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Sustainable Development Impact Meetings
2022-09-19 08:00 - 2022-09-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | New York, NY
About the Meeting

Convening at the same time as the United Nations General Assembly, the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings will bring together communities of purpose that integrate business leaders, policy-makers, international and civil society organizations, innovators and entrepreneurs.

In a series of carefully curated impact-driven dialogues, these alliances will use the meetings to advance their work and make concrete progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to build momentum on other key milestones in the months ahead, including the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) and the Forum’s Annual Meeting in January 2023.

Participation is by invitation only from the respective Forum communities.

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Funding Climate, Energy & Sustainability Ventures
2022-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Join founders and funders with a passion for impact who are leading and funding innovative ventures helping to build a better world by solving climate, energy, and sustainability challenges.

Are you a founder or potential entrepreneur seeking to better understand funding options, timing, and resources available to you? Regardless of where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, join us to gain insights on forming, building, financing, operating, and scaling a venture with impact.

In this virtual session both founders and funders will offer advice to strengthen your fund-raising strategy with real-world, real-time, insights on funding sources, when to raise, resources available, how to engage funders, what funders value in their decision process, the vital role of your story, what worked (and did not), overall learnings, and finding your path to impact, success, and fulfillment.

The event kicks off with an informal panel of founders who are currently raising or have recently raised SBIR, Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A funding. An informal funder roundtable follows. We will take your questions throughout the session and conclude with panelists offering advice to the audience.

Please register today and join us on September 15th @ 6pm ET. This session will focus on climate, energy, and sustainability ventures but all are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Sign up today!

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Responsible Investment Forum 2022
2022-09-14 08:00 - 2022-09-15 17:00 | JW Marriott San Francisco, 515 Mason St, San Francisco, California, 94102, United States
Committing to change, creating value, and driving growth

The Responsible Investment Forum brings together the most sophisticated institutional investors, fund managers, consultants and highly recognized associations to discuss effective ESG strategies that balances the world’s sustainability with enhanced returns on investments.

ESG issues are at the heart of all PEI’s editorial coverage, with our reporters consistently following and scrutinizing the ways in which managers in the US are adopting responsible investment practices and what LPs are looking for as they consider investing in private equity. PEI continues to prove itself as a thought-leader in this area, and is at the forefront of covering the growth of ESG in North American private equity.

Key topics and issues will include:

Enhancing your ESG programCollaborating with stakeholders on ESG initiativesDiversity and equity as a business imperativeNext steps in ESG reportingData integrationMoving the needle to net zeroCompliance and regulatory best practicesESG in private debtAddressing the social issue of climate changeAvoiding greenwashingTracking impact and selecting KPIsNew solutions in technologyInvesting with impactESG disclosures to investors and the publicAttracting ESG talentDue diligence best practicesGoverning and monitoring portfolio companiesHuman rights: the next ESG issue

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2nd Annual Reimagining the Future of ESG Conference
2022-09-12 08:00 - 2022-09-13 17:00 | Ease 1345, 1345 Avenue of the Americas - Concourse Level, New York, New York, 10105, United States
Mission Possible

Ever since the term ESG was coined in 2005, there has been no shortage of debate about the merit of ESG. Despite all the challenges and uncertainties, it’s time to put our words into action. At Bernstein, we are your thought partner to turn ESG into actionable investment ideas, engagement conversations, and policy dialogues.

We invite you to join our second annual ESG conference as we focus on actionable next steps that we can take as an industry. we will host fireside chats and panel discussions on topics from investor best practices to the future of ESG regulations, and dive into actionable investment ideas related to key themes such as sustainable infrastructure and circular economy.

Hosted byZhihan Ma, Global Head of ESG

Zhihan Ma is Bernstein’s Global Head of ESG and Senior ESG Analyst. Zhihan joined Bernstein in 2017 as a Senior Research Associate on the US Food team. Prior to joining Bernstein, Zhihan spent four years at Goldman Sachs Asset Management Hedge Fund Strategies in New York and London. During business school, Zhihan worked for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on Agricultural development in India and Africa. Zhihan holds an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and a BA summa cum laude from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. Zhihan earned her Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) credential as part of her work on sustainability at Bernstein and is a CFA charterholder.

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REITworks 2022 Conference
2022-09-12 08:00 - 2022-09-13 17:00 | La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California, 92253, United States
Network and learn about the latest ESG developments impacting the commercial real estate sector at Nareit’s REITworks: 2022 Conference.

At this annual educational conference, attendees can earn CPE credits and walk away with tangible skills as they learn from expert panelists about key topics related to accounting, financial reporting, sustainability, capital markets, disclosures, investor relations, diversity and inclusion, human resources, and more.

Who will be at REITworks? REITworks is open to all interested professionals, but Nareit members receive a significant discount on registration fees (contact member@nareit.com to learn more). The topics of focus at REITworks affect many different roles within the real estate industry, and attendees’ job functions have historically included accounting, c-suite, finance, sustainability, investor relations, legal, operations, asset management, human resources, and more.

Why should I attend REITworks?

1. The world of ESG investing has changed dramatically over the last decade, with record amounts pouring into sustainable investments last year. Get the investor perspective on ESG in real estate, including how institutional investors are managing ESG exposure.

