ESG: Unlocking Impact Through Education #UNGA77
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | New York City, Midtown East, New York, New York, United States
A new approach to ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility

This event is open to ESG, social impact, corporate philanthropy and sustainability professionals.

Evidence demonstrates strong correlations between education and diverse outcomes ranging from health, climate, economic growth and wages to equity, diversity and inclusion. This event will explore how corporate actions, small and large, can make a quantifiable and direct impact across all aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities.

Companies traditionally committed to education as a social impact priority are finding it difficult to justify these efforts under new ESG frameworks linked to risk mitigation and sustainability. Similarly, ESG professionals do not view acting on education as leverage point to advance ESG objectives.

The discussion will provide a framework for investment in education to mitigate risk, improve corporate performance, and enhance corporate perception. while making a more tangible impact on society.

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Reimagining the Future of Learning for Sustainability and Inclusivity #UNGA77
2022-09-21 15:00 - 18:00 | 10 Hudson Yards, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, New York, 10001, United States
Join SAP and World Scouting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly for a conversation on the importance of non-formal education and skills education to equip young generations with the skills they need in an ever-changing reality. In this gathering, we aim to bring together the voices of youth and decision-makers to continue the momentum from the Transforming Education Summit around non-formal education and skills based learning. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Unlocking Impact: Data with Purpose #UNGA77
2022-09-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
At the 2022 General Assembly, the United Nations and the World Bank will convene global leaders to explore how new data ecosystems can unlock exponential value for the big challenges of our time.

Moderated by Folly Bah Thibault, and co-hosted by Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, the event will feature top leaders from governments, the private sector, multilateral institutions, academia, and foundations.

The UN’s Technology Envoy, Amandeep Singh Gill will use this opportunity to set out a vision for more sustainable, impactful, and well-governed data and digital ecosystems for people and planet.

Invited panelists include:

B﻿rad Smith, Vice Chair and President, MicrosoftAnne Witkowsky, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, U.S. Department of StateLigia Noronha, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Head of New York Office, United Nations Environmental ProgramTariq Khokhar, Head of Data Science and Health, Wellcome TrustDr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health Organization

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2022 Net Zero Trailblazer Reception #UNGA77
2022-09-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Salesforce and Accenture are hosting a Net Zero Trailblazer reception in New York with special guests Christiana Figueres, Co-host of Outrage and Optimism and former UN climate chief, and Van Jones, CNN Political Commentator.

Join executive peers, activists, and ecopreneurs as we look back at Climate week and forward to how we can work together as a community to accelerate our path to net zero.

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2022 JCI RISE Summit #UNGA77
2022-09-23 07:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The JCI RISE Summit will gather extraordinary experts and young leaders to RISE TOGETHER to develop skills and exchange ideas, best practices, and inspiration to light the way for other leaders and entrepreneurs to lift up economies, societies, and individuals. It will include different sessions focused on sustaining and rebuilding economies, motivating the workforce and providing solutions for mental health issues for members to continue to take the proper actions needed to create a sustainable future.

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Scaling Blended Finance for Climate Solution Investment in Emerging Markets
2022-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
About this talk

Ahead of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting and the 27th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27), this forum aims to elevate the topic of blended finance to decision makers at the highest level, without whom progress is impossible.

The agenda will include a keynote address by Selwin Hart, UN Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition, and panel discussion between the following speakers:

Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Special Envoy on Financing 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Dr. Jörg Kukies, G7 Sherpa to the German Chancellor and State Secretary in the Chancellery Dr. Andrea Hauser, Member of the Management Committee, KfW Marc-André Blanchard, Executive Vice-President and Global Head of Sustainability, CDPQ Magnus Billing, CEO, Alecta Chris Clubb, Managing Director, Convergence Blended Finance Nick O’Donohoe, CEO, British International Investment Günther Thallinger, Allianz SE Board Member and Chair, UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance.

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Cleantech Forum Asia 2022
2022-10-12 08:00 - 2022-10-13 17:00 | Sheraton Towers Singapore, 39 Scotts Rd, 228230, Singapore
The 2022 edition of Cleantech Forum Asia is happening in Singapore on 12-13 October.

