AFME European Sustainable Finance Conference
2023-05-03 08:00 - 2023-05-04 17:00 (America/New_York) | Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam, Paul van Vlissingenstraat 24, Amsterdam, 1096 BK, Netherlands
Enabling capital markets to finance the transition

Understand how Europe’s major banks and capital markets firms are shaping their sustainability products and practices

8th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
2023-05-03 09:00 - 2023-05-04 17:00 | United Nations New York Headquarters, 405 E 42nd St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
The eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from 3 to 4 May 2023. The Forum will be convened by the President of ECOSOC Her Excellency Lachezara Stoeva who has appointed two co-chairs – H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations and H.E. Mr. Thomas Woodroffe, United Kingdom Ambassador to the UN Economic and Social Council. As per its mandate, the Forum will be organized by the UN interagency task team on STI for the SDGs (IATT), convened by UN-DESA and UNCTAD, and the 10-Member Group of high-level representatives appointed by the Secretary General.
In line with recent mandates and as in previous years, the STI Forum will facilitate discussions on science, technology and innovation cooperation in support of the SDGs. In addition to providing the mandated inputs for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to be held from 10 to 19 July 2023, the Forum will also take a broader look at the contribution of STI to the achievement of all the SDGs in recognition of the September mid-term review of SDG progress.
Accordingly, the theme for the STI Forum 2023 is: “Science, technology and innovation for accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”.

Sustainable Finance Update: Q2 2023
2023-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Moody’s sustainable finance specialists will discuss the latest trends shaping global sustainable debt markets, including recent issuance trends and forecasts, evolving market standards and a spotlight on the automotive sector.
Topics include:

What were the key drivers of sustainable bond issuance in the first quarter and outlook for the remainder of 2023?
To what extent will market developments, including the updated loan principles and the EU Green Bond Standard, affect the growth and standardization of thematic debt?
How are automakers leveraging the sustainable bond market to finance their decarbonization strategies?

Clean Energy Technologies to meet SDGs in Small Island States
2023-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
This Virtual Event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in the field of sustainable energy and island communities. It will explore innovative technologies, best practices, and policy frameworks for promoting sustainable energy transitions in islands. The outcomes of the will contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions for island communities, and ultimately, to the achievement of global Sustainable Development Goals. This event continues the discourse on concrete implementation and solutions in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on SIDS to be held in 2024 and towards the 2030 Sustainable Development goals milestones.

Impact Investing World Forum 2023
2023-05-04 08:00 - 2023-05-05 17:00 | Kensington Conference and Event Centre, W8 7NX, London, United Kingdom
Impact Investing Conference 2023 in London is the Impact Investing World Forum (IIWF) 2023 as one of leading social impact investment events for ESG Funds, UN SDGs, Investor and sustainable investing in UK Europe Oxford University.

Measuring Development 2023: Mitigating the Risks and Impacts of Climate Change
2023-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 | World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., 1818 H St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20433, United States
Human activity has caused precipitous increases in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, resulting in a one degree warming of average global surface temperatures over the past century. As the planet responds to rising emissions, extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent, distressing both natural and human systems. Researchers and practitioners need innovative analytical tools and data sources to understand how to mitigate the risks and impact of climate change on welfare. COP27 ended with a compromise to create a fund sourced from developed countries to remedy climate change damages in low income and fragile contexts. This adds to the panoply of climate funds and financial tools geared toward broader action on climate change and the commitment of all development institutions to align their financing with the Paris Agreement. To make sure these investments maximize well-being and protect those who are most at risk, we need to assess not only what the damages would be and who would be most vulnerable, but also what mitigation and resilience strategies are most effective.
To this end, the World Bank’s Development Impact Evaluation (DIME) department and Data Analytics and Tools (DECAT) unit, the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), and the University of Chicago’s Development Innovation Lab (DIL) will host the ninth annual Measuring Development Conference (MeasureDev). The Mitigating the Risks and Impacts of Climate Change conference will convene researchers at the frontiers of physical and social sciences and decision-makers who influence humanity’s responses to the challenges of climate change. It will showcase innovative data sources and analytical techniques to better monitor emissions and appraise efforts to mitigate their consequences. MeasureDev will feature a series of presentations, panel discussions, and lightning talks on novel applications of mobile data, satellite imagery, remote sensing technologies, and the computational approaches to make sense of the data to provide more granular, frequent, and accurate insights regarding our changing climate and actions to respond. Participants will learn about the frontiers of measurement using these approaches and gain perspectives from leading academic and industry pioneers. Researchers, graduate students, practitioners, policymakers, and industry partners are all welcome to submit to register to attend the conference using this form.

Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2023
2023-05-09 03:00 - 12:30 | Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 18 Avenue De Suffren, 22 Rue Jean Rey Entrée Au, Paris, 75015, France
In partnership with UNEP FI, Climate Action will host the 6th annual Sustainable Investment Forum Europe in Paris on 09 May 2023. The forum’s mission is to support European and global action for an equitable and just transition in sustainable investing.
The Forum will provide the medium to foster solutions for sustainable investors as they grapple with challenging terrain caused by the practical challenges of new regulations, a global energy crisis, greenwashing, and more.

ESG Risk Management Summit North America 2023
2023-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10019, United States
After a sell-out event in 2022, the 2nd annual ESG Risk Management Summit North America (May 9-10, 2023 | New York) will bring together leading financial risk experts who will discuss how they are getting ahead of regulatory exercises, integrating governance practices, and developing ESG centric risk modeling within their institutions.
Join 120+ ESG risk management experts to:

Prepare for upcoming regulation and climate stress testing exercises with lessons learned internationally
Look beyond just climate risk to delve into all parts of E, S and G
Benchmark governance frameworks and the integration of ESG and climate risk factors into wider risk management processes
Meet, network and engage with 120+ risk experts from over 60 different financial institutions

6th Sustainable Investor Summit Austria Forum | Vienna
2023-05-10 02:00 - 2023-05-11 10:00 | Marriott Hotel | Vienna, Austria, Parkring 12a, Vienna, 1010, Austria
The ICF SIS annual conference offers a unique opportunity to network with leaders of the sustainable, responsible and impact investing community and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field.
The conference will attract representatives of asset owners, such as insurance companies, pension funds, foundations & endowments, family offices, asset management and advisory firms, research firms, universities, investment consultants, NGOs, along with policymakers and corporate leaders.
2023 will mark our sixth annual conference. We are excited to return to Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich, covering the entire DACH region.
As a lesson learned from the past events, the events in Frankfurt and Vienna will be extended to 1.5 days in order to accommodate the multitude of topics and to offer more networking time.

Strategies Towards Reaching Zero Plastic Pollution
2023-05-11 04:00 - 06:00 | Virtual Event
An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean every year, making up over 85% of total marine waste.

Plastic pollution is an accelerating global problem. An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean every year, making up over 85% of total marine waste. This devastates ecosystems and impacts livelihoods. The global community needs to tackle this issue, and is taking steps to do so through the development of an international treaty on plastic pollution.
Despite these serious issues, the material qualities of plastic make it incredibly useful. In many use cases within hygiene and healthcare for example, we currently have no suitable alternative. Further, the material has a role to play in global progress toward net zero. It keeps food fresh, it makes cars lighter and has uses in insulation and solar equipment. However, current levels of plastic waste are untenable.
Plastic manufacturers, retailers, governments, environmental groups and scientists alike have set out a vision to eliminate plastic waste. This will entail an overhaul of legal, social and regulatory frameworks as well as significant scaling of new technologies and materials. The next stage of the negotiations for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution will take place in Paris in late May (INC-2).
This Financial Times online briefing, organised in partnership with the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity, a collaboration of the International Council of Chemical Associations, will explore how plastic pollution has become so prevalent, what is needed to overcome this issue and the role that an international agreement could play.

