BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//ESG News - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:ESG News
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esgnews.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ESG News
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20240731T230038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T230038Z
UID:10001249-1705276800-1705708799@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Rebuilding Trust”\nThe 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust\, including transparency\, consistency and accountability. \nThis Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments\, all major international organizations\, 1000 Forum’s Partners\, as well as civil society leaders\, experts\, youth representatives\, social entrepreneurs\, and news outlets. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Davos\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,Education,Energy,Environmental,ESG Awareness,ESG Policy,Government,Social Responsibility,Sustainability,United Nations,World Economic Forum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/download.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231212T134907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183357Z
UID:10001137-1704769200-1705579200@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Global Steel Sustainability Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Steel and Iron Ore’s decarbonization roadmap in a 2050 net-zero scenario\nIron and Steelmaking – Transformation for Sustainability towards a Greener Future\nDecarbonize steel and Ferroalloys while producing sustainable aviation fuels and chemicals\nUnlocking green steel – how the EU can reinvigorate\, decarbonize and futureproof the steel industry\nHow the increasing market demand for greener steel will reshape future steelmaking?\nStainless Steel — Providing the Sustainable Materials Choice\nHow Recycling Helps Steel Industry Transform towards Sustainability?\nRaw Materials — Upstream Supply Chains Under Green and Decarbonization Pressure\nCritical Insights: Energy Crisis in Europe and the Impact on Future ESG Ambitions\nTowards Industry 4.0: How the Digitalization of Steel Value Chain can Support a Green Transformation?\nReplacement of Fossil Coal and Coke in Steelmaking with Renewable Biocarbon\nResponsible Steel – building a more sustainable steel industry\nHow Green Digitalization Acts a Driver of Decarbonization towards Green Steelmaking\nCrafted Scrap – Advanced Technology for High Quality Green Steel Production\nSustainability Perspectives: Help or hindrance? The role of energy prices in the green steel transition\nImplementation of New Technologies in Steel Industry — from Producers’ Perspective\nGlobal scrap and metallics markets dynamics- How Big a Role Scraps and Metallics Play in Decarbonizing the Steel Industry\nSustainable Steel for Packaging: Closing the loop on steel and metal packaging\nSustainable Steelmaking for the Production Processes of Today and Tomorrow\nPartnership across the Value Chain to Deliver Carbon Neutral Steel\n\nRegister Now\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/global-steel-sustainability-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Privathotel Lindtner Hamburg  Heimfelder Straße 123 21075 Hamburg Germany\, Germany
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainable Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_542733229_1625886368953_1_original.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T040000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231212T140413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183424Z
UID:10001135-1702411200-1702526400@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Sustainable development for thriving communities 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (CDES) at Monash Business School\, Australia and the Thriving Communities Research Cluster of the School of Business\, Monash University Malaysia\, are delighted to co-host this event. \nSDTC 2023 is a collaboration with the World Bank’s East Asia and Pacific Chief Economist (EAPCE) Research Center and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). It will present a unique opportunity to bring together leading researchers\, policymakers\, and practitioners to share their insights and experiences on collaborating to drive impactful change and progress regional sustainable development strategies. Interdisciplinary cooperation and new ideas for sustainable development and flourishing communities are anticipated from this conference. \nRegister Now\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainable-development-for-thriving-communities-2023/
LOCATION:Sasana Kijang\, Bank Negara Malaysia\, 2\, Jalan Dato’ Onn 50480 Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sustainable-development.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231211T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190015Z
UID:10001134-1702252800-1705363199@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond: Watch Webinar Replay
DESCRIPTION:ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade\, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability weaves its way into the work across many different functions\, most organizations still have relatively small dedicated teams. In response to growing external pressures\, organizations will need to take deliberate steps towards establishing more mature ESG strategies and processes. \nSo\, how are decision-makers approaching ESG? Watch the webinar replay to gain insights on current ESG and climate trends\, and for guidance on ways to overcome key challenges in the market. We discuss: \n\nTop 3 key trends for corporates\nAttracting investment in a challenging macro-economic environment\nNavigating climate innovation & climate risk management for corporates\nAnd more\n\nModerator:\nSarah Crowe\, ESG Sustainability Channel Lead\, Nasdaq \nSpeakers:\nAlly Rodrigues\, Lead ESG Advisor\, Nasdaq\nCharles Neidenbach\, Lead ESG Advisor\, Nasdaq\nKim Knickle\, Research Director\, ESG & Sustainability\, Verdantix\nMichael Bennett\, VP\, Investor Relations\, Schnitzer Steel Industries\, Inc \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-case-for-esg-climate-in-2023-and-beyond-watch-webinar-replay/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231121T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183538Z
UID:10001130-1701957600-1701966600@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Moody’s 8th Annual US Project Finance Conference
DESCRIPTION:Risks of financing the transition to a carbon-free economy and new transportation\, digital infrastructure\, and real estate related projects amid a softer economic outlook [online event]\nWelcome\,\nEngage with seasoned analysts from Moody’s Investors Service to discuss the risks of financing the transition to a carbon-free economy\, our 2024 US transportation sector outlooks\, and new credit trends in the US project finance market. \nMark Zandi\, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics\, joins us to discuss his economic outlook for 2024 amid rising uncertainty and softening expectations for future growth. We will examine the implications of this economic outlook on financings related to the transition to a carbon-free economy\, the current state of new technologies to help with this transition and how utilities are maintaining reliability as renewables increase and more transmission investments are needed. \nOur lineup also offers opportunities to delve into examples of how higher interest rates have influenced project financing structures and what we expect to continue in 2024. Changing market dynamics have resulted in several new data center\, digital infrastructure\, real estate related and EV charging projects that each have their own unique risk profiles to be considered project financings. Analysts will share how projects have addressed construction cost inflation and supply chain disruptions and how these evolving risks may be mitigated in some cases. \nThis event is online-only. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/moodys-8th-annual-us-project-finance-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences,Sustainable Finance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-21-at-19.05.53.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231128T174655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183521Z
