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Navigating Climate Credit Risk: Insights from NGFS III for Corporates
2023-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Network for Greening of the Financial System (NGFS) climate scenarios have become a financial industry standard. We employ their latest iteration to illustrate the impact on the corporate PD projections from the Moody’s Climate Adjusted Expected Default Frequency model. The model links global and sectoral dynamics with physical risk assessment and emissions at the company level.
Modelling challenges include combining physical risk across climate hazards as well as deriving firm-level metrics from the transition risk implied sectoral pathways.
Regulators across the globe require usage of different Integrated Assessment Models to characterize transition risk. Our modular approach enables us to quantify the impact of these modelling choices.

Climate Adjusted Corporate PD Modelin a nutshell
NGFS Scenarios’ Evolution: Net Zero and Nationally Determined Contributions imply lower emissions
Conceptual challenges for physical risk scoring
From sectors to the firm level: Moody’s Transition Risk Oligopoly Model
Does the used IAM matter? GCAM vs REMIND
What’s next in the climate credit risk modelling

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UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Asia Pacific 2023
2023-05-23 20:00 - 2023-05-25 03:30 | Seoul, South Korea, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Asia Pacific will be held in person on 24-25 May in Seoul, South Korea. The event will convene UNEP FI members, policymakers, civil society organisations, and academia to discuss the advancement of sustainable finance, its challenges, and solutions in Asia Pacific.
In addition to having the opportunity to network with the finance community in the region, speakers and participants will explore important issues specific to the region, including net zero banking and insurance, ASEAN taxonomies as guiding frameworks for the finance sector, understanding and managing nature-related risks, financial health and inclusion, and more.
ESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time, objective reporting on global ESG regulations, climate finance, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC, IFRS, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards, ESG disclosures, and climate policy. Access over 10,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.

Global ESG Summit 2023 - EMEA Edition
2023-06-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
As the fallout from the energy shock continues to reverberate in the region, social discontent is running high. Policy support for the energy transition has stepped up but the need for significant private investment remains. Growing focus on natural capital and biodiversity poses new challenges and opportunities.
ESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time, objective reporting on global ESG regulations, climate finance, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC, IFRS, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards, ESG disclosures, and climate policy. Access over 10,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.

Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
2023-06-22 13:00 - 18:00 | The Biltmore Mayfair, 44 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 2HP, United Kingdom
FTAdviser’s Diversity in Finance Awards, now in their fifth year, aim to showcase the best initiatives, campaigns and success stories over the past 12 months when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector.
Diversity and inclusion is not a corporate catchphrase but an organisational imperative in today’s workplace. It is clear that diversity and inclusion in the workplace lead to increased innovation, better opportunities for all and improved business performance, while companies that fail to capture and nurture this talent are missing out on opportunities to enhance their business model.
The Diversity in Finance Awards have been designed to celebrate individuals in financial services and UK financial services companies who have taken active steps towards a more inclusive, diverse and fair industry that works better for all stakeholders: colleagues, customers and the community.
Awards will be given to those individuals who have demonstrated their support for minority groups and their tireless efforts to promote and inspire those who are otherwise under-represented, as well as recognising companies whose policies, schemes or initiatives encourage and enable diversity in the workplace.
This is an opportunity for FCA-regulated, UK-based companies, large and small, to show how they are getting it right, and for employees to gain the recognition they deserve.
To view the 2023 shortlist, click here.
The winners will be revealed on 22 June 2023 during the Awards Ceremony at The Biltmore Mayfair in London.
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GreenFin 23
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-28 11:30 | The New Omni Seaport, Boston MA, 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global economy.
GreenFin 23 will convene an influential audience of finance, investment and sustainability professionals to share insights, address key challenges and showcase leading sustainable financial products and services.
The climate crisis is upending the finance sector. ESG frameworks and rankings remain dynamic and unsettled, but, despite their imperfections, are impacting billions of investments and leading companies to develop new metrics to gauge their sustainability progress. But those sums are dwarfed by the hundreds of trillions needed to transition the global economy to become decarbonized and just.
“The climate crisis demands significant changes to the foundations of our economy, and ESG analysis and investing has the potential to shift capital markets toward sustainable outcomes. We are thrilled to convene leadership companies, investors, and asset owners and managers to align corporate and institutional finance with the goals of a clean and just economy. ” – Grant Harrison, Director, Sustainable Finance & ESG, GreenBiz Group
Join the growing community of finance, investment and sustainability leaders supporting the just transition to a decarbonized economy at GreenFin 23 (June 26-28, Boston). By attending, you’ll gain access to inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions and valuable networking. Apply the 10% discount code ESGN23 when you register today: https://bit.ly/45MdN3o
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Sustainable FI Series – Latest Trends in Sustainability Debt Market
2023-06-27 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
Join us for a 30-minute webinar in our series on the latest Bloomberg data offerings and trends in sustainable fixed income. From record sovereign green bond issuance to the fledgling sustainability-linked bond market to vanishing greeniums, our analysts will help you make sense of the most up-to-date ESG debt market statistics and answer your questions about sustainable fixed income. Sunny Qu, ESG Data Product Manager will introduce the latest version of Sustainable Debt data file which incorporates the latest ICMA alignment indicator, among others. Christopher Ratti and Remus Negoita, ESG analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence, will guide you through the latest developments in the sustainability debt market.
The Bloomberg Sustainable Debt data feed provides Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Linked indicators updated daily. The data feed covers multiple asset classes including Corps, Loans, Preferreds, Munis and Structured Products.
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Bloomberg Research Tools: Analyze, Annotate, Collaborate
2023-06-29 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Leverage your improved access to broker content to navigate Bloomberg’s AI-powered research platform, which leverages natural language processing (NLP) to let you search across broker research with precision. In this session we will explore how you can extend your search with AI-topic trends and “”intelligent synonyms”” to efficiently provide the most comprehensive results. Annotate and comment on content that supports your thesis and share your findings with your team. You will be introduced to Bloomberg Forums, which are persistent chats that apply NLP to posted comments. Leverage Bloomberg’s document search engine or DS to discover the research, annotations, and chat posts available to you on a security.
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Moody's Global ESG Summit 2023 - APAC
2023-07-03 21:30 - 23:00 | Virtual Event
Fossil fuel-driven growth exposes the Asia-Pacific region to acute carbon transition risk. Investors, businesses and regulators are treading a delicate balance between economic growth and transition considerations on the path to net zero. The regional sustainable finance market has expanded rapidly in recent years, and the transition funding needs remain large.