79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
2023-05-14 22:30 - 2023-05-19 05:00 | Bangkok, Thailand & Virtual Event, Bangkok, Thailand
The seventy-ninth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will be held from 15 to 19 May 2023 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
Guided by the theme “Accelerating climate action in Asia and the Pacific for sustainable development”, the annual session will be an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation on climate change.
The session will bring together Government leaders from across Asia and the Pacific and other key stakeholders to discuss policy options and areas of regional cooperation required to accelerate climate action in the region and beyond. With dedicated discussions on catalysing climate finance and investments, complemented by a climate solutions fair, the session will allow identifying opportunities, sharing solutions and facilitate engagement of a broad set of partners and stakeholders, to both reduce the risks and impacts of climate change and foster ambitious climate action in Asia and the Pacific towards net-zero pathways and limit global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The theme study sets out the transformations that are needed for Asia and the Pacific to transition to a net-zero-carbon future in support of sustainable development. It provides an outline of the regional context of climate change and identifies policies and actions that could be taken in various sectors of the economy to support the global climate agenda, while also making broad economic, social and environmental gains. To close the emissions gap in key sectors, efforts must be made to transition away from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. Low-carbon mobility and logistical solutions are crucial for accelerating innovation, developing technologies and tapping into greener fuels. The move towards low-carbon transport options requires an integrated approach to land use and urban planning, as Asia and the Pacific is rapidly motorizing. Furthermore, Governments need to boost their climate-smart trade and investment sectors so that they can decarbonize industries that are currently notable for exporting carbon-intensive goods. Trade and investment should be utilized as force multipliers to combat climate change but are still missing from the existing regional climate landscape. The theme study also contains information on climate-related financing needs in the region and addresses data gaps for better monitoring. Given the carbon neutrality commitments from the majority of Asia-Pacific countries, the report recommends strengthening regional policy dialogue and technical cooperation on low carbon, climate-resilient transition.
CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION
Each delegation is required to submit a letter of credentials, duly signed by the appropriate authority of the respective Government or organization, at the earliest convenience, preferably by 11 May 2023 to oes.unescap@un.org.
All participants who appear in the letter of credentials are requested to register online at https://indico.un.org/event/1003482/ as soon as possible but no later than 11 May 2023. Only the names of duly accredited and registered participants will be included in the list of participants.

CS79 Side-event: Mine Action for Sustainable Development
2023-05-15 02:00 - 03:30 | Bangkok, Thailand & Virtual Event, Bangkok, Thailand
The existence of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERWs) because of protracted sequence of domestic and regional conflicts has for decades severely affected countries in the Asia and the Pacific, resulting in thousands of casualties and injuries every year, millions of internally displaced people and many more lives in danger. 21 countries in the region were identified as the affected countries, although extent varied across countries. While efforts and commitments to clear landmines under Article 5 of the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) continue to be undertaken by countries and development partners, few countries are on track to fulfil their obligations due to political, geographical, financial and capacity constraints.
Landmines undermine socio-economic development of the countries and livelihood of people in local communities. They refrain people from access to farming and pastoral lands, trading, housing, and other necessary infrastructures, presenting a great risk for local populations. They pose severe social consequences and considerable burdens on victims/survivors and their family, including expenses on long-term medical care, loss of employment, poverty, hunger, discrimination, and social stigma. The presence of mine contamination in agricultural lands and community environments also makes adapting to the negative impact of climate change largely difficult especially for the vulnerable groups in society.
These challenges around landmines have had a cross cutting impact, affecting not only the country’s development but also its path towards achieving the SDGs as it hinders the economy from reaching its full potential. Against this background, mine-clearing efforts and continued endeavours to address economic, social and environmental consequences of landmines are key to building confidence, in which people can live safely and freely from constraints, and support inclusive, resilient and sustainable development.
The session aims to raise awareness to a broader audience of the challenges and issues of demining and to engage in frank dialogue with experts and institutions on addressing the social and economic development impacts to communities and societies. The deliberations will also highlight the links between mine action and the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs
Representatives of Asia and the Pacific, international and regional organizations, national entities, including non-governmental organizations, private sector, who are engaged in the activities related to mine action will participate.
To join, please register here https://forms.office.com/e/rnVvudthLR and here https://indico.un.org/event/1003482/.

