DAY ONE: 13 July 2021
Event opens
Welcome from the chair
Speaker
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Richard Howitt
Strategic advisor on corporate responsibility and former CEO - IIRC
Speed networking – connect with attendees in our roulette-style speed networking session
ESG AND THE NEW NORMAL OF MODERN FINANCE
Keynote: How to realise the full potential of ESG+
- Why ESG today isn’t enough and how it needs to evolve for more comprehensive disclosure
- How more financially relevant ESG can enable stakeholders to better understand the full value and impact of a business
- Understanding the “New Normal” of FESG+ and how it can position business and finance for whatever comes next
Speaker
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Steve Varley
EY Global vice chair – sustainability - EY
Q&A
Panel: The New Era of ESG Leadership in Finance: Unlocking opportunities and meeting the demands of modern climate reality
- Increasing awareness of investor relevant reporting: What are the real, financially material ESG indicators, and how to incorporate these into your investment strategy?
- What are the best risk assessment tools available today, and how to effectively integrate them into your ESG strategy?
- Can we considerable streamline ESG reporting and confidently navigate through a variety of frameworks?
- How to improve the overall ESG strategy to and facilitate long-term sustainable growth?
Speakers
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Jason Channell
Managing director, head of sustainable finance - Citi -
Marisa Drew
Chief Sustainability Officer & Global head sustainability strategy, advisory and finance - Credit Suisse -
Chuka Umunna
Managing Director & Head of EMEA ESG - JP Morgan
Q&A
Take a break – refuel and refresh ahead of the next session
Panel: Impact Investing – Exploring the new wave of growth trends that generate real socio-environmental value
- Tracking the progress: How effective was impact investing in achieving its’ goals to date, and what are the remaining roadblocks?
- What are the top impact indicators enabling value-based investing?
- How technical innovation is helping to create a more inclusive market for impact investing?
- How to make impact investing more accessible to private investors?
Speakers
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Amy Clarke
Chief impact officer and co-founder - Tribe Impact Capital -
Dean Hand
Research director - Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) -
Matt McLuckie
Managing Partner - Posaidon Earth -
Teni Ekundare
Head of investor outreach - FAIRR Initiative
Q&A
Virtual booth tour – discover innovative solutions by walking our virtual exhibition floor
Take a break – refuel and refresh ahead of the next session
GREEN FINANCE AND TCFD
Presentation and Q&A: Insights into the Green Bonds market
- Exploring recent diversification on the Green Bonds marker
- The changing attitude among bankers, corporates and local authorities
- Comparing Green Bonds to the global core benchmark: how is the sector changing to meet the demand?
Speaker
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Ryan Jude
Associate - Green Finance Institute
Q&A
Panel: Enabling Sustainable Investing – Aligning the financial markets to the Paris Agreement: Is the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) enough?
- The latest with TCFD: everything you need to know about the key changes
- What are the benefits of enhanced reporting for corporates and investors?
- Exploring best practices and TCFD implementation mechanisms: What are the different approaches smaller and larger funds could implement to ensure a comprehensive approach to TCFD?
Speakers
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Richard Burrett
Chief sustainability officer - Earth Capital -
Raymond Dhirani
Head of sustainable finance - WWF-UK -
Paul Simpson
CEO - CDP -
Evans Osano
Director of Capital Markets - FSD Africa
Q&A
Take a break – refuel and refresh ahead of the next session
WORKSHOP
14:35 Virtual workshop: Aligning your investment portfolio with the ever-evolving climate risks?
- Achieving Net-Zero targets: What are the top priorities for the finance industry?
- Best practices around TCFD - what makes for a successful implementation
Workshop will be chaired, and discussions will include 2-3 people as active workshop discussion members
Conclusions and learnings from the workshop and jam board
Speaker
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Luke Nicholls
Content director - edie