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S&P Global: Beyond ESG Webinar with Mid-Year Economic Outlooks in Sustainability – 2nd session
2023-08-10 02:00 - 03:00 | Virtual Event
With 2023 more than halfway over and only four months until COP28, we are taking stock of the key trends impacting progress toward both near- and long-term sustainability goals. Join our upcoming webinar on Thursday, August 10 to unpack the mid-year economic and sustainability outlook.

Join S&P Global Sustainable1 for the next episode in our Beyond ESG webinar series to hear from market specialists across the global value chain examine critical topics, including:

Stakeholder challenges in aligning initiatives as new sustainability standards come into effect
Climate risks and nature loss factored into risk management by central banks and investors
The impact of continued inflationary pressures on manufacturing and supply chains
Forecasting expectations for COP28 and what’s needed to measure if COP28 is a success

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S&P Global: Beyond ESG Webinar with Transition Outlooks at Climate Week and COP28
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
As we look ahead to Climate Week and COP28, join S&P Global thought leaders to unpack what’s needed for a just transition, how nature and biodiversity risks are impacted by the transition, and what factors are at play in financing this transition. Register now for the conversation on August 16.

Don’t miss the next episode in our Beyond ESG webinar series, where you’ll hear market specialists across the global value chain examine critical topics, including:

What role green bonds, debt financing, and Second Party Opinions (SPOs) play in the transition.
How the Inflation Reduction Act is shaping the energy transition in the United States and beyond, a year after becoming law.
What the changing economics of the transition mean for sustainability progress.

Register now to join the live discussion or receive the on-demand replay.
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ESG: Dispatch from the Front Lines of Accountable Capitalism
2023-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Over the past decade, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have captured the attention of trillions of dollars of capital, engaged thousands of consultants, and become a top strategic concern in the C-suite and board rooms. However, over the past 18 months, a countermovement has challenged the efforts to value ESG factors and incorporate them into strategic initiatives, claiming that such efforts are “woke” and antithetical to free markets. This countermovement has culminated in seven separate Congressional hearings in Washington, DC in July 2023, challenging various aspects of ESG integration. Yet, at the same time, EU ESG disclosure regulation continues to expand and investor and corporate interest in ESG factors remains strong.
In this LinkedIn Live Session, three leaders in ESG integration – across financial services, consulting, and corporate – will join Wharton professors to discuss their perspectives on the current battle of ideas, dollars, and action. Join us to learn the latest actionable insights from the front lines of accountable capitalism.
ESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time, objective reporting on global ESG regulations, climate finance, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC, IFRS, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards, ESG disclosures, and climate policy. Access over 10,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.

Wharton ESG Programs for Executives
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The stakes have never been higher for valuing and managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Once considered a niche field, ESG is now cited as “the #1 factor impacting business strategy” by Forbes. At the same time, leaders must navigate several cross currents — keeping pace with an accelerating regulatory landscape, leading requisite organizational and technological change, and enacting policies to attract and retain talent, all while delivering more value for increasingly demanding and sophisticated shareholders.
Wharton ESG Essentials taps the latest insights from Wharton’s leading faculty to equip participants with the tactical competencies needed to successfully link ESG to profit-and-loss statements and portfolio strategies, create and implement a solid risk management plan, and adopt proven best practices rooted in frontier research. Go beyond the headlines and rhetoric, and gain the clarity to not just understand the impacts of ESG factors but to strategically harness them.