UID:10001132-1701946800-1701954000@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Implementing CSRD & ESRS: how to prepare
DESCRIPTION:The implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) brings about significant implications for companies. Reporting in accordance with the CSRD can seem complex and overwhelming\, requiring substantial time and resources to prepare for its implementation. \nAs companies face significant changes in their disclosure requirements\, the sustainability and ESG experts at Cority are holding a webinar to help companies prepare. Join this webinar which will provide valuable insights into the regulation\, its impacts and how companies can start to prepare. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nA summary of CSRD and ESRS – latest updates\, requirements\, and timeline\nThe concept of double materiality and where to start with your assessment\nTop tips on how to start preparing for CSRD implementation\nAligning CSRD reporting with other frameworks and standards\nHow Cority’s software solutions and advisory services are supporting customers with CSRD requirements\n\nRegister Now! \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/implementing-csrd-esrs-how-to-prepare/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:CSR Events,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-11.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T145959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231204T091424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183557Z
UID:10001133-1701874800-1702047599@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:World Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit convenes leaders from government\, business\, civil society\, international organisations\, and academia to address the key issues affecting public and private sector stakeholders in transitioning to a low carbon economy\, whilst achieving the Paris Agreement goals and the 2030 agenda. \nThe Investment COP\, an integral part of the Summit\, constitutes a cross-sectoral collaboration and solutions-focused platform that convenes asset owners\, asset managers\, businesses and governments to work across sectors to develop investable markets and climate solutions.  \nRegister Now\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-climate-summit-2/
LOCATION:CONRAD\, DUBAI\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/World-Climate-Summit.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231009T161426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183616Z
UID:10001116-1701334800-1701367200@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:ESG and Compliance Conference
DESCRIPTION:Environment\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) is a top priority for organizations of all types and sizes\, and it the compliance team is a key factor in the ESG equation. Much like regulatory risks\, managing ESG goals and metrics requires a collaborative effort across multiple units within an organization. \nLed by ESG and compliance professionals\, the virtual ESG and Compliance Conference on November 30\, 2023\, will help you get up to date on current issues\, emerging trends\, hot topics\, and strategies for success in the evolving world of ESG. \n  \nREGISTER NOW! \n\nTopics include:\n\nSupply chain considerations\nESG fraud risks\nAligning ESG\, compliance\, and ERM\nGlobal trends\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\nCompliance officers\nESG\, sustainability\, and CSR professionals\nAudit professionals\nCFOs\nGeneral counsel\nCorporate secretaries\nRisk managers\nInvestment managers\nSupply chain and due diligence professionals\nOutside advisors\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-and-compliance-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-09-at-18.06.07.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231019T191938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T183634Z
UID:10001121-1701302400-1702425599@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:COP 28: 2023
DESCRIPTION:COP28 UAE brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. To deliver on its ambitious agenda\, COP28 will be inclusive\, transparent\, pragmatic\, and results-oriented. \n\nWHAT IS COP?\nA critical moment in global transformative climate action \nIn the three decades since the Rio Summit and the launch of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP) has convened member countries every year to determine ambition and responsibilities\, and identify and assess climate measures. The 21st session of the COP (COP21) led to the Paris Agreement\, which mobilized global collective action to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2100\, and to act to adapt to the already existing effects of climate change. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/cop-28-2023/
LOCATION:Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Conferences,United Nations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/COP-28-Feature-Image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T175959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231106T145141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190053Z
UID:10001128-1700676000-1700935199@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Empowering Women Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:The largest international event about female empowerment and leadership! \n\n\n\n\nA unique journey within entrepreneurship\, leadership\, career\, innovability\, and much more to get inspired by energetic and passionate female leaders. \nWomenX Impact is a great opportunity to listen to great minds sharing innovative ideas\, to broaden your knowledge and to boost your professional growth. It’s the first step on the path to building a new leadership. \n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/empowering-women-worldwide/
LOCATION:FICO Eataly World\, FICO Eataly World\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Governance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/womenx-Impact-Feature-Image.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231020T170710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190119Z
UID:10001125-1700438400-1700870399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Global Youth Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:Global Youth Climate Week\, one-week before United Nations Climate Change Conference\, is a milestone mechanism for global climate governance by convening the climate actions of youth worldwide\, to amplify our voices and our climate dedication\, preparing our peers to take the lead in building a net-zero future.\n\n\n\n\n\n°100 Co-initiators – GAUC proposed the Global Youth Climate Week to UNFCCC in Jan 2022 and has called out to its global partners to co-initiate the Week in Oct 2022. Within a month\, over 100 co-initiators from 6 continents are aboard to support youth’s climate actions\, including UN’s affiliate institutions\, international organizations\, social enterprises\, academic institutions\, and even primary and secondary schools. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Global Youth Climate Week features diverse events that leverage the unique expertise and perspective of the co-initiators\, demonstrated the great promise from the entire society to support youth of the world in taking the lead toward zero-carbon future.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FIRST EVER Global Youth Climate Week\, proposed by the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate\, received sweeping popularity and support from around the world\, was successfully held from October 30 to November 4\, 2022. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/global-youth-climate-week/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Global_Youth_Climate_Week_Opens_Official_Website_Public.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231102T181924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190137Z