Our theme, From commitments to actions: the sprint to net zero is on will inspire a research-led agenda where experts discuss the big ideas with the power to deliver a cleaner, cooler world.

Join us for easy access to start-ups, scale-ups, investors and multinationals from across the region and the world. Not only will you meet the future of Asia’s sustainable innovation ecosystem, but you’ll also discover the global connections that will fuel your next opportunities wherever you live and work. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from the future of Asia’s sustainable innovation ecosystem, including companies on the recently released 2022 APAC Cleantech 25 list.

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Innovation Summit Las Vegas 2022
2022-10-12 12:00 - 2022-10-13 19:00 | Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States
Shape the future of sustainability

Join your peers, industry experts, and thought leaders in the discourse that will transform our industries and change sustainability ambitions into meaningful actions. Together, we’ll accelerate the digital transformation. After all, no one innovates alone. The time to act is now. Find out why at Innovation Summit Las Vegas.

The latest energy trends – all in one place

Innovation Summit Las Vegas gives you a front-row seat to the people, solutions, and strategies defining the future of energy and automation.

See the Schneider Electric solutions powering Resorts World Las Vegas – one of the Strip’s most sustainable, digitally integrated buildings.Learn about the technology behind zero-carbon data centers.Hear what your peers and experts are doing to execute their sustainability strategies.Explore newly launched products, software, and solutions at the Innovation Hub.

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Sustainable Brands San Diego 2022
2022-10-17 08:00 - 2022-10-20 17:00 | The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, California, 92009, United States
Turn ideas into actions

Sustainable Brands ’22 is the global event for regenerative brands and leaders. At SB’22 San Diego, join us to Recenter & Accelerate: Find a unique mix of inspiration, thought leadership, unparalleled community and connections. At SB’22, participants are immersed in a fun, safe space to learn. Together we define and demonstrate the path to good growth, unlocking the power of sustainable and regenerative business.

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The Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence: A Pathway towards Sustainable Development - High-Level Meetings with Partners
2022-10-17 09:00 - 2022-10-18 16:30 | World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., 1818 H St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20433, United States
Background

The Africa Centers of Excellence project (ACEs) is the first large scale regional program funded by the World Bank in the higher education sector in Africa. It addresses higher-level skills development needs and innovative research requirements for the continent’s priority development sectors in five main areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); agriculture; health; environment; applied social science and education. Since its start in 2014, the program has supported over 80 centers in more than 50 universities across 20 countries across the continent. Under the program, thousands of students –more than one third of whom are female– are enrolled in postgraduate programs geared towards international standards in delivering quality training and regional specializations that are helping to fulfill labor market demands on the continent. The ACEs are undertaking high impact research that are addressing some of the region’s most pressing development challenges such as food insecurity, climate change and infectious diseases.

In 2019, in order to increase the impact of existing ACEs and extend the program to more centers, the World Bank, together with the French Development Agency, launched the third phase of the program: the “ACE for Development Impact project, ACE-Impact”. A total of 53 centers in 35 universities across 11 countries –Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo—participate in the ACE-Impact project to improve and accelerate the quality, quantity and development impact of postgraduate education. These ACEs have developed strong partnerships with universities and industries locally, regionally and all over the world, helping to generate support for student’s research programs, offering internships, and facilitating their access to the job market. The ACEs are playing a key role in increasing the number of sciences graduates needed to support Africa’s fast-growing economy.

About the event

In collaboration with the French Development Agency, AFD (co-financier of ACE-Impact), the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development, IRD (facilitating ACEs’ regional networks), and the Association of African Universities, AAU (ACE-Impact Regional Facilitation Unit), the World Bank is organizing a two-day high-level event under the theme: “The Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence: A Pathway towards Sustainable Development”. The event will take place at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, on October 17 and 18, 2022, and will bring together the ACEs and the most influential decision makers in the development space to discuss the centers’ innovations and best practices at both national and regional levels, as well as their challenges and opportunities. Following the high-level event, the ACEs will travel on October 20 and 21, 2022 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University for peer-learning and partnership opportunities.