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Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
$35 trillion dollars of assets under management claim inclusion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment strategies. However, their portfolio managers must navigate imperfect data sets to measure the impact of a company’s ESG factors. Additionally, investors and regulators must navigate mounting skepticism of ESG claims, trying to separate the green from the greenwash. They’re positioned in a bind — beholden to growing shareholder appetite for returns on sustainable and value-driven portfolios, while simultaneously competing against benchmark funds that focus only on short-term performance.
This Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals combines Wharton’s world-class financial acumen with the critical insights from award-winning Wharton faculty pioneering ESG research. The result is a powerful, actionable toolkit for investment professionals to implement, measure, model, and optimize ESG-asset integration in their portfolios for sustained value generation.
Program Experience
Highlights and Key Outcomes
In the Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals program, you will:

Enhance your ability to integrate ESG factors into diverse investment strategies across asset classes
Identify climate leaders and laggards across industries and those poised to seize transition opportunities
Understand how complex regulations give rise to financial markets for carbon and renewable energy certificates, and how this impacts the profitability of various industries
Analyze financial implications of different political risks and future scenarios from geopolitical to national to local levels
Anticipate ESG shareholder activism and engagement as well as their impacts

The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals is comprised of one month of introductory content (Wharton ESG Essentials) immediately followed by an additional month of specialized investing content. This advanced certificate is designed to quickly catapult financial leaders and professionals to the forefront of ongoing ESG decision making, empowering them to act as informed, prepared catalysts for change.

Blended Online Program Structure
This program’s blended format is designed to produce maximum, immediate impact for the busy executive. Participants will join live online sessions for two hours once a week over eight weeks. Sessions will be led by award-winning Wharton faculty who are pioneering academic research and leading the dialogue in the rapidly evolving ESG field.
Broadcasted and facilitated live from a technologically advanced classroom, the program prioritizes live engagement and employs a host of instructional modalities to enhance the learning experience: in-class discussions, case work, small-group breakout sessions, role playing, and several competitive and engaging simulations. In addition, participants will work through self-paced content at their convenience in between live sessions.

Program Details:
Every Wednesday for four consecutive weeks in September
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT

Day 1: September 6
Day 2: September 13
Day 3: September 20
Day 4: September 27

AND
Every Monday for four consecutive weeks in October
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT

Day 5: October 2
Day 6: October 9
Day 7: October 16
Day 8: October 23

Experience and Impact
In the Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Financial Professionals program, you will build on the foundation acquired in Wharton ESG Essentials to dive deeper into investment strategies that tap ESG data and insight — be it through accepted best practices or emerging levers. Whether you pursue fundamental analysis, value-based investing, factor models, screens or tilts, quant models, event-based trading strategies, impact investing, or thematically oriented focused efforts on different ESG factors, you will see the rapidly evolving frontier of the field and develop the skills needed to push it forward. The discussion will also look beyond publicly traded equities to private markets, corporate and public fixed income, real estate, and alternative investment assets.
You will gain a better understanding of climate finance — how carbon markets and others drive the energy transition, and how to identify firms benefiting from climate transition tailwinds as well as headwinds within and across industries. The program will examine perspectives on the green technology and innovation sector, where cost curves are rapidly evolving, threatening to sunset some industries while accelerating the growth of new ones. And you will learn to map green supply chains to see the bottlenecks that will generate short-term inflationary pressures and medium- to long-term investment opportunities. You will also learn about the rapidly growing market for green bonds and what they can and can’t offer in terms of impact.
The program will also explore geopolitical scenarios for the world economy over the next decade and their implications for portfolio construction. And from a governance standpoint, you will learn about the risk factors that make some firms more likely to face shareholder activism and less capable or successful in their response. You will also develop tools and tactics for more sophisticated engagement with firms to unlock value.
Session topics include:

ESG and Impact Investing
Climate Finance and Economics
Shareholder Activism
Socio-Political Risk

Those interested in learning more about Wharton ESG Essentials, or additional ESG specialized certificates, can visit here.
Participants who have successfully completed Wharton ESG Essentials as a standalone program can apply for and enroll in a certificate track within one year of Essentials completion.
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MORAL MONEY SUMMIT AMERICAS
2023-10-24 00:00 - 2023-10-25 23:59 | Convene, 1 Liberty Plaza, New York, NY, United States
October 24 – 25, 2023
Unlocking opportunities for a greener and fairer world
In-Person & Digital | Convene, 1 Liberty Plaza | New York | #FTMoralMoney
The environmental and social agenda is at a critical juncture with businesses and investors under increasing pressure to demonstrate progress on their goals. The demand for transparency and accountability is growing louder as many companies fail to fulfil their climate, governance and societal pledges, while concerns over greenwashing multiply. To make progress towards a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive economy, the implementation strategies and the oversight of how they are being executed must be bulletproof. But how to ensure accountability for sustainability goals at every level? And faced with political backlash in certain US states, how can companies navigate fiduciary duties and continue implementing practices promoting sustainability and social equity?
Join the Financial Times at the 3rd annual Moral Money Summit Americas, where leading investors, corporates and policy makers will come together to discuss what needs to happen next to unlock the opportunities on the journey to a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive economy.
ESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time, objective reporting on global ESG regulations, climate finance, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC, IFRS, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards, ESG disclosures, and climate policy. Access over 10,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.

