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SUMMARY:The Business Case for DEI: Future Proof Your Workforce During a Recession
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\nIn light of the current economic downturn\, many companies may be considering reducing their DEI budgets. But at what cost? \nPutting DEI front and centre has proven itself as an effective means to enabling businesses to thrive and become more resilient. It is also critical to building a positive brand reputation which in turn attracts a long-term talent pool & customer base. \nThis exclusive Insight Hour will demonstrate how DEI should be the last item organizations should be slashing. Our expert panel will guide you on ways to strengthen your DEI business plans internally and ensure you are honoring the DEI initiatives you have been implementing. \nDiscussion topics: \n\nHow can you keep DEI at the top of your business’ workforce strategy?\nHow do you expand a business case for keeping your DEI plans in place given the challenging economic climate?\nHow can the private and public sector work together to carve out pathways that lead to real economic mobility?\nHow can you apply DEI work to changing or emerging business needs?\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-business-case-for-dei-future-proof-your-workforce-during-a-recession/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,ESG Awareness,Sustainable Business
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SUMMARY:Key Trends & Consideration for Transition Finance
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar: \nMorningstar Sustainalytics is  hosting a webinar focused on transition finance foundation and instruments. During this webinar we will be providing an overview of the global and local trends in Japan\, criteria and thresholds. \nOur sustainable finance specialists will be sharing their insights on: \n\nThe transition label\, with sector specific highlights\nThreshold overview\, with industry specific examples\nSustainalytics’ approach to transition finance\nTrends and opportunities for transition finance\n\nWho It’s For: \nBanking & Corporate Professionals in Sustainable Finance Departments\, Debt capital departments\, Treasury Departments\, and Investor Relations. \n\nKey Webinar Information: \n\nWebinar Date: Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023\nWebinar Time: 15:30 – 17:30 Tokyo  / 14:30 – 16:30 Singapore\nWho Should Attend: Banking and corporate professionals in sustainable finance departments\, debt capital departments\, treasury departments\, and investor relations.\n\nThere will be a live translator on the webinar for English and Japanese \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/key-trends-consideration-for-transition-finance/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:Total Impact Summit 2023: Investing for People\, Planet\, and Place
DESCRIPTION:How are your investments currently impacting people\, planet\, and places? Investments are not simply financial maneuvers that return a profit\, but consequential actions that shape the diverse and complex world we live in today – and are creating for future generations. Your investments have the opportunity to support thriving local communities\, alter the course of climate change\, or cultivate resilient local economies in the places you love. \nFrom catalytic capital into neighborhoods to ESG alignment in public equities portfolios\, investors hold significant power to transform the nation’s most pressing challenges and impact communities across towns\, cities\, regions\, and rural areas in the U.S. Total Impact Summit 2023: Investing for People\, Planet\, and Place is a two-day\, dynamic event for individual investors\, family offices\, foundations\, fund managers\, and financial advisors to connect with aligned peers and partners\, learn about proven and new investment tools\, meet leaders of investable opportunities\, and move toward investment action. \n#TIS23 Themes:\nThe Total Impact Summit will feature an exciting program (May 1-2\, 2023). During the two-day Summit\, a wide range of topics will be covered. \nCultivating Critical Capital Pathways\nWhat future are you invested in creating for communities\, our environment\, and the diverse places Americans call home? Hear from leaders and connect with peers to discuss the nuances between impact and regenerative investing\, leveraging tools like DAFs in new ways\, listening to and partnering with those receiving investment\, implementing impact measurement\, and much more. \nPolicy’s Impact on Capital Flows\nHow are federal\, state\, and local policies affecting investments\, financial returns\, and impact? Hear from leaders and connect with peers to discuss today’s most consequential proposed and enacted policies\, how they impact investment across the capital spectrum\, positive possibilities and penalizations\, and how attendees might advocate on behalf of policies that promote equitable development and impact. \nInvesting for People\nHow is capital currently flowing through and to people? Join your peers to understand the ways in which investments are centering people to support comprehensive health and well-being\, financial self-determination\, wealth building\, and more. \nInvesting for Planet \nWhere are your investment dollars needed most to move the climate action needle? Hear from experts and join your peers to take a comprehensive view of climate investment\, learn the clearest paths for actions\, and how you can deploy capital immediately. \nInvesting for Place\nHow are you invested in the places and communities that need it most? Join fellow leaders and practitioners that are comprehensively acting and investing in places like Baltimore\, Denver\, Dallas\, Portland\, and others across the United States. \nAct & Invest Now\nWhat action or investment can you make today for your first or next step toward creating the future you envision? Join fellow impact peers for workshops offering practical and tactical action\, to build relationships with leaders cultivating solutions\, and learn more about investable opportunities. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/total-impact-summit-2023-investing-for-people-planet-and-place/
LOCATION:Convene CityView\, 30 South 17th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T170000
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SUMMARY:AFME European Sustainable Finance Conference
DESCRIPTION:Enabling capital markets to finance the transition\n\nUnderstand how Europe’s major banks and capital markets firms are shaping their sustainability products and practices \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/afme-european-sustainable-finance-conference/
LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam\, Paul van Vlissingenstraat 24\, Amsterdam\, 1096 BK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:8th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nAccordingly\, 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”. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/8th-multi-stakeholder-forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-the-sustainable-development-goals/
LOCATION:United Nations New York Headquarters\, 405 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T100000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Finance Update: Q2 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat were the key drivers of sustainable bond issuance in the first quarter and outlook for the remainder of 2023?\nTo what extent will market developments\, including the updated loan principles and the EU Green Bond Standard\, affect the growth and standardization of thematic debt?\nHow are automakers leveraging the sustainable bond market to finance their decarbonization strategies?\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainable-finance-update-q2-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainable Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T170000
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Technologies to meet SDGs in Small Island States