World Bank Central Asia Climate Change Conference 2023
2023-05-16 00:00 - 08:30 | Hyatt Regency Dushanbe Hote, 26/1, Ismoili Somoni Prospekt, Dushanbe, 734026, Tajikistan
Central Asia is particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of a rapidly changing climate—it is an arid, landlocked, snow-fed region with most of its water originating in glaciers of upstream mountains and neighboring countries that has a largely agrarian economy, aging infrastructure, and high population growth. Although the countries of the region – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – have distinct landscapes, natural climatic conditions, development priorities, and the transboundary nature of climate change exposes each Central Asian nation with novel risks.
To address these risks, governments in the region and their development partners will need tackle strategic challenges, including transitioning towards carbon neutrality and climate resilience through low-carbon, climate resilient development; renovating and upgrading the climate resilience of water, energy, and food infrastructure; strengthening the capacity of local communities; and implementing progressive regulatory and institutional reforms to attract needed investments. Doing so will require regional cooperation and unprecedented economic and social transformations.
On May 16-17th, the 5th Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2023) is bringing together key stakeholders to discuss water, energy, food, and environmental sustainability in the context of a changing climate across Central Asia. Conference participants will discuss progress by Central Asian countries on climate mitigation and adaptation action, relevant initiatives to achieve cross-sectoral climate resilience, and platforms available for regional cooperation.
The Conference is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) within the “Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program in the Aral Sea Basin AF” (CAMP4ASB AF), “Central Asia Nexus Dialogue Project: Fostering Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus and Multi-Sector Investment”(NEXUS) in cooperation with the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, PROGREEN, and the Central Asia Water & Energy Program (CAWEP), which is a partnership between the World Bank, the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Working languages: Russian, English. Simultaneous translation will be provided by the organizers.
Follow the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag: #CAClimate2023
General link to watch the following sessions:
Day 1

Opening Session;
Opening Plenary: Climate Change and Development in Central Asia;
Panel Discussion 1: National policies, strategies and programs for climate mitigation and adaptation;
Parallel Session A.1: Water Security;
Parallel Session B.1: Circular Economy;

Day 2

Panel Session 2: Leveraging regional collaboration in a changing global policy environment;
Parallel Session C.1: Air pollution, health, and climate change;
Panel Session 3: Climate financing: needs and opportunities;
Closing Plenary.

ESCAP-SCO Side Event: Enabling Food Systems Transformation through Climate Smart Agri-Innovation
2023-05-16 01:30 - 02:30 | Virtual Event
The agricultural sector in the Asia-Pacific region is suffering from a number of key constraints which are significantly worsening the vulnerability of agriculture to climate impacts in the region. Apart from being highly vulnerable to its impacts, agriculture is also an important contributor to climate change.
Agricultural innovation for development of more efficient and sustainable technologies and machinery holds significant promise to boost climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Apart from digital and smart technologies, there is a vital role for innovation of simple and low-cost agricultural technologies and practices for resource-poor farmers and smallholders. These can help put agriculture on a trajectory of resilient and low-carbon development.
Co-organized by ESCAP and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during the 79th session of the Commission, the event will inform and support countries’ implementation of the national food system transformation pathway, especially in the action areas of advancing equitable livelihoods, building resilience, and accelerating the Means of Implementation. It will advance the understanding of policymakers and practitioners working in the areas of agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation on the need for promoting agri-innovation.
The event will be opened by remarks from senior-level speakers. This will be followed by a panel of experts that will illustrate pertinent approaches and technologies. The closing session will reflect on how such solutions can be upscaled in the region through multilateral cooperation.
Participants attending the 79th session of the Commission in Bangkok are welcome to attend in-person while the event will also be open to online participation through the registration link below. The event will be conducted in English and simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Chinese and Russian for the online participants.