2. Earn up to 19 continuing education credits while attending sessions most relevant to your interests and professional goals.

3. Learn about the latest developments, trends, and best practices relating to ESG reporting and disclosures to make sure you’re communicating effectively with investors and stakeholders. Sixty-eight percent of REITs that responded to the 2022 Nareit Member Survey saw a year-over-year increase in ESG reporting requests from investors.

4. Demand for ESG skills is outpacing supply, with 77% of financial professionals reporting a sustainability skills shortage at their organization, according to Capital Monitor. Gain in-demand skills and make valuable connections at REITworks.

September 11, 2022

5:00 PM-8:00 PM: RESC Meeting & Dinner (closed meeting)

September 12, 2022

7:00 AM-5:00 PM: Registration

8:00 AM-9:30 AM: The Future of ESG Investing in Real Estate

8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Networking Area

9:30 AM-9:45 AM:Networking Break

9:45 AM-10:45 AM: What’s on the Minds of FASB and SEC Leadership?

9:45 AM-10:45 AM: From Targets to Action: Net Zero in Practice

9:45 AM-10:45 AM: Leading After a Promotion

10:45 AM-11:15 AM: Networking Break

11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Climate Change Reporting & Risk Assessment in an Evolving Market

11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Influencing Decision Makers

12:15 PM-12:30 PM: Networking Break

12:30 PM-2:15 PM: The Advancement of Equity & Equality

2:15 PM-2:30 PM: Networking Break

2:30 PM-3:30 PM: SEC Comment Letter Trends and PCAOB Updates

2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Addressing ESG in Real Estate Development, Design and Construction.

2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Ways to Create and Maintain Supplier Diversity

3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Networking Break

4:00 PM-5:15 PM: Case Study Presentations: Environmental Leadership

4:00 PM-5:15 PM: How to Build and Manage an Effective Team in a Post-Pandemic Workplace.

September 13, 2022

7:30 AM-5:00 PM: Registration

8:00 AM-9:30 AM: Economic Outlook for the Real Estate Industry

8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Networking Area

9:30 AM-9:45 AM: Networking Break

9:45 AM-11:15 AM: Communicating as a Thought Leader

9:45 AM-11:15 AM: Environmental Roundtable: Property Sectors

11:15 AM-11:30 PM: Networking Break

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Trends in REIT Compensation Policies, Workforce Practices & DEI Strategies

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Environmental Roundtable: Topics

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Retail

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Multifamily, Lodging/Resorts & Healthcare

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Industrial, Self-Storage, Data Centers, Specialty & Mortgage

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Office, Diversified, Infrastructure & Timber

12:45 PM-2:00 PM: Networking Lunch

12:45 PM-1:45 PM: SRC Meeting & Lunch: Executive Influence (closed meeting)

2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Building a Roadmap for ESG Thought Leadership

2:00 PM-5:00 PM: DEI Working Group: What I Wish I Had Known (Nareit corporate members only)

2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Accounting Committee

2:45 PM-5:15 PM: ESG Townhall

3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Open Office Hours: Personalized Media Coaching

5:00 PM-8:00 PM: BFPC Meeting & Dinner (closed meeting)

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EVolution: Virtual Electric Vehicle Show
2022-09-09 12:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for the EVolution, Bank of America’s 2nd Annual Virtual Electric Vehicle Show!

EVolution is a one-of-a-kind show that brings the latest in electric vehicles directly to you. Browse the show and visit leading EV manufacturers’ booths to learn about their vehicles and technology. You will also have the opportunity to attend live-streamed conversations between industry leaders and bank executives covering a number of topics including environmental sustainability, electric vehicle trends and advancements in transportation and infrastructure.

Register today and join us live on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 12:00 Eastern

Bank of America is committed to improving the environment by supporting sustainable business activities and helping society transition to a low-carbon economy. In support of this, we are proud to open the virtual doors to a unique view of the current state of electric vehicles and beyond. Read more here.

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DECENTRALISED FINANCE: WHY BANKS SHOULD TAKE NOTICE
2022-09-08 14:00
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ABOUT THE EVENT

Interest in decentralised finance (DeFi), particularly in the form of cryptocurrencies, has surged in the last two years, as near-zero interest rates and rising inflation have encouraged people to hunt for higher-yielding investment opportunities outside the traditional system. Thus far, most of the players deep into DeFi are individual – or retail – investors and crypto specialists. However, financial institutions and institutional investors are now increasingly looking to enter this space, as the regulators begin to thaw.

DeFi has the potential to replace financial institutions in their current roles as providers of trust between counterparties and liquidity providers. It holds the promise of a more efficient and faster financial system, without intermediaries, paperwork and banks. Could we possibly be on the verge of seeing DeFi adoption enter the mainstream? Could we eventually see it replace Wall Street and the City of London? What are the unique opportunities it brings for institutions and what are the practicalities of investing in this space?

Join us for this fifty-minute webinar as our panel of expert commentators from across the banking, crypto, digital asset and DeFi sectors discuss the rise of decentralised finance, the opportunities which it presents for institutions and why banks should be taking notice. Learn how decentralised finance differs from traditional finance and banking, what unique investment opportunities it provides and the practicalities of investing in this growing space.