UID:10001126-1699430400-1699450200@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:ESG Outlook Conference 2023 EMEA (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for attending the event in-person and virtually. We look forward to welcoming you again at our future events.  \nThe ESG landscape is evolving—are you prepared? With the continued development of sustainability regulation\, evolving disclosure requirements\, and shifting priorities and expectations\, it’s more important than ever to anticipate what’s next for ESG. What are effective ways to measure ESG impact? What are the long-term implications for companies vulnerable to climate change? Sustainable Fitch experts will share insights garnered from proprietary research\, data\, and case studies at our third annual ESG Outlook Conference. \nWe look forward to sharing key trends\, insights\, and actionable takeaways for both investors and issuers through a valuable mix of topics and speakers\, including esteemed guests alongside Fitch leaders. \nFor more information about ESG Outlook Conference 2023\, please visit the event series website here. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-outlook-conference-2023-emea-hybrid/
LOCATION:Moorgate Hub\, Moorgate Hub\, Convene 22 Bishopsgate\, London EC2N 4BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences,Live Events,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-02-at-20.12.46.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T105959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231102T182539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190155Z
UID:10001127-1699354800-1699613999@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Bloomberg New Economy Forum
DESCRIPTION:A Global Event\nThe sixth annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum will return to Singapore November 8-10\, mobilizing the world’s most influential leaders. This year’s theme\, “Embracing Instability\,” highlights the challenges confronting the global economy and underscores the opportunity to better understand and address underlying issues such as persistent inflation\, geopolitical tensions\, the rise of artificial intelligence and the precarious state of the world’s climate.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/bloomberg-new-economy-forum/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,Sustainable Finance,Technology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bloomberg-new-economy-forum-feature-iimage-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T053000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231020T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190206Z
UID:10001124-1698800400-1698816600@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:ESG Outlook Conference 2023 APAC (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The ESG landscape is evolving—are you prepared? With the continued development of sustainability regulation\, evolving disclosure requirements\, and shifting priorities and expectations\, it’s more important than ever to anticipate what’s next for ESG. What are effective ways to measure ESG impact? What are the long-term implications for companies vulnerable to climate change? Sustainable Fitch experts will share insights garnered from proprietary research\, data\, and case studies at our third annual ESG Outlook Conference. \nWe look forward to sharing key trends\, insights\, and actionable takeaways for both investors and issuers through a valuable mix of topics and speakers\, including esteemed guests alongside Fitch leaders. \nKey panels will include:  \n• State of Play – China’s Transition To a Low-Carbon Economy\n• Green Shoots: Emerging ESG Regulation in Asia-Pacific\n• A peer comparison of ESG frameworks\n• Dual Materiality in Practice: An Issuer Case Study \n• Climate Change – Assessing Regulations\, Climate Risk and Opportunities in Asia \nFor more information about ESG Outlook Conference 2023\, please visit the event series website here. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-outlook-conference-2023-apac-hybrid/
LOCATION:Conrad Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ESG-Outlook-Conference-2023-APAC-.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231020T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190220Z
UID:10001123-1698710400-1698969599@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Energy Transition Summit
DESCRIPTION:Accelerating progress\, overcoming protectionism\, managing tight capital\nAn unprecedented alignment of the climate change emergency with economic and supply chain factors and national security drivers has turbocharged the energy transition\, boosting the diversification of energy supply and increasing investment into clean energy sources. However\, these combined forces have also triggered a nationalistic and protectionist approach\, which has deepened supply chain fragmentation and threatens to drive up the cost of the transition and ultimately slow progress. Against this complex backdrop\, how can the industry find the right balance between sustainability\, security and affordability? \nThe 8th edition of the Financial Times’ Energy Transition Summit will bring together senior leaders from the energy industry spectrum\, finance and business leaders from high energy consuming industries who are tackling this energy trilemma. Expert-led and FT-moderated panel discussions\, keynote interviews and debates will provide key insights and practical takeaways on how to continue the acceleration of the transition and navigate the geopolitical\, technological and financial challenges that leaders are facing. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/energy-transition-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Bankside\, London\, UK. (In-person & Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Energy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FT-Live-Feature-Image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231020T164206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190233Z
UID:10001122-1698105600-1698278399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:GreenBiz Bloom: Where Biodiversity Meets the Bottom Line
DESCRIPTION:GreenBiz Bloom 23 is the leading event for professionals advancing strategies to protect and regenerate nature. Over the course of two interactive days\, it creates essential connections between companies\, innovators and experts from leading organizations and indigenous groups. By participating\, you’ll get to explore the markets\, technologies and partnerships key to addressing the climate and biodiversity crises hand-in-hand. \nWhile climate change has been front and center for today’s business world\, an equally existential crisis is confronting the global economy: the accelerating loss of biodiversity and ecosystems. Increasingly\, business leaders and policymakers are recognizing that the two crises are inextricably linked — that solving each requires solving both — and they are moving to take decisive action. \nAt Bloom 23\, more than 500 professionals will convene for two days of inspiring sessions and networking to advance strategies to protect and regenerate nature. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/greenbiz-bloom-where-biodiversity-meets-the-bottom-line/
LOCATION:San Jose Convention Center\, 150 W San Carlos St\, San Jose\, California\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Greenbiz-Bloom.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231002T200527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190246Z
