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SUMMARY:Responsible Investor Webinar – Impact Investment: Real Talk
DESCRIPTION:Investors around the world are becoming increasingly focused on creating positive real-world outcomes through their capital. This is hence a critical time for the investment community to reconcile the gap between the theory and practice of impact creation and measurement. One recent publication by Qontigo and Clarity AI address some key questions on what does and does not count as an impact investment\, the best ways to measure company and investor level impact\, and which companies and sectors have the most potential for impact creation. \n\n\n\nOn Nov 24th\, 2021\, we are bringing together an expert panel representing impact practitioners in investment management\, academia\, and financial services to discuss the following topics: \n\n\n\nDespite the significant rise in investment flows into impact\, why are certain key systemic issues worsening?What are the different mechanisms of impact creation across different asset classes?How can the SDGs framework be used to measure company impact in a quantifiable way?How can investors translate impact intention into additionality and ensure inclusivity\, especially in the context of public markets?What are trends in the type of companies and sectors contributing to impact?How can regulatory developments be expected to bolster or hinder the shift to impact fund flows?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/responsible-investor-webinar-impact-investment-real-talk/
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SUMMARY:ESG in Fixed Income Mega-trends
DESCRIPTION:We would love to be meeting you in person but 2021 will be a year of virtual events. Environmental Finance will develop its successful ESG in Fixed Income events across a sequence of six one-day conferences. \n\n\n\nAll hosted on a single platform\, to enable the community to flourish\, attendees will have access to presentations live on the day and on-demand post-event. \n\n\n\nDelegates will be able to use the event platform to network with each other and our partners throughout the year. \n\n\n\nSupporters of the event will also have visibility on the platform outside of the conference days alone. \n\n\n\nThe one-day events will capture the crucial topics relevant to the green\, social\, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSS) bond markets. We will give companies the platform and opportunity to discuss how these trends are evolving in each area and learn about what this means for future issuance of and investment in these products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-in-fixed-income-mega-trends/
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SUMMARY:SPS Local Authority Pension Funds’ Sustainable Investment Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\n\n\n\nThis conference will explore a range of sustainable/Impactful/ESG compliant investment options\, both public and private\, looking at how these can be integrated into the investment management processes of local authority pension funds and their investment pools. We seek to also consider issues such as the impact of regulatory\, political and geopolitical pressures\, transparency\, fees\, benchmarks\, reporting\, technology and performance measurement\, as well as investment considerations specific to LGPS investors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sps-local-authority-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-strategies/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T120000
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SUMMARY:Beyond ESG with Profiles in Entrepreneurial Leadership
DESCRIPTION:As the United States recovers from the worst pandemic since 1918\, the nation is confronted with a set of major challenges\, some long in the making\, but all of which have new urgency: reversing decades-long trends toward greater inequality of income\, wealth\, and opportunity (by households and by region); addressing climate change; eliminating systemic racism; and reinvigorating our democracy in a highly polarized political environment. \n\n\n\nJoin S&P Global Sustainable1 for the next episode in our ‘Beyond ESG’ series as we sit down with the authors of the report\, ‘Entrepreneurial Leadership Must Help Meet America’s 21st Century Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World ’ to examine the challenges facing America and the role state and federal — as well as private industry – leadership must play to meet them\, including: \n\n\n\nEvaluation of social interventions by non-profits and governmentsExpansion of the philanthropic community as an accelerator for social changeObjective performance measurement of progress to better inform choices.\n\n\n\nS&P Global Sustainable1’s ‘Beyond ESG’ webinar series focuses on providing corporate and investors with the tools and insights they need when building and refining their ESG playbooks. Featuring interviews and discussions with experts\, decision-makers\, and visionaries in the ESG community\, these webinars will go beyond ratings and scores to help see the possibilities in building a sustainable future while meeting the expectations of an evolving market.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/beyond-esg-with-profiles-in-entrepreneurial-leadership/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T080000
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SUMMARY:Benelux Forum – Belgian Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Belgium meetings are usually held in May and November at Elewijt\, which is 20km north of Brussels\, Belgium.\n\n\n\nAdditional meetings include an International Seminar in September.\n\n\n\nThe meetings held in Belgium start at 9.30 and finish by 12.30 followed by a lunch until 14.00. \n\n\n\nBelgium meetings are usually held at Kasteel Diependael Elewijt. Please note all our Seminars are held under the Chatham House Rule. \n\n\n\nUntil it is possible to hold physical events\, we are temporarily holding all our seminars as Virtual Forum Seminars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/benelux-forum-belgian-meetings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T173000