Decentralised finance: Why banks should take notice

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Interest in decentralised finance (DeFi), particularly in the form of cryptocurrencies, has surged in the last two years, as near-zero interest rates and rising inflation have encouraged people to hunt for higher-yielding investment opportunities outside the traditional system. Thus far, most of the players deep into DeFi are individual – or retail – investors and crypto specialists. However, financial institutions and institutional investors are now increasingly looking to enter this space, as the regulators begin to thaw.

DeFi has the potential to replace financial institutions in their current roles as providers of trust between counterparties and liquidity providers. It holds the promise of a more efficient and faster financial system, without intermediaries, paperwork and banks. Could we possibly be on the verge of seeing DeFi adoption enter the mainstream? Could we eventually see it replace Wall Street and the City of London? What are the unique opportunities it brings for institutions and what are the practicalities of investing in this space?

Join us for this fifty-minute webinar as our panel of expert commentators from across the banking, crypto, digital asset and DeFi sectors discuss the rise of decentralised finance, the opportunities which it presents for institutions and why banks should be taking notice. Learn how decentralised finance differs from traditional finance and banking, what unique investment opportunities it provides and the practicalities of investing in this growing space.

Discussion points:

How does DeFi differ from traditional finance and banking?What are some of the most promising investment opportunities for institutional investors in DeFI including: digital asset trading, decentralised lending pools and yield farming?Is there sufficient liquidity in the DeFi market to make it a genuine alternative to traditional finance?What are the key concerns for institutions when it comes to DeFi, including regulation, custody and security?What does the regulatory framework surrounding DeFi currently look like and what more needs to be done to help institutional DeFi enter the mainstream?How can institutions get started accessing, investing, and participating in DeFi?

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EPRS online annual conference on better law-making
2022-09-08 14:00 | Virtual Event
A previous EPRS event in the Brussels Library reading room © European Parliament EP/PE

Forward looking policy-making in times of multiple crises

The conference aims to explore the EU’s better law-making policy with a view to assessing the progress achieved to date, discuss challenges ahead such as, for instance, the future-proofing of legislation and the use of anticipatory governance tools. The conference will also look at aspects of inter-institutional cooperation and will bring in the European Parliament’s perspective on all of these aspects. As a co-legislator, the EU Parliament has built up impact assessment and evaluation capacities a decade ago, and has since then been actively engaged in advancing better law-making.

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Information session for the 2022 SDG Ambition Accelerator
2022-09-08 09:00 - 23:00 | Virtual Event
About the event

Are you interested in participating in this year’s SDG Ambition Accelerator, a six-month learning journey for participating companies of the UN Global Compact?

You are invited to register for the SDG Ambition Live Q&A session to learn how your company can set ambitious corporate targets and accelerate integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into core business management.

Hosted by the UN Global Compact Academy, this virtual, interactive session will help you better understand the inner workings of the Accelerator, what you can expect to learn and achieve, and provide answers to any other questions you might have.

Join us on 8 September 2022 to discover how SDG Ambition will enable your company to move beyond incremental progress and step-up transformative change – unlocking business value, building business resilience, and enabling long-term growth.

Session 1: 8 September 2022, 9 a.m. ETSession 2: 8 September 2022, 10:30 a.m. ET (in Spanish/en Español) Session 3: 8 September 2022, 9 p.m. ET

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EPRS online policy roundtable: After six months of war – the military, food security, energy and refugee situation
2022-09-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
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After six months of war – the military, food security, energy and refugee situation

Six months after Russia launched its unprovoked war on Ukraine, this roundtable will take stock of the situation in four key areas and outline the upcoming policy challenges for the European Union.

Experts will assess the EU’s military response, food supply in Europe and the world, energy security – with an outlook on the crucial coming winter period and a discussion of measures taken so far, as well as the refugee situation. These diverse perspectives will provide both an overview of where the EU stands in its response to the war, as well as a look ahead as the European Parliament and other EU institutions get back to business after the summer break.

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15th Annual Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference
2022-09-07 08:00 - 2022-09-09 17:00 | Virtual Event
The 15th Annual Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference will be held virtually from September 7- 92022. This conference is comprised of fireside chats, presentations, and panel discussions along with one on one meetings with C-suite presenters hosted by Cowen research analysts.

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2022 Moral Money Summit Asia
2022-09-07 08:00 - 2022-09-08 17:00 | The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower, 018961, Singapore
Accelerating ESG Integration to Unlock Value and Drive Progress

Day 1- Digital & In-person | Day 2 – Digital | The Westin, Singapore

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Overview

The integration of ESG factors into business, investing and policy making has now reached a tipping point in Asia, and there is no turning back. Corporate leaders, financiers, investors and governments are embracing the need for positive action as the world grapples with historic humanitarian, health and climate challenges. The stakes are high in Asia but are stakeholders ready to walk the talk to drive real progress?

This year’s Moral Money Summit Asia, featuring one day in-person in Singapore, and one day online, will analyse what to expect from Asia’s burgeoning ESG market, and how to unlock its potential. Be part of the conversation with leading investors, corporates, policy makers and financiers as they share their priorities to accelerate the momentum of ESG integration, and sustainability investment across the APAC region.