UID:10001113-1698105600-1698278399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:MORAL MONEY SUMMIT AMERICAS
DESCRIPTION:October 24 – 25\, 2023\nUnlocking opportunities for a greener and fairer world\nIn-Person & Digital | Convene\, 1 Liberty Plaza | New York | #FTMoralMoney \nThe environmental and social agenda is at a critical juncture with businesses and investors under increasing pressure to demonstrate progress on their goals. The demand for transparency and accountability is growing louder as many companies fail to fulfil their climate\, governance and societal pledges\, while concerns over greenwashing multiply. To make progress towards a more sustainable\, equitable\, and inclusive economy\, the implementation strategies and the oversight of how they are being executed must be bulletproof. But how to ensure accountability for sustainability goals at every level? And faced with political backlash in certain US states\, how can companies navigate fiduciary duties and continue implementing practices promoting sustainability and social equity? \nJoin the Financial Times at the 3rd annual Moral Money Summit Americas\, where leading investors\, corporates and policy makers will come together to discuss what needs to happen next to unlock the opportunities on the journey to a more sustainable\, equitable and inclusive economy. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/moral-money-summit-americas/
LOCATION:Convene\, 1 Liberty Plaza\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Live Events,Sustainable Finance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FT-Live-Feature-Image-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231009T192620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190315Z
UID:10001117-1697648400-1697659200@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Bloomberg Equality Summit: An Evening with Tyler Perry
DESCRIPTION:Equipping modern leaders with the ideas and intelligence they need to drive inclusive solutions. We stand at a critical moment for the advancement of equality\, from the workplace to society and culture at large. Data shows that gender\, wealth and racial gaps continue to persist — yet there is tremendous momentum as modern leaders embrace their influence in driving positive change. Bloomberg Equality is built to meet these leaders where they are and enable real progress. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Program\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Bloomberg Equality enters its sixth year\, our theme is Fostering an Inclusive Economy. The rapid digital transformation of our economy requires business leaders and policy makers to redouble efforts to ensure that no one gets left behind. We are at a critical moment to advance equity and equality. \nAt our inaugural event in Atlanta\, we’ll explore the potential of what can be achieved by setting ideological differences aside for economic opportunities. Atlanta has fueled a reverse migration to the South and has grown to be the ninth largest market in the U.S. How can leaders ensure that rapid pace of growth does not exile the most vulnerable to the fringes of society? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/bloomberg-equality-summit-an-evening-with-tyler-perry/
LOCATION:The Gathering Spot\, 384 Northyards Blvd.\, NW Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bloomberg-Feature-Image.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T125959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231009T193227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190259Z
UID:10001118-1697634000-1697806799@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:The third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum
DESCRIPTION:The third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum (APEF3)\, is co-hosted with the Ministry of Energy of Royal Thai Government\, to be held at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok and online on 19 and 20 October 2023. The Third forum will be organized under the theme “Building a secure\, sustainable and interconnected energy future for Asia and the Pacific” \nThe participants of APEF3 will have chance to review the progress made in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy) in the Asia-Pacific region and in implementing the Ministerial Declaration on Regional Cooperation for Energy Transition towards Sustainable and Resilient Societies in Asia and the Pacific\, which was adopted at the Second Asian and Pacific Energy Forum\, in 2018. \nParticipants are also invited to discuss the progress achieved through the initiatives that enhancing energy security and developing appropriate policies and strategies to attain the Sustainable Development Goals. These initiatives include the development of Goal 7 road maps for countries in the region\, the implementation of the Regional Road Map on Power System Connectivity: Promoting Cross-border Electricity Connectivity for Sustainable Development and the secretariat’s work on emerging areas of the energy transition. \nThe Asia Pacific Energy Week will also be held at the UNCC from 16 to 20 October 2023. During the Asia Pacific Energy Week\, International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) International Conference on 16 and 17 October together with exhibition and other side-events will be held. More information can be found at ‘Asia Pacific Energy Week’ tab. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-third-asian-and-pacific-energy-forum/
LOCATION:United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC – BKK)\, Bangkok City\, Thailand\, United Nations Building\, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue Phra Nakhon\, Bangkok\, 10200\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Energy,ESG Awareness,United Nations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Asia--scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231009T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190350Z
UID:10001119-1697621400-1697628600@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Understanding the impacts of CSRD Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)  and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Moody’s experts will be joined by leading industry practitioners who will be sharing practical insights on its impacts for market participants. Our discussion will cover: \n\nA CSRD overview: What are its main objectives\, how does it differ from existing reporting standards\, what will companies be required to disclose and by when?\nAn impact analysis:  how will this new regulation push companies to redesign long-established reporting processes? How might market participants expect to benefit from this new regulatory regime in the future?\nHow is Moody’s Analytics helping market participants to prepare for these emerging requirements\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/understanding-the-impacts-of-csrd-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:CSR Events,ESG Awareness,Social Responsibility
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-09-at-21.36.19.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231012T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190403Z