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/clean-energy-technologies-to-meet-sdgs-in-small-island-states/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,SDGs,Sustainability,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T080000
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SUMMARY:Impact Investing World Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/impact-investing-world-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Kensington Conference and Event Centre\, W8 7NX\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T090000
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SUMMARY:Measuring Development 2023: Mitigating the Risks and Impacts of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/measuring-development-2023-mitigating-the-risks-and-impacts-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:World Bank Headquarters in Washington\, D.C.\, 1818 H St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20433\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainable-investment-forum-europe-2023/
LOCATION:Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel\, 18 Avenue De Suffren\, 22 Rue Jean Rey Entrée Au\, Paris\, 75015\, France
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T160000
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SUMMARY:ESG Risk Management Summit North America 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 120+ ESG risk management experts to: \n\nPrepare for upcoming regulation and climate stress testing exercises with lessons learned internationally\nLook beyond just climate risk to delve into all parts of E\, S and G\nBenchmark governance frameworks and the integration of ESG and climate risk factors into wider risk management processes\nMeet\, network and engage with 120+ risk experts from over 60 different financial institutions\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-risk-management-summit-north-america-2023/
LOCATION:New York Hilton Midtown\, 1335 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Governance,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:6th Sustainable Investor Summit Austria Forum | Vienna
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n2023 will mark our sixth annual conference. We are excited to return to Frankfurt\, Vienna and Zurich\, covering the entire DACH region. \nAs 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/6th-sustainable-investor-summit-austria-forum-vienna/
LOCATION:Marriott Hotel | Vienna\, Austria\, Parkring 12a\, Vienna\, 1010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T060000
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SUMMARY:Strategies Towards Reaching Zero Plastic Pollution
DESCRIPTION:An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean every year\, making up over 85% of total marine waste.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlastic 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. \nDespite 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. \nPlastic 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). \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/strategies-towards-reaching-zero-plastic-pollution/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environmental,ESG Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T050000
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SUMMARY:79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGuided 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nCREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION \nEach 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. \nAll 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/79th-session-of-the-economic-and-social-commission-for-asia-and-the-pacific-escap/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand & Virtual Event\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environmental,ESG Awareness,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:CS79 Side-event: Mine Action for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nLandmines 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. \nThese 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. \nThe 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   \nRepresentatives 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. \nTo join\, please register here https://forms.office.com/e/rnVvudthLR and here https://indico.un.org/event/1003482/. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/cs79-side-event-mine-action-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand & Virtual Event\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainability,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T083000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230511T195335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211638Z
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SUMMARY:World Bank Central Asia Climate Change Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nOn 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. \nThe 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. \nWorking languages: Russian\, English. Simultaneous translation will be provided by the organizers. \nFollow the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag: #CAClimate2023 \nGeneral link to watch the following sessions: \nDay 1 \n\nOpening Session;\nOpening Plenary: Climate Change and Development in Central Asia;\nPanel Discussion 1: National policies\, strategies and programs for climate mitigation and adaptation;\nParallel Session A.1: Water Security;\nParallel Session B.1: Circular Economy;\n\nDay 2 \n\nPanel Session 2: Leveraging regional collaboration in a changing global policy environment;\nParallel Session C.1:  Air pollution\, health\, and climate change;\nPanel Session 3: Climate financing: needs and opportunities;\nClosing Plenary.\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-bank-central-asia-climate-change-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Dushanbe Hote\, 26/1\, Ismoili Somoni Prospekt\, Dushanbe\, 734026\, Tajikistan
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T023000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T182955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211626Z
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SUMMARY:ESCAP-SCO Side Event: Enabling Food Systems Transformation through Climate Smart Agri-Innovation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAgricultural 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. \nCo-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. \nThe 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. \nParticipants 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/escap-sco-side-event-enabling-food-systems-transformation-through-climate-smart-agri-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,United Nations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T030000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T184214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211607Z
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SUMMARY:79th Session of the Commission Side Event: Connecting Local\, National and Regional Strategies to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/79th-session-of-the-commission-side-event-connecting-local-national-and-regional-strategies-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-in-asia-and-the-pacific/
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230504T195059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211546Z
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SUMMARY:6th Sustainable Investor Summit | Germany Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n2023 will mark our sixth annual conference. We are excited to return to Frankfurt\, Vienna and Zurich\, covering the entire DACH region. \nAs 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/6th-sustainable-investor-summit-germany-forum/
LOCATION:Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof\, Am Kaiserplatz\, Bethmannstraße 33\, Frankfurt am Main\, 60311\, Germany