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PUMA's Conference of the People
2022-09-06 07:00 - 17:00
Conference of the People: PUMA Hosts Global Event to Discuss Solutions for a More Sustainable Fashion Industry

You’re invited to Conference of the People, powered by PUMA. A one-day event that facilitates open conversations – across the industry and across generations – to tackle sustainability challenges and make Forever Better.

Hosted by Cara Delevingne, PUMA CEO Bjørn Gulden and PUMA Chief Sourcing Officer Anne-Laure Descours. Reserve your place for free.

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ESG Corporate Messaging: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
2022-09-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
ESG Corporate Messaging: How to Set Yourself Up for Success

Join our upcoming live webinar ESG Corporate Messaging: How to Set Yourself Up for Success, on Thursday, 1 September at 3pm BST to gain essential insight and understanding on ESG-related corporate correspondence.

Right now, public and private companies are ramping up sustainability-related communications to build awareness for their ESG initiatives. But how do organisations shape these messages to capture audiences’ attention and stand out amongst the crowd?

Hear from Natalie Kenway, Global Head of ESG insight at Bonhill and Editor of ESG Clarity,and Cision’s Justin Ruiss, IR Activations Director and Jeffrey Vanderby, Director Global Product Marketing, as they tackle key ESG themes, including:

Uncovering the layers of transparency when detailing sustainabilityPreparing for potential regulatory changes in disclosing climate factorExpectations from stakeholders around ESG and how to meet them

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EU – Indo-Pacific trade relations
2022-09-01 09:00
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Europe and the Indo-Pacific region together represent over 70 % of global trade in goods and services and over 60 % of foreign direct investment (FDI) with their annual trade reaching EUR 1.5 trillion in 2019. The EU is the biggest investor in the area, which includes four (China, Japan, South Korea and India) out of the EU’s top 10 global trading partners. The EU currently has four bilateral trade agreements in place in the region (with Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam).

In a public hearing on 1 September 2022, Members of the European Parliament and a number of distinguished panellists will discuss the perspectives for EU – Indo-Pacific trade relations about one year after the publication of the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and two months after the EP adopted a report on Indo-Pacific strategy in the area of trade and investment.

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Global ESG and Sustainability Summit - 2022
2022-08-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Driving positive change.

Stress on organizations today is unprecedented. More than ever before leaders need to be equipped to understand and respond to rapidly changing conditions and ensure the continued sustainability of their organizations.

Our environment, society and the essential governance thereof is firmly interwoven into our future. We have a collective responsibility to pivot and transform our organizations to create, preserve and avoid the erosion of value and ensure that we effectively steward our limited resources for future generations.

Join us, as global experts help us challenge the assumption that our current economic models can expand indefinitely, and ask ourselves the uncomfortable questions that no one dares to ask. Can we find innovative solutions that grapple with the complexities ingrained within our environment and implanted deep within our society? Investigate the latest developments in governance from global thought leaders, and catalyse new ideas as we all work towards a sustainable future.

Join us for a globally interactive conversation about ESG, Sustainability and beyond – what we do now affects our future.

This Global Summit is hosted by the Good Governance Academy in association with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA) and Global Business School Network (GBSN).

Supporting organizations include the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Central and East European Management (CEEMAN), Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI) and Association of African Business Schools (AABS).

SPEAKERS

Mumbi Wachira

Ivo Matser

Andre Sobczak

Axel Krvatzky

Mette Morsing

Lee Swan

Wayne Visser

Armand Bam

Own Skae

Patrick Kabuya

Elif Ozkul Gokmen

Mathias Falkenstein

Carolynn Chalmers

Jonathon Hanks

Harry Boradman

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Can the Prudent Investor Also Be Responsible? The Challenge of Responsible Investing
2022-08-05 10:15 - 11:15 | Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 6th Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States
This panel discussion will provide insight into the investment philosophy that drives responsible investing and explore if and how fiduciaries may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. What is “responsible investing”? What does ESG mean? How are responsible and ESG investments characterized? Is responsible investing a prudent choice for trustees? What factors should be considered? How can a trustee choose responsible investing and fulfill its fiduciary duty?

Speakers:Nicholas C. Ashburn, PNC Bank NAJacqueline Motyl, Fox Rothschild LLP

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NEWIEE’s 2022 “Women Shaping the Agenda”
2022-08-03 17:00 - 20:00 | University of St. Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
NEWIEE’s eighth annual program in the “Women Shaping the Agenda” series will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Doing Well By Doing Good: The Business Of ESG And How It’s Driving Positive Change In Energy And Environment

From board rooms to break rooms and beyond, ESG is a hot topic. Once considered a tool for assessing socially conscious investment, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) factors are now considered a critical tool to help assess and manage risk, performance and impact. Increased activism in areas like climate change, social and environmental justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion have shone a spotlight on the ESG practices of companies across the globe.

Join us at NEWIEE’s 2022 Women Shaping the Agenda event to learn how ESG practices and reporting have become a driver for positive change in energy and environment. Our panelists will discuss strategic considerations, opportunities and challenges, and lessons learned as companies work to minimize their impact on the climate and communities while continuing to deliver financially.