UID:10001120-1697594400-1697713200@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:The Business Booster 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Business Booster is EIT InnoEnergy’s annual two-day international networking event that showcases 150+ sustainable energy technologies under one roof. Each year\, the event rotates among European cities\, which have included Barcelona\, Berlin\, Amsterdam\, Copenhagen\, Paris and Lisbon. This year join us in Amsterdam as we delve into the topic of ‘The new Green Economy: balancing profit and purpose’. \nAre you wondering if this event is right for you? Check out the section below to see how different aspects of the event would suit your needs. Enjoy! \n\nWhy participate?\nIndustry\n\nYou will have a chance to discover cutting edge technological solutions to enhance your product portfolio\, see them here.\nA great chance for you to detect new opportunities and business models for your company.\nYou will save time because innovations are segmented by market\, helping you find the right solution for your business\, see how they are segmented here.\nGreat place for you to find partnership opportunities.\nYou will have a chance to see live product demonstrations.\nYou can also pitch your challenges to the most innovative start-ups across Europe.\nAlso\, increase your brand awareness by exhibiting in the Open Innovation area.\n\nInvestors\n\nBenefit from seeing more than 150+ investment opportunities in cleantech\, prequalified and enhanced by EIT InnoEnergy\, see them here.\nGet access a mix of early stage and mature start-ups.\nYou will get first hand exposure to the technologies at the live demonstrations.\nYou will also be able to meet key regulators\, other investors and Europe’s leading energy industry players.\nGreat place to find growth opportunities for your existing portfolio.\n\n\n\nPolicy Makers\n\nPerfect place for you to discover innovative solutions prequalified and enhanced by EIT InnoEnergy\, see them here.\nYou will have a chance to meet and network with key energy regulators.\nGreat place for you to meet Europe’s leading energy industry players and investors\n\nREGISTER HERE \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-business-booster-2023/
LOCATION:RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre\, Europaplein 24\, 1078 GZ\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EIT-InnoEnergy-Feature-Image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231003T193647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190413Z
UID:10001115-1697414400-1697846399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:GITEX Impact 2023
DESCRIPTION:Green transition hinges on multi-stakeholder collaboration ahead of GITEX Impact (16-20 Oct 2023) in Dubai \nGITEX Impact 2023 promises to be the epicentre of seismic shifts in climate technology\, providing a unified platform focused on sustainability and innovation\, as the power of digitalisation accelerates the inexorable path towards decarbonisation. Headline exhibitors and partners spearheading the charge toward a net zero future include global logistics powerhouse DHL\, which created the Era of Sustainable Logistics\, a global platform to collaborate and shape the future towards green supply chains; ArcelorMittal Xcarb Innovation Fund\, among the world’s largest steel producers committed to investing over $200m into tech start-ups to deliver decarbonised steel; and Lufthansa Group\, the EU’s flagship airline driving global partnerships to deliver decarbonised air travel. \nOrganised by DWTC\, GITEX Impact is strategically aligned with COP28\, delivering transformative pledges accelerated via synergies leveraged at the heart of the world’s largest tech and start-up event\, GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star\, welcoming more than 7\,000 exhibitors\, 1\,800 speakers\, and 170\,000- plus attendees from 176 countries. \nThe region’s tech catalyst for decarbonisation through digitalisation will also see the launch of the world’s first CSO Business Club featuring 300-plus global sustainable champions; the Leaders of Impact Summit; and the Global Sustainable Investment Forum. The debut five-day event runs alongside Future Urbanism Expo\, the MENA’s premier event for sustainable urban development. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/gitex-impact-2023/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:ESG Conferences,Live Events,Technology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gitex-Impact-event.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230920T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190423Z
UID:10001111-1697414400-1697759999@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:SUSTAINABLE BRANDS: SB'23 SAN DIEGO
DESCRIPTION:Gain new insights.\nMake transformative connections.\n\n\n\n\nTurn ideas into ACTIONS.\n\n\n\n\nSustainable Brands is the global event for regenerative brands and leaders. Join us at SB’23 San Diego\, Oct. 16-19 as we focus on Regenerating Local. Find a unique mix of inspiration\, thought leadership\, unparalleled community and connections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt SB’23 San Diego\, participants are immersed in a fun\, safe space to learn. Together we define and demonstrate the path to good growth\, unlocking the power of sustainable and regenerative business. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainable-brands-sb23-san-diego/
LOCATION:Town & Country Resort\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Sustainable Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-20-at-21.13.27.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20231002T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190432Z
UID:10001114-1697103000-1697128200@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:CSR Europe Sustainability Open Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Session #1 | 09:30 – 11:00 \nMEASURING & REPORTING IMPACT ON NATURAL CAPITAL \nAt this session\, we will present the current EU policy frameworks on biodiversity and ecosystems\, explore the main challenges in quantifying and reporting the impact on natural capital and delve into investors’ perspectives on measuring the impact of natural capital. READ MORE \n\nSession #2 | 11:30 – 13:00 \nUNLOCKING IMPACT WITH SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE \nThis session will explore what is required to advance towards truly sustainable supply chains and generate positive impact. Participants will have the opportunity to deep dive on corporate due diligence as a tool to advance sustainability leadership\, foster stakeholders’ engagement\, and collaborative efforts within the value chain. READ MORE \n\nSession #3 | 14:00 – 16:00 \nTOGETHER 4 STEM VIRTUAL INNOVATION CAMP \nSTEM skills are crucial to tackle the climate crisis. For this reason\, the partners of the collaborative platform Together 4 STEM decided to join forces to promote climate education in schools. This session will bring together students in a virtual innovation camp to create solutions to everyday environmental challenges. READ MORE \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/csr-europe-sustainability-open-day-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CSR Events,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CSR-Event.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230912T191004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T191004Z
UID:10001101-1697018400-1697022000@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:ESG & Climate Regulation Deep Dive 2023: Adapting to New Climate Disclosures: Shaping the Future of Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Effectively navigate key European ESG & Climate regulations affecting market participants in 2023 and beyond \nJoin Moody’s Analytics and other leading ESG & Climate practitioners as we take a closer look at the ESG regulatory landscape\, share first-hand insights on the current state of play\, and offer solutions on how you can effectively comply. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/esg-climate-regulation-deep-dive-2023-adapting-to-new-climate-disclosures-shaping-the-future-of-insurance/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-21.07.34.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230920T190331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190457Z