Bloomberg New Economy Forum
2023-11-07 11:00 - 2023-11-10 10:59
A Global Event
The sixth annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum will return to Singapore November 8-10, mobilizing the world’s most influential leaders. This year’s theme, “Embracing Instability,” highlights the challenges confronting the global economy and underscores the opportunity to better understand and address underlying issues such as persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, the rise of artificial intelligence and the precarious state of the world’s climate.

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Moody’s 8th Annual US Project Finance Conference
2023-12-07 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Risks of financing the transition to a carbon-free economy and new transportation, digital infrastructure, and real estate related projects amid a softer economic outlook [online event]
Welcome,
Engage with seasoned analysts from Moody’s Investors Service to discuss the risks of financing the transition to a carbon-free economy, our 2024 US transportation sector outlooks, and new credit trends in the US project finance market.
Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins us to discuss his economic outlook for 2024 amid rising uncertainty and softening expectations for future growth. We will examine the implications of this economic outlook on financings related to the transition to a carbon-free economy, the current state of new technologies to help with this transition and how utilities are maintaining reliability as renewables increase and more transmission investments are needed.
Our lineup also offers opportunities to delve into examples of how higher interest rates have influenced project financing structures and what we expect to continue in 2024. Changing market dynamics have resulted in several new data center, digital infrastructure, real estate related and EV charging projects that each have their own unique risk profiles to be considered project financings. Analysts will share how projects have addressed construction cost inflation and supply chain disruptions and how these evolving risks may be mitigated in some cases.
This event is online-only.
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024
2024-12-08 23:00 - 2024-12-12 08:00 | Al Maryah Island ADGM Square Abu Dhab, Island - ADGM Authorities Building, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 will convene the world’s most distinguished leaders, market experts and entrepreneurs from over 100 countries to explore the facets and power of financial, human and technological capital as a competitive propellor for economic growth.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

ADFW 2024
Building on the monumental success of previous Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) editions, this year’s ADFW is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and shines the spotlight on the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’.

Over the years, Abu Dhabi has solidified its position as a regional and international business hub, supporting the United Arab Emirates’ thriving Falcon Economy. Home to some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, the Emirate has become a propellor of economic growth, one that is driven by financial, human and technological capital.

ADFW 2024 explores the many facets of capital and examines how Abu Dhabi is leading the charge in leveraging the power of capital to contribute to the future prosperity of not only the Falcon Economy but also humanity for generations to come.

Notable Speakers:

The event features a distinguished lineup of global financial leaders, including:

Ray Dalio: Founder and CIO Mentor of Bridgewater Associates.
Larry Fink: Chairman and CEO of BlackRock.
Sergio Ermotti: Group CEO of UBS.
Jane Fraser: CEO of Citigroup.
Hana Al Rostamani: Group CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).
Jeremy Allaire: Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle.
Robert Smith: Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners.
Aron Landy: CEO of Brevan Howard.
Bill Huffman: CEO of Nuveen.
David Hunt: President and CEO of PGIM.
Isabelle Scemama: Global Head of AXA IM.
Bill Ford: Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic.
Shayne Nelson: Group CEO of Emirates NBD.
Rajiv Jain: Chairman and CIO of GQG Partners.
Mohammed Alaradhi: Executive Chairman of Investcorp.
H.E. Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi: CEO of Alterra.
Mohamed Abdelbary: CEO of ADIB.

These speakers will share insights on various facets of capital, including economic, human, cultural, environmental, and technological, aligning with the event’s overarching theme.
Agenda Highlights:

Day 1 (December 9): Opening Ceremony and Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, featuring discussions on the Falcon Economy’s current state and future prospects.
Day 2 (December 10): Asset Abu Dhabi and RESOLVE 2024, focusing on asset management and global dispute resolution.
Day 3 (December 11): Fintech Abu Dhabi and the Global Financial Regulators Summit, highlighting innovations in financial technology and regulatory approaches.
Day 4 (December 12): Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF), emphasizing sustainable finance and impact investing.

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Building Bridges Summit 2024
2024-12-09 02:00 - 2024-12-12 11:00 | Centre international des conférences, de Genève, 17 rue de Varembé, CH-1202, Geneva, GE, Swaziland
In-person attendance is by invitation only, however, virtual participation is possible via Livestream on the Building Bridges YouTube Channel.
The Building Bridges Summit 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 12, 2024, at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland. This premier event brings together global leaders, innovators, and change-makers to foster collaboration in sustainable finance, innovation, and impact-driven solutions. The summit aims to address critical global challenges, including climate and nature crises, social inequalities, and the mobilization of capital for a just, resilient, and sustainable future.
Speakers:
The summit features an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and panelists, including:

Nik Gowing: Founder and Co-Director of Thinking the Unthinkable, serving as the moderator for various sessions.
Mark Gough: Chief Executive Officer of Capitals Coalition, participating in discussions on nature finance and impact investing.
Anja Hannerz: Group Head of Sustainability at Nordea, contributing to panels on transition finance and sustainable future strategies.
Mary Robinson: Chair of The Elders, former President of Ireland, and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, engaging in intergenerational dialogues on planetary guardianship.
Xiye Bastida: Co-Founder & Executive Director of Re-Earth Initiative, participating in intergenerational dialogues on planetary guardianship.
Sir Ronald Cohen: President of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG), sharing insights on pioneering impact investing.
Building Bridges

David Blood: Senior Partner at Generation Investment Management, discussing impact lens investing across asset classes.
Building Bridges

Johan Rockström: Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, providing expert insights on planetary boundaries for humanity and ecosystems.
Building Bridges

André Hoffmann: Vice Chairman of Roche Holding AG and Co-Founder of InTent, focusing on making nature count in portfolios.
Dr. Jan Yves Remy: Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre at the University of the West Indies, engaging in discussions on the Bridgetown 3.0 Initiative.
Mindy Lubber: CEO & President of Ceres, providing expertise on moving from commitments to impact.
Vanessa Havard-Williams: Transition Finance Market Review Lead for the UK Government, discussing steering towards a sustainable future.

Agenda Highlights:

Opening Session (14:00): Welcome remarks by Nik Gowing, Patrick Odier (Chair of Building Bridges), Delphine Bachmann (State Councillor – Canton of Geneva), and Christina Kitsos (Mayor – City of Geneva).
Sustainable Finance Temperature Read (14:20): Insights by Nik Gowing and Nina Seega (Director – Centre for Sustainable Finance, CISL).
Planetary Guardians: An Intergenerational Dialogue (14:30): Discussion featuring Nik Gowing, Mary Robinson, and Xiye Bastida.
Pioneering Impact Investing (14:40): Expert exchange with Mark Gough and Sir Ronald Cohen.
Impact Lens Investing Across Asset Classes (14:50): Panel discussion with Dimple Sahni, David Blood, Jean-Francis Dusch (CEO & Global Head of Infrastructure, Real Assets & Structured Finance, CIO BRIDGE – Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management), Uche Orji (Non-Executive Director – The Private Infrastructure Development Group), and Yuko Takano (Senior Investment Manager – Pictet Asset Management).
The Planetary Boundaries for Humanity and Ecosystems (15:35): Expert exchange with Nik Gowing and Johan Rockström.
Nature Finance – How to Make Nature Count in Portfolios (15:45): Panel discussion with André Hoffmann, Mark Gough, Lauren Ferstandig (Managing Director, NatureVest – The Nature Conservancy), and Judson Berkey (Lead Advocacy and Nature, Chief Sustainability Office – UBS).
Bridgetown 3.0 Initiative (17:00): Fireside chat with Nik Gowing and Dr. Jan Yves Remy.
Financial Inclusion – Investment in Prosperous and Resilient Societies (17:15): Panel discussion with Ivo Germann (Head – Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate – State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland), Delilah Rothenberg (Co-Founder & Executive Director – The Predistribution Initiative), James Mwangi (CEO – Equity Group Holdings), Jean Pesme (Global Director, Finance – Finance, Competitiveness & Investment (FCI) Global Practice – The World Bank), Jorge Rubio (Global Head of Social Finance – Citi), and Mia Seppo (Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection – International Labour Organization).
Moving from Commitments to Impact (18:00): Expert exchange with Nik Gowing and Mindy Lubber.
Transition Finance – Steering Towards a Sustainable Future (18:10): Panel discussion with Vanessa Havard-Williams, Anja Hanner

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Watershed’s CSRD Summit
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
CSRD Summit
A conversation on the future of sustainability disclosure
Watershed’s CSRD Summit is taking place virtually on December 10th at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT. We’re bringing together leading minds in policy, finance, and sustainability to help you prepare for sustainability reporting in 2025—when ESG reporting moves from voluntary to mandatory for many companies.
We’ll cover key requirements of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), how it relates to other reporting frameworks, and what companies can do to prepare. Whether you’re already preparing 2025 disclosures or looking ahead to future requirements, this event is a must-attend for finance and sustainability leaders and their teams.
Confirmed as speakers are:

Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance
Amy Lyn, CFO of Operational Sustainability at JPMorganChase
Graeme Pitkethly, former CFO of Unilever and Vice Chair of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Sylvie Goulard, Professor of Practice at Bocconi School of Management and former Deputy Governor of the Banque de France
Taylor Francis, Co-founder of Watershed
Anna Cerf, Product Policy Lead at Watershed

Register today to join the summit on December 10th! Can’t make it? Be sure to register and receive the recording afterwards.
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World Economic Forum 2025 (WEF)
2025-01-20 08:00 - 2025-01-24 17:00 | World Economic Forum, DAVOS, Swaziland
The World Economic Forum 2025 (WEF) Annual Meeting takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland.
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Understanding Climate Risk and Opportunity: Tools for Assessing Global Portfolios
2025-04-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
In this webinar, we’ll dive into how to evaluate climate risks and opportunities in portfolios, with a specific focus on the financial and credit implications of climate change. Using Climate Credit Analytics, we’ll walk you through the key steps of climate scenario analysis, simplifying a complex process into an intuitive, easy-to-follow workflow.
During this session, you will learn how to:

Understand the relationship between scenario variables, financial drivers, and their impact on both financial and credit outcomes.
Build portfolios that include both public and private companies, select and customize scenarios, adjust financial and environmental parameters, and address sector-specific considerations.
Generate insightful dashboards and portfolio metrics that can be applied to various use cases such as risk management, reporting, financing opportunities, and strategy development.

This webinar is ideal for anyone involved in assessing climate-related financial risks. Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to analyze and address the climate impacts on company portfolios. Don’t miss out on discovering how Climate Credit Analytics can support your climate risk and opportunity assessments in a rapidly evolving world.
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Webinar: How to Build Effective CSR Framework?
2025-04-29 03:00 - 05:00 | Webinar
Discover how an effective CSR framework can guide your social investment strategy and ensure impactful contributions to society.
Register now
Millions are spent annually on corporate social responsibility and community development initiatives, yet many companies in the region struggle to achieve meaningful and measurable impact. An effective social investment strategy enables systematization of social and philanthropic efforts and allows to avoid wasted resources and missed opportunities.
This webinar provides a practical guide for building a high-impact social investment strategy (we call it CSR framework):

Learn how to align your social investments with best international practices, local regulations, business objectives c and key stakeholders demands.
Discover how to strategically focus your social investments, implement impactful social initiatives, and ultimately, measure and enhance your CSR performance.
Explore best practice cases from industry leaders in the KSA, MENA region and globally.

Key topics:

What is CSR framework? Why do companies need it?
How can systematized CSR deliver a strong return on investment?
Navigating the global and local landscape of CSR: What you need to know
Practical steps for creating an effective CSR framework

The presentation will include case studies and best practices from industry leaders in the KSA, MENA region and globally.
Register now
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2025 Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition
2025-06-18 00:00 - 2025-06-20 23:59 | 2F Hiroo Iida Building Hiroo 5-8-12 Shibuya-ku 150-0012 Tokyo Japan, Japan
About: 2025 Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition
Discover the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, a premier event shaping the future of sustainable energy, taking place from June 18-20, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan. Co-hosted by JERA and Tokyo Gas, this globally significant summit unites senior government officials, energy executives, investors, and technology leaders to drive discussions on energy transition, decarbonization, and sustainable growth.
Key highlights include the 14th LNG Producer-Consumer Conference on June 20, co-hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), focusing on LNG trade and cooperation. Attendees will gain insights from industry titans like Wael Sawan (CEO, Shell), Sanjiv Lamba (CEO, Linde), and Patrick Pouyanné (Chairman and CEO, TotalEnergies), alongside panels on renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and green financing.
Explore transformative technologies, forge strategic partnerships, and align with Japan’s Seventh Strategic Energy Plan to advance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. With sessions like “Building a Market for Green Products” and “Futureproofing the Electricity Grid,” this event is a must-attend for professionals in clean energy, sustainability, and energy policy.
Register now at www.japanenergyevent.com to join global leaders in accelerating the energy transition and shaping a sustainable future. Stay updated with the latest ESG News and energy innovations at this landmark event.
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Climate Week NYC 2025
2025-09-22 00:00 - 2025-09-27 23:59 | Javits Center North, NY, United States
Climate Week NYC 2025: Uniting for a Sustainable Future
Climate Week NYC 2025, the world’s premier climate action event week in the United States, will take place from September 21–28, 2025, in the heart of New York City. This landmark event will convene global leaders from business, government, the United Nations, academia, and civil society to accelerate our collective journey toward a net-zero, nature-positive, and resilient world.
Why Climate Week NYC 2025 Matters
As the most influential climate event of the year, Climate Week NYC will host over 900 climate-focused events across the city, fostering collaboration, innovation, and advocacy. From high-level executive roundtables, media opportunities, to grassroots community gatherings, this week-long platform is designed to spark transformative solutions and forge cross-sector partnerships.
Highlights of Climate Week NYC 2025

Key Focus Areas: Engage in critical discussions on climate finance, renewable energy, adaptation and resilience, sustainable infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and global climate policy.

The Nest Climate Campus @ Javits Center (Sept 23–25): At the iconic Javits Center for the largest climate event in the U.S., featuring immersive experiences, media opportunities, workshops, executive networking, and cutting-edge showcases on:

Clean energy and the energy transition

Sustainable agriculture and food systems

Public health and climate impacts

ESG and climate disclosure

Financing climate solutions

ESG News: Will host over 50 panel sessions, fireside chats, and executive interviews with Chief Sustainability Officers, CEOs, world leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators to explore bold strategies for net-zero emissions, climate-smart infrastructure, industry, policy, biodiversity protection, and resilient economic growth.

Be Part of the Change
Climate Week NYC 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement to shape a sustainable future. We’re proud to announce that ESG News, our official media partner at The Nest Climate Campus, will amplify the week’s impact. Interested in sponsorship or media opportunities? Contact us to learn how you can elevate your organization’s voice in this global conversation.
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ESG News Live @ Climate Week NYC 2025
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-25 17:00 | Javits Center North, NY, United States
ESG News at Climate Week NYC 2025 – At the 2nd Annual Sustainability Lounge, ESG News will co-host over 40 panel sessions, fireside chats, and interviews with more than 100 delegates. Located at the heart of The Nest Climate Campus, ESG News will deliver independent, on-the-ground sustainable business editorial coverage featuring today’s top sustainability gamechangers. Topics will range from innovation and compliance to capital flows. Inquire today about speaking or sponsorship opportunities.
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Toronto Climate Week 2025
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-03 23:59
Toronto Climate Week is an inaugural, city-wide event scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, aiming to position Toronto as a global hub for climate action and collaboration by uniting grassroots movements, innovators, and leaders for events focused on climate solutions and sustainable futures. The initiative features over 70 free, volunteer-run events across the city, including discussions on electric vehicles, corporate sustainability, and grassroots movements.
Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) Details
What it is: The first-ever city-wide Toronto Climate Week, a convergence of climate action, creativity, business, art, and culture.
Dates: October 1–3, 2025.
Goal: To bring together various stakeholders and community members to discuss and collaborate on climate solutions.
Events: Over 70 free, volunteer-run events are planned throughout the city.
TOCW Format: A comprehensive climate event bringing together enterprises, brands, grassroots movements, innovators, and government leaders.

What to Expect from Toronto Climate Week?
Discussions on Climate Action: The week will feature discussions on critical climate topics, including the impact of climate change, electric vehicles, and corporate sustainability initiatives.
Community Engagement: The event is designed to be accessible, with opportunities for the public to engage with climate solutions and understand the ongoing efforts.
Focus on Collaboration: A key aspect is linking intergovernmental processes and discussions with real-world, high-impact actions.

How to Participate with Toronto Climate Week 2025?
Attend Events: Look for details on the 70+ events happening across the city from October 1st to 3rd.
Toronto Climate Week Website
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ADFW (Abu Dhabi Finance Week) 2025
2025-12-08 00:00 - 2025-12-11 23:59 | Al Maryah Island ADGM Square Abu Dhab, Island - ADGM Authorities Building, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
ADFW 2025 Event Overview
As global capital flows increasingly recognise environmental, social and governance (ESG) imperatives, the upcoming edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 (ADFW 2025) emerges as a pivotal platform for both capital markets and sustainability dialogues. Taking place from 8 – 11 December 2025 under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the event signals Abu Dhabi’s ascendancy as a two-way capital hub and a centre for ESG-aligned finance.
RELATED ARTICLE: ADFW 2025 Announces Speakers and Agenda – Abu Dhabi Finance Week Update
Why ADFW 2025 Matters?
1. Sustainability is central to capital flows
The agenda for ADFW 2025 – themed “Engineering the Capital Network” – emphasises how new technology (AI, quantum computing) and shifting capital flows intersect with sustainability. As global investors increasingly embed ESG criteria into strategy, events that spotlight green transition, social impact, and governance frameworks become essential for forward-looking stakeholders.
2. A meeting-place for regulators, institutions & innovators
Within ADFW 2025’s broader framework lies the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) on 11 December — described as the forum “where capital meets climate ambition”.
3. Regional leadership & global connectivity
With more than 300 global leaders representing over USD 60 trillion in assets expected at ADFW 2025, the ESG content is not merely a side agenda but corner-stone to the region’s positioning as a future-oriented finance hub.
Registration: Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 Official Website
ESG News Live will be covering the event on the ground in Abu Dhabi, featuring exclusive interviews and fireside chats. For interview opportunities, media collaborations, or sponsorship inquiries, please contact us.
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ESG News Live @ ADFW 2025
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00
Event Coverage Snapshot

ESG News to Debut UAE News Nesk at ADFW 2025
Our coverage will focus on clear, practical insights for audiences across finance, investor relations, and sustainability teams worldwide. Throughout the week, ESG News will sit down with CEOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, Chief Investment Officers, senior policymakers, and leading market analysts to discuss the real trends driving sustainable business and finance today.
For brands, this is an opportunity to highlight leadership, communicate progress, and connect with a global business and finance audience through trusted, high-visibility reporting. ESG News will provide on-site interviews, expert commentary, rapid daily coverage, and in-depth features designed to elevate the voices shaping the future of finance and sustainability.
Visit: ESG News Live: ADFW 2025

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026
2026-01-10 23:00 - 2026-01-17 08:00 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Event Overview
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 will host global heads of state, policymakers, and industry innovators in Abu Dhabi, January 11-17, 2026 – ADSW is the premier Middle East platform for accelerating sustainable development. Hosted by Masdar, the 2026 edition focuses on the critical interconnection between energy, water, food, finance, and nature to build global resilience.

Whether you are looking for the latest in AI-driven clean energy, climate finance innovations, or networking with over 50,000 global participants, ADSW 2026 is the essential start to the year’s sustainability calendar.

Key Highlights & Core Events
ADSW 2026 features several key events, including the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a large exhibition with over 700 global brands and a new Fuse AI cleantech pavilion. The week will also include the Opening Ceremony & Zayed Sustainability Prize on January 13, featuring a keynote and honoring global changemakers. New to 2026 is The Blue Forum, focusing on water security and the blue economy. Other highlights include ADSW Dialogues for action-oriented discussions, the Green Hydrogen Summit, and programs like WiSER Forum & Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), empowering women and young leaders.

Why Attend?
ADSW 2026 offers extensive global networking opportunities with delegates from over 170 countries, a chance to experience cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough clean technologies, and opportunities for strategic partnerships through events like the IRENA Assembly (Jan 11–12) and the Global Climate Finance Annual Meeting (Jan 15).

ESG News Media Opportunities at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025
ESG News will be hosting featured sessions, interviews, and fireside chats during ADSW. To inquire about media opportunities with ESG News at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, please submit an inquiry here.

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Registration & Attendance
To attend ADSW 2026, Register Now at the Official ADSW Website. This allows access to public forums, exhibition halls, and networking sessions. Please note that some events, such as the ADSW Summit, are by invitation only, and interested parties can register their interest via the official portal.
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Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual Meeting
2026-01-15 00:00 - 23:59 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual MeetingHeld during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual Meeting takes place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and serves as a high-level convening point for global leaders across finance, policy, energy, and innovation. The meeting is designed to accelerate the flow of capital toward climate solutions—transforming global climate commitments, including those advanced at COP28, into deployable, real-world investments.
Hosted across key financial and institutional venues including Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the GCFC Annual Meeting has become a cornerstone of ADSW’s finance and policy agenda. Recent editions, including the January 2025 meeting, brought together more than 300 senior stakeholders—investors, policymakers, innovators, regulators, and financial institutions—to align capital with climate outcomes at scale.
Purpose and Strategic Focus
The GCFC Annual Meeting is explicitly designed to bridge the gap between climate ambition and climate finance execution. Its core objective is to mobilize both public and private capital toward sustainable, bankable projects that support the global energy transition, particularly in emerging and high-growth markets.
Central to the program is positioning the UAE as a global climate finance hub, capable of convening international capital, structuring innovative financial mechanisms, and enabling cross-border public-private collaboration.
Key Themes
Recent GCFC Annual Meetings have been structured around action-oriented themes such as “Climate Meets Capital”and “Progress in Action,” reflecting a deliberate shift from pledges to implementation. Core thematic areas include:

Scaling climate and transition finance beyond pilot projects

Mobilizing private capital alongside sovereign and multilateral funding

Advancing green finance instruments, including green bonds, blended finance, and carbon pricing

Leveraging AI and data-driven tools to improve transparency, risk assessment, and climate asset evaluation

Aligning financial systems with net-zero and energy transition pathways

What to Expect
Based on recent GCFC Annual Meetings, participants can expect:

High-level dialogues on translating COP outcomes into scalable, investable finance—particularly for emerging and developing markets

Showcases of innovation, including AI-enabled climate finance tools and data platforms supporting better capital allocation

Strategic briefings on upcoming initiatives, priorities, and frameworks for accelerating energy transition investments

Action-oriented collaboration, connecting investors, governments, and solution providers around tangible financing pathways

Looking Ahead
Looking forward, the GCFC Annual Meeting aims to “manufacture climate finance at scale”—moving beyond individual transactions toward systemic solutions that reshape how climate capital is structured, deployed, and measured. Future sessions are expected to build on this momentum, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a convening center for global climate finance leadership and execution.
For ESG News Media Opportunities at the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual Meeting:
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Registration & Attendance
To attend ADSW 2026, Register Now at the Official ADSW Website. This allows access to public forums, exhibition halls, and networking sessions. Please note that some events, such as the ADSW Summit, are by invitation only, and interested parties can register their interest via the official portal.

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