79th Session of the Commission Side Event: Connecting Local, National and Regional Strategies to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Asia and the Pacific
2023-05-16 01:30 - 03:00
The side event aims to showcase concrete actions led by cities and local governments to accelerate the achievement of national net-zero goals and to discuss how city-led climate actions and national support could expedite the collective regional climate action in Asia and the Pacific. The event is co-organized by the Republic of Korea, Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat and ESCAP.

6th Sustainable Investor Summit | Germany Forum
2023-05-16 02:00 - 2023-05-17 10:00 | Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Am Kaiserplatz, Bethmannstraße 33, Frankfurt am Main, 60311, Germany

Impact Investor Global Summit London 2023
2023-05-16 03:00 - 2023-05-17 13:30 | Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY, United Kingdom
The Impact Investor Global Summit is the leading conference on how private market investors can tackle the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges through impact investing.
Generalist to thematic, the event will showcase some of the most exciting impact managers in the world as well as active institutional investors in the market. Join over 500 attendees from leading fund managers and institutional investors for two days of networking at the must-attend event for impact investment professionals.

Regional Consultation for Africa: nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains
2023-05-16 08:00 - 2023-05-17 17:00 | Virtual Event
Regional Stakeholders Consultation in Africa: Nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is delighted to invite you to participate in this consultation, which will gather diverse stakeholders to discuss priorities, challenges and opportunities in the region, and explore and provide recommendations for actionable solutions to move towards a sustainable, fair and inclusive nature-positive trade that supports countries to:

Achieve sustainable and resilient agricultural supply chains
Facilitate market access to all stakeholders, in compliance with regulations aiming to decouple agri-commodities from deforestation (e.g. EU DR), and international agreements on biodiversity such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Advance national plans for sustainable social and economic development.

The Consultation in Africa will take place on 16 and 17 May 2023 with in-person participation in Yaounde, Cameroon* and also online, and will convene stakeholders from:

Government entities leading agendas on trade, agriculture, land management and forestry, biodiversity, finance, economy, industry, and related areas.
Policymakers active in the trade and environment fora.
Private sector: smallholders, trading cooperatives, MSMEs, multinational companies, industry associations and relevant stakeholders involved in supply chains of agricultural commodities.
Non-governmental organizations and civil society.
Academic and research institutions.
Financial institutions

During the event, there will be interpretation available in English and French.

Intergovernmental Consultations on Nature-Based Solutions: First Global Consultation
2023-05-16 08:00 - 2023-05-17 17:00 | Virtual Event
The first global consultation meeting in the intergovernmental consultations on nature-based solutions will be a virtual meeting. It will comprise two four-hour sessions, one held on Tuesday May 16th and one on Wednesday May 17th 2023.

Capital for Climate Action Conference
2023-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Clarity in the low-carbon transition
Owners and managers of assets, financial institutions and companies are committing to climate action amid a rapidly changing economic landscape. A banking crisis, war in Ukraine, trade tensions, tightening monetary policy and the increasing urgency to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions are driving the need for clarity on navigating the path to net-zero alignment. The immensity of the challenge is matched only by the necessary pace of the transition.
Together we will untangle the complexity of this rapidly evolving environment that is reshaping investment and business strategies, addressing issues such as:

Navigating an economic environment that can clash with climate ambition
Identifying and rewarding companies that are actually decarbonizing
Evaluating opportunities in green technologies and sustainable finance
Quantifying the impact of physical climate risks on the pricing of financial assets
Anticipating where regulation and reporting might go next
Bringing integrity to climate commitments

Participants will leave with greater clarity about the climate transition, together with practical guidance for making critical decisions and taking action to address the risks and opportunities that accompany today’s challenges.