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SUMMARY:InsurTech NY: Integrating Data to Save Lives - Wellness\, Safety and ESG
DESCRIPTION:InsurTech NY Event Details\n\n\n\nTraditionally\, there has been a divide between risk managers (buyers) and insurers (sellers). Over time\, risk mangers built an expertise in identifying risks and finding the appropriate insurance product to use to transfer that risk. With the advent InsurTech\, RiskTech\, and wellness-focused startups\, the lines between risk managers’ and insurers’ roles are blurring. \n\n\n\nInsurers through InsurTech partnerships can now offer services to mitigate risks before they happen and improve recovery from incidents after they happen. These three-way partnerships between startup\, insurer\, and risk manager have tremendous potential to improve the health and safety of our workforce and mitigate disasters before they happen. \n\n\n\nSurrounding this environment is an ever-present need to do business in an environmentally conscious and socially responsible way. As a trend towards ESG moves through the Fortune 500\, insurers need to establish their ESG positions and use them to their strategic advantage. \n\n\n\nHear from subject matter experts on wellness\, safety\, and ESG on the new approaches being used by startups to prevent claims before they happen. \n\n\n\nAgenda Overview\n\n\n\n5:30 PM EST – Registration and Networking \n\n\n\n6:00 PM EST – Welcome and Introductions \n\n\n\n6:05 PM EST – Panel 1: Using Data to Improve Wellness \n\n\n\n6:35 PM EST – TED Talk: Improving Data Quality in a World of Evolving Privacy Regs \n\n\n\n6:43 PM EST – TED Talk: Protecting Your Policyholder with NatCat Monitoring \n\n\n\n6:50 PM EST – Wellness Break hosted by Optimity \n\n\n\n7:05 PM EST – Panel 2: Attracting Gen Z through ESG \n\n\n\n7:25 PM EST – Panel 3: Using Underwriting Data to Prevent Claims \n\n\n\n7:55 PM EST – Networking & Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n8:30 PM EST – End \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nWe are bringing together an expert lineup of insurance carrier leaders\, InsurTech founders\, and solution provider leaders. This section will be continuously updated with new speakers. \n\n\n\nNichole Myers – Head of Underwriting Propositions\, Swiss Re \n\n\n\nMichael Pastor – CEO\, CGS Health \n\n\n\nJane Wang – CEO\, Optimity \n\n\n\nAlexander Sand – Associate\, Eversheds Sutherland \n\n\n\nLisa Wardlaw – Head of Insurance Solutions\, ICEYE \n\n\n\nJeff Cohen – SVP\, Zywave \n\n\n\nAnaha Babu – Student\, St. John’s University \n\n\n\nReiner Atstathi – Student\, St. John’s University \n\n\n\nBill Keogh – COO\, Eos Venture Partners \n\n\n\nCourtney Osborne – SVP\, Casualty\, Marsh \n\n\n\nIsaac Espinoza – Head of Reinsurance\, Root \n\n\n\nRobert Anderson – Principal Architect\, Endava \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/insurtech-ny-integrating-data-to-save-lives-wellness-safety-and-esg/
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SUMMARY:Achieving impact in private equity
DESCRIPTION:The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic could see private equity investors move towards impact investments as they consider supporting those companies and initiatives that may be perceived as more sustainable and resilient to future shocks. This webinar will assess how a shift towards impact compares with other forms of private equity investment strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/achieving-impact-in-private-equity/
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Pathways in Digital Healthcare: What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:The global healthcare industry has suffered unprecedented disruptions that signal broad\, far-reaching transformation. As the pandemic has frayed normalcy in business\, government and society – the healthcare industry has seen a resurgence in corporate\, governmental and consumer interest. Innovations in healthcare technology or telehealth have created opportunities for ambitious direct-to-consumer digital health companies looking to take market share from more established healthcare rivals. A key factor boosting the prevalence of remote healthcare will be the collection of data in the cloud\, the ability to analyze it in near-real-time and the ability to present the data to both the consumer and healthcare provider. (Source: 451 Research\, “COVID-19 & IoT Accelerate Transition of Healthcare From the Hospital to the Home”). \n\n\n\nJoin S&P Global Market Intelligence for a deep dive discussion on the implications of Healthcare’s digital evolution\, with insights for Big Tech’s role and how investors can align their strategies in this space\, and an eye to sustainable practices and greater equity for underserved communities. Attendees of this webinar will gain insights on the following. \n\n\n\nExamine the outlook for Investors looking to deliver breakthrough therapies and vaccines to patients and long-term value for shareholders.Areas where digital health can look to build long-term sustainable industry standards of care to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals– sustainability and equity in distribution and access\, reducing CO2 emissions and paper consumption\, and Femtech to expand women’s rights for with planning\, preparing or avoiding reproductive health for women through affordable digital smartphone apps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainable-pathways-in-digital-healthcare-whats-next/
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the New Champions
