial institutions in effectively integrating sustainability dimensions;
- Develop science-based tools, indicators, and benchmarks to support sustainable finance investment decisions;
- Identify best practices and propose new avenues for research to strengthen the sustainable finance ecosystem;
- Facilitate international collaboration on science-related matters.
Who are the SAB members
The LSFI Board of Directors selects SAB members, as well as the Chair, based on their scientific expertise, experience, and commitment to advancing sustainable finance. Designated members serve for a term of three years, with a commitment to fulfill the mandate for a minimum of one year.
Chair
Michael Halling
Chair and coordinator of the research program in Sustainable Finance,
University of Luxembourg
Members
Enrico Benetto
Head of Research,
Development, and Innovation (RDI) Unit, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Hugues Chenet
Associate Professor [IÉSEG];
Honorary Senior Research Associate [UCL];
Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission [AMF]
Dr. Julia Sinnig
Assistant Professor in Commercial Law,
University of Luxembourg
Key milestones in the SAB set-up
Following a call for applications that ran from June to August 2024, the LSFI Board of Directors nominated the SAB members, which was officially established in December 2024 to provide scientific guidance in line with LSFI’s strategic objectives. Its creation marks a key step toward reinforcing Luxembourg’s position as a hub for sustainable finance, fostering innovation, and ensuring that sustainability strategies are scientifically grounded.