UID:10001110-1696464000-1696550399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. Amid economic uncertainty\, geopolitical challenges and ever-changing regulations\, companies are under pressure to drive business value and meet their ambitious ESG goals. Join us in New York for a day of solutions-driven discussions and community building. \n\nThemes\n\n\n\nThe Financial Case for\nSustainability\n\n\n\n\n\nExecutives share the inventive ways they are investing in sustainability to help maximize purpose and profits. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMaking & Measuring\nProgress\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll explore best practices for collecting and analyzing the right data to effectively communicate and scale a company’s sustainability journey. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nBuilding a Culture of Inclusivity \n\n\n\nFrom empowering employees of all backgrounds to serving the communities in which companies operate\, we’ll discuss the powerful role social factors play in a comprehensive sustainability strategy. \n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/bloomberg-sustainable-business-summit/
LOCATION:New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:CSR Events,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-20-at-21.00.55.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230920T192740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190510Z
UID:10001112-1696377600-1696550399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia
DESCRIPTION:The regional conference on Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia will bring together selected business leaders\, investors\, policy makers\, academics and civil society champions to exchange views on the role of businesses and governments in supporting and strengthening the newly recognized right to a clean\, healthy and sustainable environment. Importantly\, the conference will also facilitate learning and dialogue around emerging regulatory norms involving biodiversity impacts and disclosure\, environmental and human rights due diligence\, decarbonization strategies and carbon markets\, and ESG reporting. \n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n\nBusiness: CSOs\, CFOs\, CEOs\, Managing Directors\, ESG Professionals\, Sustainability Professionals \n\n\nFinance Industry: CSOs\, CFOs\, CEOs\, Managing Directors\, Heads of Sustainability\, Heads of ESG from the finance sector driving their internal sustainability strategies \n\n\nInvestors and Asset Managers: Directors of Sustainability\, Heads of Sustainability and Heads of Sustainable Investing/Finance\, Portfolio Managers at Asset Managers\, Institutional Investors\, Private Equity\, Hedge Funds and Family Offices \n\n\nSolution Providers: Business Development Directors\, Consultants\, Marketing Directors and Product Specialists providing solutions to businesses to help them with the sustainability and human rights due diligence challenges \n\n\nGovernment: Ministers\, Deputy Ministers\, Chief of Staff\, Other Senior Government Officials\, Director Generals and Advisors \n\n\nNot for profits: NGOs\, Civil Society and Associations \n\n\nAcademia: Professors\, Researchers and others \n\n\nPress \n\n\n\n\nAsia in Transition\nFollowing the COP27 Climate Change Conference and the COP15 Conference on Biological Diversity\, business leaders and investors in Asia are better placed to amplify actions to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change\, pollution and biodiversity loss. Today\, business leaders understand that they must embrace and embed practices and policies which respond to Asia’s environmental priorities. But while some enterprises are already taking active measures to lower carbon and methane emissions\, reduce deforestation risks in their supply chains\, and embrace circular economy principles\, there remains significant scope to reinvent\, innovate and drive action on corporate sustainability in the region. What is the state of play on corporate action\, including ESG investment in Asia? What are tools\, mechanisms and incentives emerging from these global climate/environmental frameworks that businesses can use to advance their actions in these areas? Who is leading in sustainability practice and what are some initial results? Importantly\, what is on the horizon and where are the blind spots? \nIncreasingly\, sustainability professionals recognize that a level playing field will be necessary to drive practice at scale. With this in mind\, action from government to ensure data transparency\, policy coherence and environmental rule of law will be key.  Some governments in Asia are now taking steps to strengthen environmental laws and policies\, to improve implementation and enforcement measures\, and to enhance vehicles for public participation in environmental decision-making\, in alignment with international trends. Signaling a growing consensus among states\, the UN General Assembly passed an historic resolution in July of 2022\, recognizing the human right to a clean\, healthy and sustainable environment.[1] This resolution followed quickly on the heels of a UN Human Rights Council resolution recognizing the same\, in October of 2021.[2] These “twin resolutions” as they are often called\, on the right to a healthy environment (RHE) have given additional\, much-needed impetus to the work of promoting responsible business practices in Asia. But what does RHE and its relationship with environmental rule of law mean for business in the region\, and how can it be translated into action by governments? What role\, too\, does the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) play\, as increasing numbers of governments adopt national action plans to support UNGP implementation? \nHosted by UNDP and UNEP\, the regional conference on Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia will explore efforts undertaken so far by States and business to address Asia’s environmental priorities. These include\, mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\, addressing adverse climate impacts\, protecting nature\, eliminating and reversing biodiversity loss\, and mitigating air and water pollution\, among others.  In so doing\, the conference will explore the advantages for business in adopting policies which promote and protect the right to a healthy environment. Further\, the conference will examine current practices in decarbonization efforts\, biodiversity loss assessments and disclosures\, and good practices in addressing air and water pollution\, and ensuring just transitions in the renewable energy space.  The conference will also identify gaps and space for collaboration between partners on wider subjects including\, loss and damage and the “30 by 30 plan” for nature conservation. A mix of exchanges on environmental rule of law topics\, and deeper dives in regulatory practice will motivate a constructive dialogue among different stakeholders on opportunities for business to deliver on environmental and broader ESG commitments. \nConference outcomes\nThe regional conference on Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia will facilitate learning and dialogue around the role of business in strengthening the right to a healthy environment. Three outcomes are contemplated: 1) better understanding  among business actors and experts on  ways to reduce impacts on climate and the environment; 2) constructive dialogue between business\, government and civil society on business policy formation\, emerging regulatory requirements and enforcement measures; ; 3) stronger uptake by civil society\, media and youth on specific environmental and climate-related priorities and; 4) greater awareness of the potential positive contribution of business in addressing these priorities in a just and sustainable way. Overall\, the conference will result in a wider understanding of the applicability and utility of the right to a healthy environment\, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights\, and environmental rule of law principles to resolve a host of sustainability-related matters facing the people of Asia. \nIf successful\, the conference on Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia will occur yearly and seek to refine outcomes as time progresses. In preparation of future events\, committees may be formed around specific issues that tailor conversations to issues relevant to upcoming global conferences (Conference of the Parties) on climate change and biodiversity. \nWho we are:\nUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\nUNDP is the United Nations global development network\, present in over 170 countries and territories. UNDP’s mandate is to eradicate poverty\, reduce inequality and exclusion\, and achieve sustainable development.  