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230508T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211532Z
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SUMMARY:Impact Investor Global Summit London 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGeneralist 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/impact-investor-global-summit-london-2023/
LOCATION:Royal Lancaster Hotel\, Lancaster Terrace\, London\, W2 2TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230511T194213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211520Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Consultation for Africa: nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains
DESCRIPTION:Regional Stakeholders Consultation in Africa: Nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains \nThe 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: \n\nAchieve sustainable and resilient agricultural supply chains\nFacilitate 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\nAdvance national plans for sustainable social and economic development.\n\nThe 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: \n\nGovernment entities leading agendas on trade\, agriculture\, land management and forestry\, biodiversity\, finance\, economy\, industry\, and related areas.\nPolicymakers active in the trade and environment fora.\nPrivate sector: smallholders\, trading cooperatives\, MSMEs\, multinational companies\, industry associations and relevant stakeholders involved in supply chains of agricultural commodities.\nNon-governmental organizations and civil society.\nAcademic and research institutions.\nFinancial institutions\n\nDuring the event\, there will be interpretation available in English and French. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/regional-consultation-for-africa-nature-positive-trade-for-sustainable-agricultural-supply-chains/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T182123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211504Z
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SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Consultations on Nature-Based Solutions: First Global Consultation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/intergovernmental-consultations-on-nature-based-solutions-first-global-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Environmental,ESG Awareness,United Nations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230425T192023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211452Z
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SUMMARY:Capital for Climate Action Conference
DESCRIPTION:Clarity in the low-carbon transition\nOwners 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. \nTogether we will untangle the complexity of this rapidly evolving environment that is reshaping investment and business strategies\, addressing issues such as: \n\nNavigating an economic environment that can clash with climate ambition\nIdentifying and rewarding companies that are actually decarbonizing\nEvaluating opportunities in green technologies and sustainable finance\nQuantifying the impact of physical climate risks on the pricing of financial assets\nAnticipating where regulation and reporting might go next\nBringing integrity to climate commitments\n\nParticipants 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/capital-for-climate-action-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,ESG Investing,Sustainable Finance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230511T192342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211440Z
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SUMMARY:Public Consultation for the Buildings Science Based Target Setting Guidance and Tool
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis industry has a vital role in accelerating the transformation to a net-zero economy. \nThe 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. \nJoin 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. \n\n\nRegister for Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:00 am BST \n\n\nRegister for Session 2: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm BST / 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/public-consultation-for-the-buildings-science-based-target-setting-guidance-and-tool/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T060000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T192950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211427Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating climate action in Asia and the Pacific for sustainable development – The ESBN Asia-Pacific Green Deal for Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/accelerating-climate-action-in-asia-and-the-pacific-for-sustainable-development-the-esbn-asia-pacific-green-deal-for-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T191057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211341Z
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SUMMARY:UNEP webinar on report findings on solutions to end plastic pollution
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nReuse refers to the transformation of the ‘throwaway economy’ to a ‘reuse society’.\nRecycling refers to the importance of accelerating the market for plastics recycling\, ensuring it becomes a more profitable venture.\nReorient and Diversify refer to shifting the market demand towards sustainable plastic alternatives.\n\nThe 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/unep-webinar-on-report-findings-on-solutions-to-end-plastic-pollution/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Environmental,ESG Awareness,United Nations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T185245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211327Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPolicymakers 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? \nThe 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. \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainable-aerospace-together-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T193857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211312Z
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SUMMARY:ESG Topics in Focus: Adapting to the Changing ESG Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Join our latest virtual series of ESG events\, with the first one diving in to the ever-evolving landscape of ESG regulations. \nIn 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. \nIn 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. \nDiscussion points:\n– EU Regulations update\n• today and through 2023\n• EU Taxonomy\, SFDR\, EU GBS\, prudential requirements\n– UK developments\n– SEC proposals\n– Global landscape and regulations to watch \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-topics-in-focus-adapting-to-the-changing-esg-regulations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230515T195844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211247Z
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SUMMARY:Reshaping the Green Iron and Steel Value Chain
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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). \nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/reshaping-the-green-iron-and-steel-value-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environmental,ESG Awareness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131802
CREATED:20230517T202746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211226Z
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SUMMARY:Morningstar Investment Conference Australia 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Morningstar Investment Conference is the deep-dive you need to build financial success in 2023 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShealyn Brannon
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/morningstar-investment-conference-australia-2023/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney\, NSW 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Investing
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