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About Women Shaping The Agenda

NEWIEE’s Women Shaping the Agenda Series is an annual, summer panel discussion among leaders in the industry, featuring engaging dialog and debate on industry and policy topics in New England. NEWIEE’s programming seeks to bring the energy and environmental sectors together with a particular focus on areas where they most closely intersect, raising the voice of women professionals in solving today’s challenges and helping women to advance in their careers.

Panelists

Keynote Address:

Susan BysiewiczConnecticut Lieutenant Governor

Laney BrownSVP SustainabilityAvangrid

Cynthia CurtisSVP SustainabilityJones Lang LaSalle

Kerry O’NeillCEOInclusive Prosperity Capital

Christine Shaw, JD, MBAPrincipal Investment Officer, Corporate Governance & Sustainable InvestmentOffice of the CT Treasurer

Moderator:

Leila DillonSVP Marketing & CommunicationsAmeresco

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Small Business Playbook 2022
2022-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Opportunity Amidst Uncertainty

It’s a summer of uncertainty for small businesses, as inflation continues to reach record highs. With a possible recession on the horizon, it is more important than ever for entrepreneurs to think strategically and bolster all facets of their business in order to withstand today’s turbulence, and emerge stronger for a better tomorrow.

The CNBC Small Business Playbook virtual summit will offer insight and advice from top experts on how businesses can hedge against inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor challenges and more.​

AGENDA

Agenda subject to change, more sessions and speakers to be announced.

THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS

Multiple economic headwinds have converged to present the perfect storm for small businesses. We’ll break down the latest data to examine the state of small business in America, and the road ahead.

Holly Wade, National Federation of Independent Business Research Center, Executive Director

Interviewer: Kate Rogers, CNBC Restaurant and Small Business Correspondent

HEDGING AGAINST THE BIG THREE

Inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions are the three biggest challenges small business owners are currently facing. We’ll discuss ideas to lessen the strain and alleviate the pain.

Nada Sanders, Northeastern University, Distinguished Professor, Supply Chain Management

Jeffrey Robinson, Rutgers University, Provost and Executive Vice-Chancellor

FROM BUSTING RHYMES TO BUSINESS OWNER

He’s a Grammy-award-winning rapper who recently added a new title to his resume: small business owner. Macklemore will share how a pandemic hobby led to his newest venture, and how he has applied many of the lessons learned in the music industry to his role as an entrepreneur.

Macklemore, Rapper & Entrepreneur

STRATEGY SESSIONS

TBA

SHE MADE IT: ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE

There are so many obstacles that can often feel insurmountable for small business owners. That’s why perseverance is key. We’ll talk to two inspiring entrepreneurs who will share their inspiring stories of how they beat the odds, overcame challenges, and “made it,” and how you can too.

Interviewer: Jill Martin, TODAY Show Lifestyle & Commerce Contributor

BETHENNY’S PLAYBOOK: BUSINESS IS PERSONAL

It is possible for anyone to be successful, according to a reality star turned self-made businesswoman. She’ll reveal the secrets to her unconventional rise, why straight-talk and authenticity are key, and how to bounce back after being knocked down.

Bethenny Frankel, Entrepreneur & Author

Interviewer: Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent

SMALL BUSINESS EXCHANGE

Here’s your chance to engage with fellow business owners and exchange insight and ideas. Plus, we’ll answer your questions, and offer up pro-active steps you should take to navigate the challenges of today, and successfully plan for tomorrow.

Melissa Bradley, 1863 Ventures, Founder & General Partner

Ricardo Casas, SCORE, Assistant District Director

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Innovating New Financing Solutions to Advance the SDGs
2022-07-28 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual Event
Finance is not working for people or the planet. We need to act to change this.

There is a significant gap between this growing awareness and tangible actions that will result in better outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the annual SDG financing gap to $3.7 trillion in 2020, up from $2.5 trillion in 2019 (OECD) – a drop in the ocean compared to the claimed ESG investment universe. It is certain that in the current landscape of small, separate sustainable finance initiatives, often focused in high- and middle-income countries, we will not deliver the change at scale needed across the financial system globally. A transformational shift in how we think about capital, the role of capital in society, and the private sector is needed.

In this special fireside chat and audience Q&A, Impact Entrepreneur’s Laurie Lane-Zucker welcomes the Director of UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, Marcos Neto, to discuss the innovative instruments for attracting and disbursing significantly greater amounts of impact capital and exponentially growing the business/finance sector’s social and environmental impact.

We will discuss, among other topics:

A new normal where enterprises’ role moves from maximizing profits to maximizing economic, social, and environmental impacts or, to put it even more ambitiously, our collective human and planetary wellbeingInstruments that enable businesses and investors to continue to be profitable and become more equitable economic models fit for the futureUNDP’s relationship to countries and the private sector in this journey

Marcos Neto

Marcos Athias Neto joined UNDP in February 2013 and has since led UNDP’s global work on private sector development and foundations, first at UNDP’s headquarters in New York and then, from November 2014, as head of the Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD). In April 2019, Marcos returned to New York to lead the establishment and management of UNDP’s new Finance Sector Hub.

Marcos led the development of UNDP’s new private sector strategy and its offers on SDG Finance. He co-chairs the executive boards of the Business Call To Action and the Connecting Business Initiative. Apart from his role at UNDP, Marcos also serves on the Supervisory Boards of CARE International and the Museum of Tomorrow International.

Over the past 25 years, Marcos has been a leader in sustainable development, poverty eradication and multi-stakeholder partnership building. He is a passionate advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to joining UNDP, Marcos spent 17 years at CARE International. During his tenure at CARE International, Marcos served in numerous roles including Regional Manager for Asia and Latin America at CARE UK, Executive Director of CARE Brasil, and Program Director in Central America.

Marcos has lived and worked in Central and South America, Europe and the United States and has also worked in Asia, Middle East and Africa. He is a lawyer by training, with a Master of Laws from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London. Marcos is married and has two children.

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Sustainable Business Summit
2022-07-27 09:00 - 17:00
About the Event

The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance.

Following the historic COP26 summit in Glasgow, the private sector is uniquely positioned to help accelerate global climate action and build resilient economies. Join us in Singapore for our inaugural Asia-Pacific Summit focusing on solutions to help companies and investors meet their ambitious ESG goals.

We’ll explore the region’s unique challenges and opportunities in creating a sustainable future, from managing risk and bolstering climate resilience to navigating the energy transition. We’ll also discuss strategies for successful stakeholder collaboration, the latest trends in green financing, how to best measure and report progress and more.

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Transportation Sustainability Summit
2022-07-26 08:00 - 2022-07-27 17:00 | Long Beach, California, Long Beach, California, United States
About the event

In the wake of accelerated climate change and heightened consumer expectations, many companies are increasingly engaged in developing and meeting aggressive sustainability goals.

Net Carbon Neutrality and SEC proposed SCOPE 3 emissions reporting is accelerating the timeframe businesses have to measure and improve their carbon footprint. Now is the time for shippers to move from “Pledge to Plan,” by preparing your transportation strategy to meet the sustainability goals defined by your organization.

At this Transportation Sustainability Summit, you will:

Learn about the acceleration of sustainability across transportation and the key trends and challenges.Gain a better understanding of electric infrastructure and green policy and trade.Hear from other shippers about how they are adopting and collaborating to develop sustainable solutions and overcoming challenges.Get up-close and personal with the all-new, all-electric, zero emissions eCascadia Freightliner.

Agenda at a glance

July 26, 2022

Registration and Networking 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.The Future is ElectricEvening social, dinner and electric truck experience 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registration and Networking 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

July 27, 2022

Networking Breakfast 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.Sustainability Sessions 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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VERGE Electrify
2022-07-26 08:00 - 2022-07-27 17:00 | Virtual Event
VERGE Electrify is a unique online experience designed to inspire a community of passionate professionals working to electrify everything. Join leaders from the private and public sectors, utilities, solution providers, investors and startups to catalyze rapid and widespread clean electrification across transportation, buildings and industry.

Tracks:

Buildings

Industry

Grid

Transporation

VERGE Electrify Past Speakers

Saul Griffith – Founder and Principal Otherlab

Jigar Shah – Department of Energy

Donnel Baird – BlocPower

Russ Musgrove– FedEx Express

Mary Nichols – Commission on the Future of Mobility

Libby Schaaf – City of Oakland

Curtis Wynn – President & CEO, Roanoke Electric Cooperative

Cathy Zoi – EVgo

Leah Stokes – UC Santa Barbara

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Delivering Alpha Investor Summit
2022-07-22 08:00 - 17:00
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Crossroads of Risk and Opportunity

With pervasive economic uncertainty, an outbreak of economic and military warfare, inflation setting records, central banks scrambling to adjust policies, and the long shadow of the pandemic obscuring vision, investors are navigating a market at a crossroads. Is the selloff in equities coming to an end? What’s the right path forward for credit investing? Which alternatives provide the best return? Managing risk versus reward, optimizing returns and navigating this new market dynamic amid a challenging environment is the focal point for this year’s Delivering Alpha Investor Summit.

AGENDA

*Agenda subject to change

THE GAME OF RISK

How to position for alpha in even the worst case geopolitical scenarios.

ALPHA WITH IMPACT

Making a difference while making real returns.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Navigating the political landscape in ‘22 & ‘24.

THE CRYPTO COMEBACK?

Best opportunities that could survive this nasty Crypto Winter.

YIELD SIGNS

Where are the opportunities, and the traps, in fixed income investing today.

LEADING ALPHA

A frank conversation among titans of the investing world about how they got there, and where we go from there.

THE NEXT BIG THING IN…

Healthcare, streaming, ESG, metaverse, web 3.0 – solving for the real opportunities in innovation.

WHERE IS ALPHA NOW?

Some of the world smartest investors share where they see the greatest opportunities today.

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2022 Cornell University ESG Investing Research Conference
2022-07-20 08:00 - 2022-07-22 17:00 | Virtual Event
About

The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing Conference at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University welcomes both finance faculty who are engaged in ESG investing research and investment professionals managing ESG assets.

The conference will feature paper presentations, practitioner panels and a keynote speaker focused on ESG issues. Distinguished members of the finance profession and practitioners will provide feedback to paper presenters and discuss issues in ESG investing and opportunities for further research.

Join us in-person in the picturesque Finger Lakes setting of Ithaca, New York, beginning with a reception on the evening of July 20 and ending at noon on July 22, 2022.

AGENDA:Thursday, July 21

8:45 – 9:30 AMIs History Repeating Itself? The (Un)predictable Past of ESG RatingsPresenter: Kornelia Fabisik (Frankfurt School of Finance & Management)Discussant: Ryan Lewis (University of Colorado – Boulder)

8:45 – 9:30 AMIs History Repeating Itself? The (Un)predictable Past of ESG RatingsPresenter: Kornelia Fabisik (Frankfurt School of Finance & Management)Discussant: Ryan Lewis (University of Colorado – Boulder)

9:45 – 10:30 AMDiscretionary Information in ESG Investing: A Text Analysis of Mutual Fund ProspectusesPresenter: Filippos Papakonstantinou (King’s College London)Discussant: Simona Abis (Columbia Business School)

12:45 – 1:30 PMDecarbonizing Institutional Investor PortfoliosPresenter: Vaska Atta-Darkua (University of Virginia)Discussant: Lakshmi Naaraayanan (London Business School)

1:45 – 2:30 PMThe ESG-Innovation Disconnect: Evidence from Green PatentingPresenter: Lauren Cohen (Harvard Business School)Discussant: Tony Cookson (University of Colorado – Boulder)

Friday, July 22

9:00 – 9:45 AMOn ESG Investing: Heterogeneous Preferences, Information, and Asset PricesPresenter: Alexandr Kopytov (University of Hong Kong)Discussant: Christian Opp (University of Rochester)

11:15 AM – 12:00 PMClimate Stress TestingPresenter: Hyeyoon Jung (Federal Reserve Bank of New York)Discussant: Jennifer Dlugosz (Federal Reserve Board)

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2022 Sustainability Summit
2022-07-14 08:00 - 2022-07-15 17:00 | The Westin New York at Times Square, 270 W 43rd St, New York, New York, 10036, United States
Embedding Sustainability in Corporate DNA

For years, sustainability executives have been working to integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations. The 2022 Sustainability Summit will address how sustainability leaders, corporate boards, CEOs and other C-suite executives can take advantage of this historic opportunity to integrate sustainability deeper into the company to drive both business success and societal impact.

The following topics will be discussed:

Getting Out Front Now: What will ESG Requirements Look Like Three Years from Now and What Should Companies Do Now to Get Ready?

The Investor View: What Does the Ideal ESG Performer Look Like to Investors?

Reporting for Raters: How are the Reporting and Rating Systems Evolving and How Should Companies Prioritize Reporting and Ratings?

Making Sustainability Everyone’s Job: How Senior Executives and Business Lines Need to Drive Sustainability

Embedding Sustainability in the Corporate DNA: What Does Leading Practice Looks Like?

Putting Purpose in Profit: How to Build Sustainability Solutions into Products and Services

Telling your Sustainability Story: How Leaders are Differentiating Themselves by Communicating to Investors, Customers, and Employees

Making Real Progress on and Setting Plans for Employee Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Sustainability

Finding the Route to Net Zero: Your Company has Set the Target – Now What?

Extending the Culture of Sustainability Throughout the Supply Chain

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ESG INTEGRATION FORUM & AWARDS – SUMMER
2022-07-14 05:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
ABOUT THE FORUM & AWARDS

Following on from the success of our previous ESG Integration Forums, IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary are back again this summer to discuss the outcomes of the proxy season and help companies respond to the growing demand for improved ESG practices.

We will once again bring together investor relations, finance, sustainability, governance, risk and compliance experts to discuss the underlying factors that have driven the rise of ESG, learn about investor expectations, deepen shareholder engagement, help companies identify and act on material risks, and better manage shareholder proposals in the ‘new normal’.

The format, far removed from a traditional conference, will consist of fast-paced panel discussions, exclusive investor Q&A, face-to-face networking and topical roundtable discussions. Attendees will include investors, analysts, IR, governance and sustainability professionals at publicly listed companies from across North America.

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2022 Chief Sustainability Officers for SDGs
2022-07-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Background

The lingering COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions from the Ukraine crises in the short term and the looming climate crisis in the long term are challenging our ability to achieve the SDGs. 2022 will be a critical year for the 2030 Agenda to relaunch implementation efforts on an accelerated path toward the future we want.

Against this backdrop, the 2022 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) will conduct in-depth reviews of the progress made around SDG 4 on quality education, SDG 5 on gender equality, SDG 14 on life below water, SDG 15 on life on land, and SDG 17 on partnerships for the Goals – all goals which sit at the heart of efforts to realize the transition toward a more equitable and nature-positive world.

Jointly convened by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) at 2022 HLPF, this special event will bring together business leaders and sustainable development champions for an engaging virtual dialogue to explore the commitments that leading companies are now making to drive progress to tackle inequality and arrest nature loss in order to put us on course for a world where everyone can live well, within planetary boundaries.

