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SUMMARY:The Davos Agenda
DESCRIPTION:About The Davos Agenda: Nearly two years after the start of global disruptions due to COVID-19\, economies\, societies and organizations are continuing to grapple with the unpredictable trajectory of the virus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the week that participants were meant to come together in Davos – 17-21 January 2022 – the Forum will instead host “The Davos Agenda”\, a series of virtual plenaries aligned with the Annual Meeting objective of orienting global leaders on the imperatives of the year ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Davos Agenda features a mix of visionary “state of the world” special addresses and ambitious high-level leadership panels focusing on critical collective challenges\, the Davos Agenda will mobilize heads of state and government\, business leaders\, international organizations and civil society to share their outlook\, insights and plans relating to the most urgent global issues. The meeting will also provide a platform for connection\, enabling the public to watch and interact\, through livestreamed sessions\, social media polling and virtual connections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRadically different pandemic experiences have exacerbated generational\, geographical\, political and economic divides. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal responses are lacking and the pandemic’s trajectory – as well as a range of other global challenges – will remain unmanageable unless leaders execute solutions together. Now more than ever\, the world needs to come together. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by wef\n\n\n\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/the-davos-agenda/
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SUMMARY:EV Infrastructure Summit
DESCRIPTION:As we recover from the impact of the pandemic\, the UK is seeing a real push towards EV adoption\, driven by a combination of government initiatives in support of its Net-Zero Target. The UK Environment Bill and the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation plan are key in relation to improving air quality and speeding up the associated decarbonisation of road vehicles. To what extent will they catalyse the transition to EVs and encourage investment in EV infrastructure? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe third edition of City & Financial Global’s EV Infrastructure Summit is being held in London from 18th to 19th January. The programme will focus on what the 2030 challenges will mean for the EV ecosystem and how we could move towards a charging infrastructure that works for the consumer\, system and energy transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference will feature insightful presentations and informed debate between senior experts and government representatives on the key topics involved in the roll-out of EV infrastructure\, recent developments and mid-term expectations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by cfconferences\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/ev-infrastructure-summit-london-18-19-jan-2022/
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SUMMARY:Digital is now - Driving sustainable 'Zero-Based' operations in European banking
DESCRIPTION:How digital are you?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe holy grail of ‘zero-based’ operations is now a key objective for Europe’s largest banks. In an ever-evolving digital landscape\, incumbent banks aim to keep pace and embrace smart data management and resilient future systems. With core banking operations at the very centre of a complete digital transformation\, how ready are incumbent banks to serve their customers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs banks strive for technology-enabled customer journeys and end-to-end digital capabilities\, workforces and legacy operations must shift accordingly. Remote working has triggered a European cultural shift and the challenges of stepping up to the digital mark cannot be ignored. As the spotlight falls on sustainability\, what are the challenges holding back the operational models of the future? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by The Banker and in partnership with Accenture\, this webinar is shaped by an in-depth European* Banking Operations survey conducted earlier this autumn on core banking systems and adoption of end-to-end digital capabilities: the European lens of Accenture’s Global Fast-track to future-ready banking research.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will highlight some of the most interesting findings voiced by the COO participants. Join this discussion with other operational leaders as we explore adoption of advanced technologies\, digitally enabled customer journeys and more.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Belgium\, Denmark\, Finland\, France\, Germany\, Italy\, The Netherlands\, Poland\, Spain\, Sweden\, Switzerland\, UK. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by TheBanker\n\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/digital-is-now-driving-sustainable-zero-based-operations-in-european-banking/
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SUMMARY:The growing case for responsible business education
DESCRIPTION:How can business schools encourage innovative approaches to further sustainable practices? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs sustainability tops the commercial agenda\, business schools are being urged to do more to integrate social and environmental topics into their courses\, as well as foster diversity among their faculty and students. Are they succeeding? \n\n\n\nOften driven by student demand\, schools have introduced more course content on sustainable business\, but many are offered only as electives. The challenge still remains to integrate topics such as biodiversity and social enterprise into core courses\, such as operations and finance. \n\n\n\nSchools are also being criticised for curriculum content that is still based around the ‘shareholder primacy’ model and the pursuit of short-term returns rather than the long-term strategies needed to address issues such as inequality or climate change. \n\n\n\nThe Financial Times is partnering with InTent to present this virtual webinar to showcase the winners from the Responsible Business Education Awards 2022\, which aimed to encourage innovative approaches to areas such as tackling climate change\, increasing sustainability\, and bringing about greater diversity and inclusion. We will also be discussing practical and measurable strategies for enhancing responsible business practices in business schools and business operations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT +0 / 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM Your local time   (1 Hour) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe growing case for responsible business education | MAIN AUDITORIUM BROADCAST \n\n\n\nStarts 2 min before the session time \n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:10  WelcomeAndrew Jack\, Global Education Editor\, Financial TimesAndré Hoffmann\, Co-Founder of InTent & Vice Chairman of Roche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:10 – 09:15  Video on Responsible Business Education Awards 2022 \n\n\n\n09:15 – 09:50  Panel discussionBusiness schools are coming under growing pressure from students\, employers and faculty alike to enhance their focus on responsible business education in their teaching\, research and their own operations. This panel will explore the demand for change\, examples of best practice and the challenges of its implementation. \n\n\n\nTackling climate change and sustainability as key learning objectivesHow are intrapreneurs within organisations or entrepreneurs running start-ups redefining “business as usual”?What are the main challenges to fully integrating responsible business into core courses?Are the measures implemented so far merely lip service\, or making a real difference?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:50 – 10:00  Audience Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panelist \n\n\n\nAndré Hoffmann Vice Chairman Roche Holding AGSpeaker \n\n\n\nEnrico Biffis Associate Professor of Actuarial Finance Imperial College Business School \n\n\n\nElisa Dierickx Co-Founder Fundação Maio Biodiversidade \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ftlive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Partnership with: \n\n\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/the-growing-case-for-responsible-business-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Business
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SUMMARY:Delivering a resilient\, sustainable and strong economic recovery
DESCRIPTION:Placing the business sector at the centre of the rebuild\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre businesses moving fast enough to deliver change?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGovernments and businesses are facing a world radically changed by COVID-19 but despite the best of intentions\, recouping economic growth and social and environmental progress in the current uncertain context is not exempt from substantial challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FT Digital Dialogue\, organized in partnership with Accenture\, will discuss the progress made so far for the recovery in Europe and plans for 2022. It will address how we are advancing towards strengthening resilience in the face of future challenges. Focus will be placed on the role of business in delivering long lasting change towards this end. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter almost two years of the pandemic\, economic recovery in Europe has been volatile. The rebound was faster and stronger than expected\, but the recovery is still fragile\, with businesses contending with multiple challenges including supply chain disruption\, talent shortages\, rising inflation as well as new virus strains. Post-COVID-19 rebuilding still provides a unique opening for both the private and public sector to reset economies and business models\, establishing the foundations for a more sustainable\, resilient and inclusive recovery. A number of bold commitments – including green recovery packages and investment in digital\, physical and social infrastructure – have been stepped up to bring stronger economic growth\, meet global environmental targets and address structural inequalities. On top of this\, the acceleration in the race to net-zero and a fast adaptation to a dynamic\, hybrid new world of work have been driving forces in this same direction.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGovernments and businesses are facing a world radically changed by COVID-19 but despite the best of intentions\, recouping economic growth and social and environmental progress in the current uncertain context is not exempt from substantial challenges. How can businesses build resilience\, increase competitiveness\, and support long-term profitable growth? Is the ambition to reset economies for a more inclusive and sustainable recovery hampered? Is the built- in resilience sufficient to face new crises? Are the initiatives to accelerate digitization\, reskill workers and adapt workplaces and business models succeeding? Are they delivering more inclusive\, sustainable and resilient organizations and supply chains?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FT Digital Dialogue\, organized in partnership with Accenture\, will discuss the progress made so far for the recovery in Europe and plans for 2022. It will address how we are advancing towards strengthening resilience in the face of future challenges. Focus will be placed on the role of business in delivering long lasting change towards this end. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks from FT Chair and welcome by Accenture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion with audience Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs we take stock of nearly two tumultuous years and look ahead to 2022\, are we on track to get national economies growing again in a way that is efficient and results in more equitable societies? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre we better prepared to mitigate and recover from future shocks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre businesses moving fast enough to deliver change?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow are they reinventing themselves to take advantage of new models of value creation\, driven by Digital and Sustainability? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do they ensure they have the right talent to succeed? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing remarks from FT Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ftlive\n\n\n\n\n\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/delivering-a-resilient-sustainable-and-strong-economic-recovery/
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SUMMARY:Frontiers in Investment Data Science - 5th Annual Data Science in Finance Conference
DESCRIPTION:Explore new frontiers in investment data science at the 5th Annual Data Science in Finance conference\, presented in partnership with the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA). This two-day event\, taking place from 9:00 AM to noon ET on January 19th and 20th\, will feature three informative\, not-to-be-missed sessions per day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn January 19th\, attendees will enjoy three leading-edge paper presentations. The conference will kick off with an introduction of a custom algorithm for better extracting meaning from financial text\, then transition into a broad exploration of the potential and challenges surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in robo-advising. The morning will conclude with research considering the disproportionate impact of big data on the price informativeness of large versus small firms\, as well as its effect on large firms’ lower cost of capital. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 20th will begin with a Keynote Lecture on an emerging topic in data science: causality\, or causal inference. The day will begin with an overview of the concept\, then move on to cover examples of how investors currently apply causality. Finally\, there will be a panel conversation on implementing data science in investment management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions will include time for Q&A\, so join your colleagues and the industry experts for two days of interactive exploration of data science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by CFANewYork\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/frontiers-in-investment-data-science-5th-annual-data-science-in-finance-conference/
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SUMMARY:CFOs & COOs Forum 2022 (New York City)
DESCRIPTION:Entering its 19th year\, the CFOs & COOs Forum New York is the industry benchmark for high-value content and networking. The annual meeting for C-level executives\, the CFOs & COOs Forum is an irreplaceable resource for the private equity community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing a breadth of relevant topics and authoritative speakers\, finance and operations executives are guaranteed to receive key information that will impact processes and practices within the firm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 live Forum features insightful keynotes\, panels\, working groups\, live Q&As\, think tanks and lunch chats. The event continues to respond to the needs of the PE community and addresses pivotal issues affecting the industry in real-time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by PEI_news\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/cfos-coos-forum-2022-new-york-city-19-20-jan/
LOCATION:Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel\, 811 7th Avenue\, W 53rd St\, New York\, New York\, 10019\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 18th Annual Winter Forum on Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing (Laguna Beach\, CA)
DESCRIPTION:Significant shifts are happening in commercial real estate (CRE). With the protracted cycle\, the CRE industry is in uncharted territory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs this is a fundamental shift?Does early/mid/late-cycle investing need to be re-evaluated?With geopolitical risk\, tax reform and other critical industry disruptors that are causing or have the potential to cause major change across asset classes\, where are we headed?How in turn does this impact deal flow\, valuations\, large fund dominance in fundraising\, the availability and cost of capital?As some investment opportunities recede\, what others are rising to take their place?What are the innovative investment strategies that early adopters are already reaping the rewards from?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTackling these fundamental issues\, IMN is excited to once again host the largest event of its kind on the West Coast: 19th Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing\, January 19-21\, 2022\, The Montage Resort & Spa\, Laguna Beach\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttracting 1000+ registrants each year this three-day event is renowned for its history of delivering critical market information\, strategic insights and unmatched networking opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/imn_realestate\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/the-18th-annual-winter-forum-on-real-estate-opportunity-private-fund-investing-laguna-beach-ca-19-21-jan-2022/
LOCATION:Montage Laguna Beach\, 30801 S Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, California\, 92651\, United States
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SUMMARY:Communication on Progress: 2022 Early Adopter Programme Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:The UN Global Compact will implement its new Communication on Progress platform in 2023. To help participants get familiarized\, test and disclose via the new platform already in 2022\, companies have the opportunity to enroll in the Early Adopter Progamme. This Q&A session will provide all details about the programme\, benefits of enrolling\, and eligibility. It will also explain characteristics of the new Communication on Progress and how participant companies\, as part of the Early Adopter Programme\, will use this new Communication on Progress digital platform to submit their Communication on Progress in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll participant companies are welcome to attend the session. Three sessions will be held for different time zones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by globalcompact\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/communication-on-progress-2022-early-adopter-programme-qa-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Gaining the Edge - Alternative Investment Cap Intro 2022 (West Palm Beach\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Gaining the Edge – Cap Intro Florida 2022 to benefit at-risk youth will take place in person on January 19 – 21 in West Palm Beach\, Florida (optional social activities on Saturday\, January 22) and take place virtually from Monday\, January 17 until Friday\, February 4. The event will take place at the West Palm Beach Hilton and adjoining Palm Beach Convention Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin what is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of alternative investment professionals\, including managers (hedge funds\, private equity funds\, real estate funds and long only funds) and high quality investors (endowments\, foundations\, pensions\, institutional consulting firms\, insurance companies\, OCIOs\, fund of funds\, family offices\, and private banks among others). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will kick-off on Wednesday\, January 19\, with panel discussions led by institutional investors focused on what alternative investment strategies look the most attractive over the next 24 months. Days 2 and 3 will be dedicated to 1-1 capital introduction meetings between managers and allocators and with optional social activities on Saturday\, January 22\, including the Gaining the Edge – Charity Golf Tournament at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens\, FL. The program also includes the ability to schedule 1-1 virtual meetings with participants unable to participate in person over a 3 week period.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by GTEConferences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \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/gaining-the-edge-alternative-investment-cap-intro-2022-west-palm-beach-fl-19-21-jan/
LOCATION:Hilton West Palm Beach\, 600 Okeechobee Blvd\, West Palm Beach\, Florida\, 33401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar 19: Factor Behaviour and Valuations - New market shifts?
DESCRIPTION:Join FTSE Russell’s Global Investment Research team for their quarterly “Global Factor Performance and Insight” webinar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will hear valuable insights on factor behaviour and valuations observed during the last quarter of 2021\, helping to provide some important indication on new market shifts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will also hear answers to questions such as: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow did expectations of rising inflation and changing central-bank policies impact factor performance?How did changing growth expectations across regions drive differences in factor behaviour?Is there any evidence of an impact from Omicron?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheir discussion will draw upon the key findings from the quarterly Market Maps Regional Factor Indicator report\, being published shortly before this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by FTSERussell\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/webinar-19-jan-2022-factor-behaviour-and-valuations-new-market-shifts/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:SPS Annual Investment Strategies for Dutch Pension Funds (Amsterdam)
DESCRIPTION:SPS Annual Investment Strategies for Dutch Pension Funds This conference – aimed at Dutch and other Benelux pension funds and conducted in English – seeks to explore a variety of investment strategies/solutions for pension funds\, examining the opportunities and issues associated with each in the current challenging environment. We expect to discuss a range of factors such as global and local macroeconomic trends/policy\, long-term funding objectives\, performance\, costs\, implementation issues\, climate change and other ESG requirements as well as the implication of new developments in the Dutch pension system. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by SPSConferences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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-annual-investment-strategies-for-dutch-pension-funds-amsterdam-20-jan-2022/
LOCATION:Apollo Hotel\, Apollolaan 2\, Amsterdam\, 1077 BA\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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SUMMARY:HFM US Technology Summit 2022 (New York City)
DESCRIPTION:The HFM US Technology Summit 2022 will be an exclusive event bringing together key technology leaders from the US hedge fund industry to debate critical themes for the coming year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Summit will cover a range of relevant critical topics\, including future tech trends and how 2021 will have changed technology and operations requirements for the hedge fund front office. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaking place in New York on Thursday 20th January 2022\, the Summit will offer actionable insight\, peer-to-peer sharing and the opportunity to network. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/technology/ \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/hfm-us-technology-summit-2022-new-york-city-20-jan/
LOCATION:New York (TBA)
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Aviva Investors House View Q1 2022
DESCRIPTION:Aviva Investors Above-trend growth\, COVID-19\, stubbornly high inflation\, easing of emergency policy measures and climate change combine to create a heady cocktail of macro themes. Supply chain snarl-ups and China’s new reorientation from an export powerhouse to a consumption-driven technology leader are also big themes to consider. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Michael Grady\, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist\, Peter Fitzgerald\, CIO\, Multi-Asset & Macro\, and Raphaelle Moysan\, Senior Investment Director\, Head of Multi-Asset & Macro Investment Specialists\, as they discuss Aviva Investors latest House View. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmong other themes\, they’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupply-side challenges and inflationThe end of emergency policy settingsClimate change policiesLiving with COVIDNew ChinaRisks and opportunities for the growth outlook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by avivainvestors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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/aviva-investors-house-view-q1-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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SUMMARY:Is vaccine nationalism undermining the global economic recovery?
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the pandemic to an end in 2022\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs vaccine nationalism undermining the global economic recovery? It has been 2 years since COVID-19 first struck\, leaving a devastating trail in its wake. In the first 12 months of the pandemic\, the global economy shrunk 3.2% while global trade is estimated to have fallen 5.3%. While 2021 has seen many developed countries begin their economic recovery\, a report by the International Chamber of Commerce has warned that letting the developing world fall behind could cost the global economy US$9.2 trillion. Although advanced economies have committed to sharing resources\, recent figures show that six times as many booster jabs have been given out in high-income countries compared to first jabs in low and mid-income countries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe global target to vaccinate 70% of people in all country income categories by September 2022 is going to require a huge shift in momentum\, and at the current rate\, this wouldn’t be achieved for over a decade. Vaccine distribution remains a key issue\, as is the absence of a global plan to tackle this global pandemic. If significant progress isn’t made towards ending the pandemic everywhere in 2022\, particularly with dangerous new variants continuing to emerge\, the global economic impact could be devastating. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis digital webinar\, hosted by the Financial Times and in partnership with the ONE Campaign\, will explore the issues facing the pandemic response in developing countries and what high-income countries can do to accelerate the recovery process in these regions. We will discuss how achieving vaccine parity could be a key driver on the road to recovery for the global pandemic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda – Vaccine nationalism undermining the global economic recovery?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks from FT Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will the continued spread of COVID and the emergence of new variants impact the global economic recovery? Is vaccine equity the answer to preventing new mutations?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the dangers of ignoring the uneven recovery of the global economy?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat must be done to ensure that the global target set to vaccinate 70% of people in every country by September 2022 becomes a reality\, and what’s at stake if it’s not done?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBesides the 70% target\, what do we need to achieve at the Global Vaccine Summit in February? What does success look like\, and what’s needed to get there?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat investment in healthcare and manufacturing infrastructure is needed to aid developing countries’ recovery?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQ&A with audience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing remarks from FT Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ftlive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-lifestyle/ \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/is-vaccine-nationalism-undermining-the-global-economic-recovery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Supporting Pharma innovation in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Pharma innovation What will shape European life sciences in decades to come?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Pharma innovation Technology is transforming healthcare and pharma innovation is stronger than ever. In Europe\, the scope for bringing technology and innovation to patients is defined by both the pharma industry and policymakers. Each have an important role to play in creating an environment that supports medical breakthroughs.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss the challenges of enhancing the pharma innovation ecosystem in Europe\, considering what’s needed to attract life science investors to the region in the face of fierce global competition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 Opening remarks from FT Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:05 Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the current barriers to pharma innovation in Europe?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can the European Commission’s new pharmaceutical strategy and industrial strategy support a research ecosystem that delivers the next generation of treatments and cures?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat could be the short and long-term consequences of changes in pharma regulation and other measures? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince medical innovation happens on a global scale\, does it matter if it is not in Europe?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can be done to support sustainable access to the next generation of treatments in Europe?   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 Q&A with audience \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:55 Closing remarks from FT Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 End \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ftlive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/technology/ \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/supporting-pharma-innovation-in-europe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Europe EQD 2022 (Barcelona)
DESCRIPTION:Europe EQD 2022 is the largest multi-asset\, volatility\, ESG and cross-asset systematic investing forum for institutional investors in EMEA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6th annual Europe EQD event allows asset managers\, pension funds\, sovereign wealth funds\, insurers\, family offices and private banks to network and connect with peers\, and learn about the latest approaches to systematic and volatility investing across asset classes and markets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will also hear case studies on how investors seek to increasingly diversify their portfolios. The content at Europe EQD is shaped by the leading institutional investors and portfolio managers across the EMEA region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by EQDerivatives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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/europe-eqd-2022-barcelona/
LOCATION:Hotel Arts Barcelona\, Marina 19-21\, Barcelona\, 08005\, Spain
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20220113T183629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T151910Z
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SUMMARY:The Future Of Education
DESCRIPTION:The Future Of Education The pandemic fundamentally changed our approach to learning. Join us to discuss the future of free speech on college campuses\, what the cancellation of student debt would mean for educational equity and how vocational and trade schools can help tackle today’s labor shortages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-lifestyle/ \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-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T052000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20220112T170656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T150645Z
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SUMMARY:Future Cities Briefing Taipei
DESCRIPTION:City 4.0: Accelerating bold strategies for urban development\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior industry leaders shared their insights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture Cities Briefing Taipei – What will the infrastructure systems of the future look like? How can we build more inclusive cities that make the most of the platform economy\, culture and creativity? This exclusive virtual briefing\, held by the Financial Times in partnership with Siemens\, will bring together policy-makers\, innovators and investors to engage in expert discussion on Taipei’s approach to smart city development and the best practices to drive real cultural change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Overview – Future Cities Briefing Taipei\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaipei’s smart city approach has moved beyond vision to execution — using data and digital technologies to deliver results that are more relevant and meaningful to its residents. The goal is to transform the city into a living lab that combines industry and government resources to support initiatives that fulfil the promise of technology\, guard against danger and build effective services in-house. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaipei has the technology; the challenge is figuring out which citizen-centric solutions are needed to engage diverse stakeholders and encourage citizen participation. How can Taipei align technology\, infrastructure and leadership to deliver the three pillars of smart city success: improved quality of life\, a greener environment and better connected services?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will the infrastructure systems of the future look like? How can we build more inclusive cities that make the most of the platform economy\, culture and creativity? This exclusive virtual briefing\, held by the Financial Times in partnership with Siemens\, will bring together policy-makers\, innovators and investors to engage in expert discussion on Taipei’s approach to smart city development and the best practices to drive real cultural change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ftlive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremier Digital Events supported by the world’s best journalism\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing leading digital technology\, we have now taken our content\, global audience reach and engagement to a new level through a series of unmissable virtual events. Our compelling events are chaired by respected FT journalists\, feature the most senior and thought-provoking decision-makers in business\, finance and politics\, all accessible from your office or home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/infrastructure/ \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-cities-briefing-taipei/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20220112T184128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T024108Z
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SUMMARY:Value in the new normal: Holding the trust in multinational companies
DESCRIPTION:Value in the new normal: Holding the trust in multinational companies – About The Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValue in the new normal: Investment trusts have often looked to large UK domiciled companies for dependable income streams and long term capital growth. Large UK companies have offered investors access to multinational markets\, cemented on a legacy of strong cash flow and good fundamentals. As market volatility\, supply chain disruption and downturns in the business cycle continue to affect companies globally\, the potential for investments in larger companies to mitigate risk in a portfolio is promising. However\, while investments in larger companies are seen as being safer\, can they also provide higher returns?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs factors such as COVID-19\, climate change and changing demographics interact to create an increasingly uncertain environment for investors\, investment trusts focusing on large UK companies have come to dominate. What is the potential for such trusts to provide a sustainable and steady source of dividends in the long run? How would these dividends compare to smaller companies? What can investors do to best capitalise on these opportunities to grow and diversify their portfolios? When choosing large UK firms for investment\, how can investors look beyond value and growth binaries to ensure that they are not overpaying while also maintaining quality?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this one hour webinar as our expert panel of commentators and fund managers share their insight on the best high yielding large UK companies and top contributing factors and opportunities to consider for the years to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by ftlive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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/value-in-the-new-normal-holding-the-trust-in-multinational-companies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20211227T163913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T023117Z
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SUMMARY:2022 ESG Trends to Watch
DESCRIPTION:2022 ESG Trends to Watch – What are the trends and developments MSCI believe investors will see around ESG\, climate change and regulations in 2022? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen MSCI first published their annual ESG trends to watch a decade ago\, climate change\, the value of human and natural capital\, and conflicting demands for water all made the list. The risks of a changing climate\, health and safety\, and our dependence on nature echoed in one form or another in each of the annual forecasts that followed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile looking out a year won’t tell you what comes next\, the act of considering annually what lies ahead shows that if you have a long enough horizon\, the ESG risks of today can end up changing the risk profile for investors tomorrow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MSCI’s experts Linda-Eling Lee\, Head of ESG & Climate Research and Meggin Thwing Eastman\, Global ESG Editorial Director\, ESG Research Director\, to know what has changed in the past 10 years and what they expect in 2022 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by MSCI_Inc\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-business/ \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/2022-esg-trends-to-watch/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20211227T185515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T022317Z
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SUMMARY:Legal & Governance Trends for Asset Management Firms
DESCRIPTION:Legal & Governance Trends for Asset Management Firms – This meeting has evolved as the thinking around corporate governance\, shareholder engagement\, and active litigation has developed and matured. It began as a forum for public pension plans focused primarily on corporate governance and then became the meeting known as the Evolving Fiduciary Obligations of Pension Plans\, taking on a more shareholder engagement perspective. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA few years ago\, again as the openness to and use of these tools became more developed\, the meeting was renamed to the Evolving Obligations of Institutional Investors so as to reflect the growing acceptance and usage of active engagement and shareholder litigation abilities by asset management firms globally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow the meeting has achieved its maturity as the forum assessing and evaluating Litigation\, Legal & Governance Trends for Asset Management Firms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by iimag\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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/legal-governance-trends-for-asset-management-firms/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20211227T190116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T022209Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started in Responsible Investment
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started in Responsible Investment: This panel will explore steps signatories have taken to develop\, implement and improve their approach to responsible investment. Covering practical responses to global challenges including the climate crisis and human rights\, PRI hope that attendees will leave with some real actions they can implement in their own organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/PRI_News\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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/getting-started-in-responsible-investment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20211227T192053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T022117Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Empowerment Principles 101: Empowering Women in the Workplace\, Marketplace\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Empowerment Principles 101 Co-hosted by the UN Global Compact and UN Women\, this virtual session will provide an overview of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and how the WEPs provide a strong framework to support companies when striving for gender equality in the workplace\, marketplace\, and community. Join us to learn more about the WEPs\, available tools\, reasons to join and to obtain guidance on the sign-on process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by globalcompact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-business/ \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/womens-empowerment-principles-101-empowering-women-in-the-workplace-marketplace-and-community/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:UN Global Compact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20220131T173541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T173542Z
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SUMMARY:ESG or Sustainability: You Choose
DESCRIPTION:As an ESG practitioner\, you now have two choices: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can double down on the (delusional) notion that ESG makes the world better (instead of the reality that it’s predatory delay\, which Alex Steffen defines as “the blocking or slowing of needed change\, in order to make money off unsustainable\, unjust systems in the meantime” – I can hear you objecting as I write\, but I encourage you to read this definition carefully and challenge yourself to leverage evidence to prove it wrong.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOr \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can embrace bona fide sustainability\, which ensures its claims by gauging impacts vis-à-vis ecological ceiling and social foundation thresholds (sometimes visualized as a Doughnut\, thanks to Kate Raworth’s 2012 reinterpretation of Barbara Ward’s 1974 conceptualization of social “inner limits” and ecological “outer limits” for the United Nations). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​— From ESG or Sustainability: You Choose by Bill Baue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Deep Dive with Bill Baue\, author of the IE Magazine article\, ESG or Sustainability: You Choose \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Deep Dives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeep Dives are hour-long Zoom Meetings: Live Q&A Sessions (as opposed to our Zoom Webinars\, where the audience is in View-Only Mode) between the author(s) or subjects of a Magazine article and our members. Be sure to read the article in question and come bearing questions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Guest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Baue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an internationally recognized expert on Sustainability Context (Thresholds & Allocations)\, Thriveability\, and Online Stakeholder Engagement\, Bill Baue catalyzes systemic transformation. As a serial social entrepreneur\, he has co-founded and instigated several enterprises: r3.0\, Science Based Targets\, Sustainability Context Group\, Sea Change Radio\, and Currnt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBaue currently serves as Senior Director of r3.0 (Redesign for Resilience & Regeneration)\, a not-for-profit common good that networks a global community of Positive Mavericks focused on transcending incrementalism to trigger necessary transformations that enact living systems principles. In this role\, he serves as the Systems Convener for the Connecticut River Valley Bioregional Collaborative of the Capital Institute’s Regenerative Communities Network. His most recent major writing is as author of the White Paper From Monocapitalism to Multicapitalism: 21st Century System Value Creation (December 2020). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBaue has worked with prominent organizations across the sustainability ecosystem\, including Audubon\, Cabot Creamery Coop\, Ceres\, GE\, Harvard\, several United Nations agencies (UNCTAD\, UNEP\, UNGC\, UNRISD\, etc…)\, Walmart\, and Worldwatch Institute. He serves on the Board of Co-op Power and as Senior Advisor to Preventable Surprises\, and he is a certified Prosocial facilitator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe lives near the Connecticut River Valley bioregion\, where his daughters Clara\, Emma\, and Aoife periodically visit. He is a diehard Deadhead who enjoys camping\, hiking\, mountain climbing\, kayaking\, yoga\, meditation\, and dancing contact improvisation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/ImpactEMagazine\n\n\n\n\n\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/esg-or-sustainability-you-choose/
LOCATION:Impact Entrepreneur\, 27 North Undermountain Road\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20211227T190622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T021940Z
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SUMMARY:Venture Capital - How should ESG be adapted for the asset class?
DESCRIPTION:Venture Capital: Following the publication of the PRI’s discussion paper on responsible investment in venture capital in January\, this session will explore why ESG in the asset class needs to develop further and how it can be appropriately tailored to early-stage companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Dunbar\, Senior Specialist\, Investment Practices\, PRI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Johannes Lenhard\, Co-founder\, VentureESG \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuzanne Tavil\, Global Head of Responsible Investing\, StepStone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/PRI_News\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/esg-investing/ \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/venture-capital-how-should-esg-be-adapted-for-the-asset-class/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ESG Investing
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Week Asia
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Week Actionable insights\, practical solutions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding on six years of actionable insights and solutions to help businesses on their path to greater sustainability! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill bring together more than 1\,500 industry leaders\, policymakers\, entrepreneurs and researchers from across Asia-Pacific to discuss how they can effectively measure\, analyze\, transform and scale their sustainability initiatives.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough a series of debates\, discussions\, interviews and case studies\, we will bring together an expert speaker faculty to discuss how organizations can optimize their ESG performance. How can capital flows be influenced towards activities that will support the transition to a low-carbon\, climate-resilient and sustainable economy? What financial instruments will help organizations achieve their strategic (sustainable) growth objectives? And\, how can and are organizations measuring\, managing and mitigating climate change risks? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake the most of the virtual week: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 4 days of debates and discussionSpeakers Hear form policymakers\, academicians and scientistsSponsors See which organizations provide their valued support to the eventRelated Reading From The Economist Group and supporting organizations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness leaders and executives (managers\, directors\, c-suite) from all industriesSenior sustainability and CSR professionals from all industriesImpact investors / responsible investorsESG reporting agenciesCharities and organizations with an interest in sustainability issuesSustainability and climate academics e.g. researchers and professorsRelevant government bodies\, departments and policymakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by EconomistEvents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\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/sustainability-week-asia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T133316
CREATED:20220113T180601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T020352Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability and Energy Transition: The Outlook for Corporate Renewable Energy Use
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability and Energy Transition: Increasing numbers of companies are pledging to cut their carbon emissions\, and some have become major buyers of renewable power to help meet their commitments. The number of power-purchase deals for renewables has been climbing rapidly\, but there are impediments in the form of complex markets\, a lack of projects and a lack of knowledge among buyers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will examine the state of corporate energy transition and the options for companies seeking to add renewable energy sources. Drawing on the expertise and experience of analysts and market participants\, it will tackle the following topics: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· The current state of corporate renewable power consumption  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· How the outlook could be altered by policy changes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· The impact of energy price volatility \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· How companies can weigh up the aims of renewables purchases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· The main financing methods and terms used in renewables transactions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· The scope for on-premise generation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· How to navigate different markets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n· How would-be purchasers of renewable energy can get started \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda– Sustainability and Energy Transition \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.- 12:05 p.m: Welcome Remarks  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholas Elliott\, Head of Professional Products Innovation & Strategy\, The Wall Street Journal \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 12:05 p.m. – 12:25 p.m: 1:1 Interview \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGia Clark\, Senior Director of Developer Services\, LevelTen Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:25 p.m. – 12:55 p.m: Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Hagen\, Vice President\, ESG Strategy\, Iron Mountain \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:55 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholas Elliott\, Head of Professional Products Innovation & Strategy\, The Wall Street Journal \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/sustainability/ \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/sustainability-and-energy-transition-the-outlook-for-corporate-renewable-energy-use/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T170000
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CREATED:20211105T185530Z
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SUMMARY:GreenBiz 22
DESCRIPTION:GreenBiz 22 is the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders. Join more than 1\,500 sustainable business leaders and practitioners to form valuable connections with the GreenBiz community and learn from more than 80 sessions — leaving you feeling informed and inspired for a successful year ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sustainability profession is evolving\, with new concerns and concepts emerging faster than ever. To keep up\, you need to know the latest trends\, tools and insights shaping your job and company today — and tomorrow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by GreenBiz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/sustainability/ \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/greenbiz-22/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa\, 5402 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T170000
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SUMMARY:Climate Risk North America 2022
DESCRIPTION:Climate Risk North America- Climate change could pose a serious threat to the stability of the US financial system and its ability to sustain the American economy. Already it is impacting—or is anticipated to impact—nearly every facet of the economy. Without urgent action\, the effects of climate change could damage the productivity of the economy. This will ultimately undermine its ability to generate employment\, income and opportunity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Economist‘s Climate Risk North America US convenes investors\, regulators\, policymakers\, sustainability and finance executives\, as well as scientists to discuss the impact that climate-related risks will have on businesses\, and how management can respond. The event will examine ways of measuring exposure to physical and transition risk\, and how companies can best work together to improve climate disclosure. Our panel of experts and thought leaders will assess the tools and methodologies needed to model climate scenarios\, as well as the opportunities that emerge for businesses when transitioning to a low-carbon company.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver three days\, participants will discuss the case for speedy action on climate risk. Day 1 will examine climate-change risk management within financial services.  Day 2 will evaluate the tools and methodologies needed to analyse climate risk. Day 3 will tackle climate mitigation in high-risk sectors.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by EconomistEvents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/climate/ \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/climate-risk-north-america/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate
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