Public Consultation for the Buildings Science Based Target Setting Guidance and Tool
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The building sector is one of the major contributors of carbon emissions worldwide, accounting for more than a third of today’s global CO2 emissions, and is growing at an exponential rate. It is estimated that between 2020 and 2050 the global floor area will increase by 75%, meaning CO2 emissions would rise dramatically if no decarbonization efforts are implemented immediately.
This industry has a vital role in accelerating the transformation to a net-zero economy.
The SBTi is developing science-based target setting methodologies, tools and guidance for the building industry to understand the level of decarbonization required to keep the 1.5°C temperature goal within reach, set science-based targets to cut emissions and accelerate their decarbonization efforts at the depth and pace needed.
Join on May 16, 2023 to learn about the Buildings Science Based Target Setting Guidance and Tool development process and address key questions. During this webinar we will be opening a two-month public consultation period, so that you can contribute your valuable input.

Register for Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:00 am BST

Register for Session 2: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET

Accelerating climate action in Asia and the Pacific for sustainable development – The ESBN Asia-Pacific Green Deal for Business
2023-05-17 04:00 - 06:00 | Virtual Event
This event allows participants to understand how the Asia-Pacific Green Deal for Business brings together private sector sustainability champions like leading corporates and financial institutions, to enable MSMEs towards climate action. Participants at the event will learn how businesses can use the new Green Deal live digital platform and tools to track, report, and analyze their climate action initiatives, and in turn creating change in the real economy. Participants will gain a broad perspective of how the Green Deal already links together private sector sustainability champions and MSMEs through technological solutions and generate synergies and positive results.
The side event is jointly organized by ESCAP, ESBN and UN Global Compact at the 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) which will be held from 15 to 19 May 2023 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.

UNEP webinar on report findings on solutions to end plastic pollution
2023-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
In this webinar, UNEP will present the key findings of its latest report “Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy“. The report proposes a systems change to address the causes of plastic pollution. It combines reducing the most problematic and unnecessary plastic uses with three market shifts – Reuse, Recycle, and Reorient and Diversify – and actions to deal with the plastic pollution legacy.

Reuse refers to the transformation of the ‘throwaway economy’ to a ‘reuse society’.
Recycling refers to the importance of accelerating the market for plastics recycling, ensuring it becomes a more profitable venture.
Reorient and Diversify refer to shifting the market demand towards sustainable plastic alternatives.

The report highlights that these solutions are available now and explains how a systems change underpinned by the necessary integrated regulatory instruments will result in social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum 2023
2023-05-17 11:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
The race to decarbonize the aviation sector is intensifying as technologies evolve and net-zero targets draw nearer. Industry leaders and politicians are under growing pressure to increase efficiencies and align on the scale-up of low-emission solutions whilst maintaining safety, commercial viability and growth. At least two-thirds of aviation’s carbon reduction is expected to come from sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). With SAF technology already proven, incentives and mandates aimed at maximizing their capacity are crucial steps in the transition to non-fossil energy. Efforts are also focused on longer-term development and ways to tackle the challenges of electric and hydrogen propulsion.
Policymakers and the energy and finance sectors have a vital role in the new aviation economy. Cooperation, innovation and investment are fundamental to eliminating climate impact, especially given the complexity and capital-intensity of this hard-to-abate industry. Where are the opportunities to improve sustainability, costs and efficiencies through collaboration and partnerships? What barriers stand in the way of the successful scale-up and commercialization of alternative aviation fuels? How can digital tools aid decision-making and development?
The Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum, hosted by Boeing and FT Live, will gather the aviation sector together with policy, energy and finance leaders. The discussion will focus on the capabilities, cooperation and solutions needed to align and ensure the industry reaches its decarbonization targets and business goals.