DESCRIPTION:On 16-18 November\, the World Economic Forum will host the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2021\, the Forum’s first hybrid global meeting since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 500 business leaders\, public figures and decision-makers based in China will meet in-person in Tianjin\, joined by international participants connecting virtually.  \n\n\n\nSince 2007\, the Annual Meeting of the New Champions has been the World Economic Forum’s dedicated event on technology\, innovation and entrepreneurship to improve the state of the world. Participants at the 2021 meeting will focus on concrete and tangible innovations and policies that accelerate the transformation to a technologically enabled sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions/
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SUMMARY:The Big Picture: Outlook & Predictions for 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join industry experts for an outlook on how key themes will be impacting companies and industries\, around the world\, in 2022. Dive deeper into M&A trends\, shifts in capital requirements\, the ever-evolving growth of ESG and the “new normal” of life in pandemic times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-big-picture-outlook-predictions-for-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T185959
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SUMMARY:LGPS Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:A PLATFORM TO HOST THE KEY DISCUSSIONS SHIFTING THE FOCUS FROM RISK AND OPTIONALITY TO IMPERATIVE OPPORTUNITY:\n\n\n\nClimate Change Investment Strategies\n\n\n\nWe explore the climate focused investment strategies tailored to the needs of the LGPS\, as well as cutting edge opportunities leading the way in the paradigm shift from risk to opportunity. \n\n\n\nWith most schemes close to 100% funded\, and 2022 valuations looming\, we explore which strategies can provide the required income.  \n\n\n\nWe review the most exciting and innovative opportunities out there\, from biodiversity investing to the next generation of Emerging Managers. \n\n\n\nData Reporting and Benchmarking for the LGPS\n\n\n\nA lack of rating standards\, benchmarks and frameworks make effecting reporting a considerable challenge\, but new expertise\, approaches and tools are constantly being developed to improve the quality of the data being collected. \n\n\n\nWe explore key updates on TCFD consultations and the challenges which lie ahead in implementing the framework.  \n\n\n\nWe review strategies and the tools designed to address the porting gap and mitigate data uncertainty. \n\n\n\nGovernance & Decision Making for Effective Action\n\n\n\nWith LGPS pools now a well established reality\, we look at how they are being managed and leveraged to maximise the impact of the LGPS on climate change. \n\n\n\nWe consider best practice when it comes to establishing governance and review how pools are approaching the challenges of investing in asset classes like real estate and infrastructure \n\n\n\nLastly\, we ponder what the pools and the LGPS scheme could look like in 10 years’ time and what impact they will have. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/lgps-climate-summit/
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SUMMARY:AVCJ ESG FORUM
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the pandemic\, responsible investment is gaining momentum with private markets investors as social inequities and climate action bring ESG principles into the light. With the momentum comes a multitude of initiatives\, disclosure and reporting rules. The increased emphasis on ESG presents challenges and opportunities for GPs\, and for newer and smaller fund managers across Asia especially as they look to build and manage an ESG programme.Co-hosted by AVCJ and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)\, the 7th annual AVCJ ESG Forum provides an educational platform for industry practitioners in the region to gather and share how they are tackling an array of issues from decarbonisation to LP reporting.The forum aims to provide attendees with a deep dive into the latest trends\, activity and regulations affecting ESG integration and to foster dialogue and debate between LPs\, GPs and industry participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/avcj-esg-forum/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T190000
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SUMMARY:Destination Zero at COP26
DESCRIPTION:Reducing our carbon emissions to net zero may be our biggest challenge yet.As COP26 asks countries to come forward with ambitious net zero targets\, we provide a forum for the private sector to dig into the practical considerations of accelerating net zero business strategies and mobilizing net zero capital allocation. Join us in Glasgow for a special day of shared insights and open discussion with private sector leaders from banks\, companies and investors to zero in on your net zero.Our agenda includes a series of panels\, roundtables and interviews with global leaders and practitioners\, including: \n\n\n\nBuilding a near term action planCommunicating progress on net zero goalsMeeting the net zero expectations of investorsThe future of net zero data intelligenceEnsuring net zero is nature positivePutting the energy transition in real world termsMaking progress on climate stress testingThe future of net zero indices\n\n\n\nImmediately following the sessions\, we invite you to join us for a cocktail reception with whisky tasting\, canapes\, and live music! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/destination-zero-at-cop26/
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SUMMARY:The Great Narrative