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Navigating Energy Pathways for Climate Ambition: The implications of 1.5°C scenarios for Paris-aligned energy transitions
2022-10-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
Energy scenarios have a key role to play in guiding the energy system transformation needed to meet the 1.5°C temperature limit under the Paris Agreement. These scenarios can influence investor expectations and policy decisions.

A new IISD report aims to provide policy-makers, investors, and companies with information on how to align energy decision-making with Paris Agreement goals. It conducts an unprecedented analysis of the most influential modelled pathways consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C. The research shows a high level of agreement among these scenarios with implications for the phase-out of oil and gas and the ramp-up of clean energy deployment and investment.

The webinar will provide a first look at the key findings from this authoritative report highlighting the implications of 1.5°C scenarios for fossil fuel phase-out and renewables scale-up, barriers to those transitions and solutions to such challenges, and tools for governments and financial institutions to navigate the current energy crisis while maintaining climate ambition.

Panellists from intergovernmental organizations and the scientific community will reflect on the key findings of the report and discuss its implications for energy decision-making.

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Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Sustainability Workshop
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-02 17:00 | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 S Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, United States
Workshop Purpose: To present the latest efforts, data, information, and research relevant to advancing sustainably produced biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels in the marketplace.

2022 Workshop Objectives: To promote understanding of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and lifecycle analysis (LCA) for various stakeholders, including policymakers and fuel end-users; provide updates on these accounting efforts with a focus on impacts to the clean fuels space; and to identify opportunities to improve the science impacting these efforts.

Target audience: Industry stakeholders, including end-users, policymakers, and anyone involved in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, or sustainable aviation fuel supply chain.

Keynote speaker: Dr. David Babson from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) will offer a keynote address on ARPA-E’s vision for a new carbon economy and how the programs Dr. Babson oversees are working to optimize carbon efficiency and utility.

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Sustainable Landscapes and Commodities Forum
2022-11-01 09:00 - 2022-11-02 16:30 | Hotel Casa Amsterdam, Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4, Amsterdam, 1097, Netherlands
This two day business conference will debate and showcase real world solutions to the most pressing and urgent challenges in commodity supply chains. We’ll look at what’s driving value chain change and how business is working to deliver on increasingly difficult sustainability targets.

The practical steps for business to navigate incoming legislation, engage and incentivise local communities and effectively implement a forest positive approach

The role of business in building resilience in smallholder supply chains and ensuring farmers are prepared for the effects of climate change

How business can enable the transition to regenerative agriculture and drive effective climate action within supply chains

How business can drive sustainable rural development and close the living income gap to ensure economic, social and environmental sustainability

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Shaping sustainable retail and consumer-goods ecosystems: impact beyond organisations
2022-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Shaping sustainable retail and consumer-goods ecosystems: impact beyond organisations

Companies have talked about sustainability for decades, but the need for immediate action has never been stronger. Scaling sustainability efforts is not something one company can do alone. Action among your peers, partners and supply chain, and in the communities where you work to create mutual value, is a critical imperative. But to deliver a sustainable future, businesses must work not only together but also with governments, non-governmental organisations and consumers. Sustainability goals can only be achieved through collective action and collaboration.

Join this session to find out how collaboration can drive sustainable ecosystems that will ensure businesses, people and the planet thrive. We’ll be exploring:

How can collective action on sustainability unlock financial value?How can technology help deliver sustainability initiatives more effectively? What concrete examples are there?Where in your extended ecosystem will sustainable collaboration be most effective?How can regulators become part of your ecosystem and sustainability solutions?

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COP27
2022-11-06 08:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00 | Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center, El Salam Road, Um Marikha Bay, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
A defining moment in the fight against climate change.

Science has established beyond doubt that the window for action is closing rapidly. In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition.

A golden opportunity for all stakeholders to rise to the occasion and tackle effectively the global challenge of climate change facilitated by Egypt on the African continent.

It is the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Egypt assumes the incoming Presidency of COP 27 with a clear recognition of the gravity of the global climate challenge and appreciation of the value of multilateral, collective and concerted action as the only means to address this truly global threat.

As we approach COP27, we are committed to support an inclusive, transparent and party-driven process to ensure timely and adequate action.

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Cleantech Forum Europe 2022
2022-11-08 08:00 - 2022-11-10 17:00 | Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 5/7, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
Join us for Cleantech Forum Europe on 8-10 November

In Brussels you’ll meet the investors, innovators and corporate change makers who are building and championing the technologies that will deliver net-zero transformation. By networking with the right people, you’ll take your next successful steps even faster.

Our theme, From commitments to actions: the sprint to net zero is on will inspire a research-led agenda where experts discuss the big ideas with the power to deliver a cleaner, cooler world. Review the newly posted agenda and check back in the coming weeks to see who will be speaking at the event,

Join us to take action on the climate crisis and learn from Europe’s sustainable innovation ecosystem, including companies on the soon-to-be-released 2022 Cleantech 50 to Watch list.

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Bloomberg Green at COP27
2022-11-09 06:00 - 2022-11-10 14:00 | Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, 1 Four Seasons Boulevard, El-Salam, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt
About

The world is watching. Against the backdrop of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Bloomberg will convene the foremost leaders in business, finance, policy, academia and NGOs for candid conversations focused on creating solutions to support the goals set forth at COP27.

Bloomberg Green at COP27 will create an immersive experience designed to go beyond the negotiating rooms and delve into pragmatic strategies for cross-sector climate action. Leveraging Bloomberg’s exclusive data and reporting, we’ll explore methods for accelerating climate plans and measuring progress during this critical course-correcting moment in history.

Join our community of global influencers and problem solvers in ​​Sharm El-Sheikh to build connections, inspire innovation and challenge the status quo in the battle against climate change.

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Sustainable Cities Talk 2022
2022-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Sustainable cities talk

The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2022 ranks 100 of the world’s cities based on 51 metrics arrayed under three pillars of sustainability: planet, people and profit. This insight hour will explore these metrics and how cities are adapting toward a net-zero future. How can cities effectively embrace a sustainable future and what steps are being taken to make them more resilient to climate change?

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World Climate Summit at COP27
2022-11-13 06:00 - 2022-11-14 18:00 | PARK REGENCY, SHARM EL-SHEIKH
Where Ambition Meets Action

World Climate Summit catalyses the bold commitments we need to tackle the urgent global issue of climate change. Throughout the last 13 years, World Climate Summit has become a key platform for connecting markets with policies and is the leading business and investment forum alongside the annual international climate negotiations.

Building on the success of the last decade, the Summit leverages its expertise and experience in bringing together public and private sector leaders from across the world. It facilitates the collaboration necessary for the innovation, investments and policies needed to achieve ambitious climate targets. With the Decade to Deliver on Climate Action more crucial now than ever, it is a must-attend event for leading stakeholders driving climate solutions, investments and legislation.

Partnering on Solutions for a Net-Zero Transition by 2030

World Climate Summit – The Investment COP 2022 will take place in-person and digitally on 13-14 November in Sharm el-Sheikh at the Park Regency during COP27. The Summit will convene World Climate Foundation’s leading network of public and private sector stakeholders to enhance ambition and catalyse action for the net-zero transition.

This year’s event is aligned with the COP27 presidency’s priorities and will focus on accelerating climate finance as well as showcasing best practices and innovative climate solutions. World Climate Summit – The Investment COP focuses on creating ambition loops through public-private partnerships and strong dialogue to accelerate global climate objectives while adopting and sharing best practices and strategies for catalytic climate action. These will be crucial to reach 2030 climate targets and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Future of Healthcare Week Asia 2022
2022-11-15 06:00 - 2022-11-17 18:00 | One Farrer Hotel, 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, 217562, Singapore
Healthcare has never been more important to the global economy than during the past two years. Now healthcare systems will need to start tackling a mounting backlog of non-covid care. But despite rising demands and costs, global healthcare spending growth in 2022 will slow to 4.1%.

Economist Impact’s third annual Future of Healthcare Week Asia will unite 300 healthcare leaders in Singapore–joined by 4,000 peers online–to examine the vulnerabilities and opportunities that the recent crisis has catalysed. Over 3 days, policymakers, healthcare providers, academics and scientists will share practical learnings with representatives from industry, patient associations, charities and finance.

Explore issues around diversity, equity and inclusion, healthcare-system vulnerabilities and labour shortages, healthy ageing and digital health and data. Examine how silos, within and between organisations, can be broken down to further the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare for all. Join the dialogue, as healthcare leaders move beyond healthcare to focus on health via preventive care and solutions that move beyond the hospital, into the community.

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Packaging Targets: Set and Meet Them with Plastic IQ
2022-11-17 13:00 - 18:00 | DAVOS
Companies across the United States have publicly announced ambitious sustainable plastic packaging targets to accomplish by 2030 or sooner, but many lack the proper resources and time to understand exactly how to get there. Simultaneously, plastic pollution leakage into the environment is a key topic across multiple sectors, including the waste industry. What will it take to reduce plastic packaging waste in the U.S., and how can brands and retailers positively influence the outcomes? Without sustainable packaging strategies to manage broad portfolios, it is difficult to weigh decisions that will result in the best environmental and economic outcomes.

Join The Recycling Partnership and esteemed panelists from Walmart, WWF, and Blue Apron to hear why more than 200 U.S. companies are using Plastic IQ, a free, customizable tool to make informed circular packaging decisions across their plastics portfolios. Supported by Walmart and co-developed with SYSTEMIQ, this open access tool allows users to compare solutions for reduction, reuse, recyclability, and compostability and assess the most impactful options for meeting packaging targets by 2025 or 2030.

Key Takeways:

Access the best data available for setting and meeting plastic packaging targets – for free

Hear from industry leaders how the tool is driving their high impact solutions

Connect with Walmart Project Gigaton and U.S. Plastics Pact Activator reporting

Prepare for U.S. policy as the landscape quickly evolves

Gain public recognition for commitments, if desired

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ESG Integration Forum Europe 2022
2022-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
CHALLENGING ESG

Regulators in Europe continue to develop regulations that impact sustainable finance, ESG reporters, and ESG raters. However, a section of the investment universe is becoming more vocal regarding their opposition to the ESG movement.

At the ESG Integration Forum – Europe 2022, you will join sustainability professionals, investor relations officers, and corporate secretaries to examine future investor expectations of company ESG performance and sustainability reporting.

“ESG risks and opportunities are constantly changing and bringing up new challenges. In the last 12 months, we have seen ESG activism, momentum building regarding policy on sustainability, new diversity requirements for public companies and increased focus on net-zero commitments. The ESG integration forum was the only event that brought together the key functions within a public company to tackle the challenges in this rapidly developing space. We believe that businesses don’t operate in silos, and neither should our events!”
Steven Wade, head of event content, Corporate Secretary and IR Magazine.

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The 6th Sustainability Summit for south-east Europe and the Mediterranean
2022-11-30 05:00 - 2022-12-01 18:00 | Divani Apollon Palace, Athens, Greece
Redefining sustainability in an unsustainable world

In the wake of the covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the need to redefine the concept of sustainability on a global basis has arisen. New big challenges emerge, such as disruption in the energy sector, the threat of a food crisis, new refugee flows, restructuring of public health systems, changes in the workplace and labour relations. The already existing crucial issues of sustainability, such as climate crisis and biodiversity loss, poverty and inequalities, transformation of cities, are thus being addressed within a new context.

Against this background, the discussion on sustainability becomes of great importance. Many new –and old– questions require answers and, most important, demand effective and inclusive action:

How will the SDGs work after pandemic and the war in Ukraine?

Is there a link between biodiversity loss and the pandemics?

EU’s and European governments’ reaction to the refugee crisis

What changes are needed in terms of production, trade and food consumption?

Is there risk of a decarbonisation reversal?

Is nuclear energy a solution to the explosion of energy prices?

Are inequalities being sharpened in the post-pandemic working environment?

Against this background, the discussion on sustainability becomes of great importance. Many new –and old– questions require answers and, most important, demand effective and inclusive action:

Within this context, The Economist Impact Events in partnership with SDSN Europe, SDSN Greece and EIT Climate- KIC Hub Greece have great pleasure in announcing the organisation of the Sixth Economist Sustainability Summit for South-East Europe and the Mediterranean scheduled to take place on November 30th & December 1st, 2022 at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Kavouri.

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ESG Integration Forum – US 2022
2022-12-01 08:30 - 2022-12-02 17:10 | etc.venues, 360 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017, United States
ESG AT A CROSSROADS

The rise of the ‘anti-ESG’ movement is gaining momentum in certain circles of the capital markets. Meanwhile, there is increased emphasis on the role of companies in delivering a smooth and ‘just’ energy transition.

ESG appears to be at a crossroads, and understanding the changing expectations of stakeholders will be critical for listed companies in 2023.

To help IR, governance and sustainability teams at public companies understand expectations for ESG reporting and communications in today’s environment, Corporate Secretary and IR Magazine are hosting the ESG Integration Forum – US 2022. Now in its fourth year, the event has consistently sold out. Please book your place now to avoid disappointment.

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VERGE Net Zero 2022
2022-12-06 08:30 - 2022-12-07 13:30 | Virtual Event
ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO A CLIMATE-POSITIVE FUTURE

VERGE Net Zero is a complimentary online event that will provide you with deep dives and how-to guides on the strategies, technologies and partnerships key to accelerating your organization’s net-zero transition.

Advance your career by connecting with and learning from thousands of private- and public-sector leaders — including professionals in sustainability, supply chain, facilities, fleets, finance, policy and manufacturing — building a profitable and climate-positive future.

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Sustainable Africa: Investment, Innovation, and the Future of Global Trade
2022-12-14 08:00 - 09:45 | Virtual Event
About the Event

One of the great economic challenges across Africa and the Global South has been how to leverage natural resources and human capital toward widespread industrialization, entrepreneurship, and job creation. As emerging markets worldwide enter a new era of hyper-industrialization driven by advanced technologies and a focus on sustainability, countries like Namibia are now positioned to advance key sectors like Energy, Mining, and Agriculture higher up the value chain. What is required from investors and international business leaders to reshape global supply chains towards sustainability goals and support the transition to technologies such as batteries and hydrogen? How is the Namibian government creating policy frameworks to encourage foreign investment into these sectors and beyond? And what do investors from the US and across the world need to understand about the potential for the African continent to deliver significant value across emerging sectors of the global economy and help scale these innovations around the world?

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023
2023-01-14 10:00 - 2023-01-19 14:00 | Virtual Event
About This Event

Held under the patronage of UAE President HH Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADSW will contribute to setting sustainability agenda ahead of COP28, the Emirates Climate Conference.

Under theme of ‘United on Climate Action Toward COP28,’ ADSW 2023 will demonstrate UAE leadership’s commitment to practical, inclusive climate action

ADSW will convene global sustainability decision makers and key stakeholders for impactful dialogue ahead of critical Global Stocktake that will take place at COP28<

ADSW 2023 will also feature inaugural Green Hydrogen Summit

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023, the global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar to accelerate sustainable development, will feature a series of high-level sessions focused on the key priorities for sustainable development ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held in the UAE from November 30-December 12.

The fifteenth edition of the annual event will be held under the patronage of UAE President HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who has championed sustainability as a key pillar of the UAE’s economic and social progress and prosperity.

ADSW, taking place from January 14 to 19, under the theme of ‘United on Climate Action Toward COP28,’ will convene heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, youth, and entrepreneurs, for a series of impactful dialogues on the transition to a net-zero future. Key stakeholders will discuss priorities for the global climate agenda at COP28, the need for all stakeholders across society to be engaged and included, and how to leverage the assessments from the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement to accelerate climate progress at COP28 and beyond.

H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change, and Chairman of Masdar, said, “For over 15 years, ADSW has reinforced the UAE’s commitment to addressing global challenges as a responsible leader driving climate action and sustainable economic development. ADSW 2023 will help shape the sustainability agenda and drive momentum toward COP28 in the UAE by convening the global community and facilitating meaningful dialogue to foster consensus, groundbreaking partnerships and innovative solutions.

“The world needs a just and inclusive energy transition that supports the needs of developing nations while ensuring a more sustainable future for us all. ADSW can serve as an ideal platform to accelerate the adoption of clean technologies and put partnerships together that can take them to scale around the world, leaving no one behind.”

ADSW 2023 will feature for the first time a Green Hydrogen Summit, hosted by Masdar’s green hydrogen business, highlighting its potential to decarbonize key industries – helping countries to achieve their net-zero objectives.

Earlier this month, Masdar formally announced a new shareholding structure and the launch of its green hydrogen business – forming a clean energy powerhouse that will spearhead global decarbonization efforts. Masdar is now one of the largest clean energy companies of its kind and is well-positioned to lead the industry on a global scale, strengthening the UAE’s role as an energy leader.

The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will drive discussion and debate around climate action in the run-up to COP28. The ADSW Summit, hosted by Masdar and taking place on January 16, will focus on a wide range of critical topics including Food and Water Security, Energy Access, Industrial Decarbonization, Health, and Climate Adaptation.

ADSW 2023 will also seek to engage youth in climate action, with its Youth for Sustainability platform holding the Y4S Hub, which aims to attract 3,000 young people. ADSW 2023 will also feature the annual forum for Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform, giving women a greater voice in the sustainability debate.

As in previous years, ADSW 2023 will also feature partner-led events and opportunities for international engagement on sustainability-related topics, including the International Renewable Energy Agency’s IRENA Assembly, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, and the World Future Energy Summit.

The 2023 ADSW will also mark the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognizing excellence in sustainability. With 96 winners across its categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Global High Schools, the Prize has positively impacted the lives of over 378 million people around the world, including in Vietnam, Nepal, Sudan, Ethiopia, Maldives and Tuvalu.

Over the years, the Prize has provided communities across the world with access to quality education, clean food and water, quality healthcare, energy, jobs, and improved community safety.

With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up roughly 90 percent of businesses worldwide, ADSW 2023 will welcome over 70 SMEs and start-ups across several sectors, including Masdar City’s global initiative Innovate, which will showcase groundbreaking international technologies.

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Second meeting of the UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen
2023-01-17 07:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event
About This Event

The UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen was established to facilitate the implementation of resolutions 4/14 and 5/2 on “Sustainable nitrogen management”. The second meeting of the working group will be held online on 17 January 2023.

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Transforming Global Supply Chains: The Road to Resilience and Sustainability
2023-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Davos, Switzerland
About This Event

In a world characterised by disruption and unprecedented change, supply-chain and procurement strategies are in a period of upheaval. Companies face a multiplying set of risks, including conflict, inflation, climate change, shifting regulations and shortages of labour and materials. Today’s supply chains must be robust, not just efficient.

Businesses are reassessing their entire value chain and must decide where to invest to increase resilience. This includes reducing financial risk, building capabilities closer to consumer markets and maintaining multiple sourcing options in case of disruption. Meanwhile, sustainability is a bigger priority for businesses, in line with regulation, reputational risk, corporate social responsibility goals and, ultimately, competitive advantage. Although supply-chain and scope 3 emissions can account for up to 90% of a company’s total, many organisations are already struggling to meet their direct emissions targets. Where do they start as they try to transform their supply chains?

Join chief executives and board leaders for a roundtable discussion, programmed by Economist Impact and supported by GEP, to address pressing questions including:

What global trends will have the biggest impact on supply chains in the near-to mid-term?

How can businesses embed resilience into their supply chains–what’s working and what isn’t?

Where should companies focus immediate efforts to reduce scope 3 emissions?

How can companies leverage global supply chain advantages while decreasing exposure to risk?

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Beyond ESG with key sustainability trends in 2023
2023-01-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
About This Event

As the new year unfolds, we explore key sustainability trends impacting progress toward both near- and long-term sustainability goals.

Join S&P Global Sustainable1 for the next episode in our Beyond ESG webinar series to hear from specialists from across S&P Global on:

How water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and climate goals may factor into priorities

How developing sustainability disclosure standards could impact both investors and companies

How shifting workforce expectations may influence sustainable employment practices amid recessionary risks

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