ESG Topics in Focus: Adapting to the Changing ESG Regulations
2023-05-18 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual Event
Join our latest virtual series of ESG events, with the first one diving in to the ever-evolving landscape of ESG regulations.
In this webinar, you will get a comprehensive overview of all the latest developments we have seen in ESG regulations, and set the scene for further evolution in the regulatory landscape that is expected to take place throughout the rest of the year.
In addition, you will get an updated view of all the updates to existing regulatory solutions provided by Bloomberg, and our ESG market specialist speaker will highlight some of the key questions the market is grappling to find answers to.
Discussion points:
– EU Regulations update
• today and through 2023
• EU Taxonomy, SFDR, EU GBS, prudential requirements
– UK developments
– SEC proposals
– Global landscape and regulations to watch

Reshaping the Green Iron and Steel Value Chain
2023-05-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
Green steel, made with hydrogen instead of coal, significantly cuts carbon emissions. It is crucial for sectors like energy, automotive, and white goods as they strive to decarbonise their operations and supply chains in response to incentives and tightening ESG regulation. While a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional steel production, green steel faces challenges in reaching commercial viability. It is costly to produce, requires access to a steady supply of renewable energy, and needs significant investment in new infrastructure. But it also opens-up the opportunity for market disruptors to introduce new technologies and business models to make steel production more sustainable and competitive.
As the global demand for responsibly produced steel rises, this 50-minute digital dialogue will look at how market disruptors, steel consumers (automotive, energy, construction, white goods), along with policymakers and investors, can work together to overcome the obstacles to transitioning from dirty to clean steel by using an end-to-end value chain approach, developed by the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC).

Morningstar Investment Conference Australia 2023
2023-05-22 20:00 - 2023-05-24 20:00 | ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
The Morningstar Investment Conference is the deep-dive you need to build financial success in 2023 and beyond.

Moral Money Summit Europe 2023
2023-05-23 03:00 - 2023-05-24 10:30 | Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0UG, United Kingdom
The environmental, social and governance agenda has entered a new chapter and is finding itself under intense scrutiny. With climate pledges unfulfilled and red flags over greenwashing multiplying, businesses and investors are being tasked by regulators and society to demonstrate progress they are making on their ESG goals. Calls for transparency and accountability are growing louder. Has ESG finally reached a turning point? If so, what needs to happen in business, finance, policy and investment sectors to galvanise pledges into action?
Join the Financial Times at the 3rd annual Moral Money Summit Europe, where leading investors, corporates and policy makers will come together to discuss what needs to happen next to unlock the opportunities on the journey to a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive economy.

BVCA ESG Conference 2023
2023-05-23 08:30 - 17:00 | The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom
Overview
For the first time ever, the BVCA is delighted to bring members a full day dedicated to ESG and Impact.
The conference will feature separate streams for PE and VC audiences, with dedicated ESG, impact and climate sessions. Expert speakers will explore essential issues including, biodiversity, carbon credits, D&I, sustainability regulations, and greenhushing. Tickets are complimentary for BVCA member LPs and GPs.

Multinational Enterprises and Climate Change: Fundamental Risks and Big Opportunities
2023-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
This event aims to present the findings of a new report: “The effect of multinational enterprises on climate change: supply chain emissions, green technology transfers, and corporate commitments.” This report brings together the latest available data, analysis and literature to answer four key questions related to the relationship between MNEs and climate change:
(1) What effect do MNEs currently have on climate change, through their own activities and through their broader supply chains?
(2) How do MNEs shape the potential transfer of “green” technology transfers to domestic firms?
(3) How committed are leading MNEs currently to transition their supply chains to net-zero emissions by 2050?
(4) What types of policies can influence multinational enterprises’ effect on climate change?
The event will further discuss what more countries can and should do to shape the behaviors of MNEs as part of their climate change mitigation plans. For this, there will be an active discussion that will include a representative of a multinational enterprise with an active commitment towards sustainable development, and Amir Sokolowski, the Global Director Climate Change, at CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), which is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