DESCRIPTION:The World Economic Forum and the Government of the United Arab Emirates will host the Great Narrative meeting in Dubai on 11-12 November 2021. \n\n\n\nThe Great Narrative meeting is a linchpin of the Great Narrative initiative\, a collaborative effort of the world’s leading thinkers to fashion longer-term perspectives and co-create a narrative that can help guide the creation of a more resilient\, inclusive and sustainable vision for our collective future. \n\n\n\nTop thinkers from a variety of geographies and disciplines – including futurists\, scientists and philosophers – will contribute fresh ideas for the future. Their reflections will be shared in a forthcoming book\, The Great Narrative\, expected for publication in January 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-great-narrative/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T080000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:With the unprecedented adoption of digital technologies\, cybersecurity has become a key priority among private and public sector leaders. Cybersecurity failures pose a substantial risk to public safety and it is imperative that the global community comes together to build a path towards a secure digital future to ensure that society can continue benefit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/annual-meeting-on-cybersecurity/
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SUMMARY:The Future Of Sustainability In The European Securitization Markets Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register today to hear from leading industry voices at this virtual conference\, to be held on Tuesday\, November 9\, at 2:00 p.m. GMT.This year’s event\, hosted in collaboration with AFME\, includes sessions on key topics such as: \n\n\n\nWhat is going to drive the development of sustainable securitization markets?How are ESG factors incorporated into securitization credit ratings?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-future-of-sustainability-in-the-european-securitization-markets-virtual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T190000
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SUMMARY:Responsible Investment Forum: Europe
DESCRIPTION:The longest-running private equity forum focused on bringing together fund managers\, institutional investors\, and expert advisors to discuss ESG issues across alternative asset classes will return to London on 9-10 November\, co-hosted with the PRI. \n\n\n\nThe key theme for this year will be climate change\, the route to net-zero\, and the rise of impact investing. Hear from the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance who will discuss their approach\, expectations of managers and the impact on capital allocation. \n\n\n\nConnect with your peers through interactive workshops\, networking breaks\, evening drinks reception\, roundtable discussions and invite-only breakfasts. Build lasting relationships and compare best practices with other responsible investment investors and fund managers. \n\n\n\nBook now to be a part of the must-attend event for alternative asset professionals with an interest in ESG and responsible investment. There will be additional opportunities for those unable to travel to participate remotely. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/responsible-investment-forum-europe/
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SUMMARY:Integrate21
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Corporate Finance to Regenerative Finance through ESG Innovation\n\n\n\nFocused on the practical/operational aspects ESG innovation and integration\, sessions will include risk assessment and mitigation\, science-based targets\, internal decisioning systems\, integrated external reporting\, investor relations\, and interface with institutional investors. \n\n\n\nVISION: Transforming traditional finance to regenerative finance by shifting to balanced\, multi-stakeholder business\, financing and investing models with ESG frameworks in order to create a regenerative future for all humanity. \n\n\n\nWHY ATTEND: Regenerative finance is the idea that investing in people and the planet unlocks growth\, increases competitiveness\, and helps create a regenerative economy. The CFO is critical in accelerating the capital flows to ESG innovation that are today’s imperatives. This conference covers: \n\n\n\n1) The best practices to design a regenerative finance function\,2) How CFOs create systematic frameworks for internal decision making using ESG factors\,3) How to think about integrated external reporting in light of recent SEC guidance on climate risk disclosures\, and4) Best-in-class technology reporting solutions that address these issues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/integrate21/
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SUMMARY:RI Asia 2021
DESCRIPTION:How Asia is responding to the global ESG regulatory shift\, and plotting its path\n\n\n\nFrom key ASEAN countries to their neighbouring big economies such as China and India\, governments and regulators across Asia are accelerating the market infrastructure for green and sustainable finance. \n\n\n\nMalaysia and Singapore are responding to global green taxonomy debates by rolling out a series of policies aimed at encouraging both issuers and investors to integrate sustainability factors into their decision-making. \n\n\n\nSouth Korea\, Taiwan and India are drawing up roadmaps towards the mandatory reporting of sustainability-related information. \n\n\n\nChina\, an early adopter of green finance along with Hong Kong\, is now expanding its influence within the global central bank body\, the Network for Greening the Financial System\, and the G20’s sustainable finance study group. \n\n\n\nAnd ASEAN countries are collaborating on setting their own ESG standards and country/regional green taxonomies. \n\n\n\nThe global surge of net-zero CO2 emission commitments by countries\, corporates and investors will be key\, unavoidable factors for economic growth across the region for decades to come. \n\n\n\nLocal and foreign investors welcome Asia’s green/sustainability transition. However\, they are concerned with limited ESG-related information and high social and governance risks. On the flip side is the question mark over how sustainability can foster economic growth across Asia. \n\n\n\nMany questions need to be answered for companies and investors to confidently navigate this rapid change. \n\n\n\nThis autumn\, Responsible Investor\, the market-leading independent media specialised in ESG and sustainable finance\, will facilitate those high-level discussions critical to advance Asia’s future economy. \n\n\n\nAt RI Asia 2021\, institutional investors\, regulators\, business leaders and other key players in ASEAN and East Asian countries will share their vision\, plans and best practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/ri-asia-2021/
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SUMMARY:FUTURE ENERGY SERIES: AFRICA 2021
DESCRIPTION:Future Energy Series: Africa (FESA) is the deal-making and project origination platform of choice for the continent’s most influential low-carbon energy stakeholders. FESA takes an Africa-centric approach to the energy transition\, which prioritises sustainable development and solving the continental power deficit. Throughout\, attendees will take advantage of carefully curated 1-2-1 meetings between stakeholders\, investors and technology providers to ensure deals are made and project advanced. \n\n\n\nOn the agenda are thematic outlooks\, investment-ready project showcases\, technical showcases\, as well as in-depth national showcases from select African governments who will highlight the best of their country’s future energy portfolio. All content is focused on deal-making to allow investors\, developers and operators to access new investment opportunities and originate projects across Africa. \n\n\n\nFESA will host a carefully reviewed group of energy leaders from the finance community\, government\, academia and the private sector who are critical to FIDs being made and new projects breaking ground. What sets the event apart is its joined-up approach which not only looks at the future of Africa’s green economies\, but the here and now – creating an engine room for project origination and sustainable development. \n\n\n\nHis Excellency Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika\, Former President of Malawi\, is the Chairperson of Future Energy Series: Africa and its associated Advisory Board. He brings his decades of experience in academia\, policymaking and politics to the role\, ensuring a powerful B2G dialogue is maintained. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/future-energy-series-africa-2021/
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SUMMARY:World Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:Delivering Across a Decade of Public-Private Partnerships \n\n\n\nOrganised by World Climate Foundation\, World Climate Summit – The Investment COP 2021 ​is recognized as one of the most important official side events of COP26. It is the leading forum for business and investment-driven solutions to climate change\, acknowledging the essential importance of collaboration and the “bottom-up” perspective in solving climate change. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWith the Decade to Deliver on Climate Action more crucial now than ever\, it will be a must-attend event for leading stakeholders driving climate solutions\, investments and legislation. ​Throughout the last 12 years\, the World Climate Summit has become a key platform for connecting markets with policies\, to flatten the climate curve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-climate-summit/
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SUMMARY:Forum COP26 Live
DESCRIPTION:The United Kingdom is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow (1- 12 November 2021) and will convene governments\, businesses\, and civil society\, and the public to accelerate global action to tackle the climate crisis. \n\n\n\nAs the international organization for public-private cooperation\, the World Economic Forum will drive a range of physical and virtual engagements in and around COP26 to help progress climate action. The Forum COP26 Live programme aims to showcase the crucial role of public-private cooperation in achieving a sustainable future for people\, prosperity\, and the planet. \n\n\n\nThe Forum COP26 Live Programme is a key milestone for the Climate Action Platform\, which is focused on raising business ambition on climate\, advancing climate action by transforming key industries and financial markets\, whilst mobilizing all segments of society into climate action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/forum-cop26-live/
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SUMMARY:Bitcoin For Advisors
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal of Bitcoin for Advisors is to equip investment advisors with tools to better understand bitcoin\, talk to their clients about bitcoin and to work bitcoin into their business. We’re working closely with professional advisors to build out a program that is timely\, valuable and actionable for the financial advisor community\, and presented in a manner that is targeted and relevant to their interests. Through a series of keynotes\, panels and interactive roundtable sessions\, we will discuss investment theses for bitcoin\, why younger demographics are turning to this asset and how it fits into the current global macroeconomic picture. We will also walk through the practicalities: how to answer client questions about bitcoin\, how to talk to your compliance department about bitcoin\, how can bitcoin can help grow your book. Advisors will walk away from this virtual event with a grasp of how bitcoin fits into the world and their business.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial advisors will be able to earn up to a 5 CFP CE credits during this immersive two day event. An additional 4 CFP CE credits will be available through the recordings post conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/events/ \n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/bitcoin-for-advisors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Digital Assets
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