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LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMISE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
2022-06-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Using Technology to Drive Success and Social Impact

The increased digitalisation during the past few years, accelerated by Covid-19, has given many organisations a foundation for long-term growth. However, as attention now shifts beyond the pressures of operating in a pandemic ridden economy, organisations must focus on the next evolution of their business model to ensure they can deliver value to customers and succeed for years to come. In this panel, you will discover how organisations can deploy and use technology in the most effective way, closely aligned to their latest business drivers and any potential weaknesses.

Rising to the Challenge of a Sustainability-Conscious World

Employees and customers are now more socially and environmentally conscious than ever and expect these values to be reflected by both their employers and the organisations they turn to for products and services. This panel will take you through how companies are working to evolve their operational models to meet these new internal and external expectations while also ensuring they are set up to enjoy sustainable growth.

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European SDG Investment Forum￼
2022-06-30 08:00 - 17:00
The SDG Investment Forum, hosted by the UN Global Compact and Global Compact Networks in Europe, will bring together nearly 150 C-Suite participants from both the public and private sectors alongside representatives from the UN, civil society and academia to discuss how the private sector can play a greater role in directing capital towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A welcome breakfast, networking lunch and closing reception are included.

To request an invitation email sdginvestmentforum@unglobalcompact.org

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND MODERATORS

Alberto De Paoli, CFO, ENEL

Carole Ferrand, CFO, Capgemini

Géraldine Picaud, CFO, Holcim

Jill Klindt, CFO, Workiva

Jürgen Esser, CFO, Danone

Maher Al-Haffar, CFO, Cemex

Maria Carrasco, CFO, FCC Construccion

Pedro Christ, CFO, Beontag

Dena Assaf, UN Resident Coordinator, UAE

Emmanuel Buttin, Policy Officer, Sustainable Finance at the European Commission, DG Fisma

Fawaz Sabri, SDGs Financing Expert, UNDP Country Office Afghanistan

Karin Svensson, Senior advisor Sida’s project lead Global Investors for Sustainable Development, and Coordinator of the Financing for Development and Institutional building committee, Sida

Kjell Rakkenes, Executive Vice President Sustainability, Society, and Communications, Nortura

Lisa Remke, Deputy Coordinator, Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative

Miguel Viana, Sustainability and Investor Relations Director, EDP Group

Mitch Reznick, CFA, Head of Sustainable Fixed Income, Federated Hermes

Rahul Ghosh, Managing Director ESG Outreach and Research, Moody’s Investors Service

Silvia Pavoni, Founding Editor, Sustainable Views at Financial Times

Susan Gray, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Business and Innovation, S&P Global

Xavier Michon, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNCDF

About the SDG Investment Forum

The SDG Investment Forum series is designed to connect investors seeking to align with the Sustainable Development Goals to responsible businesses and investment opportunities around the world. The CFO Coalition for the SDGs hosted three investment forums prior to the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020 in partnership with local stock exchanges and PRI in Brazil, South Africa and Italy.

AGENDA

9:00 – 9:30Registration of all attendees and welcome breakfastAnnouncements and introduction to the agenda

9:30 – 9:45Welcome remarks

9:45 – 10:00Presentation: Signatories of the CFO Principles on Integrated Investments and Finance

10:00 – 10:45‍‍The CFOs centrality: boosting an efficient transitionThis panel will discuss the leadership and role of CFOs who are internalizing the SDGs in their daily business as a roadmap to transform and explore the implications of this shift on their financial strategies.

10:45 – 11:00Presentation: SDG-aligned Investments from Coalition Construction, Materials, and Real Estate macro-sector

11:00 – 11:30Coffee Break

11:30 – 11:45Presentation: SDG-aligned Investments from Coalition Consulting and Telecom, Media, and Technology macro-sector

11:45 – 12:30‍‍Metrics and Targets: quantitative measures for ambitious changeUnderstanding the relevant indicators to measure the impact on the SDGs for each industry and region is a challenge undertaken by the private and the public sector. This session will explore the role of CFOs, CIOs, and the UN in canalizing efforts towards an efficient evaluation of impact.

12:30 – 12:45Presentation: SDG-aligned Investments from Coalition Energy and Utilities macro-sector

12:45 – 14:00Lunch

14:00 – 14:15Presentation: SDG-aligned Investments from Coalition Industrial Goods macro-sector

14:15 – 14:30Presentation: Sustainable Stock ExchangeThe role of the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative in promoting alignment of sustainability practices among issuers

14:30 – 15:30‍‍The role of regulators: the EU Taxonomy on Sustainable ActivitiesIn this panel, we will explore the role of the EU Taxonomy on Sustainable Activities in putting sustainability at the forefront of regulation in the European Union.

15:30 – 15:45Presentation: SDG-aligned Investments from Coalition Consumer Products macro-sector

15:45 – 16:15Coffee Break

16:15 – 16:30‍‍Presentation: UNCDFThe role of UN agencies, and specifically UNCDF, in enabling the right environment for corporate investments in Emerging Markets.

16:30 – 16:45‍‍Presentation: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)The development actor’s role in aligning capital with the SDGs.

16:45 – 17:00‍‍Closing remarksUN Global Compact Network Executive Directors will summarize the event and highlight avenues for future participation.

17:00 –19:30Reception

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