Since 2016\, UNDP’s “Business and Human Rights in Asia” (B+HR Asia) programme has been partnering with government\, business\, and civil society leaders in Asia to promote the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). As the world’s most authoritative\, normative framework guiding responsible business practice\, the UNGPs provide an agreed pathway for governments and business to address business-related environmental and human rights risks and impacts.  In pursuit of a responsible business agenda in the region\, B+HR Asia has been a leading partner on corporate sustainability\, producing reports\, providing grants\, training business\, and advising governments\, including on respect for the environment. \nUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\nUNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda; promotes the coherent implementation of environmental dimensions of sustainable development within the UN system; and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s mandate in the field of environmental law is to lead the United Nations System in the development and implementation of environmental rule of law with attention at all levels\, including access to information\, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters. UNEP does this through the Montevideo Environmental Law Programme the ten-year intergovernmental programme on promoting and implementing environmental rule of law. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supports the upholding of the right to a healthy environment through The Environmental Rights Initiative which is a coalition of state and non-state actors united to promote\, protect and respect environmental rights. \n\n\n[1] United Nations General Assembly resolution 76/300\, The human right to a clean\, healthy and sustainable environment\, A/RES/76/300 (26 July 2022) \n\n\n[2] United Nations Human Rights Council resolution 48/13\, The human right to a clean\, healthy and sustainable environment\, A/HRC/RES/48/13 (8 October 2021) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/corporate-sustainability-and-environmental-rights-in-asia/
LOCATION:United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC – BKK)\, Bangkok City\, Thailand\, United Nations Building\, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue Phra Nakhon\, Bangkok\, 10200\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Business,United Nations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Corporate-Sustainability-and-Environmental-Rights-in-Asia.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230818T195837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190526Z
UID:10001088-1696204800-1696550399@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP28
DESCRIPTION:COP28 is the critical climate event of the year. In the run-up\, companies are preparing announcements\, tightening their emission-reduction targets and planning new investments. Ultimately\, preparing your business to stay ahead of climate commitments at this time is vital to its long-term survival. \nEconomist Impact’s Countdown to COP28 event will be your independent guide to preparing for the conference. We’ll gather experts from fields including business\, civil society and youth climate action to examine the themes of this year’s COP\, deliver practical ideas about how to move faster so you can make better decisions for your business and the planet. \nThe 3rd annual Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP28 will take place in a hybrid format on October 2nd – 5th 2023\, in-person and virtually. We will be hosting an in-person day on Tuesday 3rd October at Etc. Venues Houndsditch\, London\, UK. On Thursday 5th October there will be a virtual Middle East Focus day. \nREGISTER HERE \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/sustainability-week-countdown-to-cop28/
LOCATION:etc.venue Houndsditch\, London\, UK\, 133 Houndsditch\, London\, EC3A 7BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Economist-impact-Feature-image-.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230920T185554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190546Z
UID:10001109-1695859200-1695945599@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The International Energy Agency will host the first ever international summit on critical minerals and their role in clean energy transitions on 28 September 2023 in Paris. \nThe IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit will focus on measures to promote the secure\, sustainable and responsible supply of raw materials that have a central role in the global clean energy transition. The Summit will convene ministers from countries around the world – including both large mineral producers and consumers – as well as business leaders\, investors\, heads of international organisations and civil society representatives. \nThe convening of the IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit comes after the IEA was given a Ministerial mandate by its member governments last year to deepen its work on critical minerals. Building on the analysis of its landmark report The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions\, the Agency has launched new work streams to improve the transparency and security of critical minerals supplies and just published its inaugural Critical Minerals Market Review. The IEA was also recently asked by G7 Climate\, Energy and Environment Ministers to provide support on critical minerals. \nThe Summit will aim to build a broader consensus among the participants on effective courses of action to diversify mineral supply chains\, enhance market transparency\, accelerate technological innovation and recycling\, and promote sustainable and responsible development practices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGovernment \n\nFernanda Avila\, Secretary of Mining\, Argentina\nMadeleine King\, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia\, Australia\nVolker Holubetz\, Minister Plenipotentiary\, Austria\nTinne van der Straeten\, Minister of Energy\, Belgium\nJonathan Wilkinson\, Minister of Natural Resources\, Canada\nMark Brown\, Prime Minister\, Cook Islands\nJozef Síkela\, Minister of Industry and Trade\, Czech Republic\nMartin Bille Hermann\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Denmark\nTarek El-Molla\, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources\nEne Jürjens\, Director of Mineral Resources Department\, Estonia\nThierry Breton\, European Commissioner for Internal Market\, European Union\nWille Rydman\, Minister of Economic Affairs\, Finland\nAgnès Panier-Runacher\, Minister for Energy Transition\, France\nMichaela Spaeth\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Germany\nAlexandra Sdoukou\, Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy\, Greece\nAttila Steiner\, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy\, Hungary\nArifin Tasrif\, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources\, Indonesia\nEamon Ryan\, Minister for the Environment\, Climate\, and Communications\, Ireland\nHaim Assaraf\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Israel\nGilberto Pichetto Fratin\, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security\, Italy\nYasutoshi Nishimura\, Minister of Economy\, Trade and Industry\, Japan\nMasahiro Komura\, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs\, Japan\nSalim Mvurya\, EGH – Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Mining\, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs\, Kenya\nMoon Kyu Bang\, Minister of Trade\, Industry and Energy of Korea\, Korea\nDainius Kreivys\, Minister for Energy\, Lithuania\nHerindrainy Olivier Rakotomalala\, Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources\, Madagascar\nVladimiro Manhiça\, Director for Geological Surveys at the National Institute of Mines\, Mozambique\nLiesje Schreinemacher\, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation\, The Netherlands\nAnne Marit Bjørnflaten\, State Secretary of Trade\, Industry and Fisheries\, Norway\nAnna Moskwa\, Minister of Climate and Environment\, Poland\nAna Fontoura Gouveia\, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate\, Portugal\nPeter Dovhun\, Minister of Economy\, Slovak Republic\nSara Aagesen\, Secretary of State for Energy\, Spain\nDaniel Liljeberg\, Secretary of State\, Sweden\nGiancarlo Kessler\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Switzerland\nAlparslan Bayraktar\, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources\, Türkiye\nRoman Opimakh\, Director General\, Ukrainian Geological Survey\, Ukraine\nNusrat Ghani\, Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade\, United Kingdom\nJennifer M. Granholm\, Secretary of Energy\, United States\nJose W. Fernandez\, Under Secretary of State\, United States\nPaul Chanda Kabuswe\, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development\, Zambia\nPascal Canfin\, Chair of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament\n\nNon-government (companies\, international organisations and civil society) \n\nGina Ocqueteaux Tacchini\, Independant Board Member\, Sociedad Químca y Minera (SQM)\nChristian Tegllund Blaabjerg\, Investment Strategist\, Industriens Pension\nMatthew Chamberlain\, Chief Executive Officer\, London Metal Exchange\nYun B. Choi\, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer\, Korea Zinc\nWojciech Dąbrowski\, Chief Executive Officer\, PGE\nTim Dawidowsky\, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer\, Siemens Gamesa\nRohitesh Dhawan\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)\nChris Doornbos\, Chief Executive Officer\, E3 Lithium\nClaudio Facchin\, Chief Executive Officer\, Hitachi Energy\nTetsuya Fukuda\, Chief Operating Officer of Mineral & Metal Resources Business Unit\, Mitsui\nCarla Gohin\, Senior Vice President Carbon Neutrality Roadmap\, Stellantis\nJonathan Hackett\, Co-Head of Energy Transition and Head of Sustainable Finance\, BMO Capital Markets\nMike Henry\, Chief Executive Officer\, BHP\nAlex Holmes\, Chief Operating Officer\, NanoOne\nTim Johnston\, Executive Chairman\, Li-Cycle\nMohamed Kallala\, Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking\, Natixis\nGraham Kerr\, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director\, South32\nMathias Miedreich\, Chief Executive Officer\, Umicore\nThemba Mkhwanazi\, Regional Director\, Africa & Australia Region\, Anglo American\nGary Nagle\, Chief Executive Officer\, Glencore\nEmily Olson\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, Vale\nAlf Reistad\, Chief Executive Officer\, Rare Earths Norway\nJakob Stausholm\, Chief Executive Officer\, Rio Tinto\nGuy Thiran\, Director General\, Eurometaux\nHenri van Rooyen\, Chief Executive Officer\, Talon Metals\nJeremy Weir\, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer\, Trafigura\nAmani Abou-Zeid\, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy\, African Union\nChristophe Poinssot\, Deputy Director General\, French Geological Survey (BRGM)\nMorgan D. Bazilian\, Director\, Payne Institute\, Colorado School of Mines\nJason Bordoff\, Founding Director of the Centre on Global Energy Policy\, Columbia University\nAmbroise Fayolle\, Vice President\, European Investment Bank (EIB)\nArunabha Ghosh\, Chief Executive Officer\, Council on Energy\, Environment\, and Water (CEEW)\nOsam Iyahen\, Senior Director\, Natural Resources\, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)\nJean-Marc Peterschmitt\, Managing Director for the Industry\, Commerce and Agri sectors\, (EBRD)\nMohamed Gouled\, Vice President\, Industries\, International Finance Corporation (IFC)\nIngrid-Gabriela Hoven\, Managing Director\, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nMarion Jansen\, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate\, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)\nSuneeta Kaimal\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)\nCarmine di Noia\, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs\, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)\nDemetrios Papathanasiou\, Global Director for Energy and Extractives\, World Bank\nGreg Radford\, Director of the Secretariat\, Intergovernmental Forum on Mining\, Minerals\, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)\nMark Robinson\, Executive Director\, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)\nElisa Tonda\, Chief\, Resources and Markets Branch\, Industry and Economy Division\, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\nHajime Wakuda\, President\, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)\n\n\n\nParticipants\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemand for minerals that help power electric vehicles\, wind turbines\, solar panels and other clean energy technologies is skyrocketing as the global energy transition gathers pace\, increasing the need for international cooperation. \nAccording to the IEA’s Critical Minerals Market Review 2023\, the overall market for energy transition minerals has doubled in size over the past five years\, reaching USD 320 billion in 2022. It is set for continued rapid growth\, moving it increasingly to centre stage for the global mining industry and policy makers focused on energy and climate goals. \nGrowing investment in critical mineral development provides grounds for cautious optimism on future supplies. Yet the risk of project delays and technology-specific shortfalls leaves little room for complacency – and more projects are needed by 2030 in a scenario that limits global warming to 1.5 °C\, according to the IEA’s analysis. \nLimited progress on diversifying supply sources also remains a major concern\, while environmental\, social and governance performance offers significant scope for improvement. These trends underscore the importance of high-level dialogue among global stakeholders. \nFor more information on the outlook for critical minerals\, visit the IEA Critical Minerals Data Explorer. This interactive online tool maps out global demand projections for more than three dozen minerals essential to clean energy transitions under various scenarios and technology trends. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/iea-critical-minerals-and-clean-energy-summit/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,ESG Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IEA-Feature-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114713
CREATED:20230727T185232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190556Z
UID:10001079-1695715200-1696006800@esgnews.com
SUMMARY:Greenbuild 2023: Building Transformation
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Greenbuild’s theme highlights the decades-long legacy and unwavering commitment of the green building movement to transforming the built environment to serve\, prepare and protect our communities in a rapidly changing world.\n\nJoin to create a more sustainable and resilient future\, commemorate the USGBC’s 30th anniversary and mark the debut of LEED v5\, the latest iteration of the LEED green building program that advances decarbonization\, equity\, health\, biodiversity\, and resilience in the built environment. \n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/greenbuild-2023-building-transformation/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/61f58f55a3b699bb94b7485728f51d0f36c16856.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR