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IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit
2023-09-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Paris, France
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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Government

Fernanda Avila, Secretary of Mining, Argentina
Madeleine King, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, Australia
Volker Holubetz, Minister Plenipotentiary, Austria
Tinne van der Straeten, Minister of Energy, Belgium
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, Canada
Mark Brown, Prime Minister, Cook Islands
Jozef Síkela, Minister of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
Martin Bille Hermann, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD, Denmark
Tarek El-Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Ene Jürjens, Director of Mineral Resources Department, Estonia
Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market, European Union
Wille Rydman, Minister of Economic Affairs, Finland
Agnès Panier-Runacher, Minister for Energy Transition, France
Michaela Spaeth, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD, Germany
Alexandra Sdoukou, Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy, Greece
Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy, Hungary
Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia
Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, Ireland
Haim Assaraf, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD, Israel
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Italy
Yasutoshi Nishimura, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
Masahiro Komura, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
Salim Mvurya, EGH – Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Kenya
Moon Kyu Bang, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea, Korea
Dainius Kreivys, Minister for Energy, Lithuania
Herindrainy Olivier Rakotomalala, Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources, Madagascar
Vladimiro Manhiça, Director for Geological Surveys at the National Institute of Mines, Mozambique
Liesje Schreinemacher, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, The Netherlands
Anne Marit Bjørnflaten, State Secretary of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Norway
Anna Moskwa, Minister of Climate and Environment, Poland
Ana Fontoura Gouveia, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, Portugal
Peter Dovhun, Minister of Economy, Slovak Republic
Sara Aagesen, Secretary of State for Energy, Spain
Daniel Liljeberg, Secretary of State, Sweden
Giancarlo Kessler, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD, Switzerland
Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Türkiye
Roman Opimakh, Director General, Ukrainian Geological Survey, Ukraine
Nusrat Ghani, Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, United Kingdom
Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy, United States
Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary of State, United States
Paul Chanda Kabuswe, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Zambia
Pascal Canfin, Chair of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament

Non-government (companies, international organisations and civil society)

Gina Ocqueteaux Tacchini, Independant Board Member, Sociedad Químca y Minera (SQM)
Christian Tegllund Blaabjerg, Investment Strategist, Industriens Pension
Matthew Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer, London Metal Exchange
Yun B. Choi, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Korea Zinc
Wojciech Dąbrowski, Chief Executive Officer, PGE
Tim Dawidowsky, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, Siemens Gamesa
Rohitesh Dhawan, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)
Chris Doornbos, Chief Executive Officer, E3 Lithium
Claudio Facchin, Chief Executive Officer, Hitachi Energy
Tetsuya Fukuda, Chief Operating Officer of Mineral & Metal Resources Business Unit, Mitsui
Carla Gohin, Senior Vice President Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, Stellantis
Jonathan Hackett, Co-Head of Energy Transition and Head of Sustainable Finance, BMO Capital Markets
Mike Henry, Chief Executive Officer, BHP
Alex Holmes, Chief Operating Officer, NanoOne
Tim Johnston, Executive Chairman, Li-Cycle
Mohamed Kallala, Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Natixis
Graham Kerr, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, South32
Mathias Miedreich, Chief Executive Officer, Umicore
Themba Mkhwanazi, Regional Director, Africa & Australia Region, Anglo American
Gary Nagle, Chief Executive Officer, Glencore
Emily Olson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vale
Alf Reistad, Chief Executive Officer, Rare Earths Norway
Jakob Stausholm, Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto
Guy Thiran, Director General, Eurometaux
Henri van Rooyen, Chief Executive Officer, Talon Metals
Jeremy Weir, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Trafigura
Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union
Christophe Poinssot, Deputy Director General, French Geological Survey (BRGM)
Morgan D. Bazilian, Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines
Jason Bordoff, Founding Director of the Centre on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Ambroise Fayolle, Vice President, European Investment Bank (EIB)
Arunabha Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer, Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW)
Osam Iyahen, Senior Director, Natural Resources, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
Jean-Marc Peterschmitt, Managing Director for the Industry, Commerce and Agri sectors, (EBRD)
Mohamed Gouled, Vice President, Industries, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Managing Director, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Marion Jansen, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Suneeta Kaimal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)
Carmine di Noia, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Demetrios Papathanasiou, Global Director for Energy and Extractives, World Bank
Greg Radford, Director of the Secretariat, Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)
Mark Robinson, Executive Director, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
Elisa Tonda, Chief, Resources and Markets Branch, Industry and Economy Division, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Hajime Wakuda, President, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)

Participants

Demand 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.
According 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.
Growing 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.
Limited 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.
For 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.

Greenbuild 2023: Building Transformation
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, United States
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.

Join 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.

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, United States
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2023: Building Transformation
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.

Join us 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.
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Conference Overview
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
The Greenbuild International Conference + Expo is specifically designed to keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability, resilience, health, and wellness in the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.
It’s the hub where leaders developing the next generation of sustainable standards gather digitally and in-person to create a better future for everyone on the planet.

The conference for our community
The time has never been better; the need has never been greater. Designed by your peers, the Greenbuild Conference brings together leaders developing the next generation of standards, policies, and partnerships to build a better quality of life for all.
The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo is presented in partnership with USGBC, a mission-focused organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

Building Transformation

At Greenbuild 2023, we are Building Transformation! This year’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.
Building Transformation is an urgent call to action to adapt to change and create a more sustainable and resilient future. Greenbuild will also 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.

Net Zero Value Chains: Enabling collaboration to unlock value chain decarbonisation at scale
2023-09-20 16:00 - 18:45 | Apella by Alexandria, 450 East 29th Street, NY, 10016, United States
Net Zero value chains
Enabling collaboration to unlock value chain decarbonisation at scale
For many companies, Scope 3 emissions account for more than 75% of their carbon footprint – rising to as much as 99% for some sectors. Tackling these emissions is critical if we are to make Net Zero a reality, and while large corporates are setting Scope 3 targets and committing to decarbonizing their value chains, many businesses are still struggling to take action.
Scope 3 emissions are by nature a collective challenge, and a complex one. Getting answers and solutions to achieve Scope 3 emission reductions and credibly report on the impact achieved is an absolute priority, and it has been a key focus of the Value Change Initiative since 2017. Since then, we have focused on making Scope 3 operationable trough the implementation of Market Based Mechanisms.
On September 20, join us for Climate Week’s premier Scope 3 event. Together with leading experts and companies, let’s explore and discuss solutions to accelerate action when traceability is imperfect, enable collaboration and partnerships, and make Net Zero value chains a reality in today’s Scope 3 landscape.
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Participation:
Please note that this event is for free:

For VCI members, a maximum of 2 participants per company can join

For Non members, a maximum of 1 participant per company can join

Live streaming
Please kindly note that only the plenary session and the “Claims and value chain interventions” session will be live streamed. More information will be shared in due course.

Photograph Policy:
Value Change Initiative (VCI) will be taking photos at this event. These images will be used by Value Change Initiative and SustainCERT to share news about the event, and to publicize our activities and future events. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity and published on the Value Change Initiative website and social media pages. They will be stored securely, and we will delete them after they are no longer needed for publicity purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please identify yourself to a Value Change Initiative or event staff member during the event.

About the Value Change Initiative
Making Net-Zero Value Chains Possible.
To make net-zero value chains possible by 2050, we need organizations committed to delivering positive environmental and social impact up and down their value chains. This requires the courage to challenge the status quo, as well as new ways and means to make change happen.
Driven by SustainCERT and Gold Standard, the Value Change Initiative is a multistakeholder forum bringing together some of the world’s largest companies, leading civil society actors and internationally recognized frameworks to collectively define how to address and account for greenhouse gas emission reductions across global value chains.
Together we move beyond theory; learning, testing, and co-creating consensus-driven guidance to drive down Scope 3 emissions following Best Practice.

2023 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit
2023-09-20 09:00 - 17:00 | New York & Virtual
Innovations & Solutions for a Better Planet
As the world continues to move towards a more sustainable future, the need for action and transformative leadership has never been more urgent. Innovations abound, how can communities and businesses adopt solutions to make meaningful change? What are the most practical implementations of energy innovation, and how can corporations successfully make the switch to clean energy? And now that AI is in the spotlight, can it be used to solve the complexities of a changing climate?
Join us as we bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy leaders and newsmakers who are embracing viable solutions and visible action to address climate change.
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Making Corporate Data Work for Climate Disclosures
2023-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Microsoft Offices, 11 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is experiencing unprecedented expansion. With increasing regulatory pressure — for example, the United States Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed climate risk disclosure rule and the European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive — there is increased urgency for more reliable and shareable corporate emissions data.
At Climate Week in New York City, the Carbon Call will bring together corporations, regulators, standard setters, and philanthropies to present actionable solutions that help companies overcome constraints when gathering, interpreting, and sharing GHG data. This includes developing:

metadata requirements that increase transparency and accurate interpretation;
digital data that is discoverable, searchable, and accessible within corporations and supply chains, and between organizations; and
a smart digital dictionary that ensures terms are clearly understood and unambiguous.

These solutions will aid companies better discover, understand, and share GHG emissions data and deliver on regulatory drivers such as reporting mandates, as well as voluntary disclosures and tracking climate targets.
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About the Carbon Call
Launched in 2022, the Carbon Call has brought together leaders from 80 companies, philanthropies, and organizations to work together to better discover, understand, and share GHG emissions data. The Carbon Call is mobilizing collective action, investment, and resources to strengthen GHG accounting, making it more reliable and interoperable for the planet.
At COP27 in Egypt last November, the Carbon Call released the Roadmap to more Interoperable Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting, outlining findings and opportunities to drive more interoperable GHG accounting and reporting. The roadmap results from five months of collective problem-solving and is backed by case studies from the Carbon Call’s member organizations.

Morningstar Investment Conference South Africa 2023
2023-09-20 01:45 - 11:00 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Morningstar Investment Conference is built around cutting-edge research, insights that bubble up the key messages of that research, and analysis that spots trends and patterns to help you see the big picture. It’s time to adopt a growth mindset and keep pace with the evolving needs of investors at every life stage. Let’s meet the moment together.
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Accelerating technologies. Emerging asset classes. New investing paradigms. Collectively, they challenge assumptions about who an investor can, should, or will be. You’ll join sessions, experiences and networking that will deliver sharpened focus, deeper insights, and the data you need to prepare for what’s next in the investor’s journey.

Welcome to Johannesburg

Johannesburg represents the industrial and financial heart of South Africa, with the Northern district of Sandton forming one of the main residential and commercial hubs for the province of Gauteng. Johannesburg is adjacent to South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria, and on the outskirts of the country’s vast big-game reserves, including the Kruger National Park off to the North-East. Nearby OR Tambo International Airport boasts a wide range of domestic and international flight connections, and is a short trip from Sandton on the Gautrain.

SPS Net Zero, Impact & Sustainable Investment Conference
2023-09-20 00:00 - 23:59 | The View at the Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE, United Kingdom
Conference objectives

Explore a range of new impact and sustainable investment strategies

Consider manager selection – and avoid greenwashing

Understand the latest research on effective ESG data in different countries

Answer your concerns in Q&A led by investors

Network with peers and speakers (75% investor attendees SPS ESG April 2023​

Complimentary attendance for pension funds and other qualifying institutional investors.
SPS Quality: 30 years’ experience in educational investment conferences

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UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
2023-09-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Javits Center North, NY, United States
Alongside the SDG Summit 2023, during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, this year’s UN Global Compact Leaders Summit will convene business leaders, UN officials, Government leaders, SDG stakeholders and civil society professionals from across the globe to comprehensively review the private sector’s contribution to advancing the SDGs. The Summit will address business leadership during converging crises, the critical role of a principles-based approach, global trends, and tools and partnerships needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda fully.
This inclusive day-long event aims to inspire and challenge organizations to move forward faster by setting measurable, credible and ambitious targets aligned with calls to action in five systematic areas — gender equality, climate action, living wage, water resilience, and finance & investment — where the private sector is best positioned to advance the 2030 Agenda and drive progress across all 17 SDGs

Deloitte at Climate Week NYC 2023: Advancing a sustainable future
2023-09-18 00:00 - 2023-09-22 23:59 | United Nations General Assembly, NY, United States
Solving the most pressing challenges for people and planet is smart business. At Climate Week 2023, Deloitte is hosting events to help guide organizations through the complexities of the ever-changing sustainability horizon and create measurable progress toward a sustainable future.

Taking place alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week (September 18-22, 2023) is a time to create lasting change that accelerates decarbonization and creates healthier, more prosperous communities.
Given the enormous transformation that is on the horizon, there is a narrow window for companies to shape their own future for and position themselves for long-term advantage. Throughout Climate Week, Deloitte is hosing events that seek to inspire business, government, and nonprofit leaders to accelerate the transition to a nature-positive future, while promoting prosperity for communities and organizations.
Covering a diverse array of cross-sector themes, Deloitte’s hosted events will convene leading minds to share insights that can help advance the transition to a more equitable, low-carbon economy. In collaboration with Goals House, Deloitte is gathering leading voices from the food industry, financial services, and the public sector for a discussion of how to broaden the adoption of sustainable agricultural standards. And, with Fortune, we are bringing leaders and innovators from some of the organizations at the forefront of sustainability together to discuss how they can move from ambition to action to adapt to a low-carbon future and position themselves for long-term advantage.

LinkedIn sessions
New strategies for a more prosperous, low-carbon future. Join Deloitte for its Climate Week 2023
Taking place alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week (September 18-22, 2023) is a time to create lasting change that accelerates decarbonization and creates healthier, more prosperous communities.
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2023 SDG Summit
2023-09-18 00:00 - 2023-09-19 23:59 | New York, New York
The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030.
Convened by the President of the General Assembly, the Summit will mark the half-way point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It will be the centerpiece of the High-level Week of the General Assembly. It will respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world and is expected to reignite a sense of hope, optimism, and enthusiasm for the 2030 Agenda.
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Background
The 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a global plan of action to drive economic prosperity and social well-being while protecting the environment. Countries established the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) — to boost efforts to achieve the goals.
The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) meets every year in July under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, bringing high-level representatives of governments and stakeholders together to review progress, examine obstacles, exchange best practices, and recommend new actions to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Countries agreed that every four years, the HLPF will meet under the auspices of the General Assembly at the level of Heads of State and Government. (General Assembly resolutions 67/290 and 70/299)
On 24 and 25 September 2019, the first SDG Summit – the HLPF under the auspices of the General Assembly was convened in New York since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in 2015. It resulted in the adoption of the Political Declaration, “Gearing up for a decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. World leaders called for a decade of action to deliver the SDGs by 2030 and announced acceleration actions they are taking to advance the agenda. The General Assembly endorsed the Political Declaration on 15 October 2019.
The SDG Summit in September 2023 will be the second time for the HLPF to be convened under the auspices of the General Assembly at the level of Heads of State and Government. It will be chaired by the President of the General Assembly. The outcome of the Summit will be a negotiated political declaration.
Quick Links:

2030 Agenda
Sustainable Development Goals
High-level Political Forum (HLPF)
SDG Summit 2019
Voluntary National Reviews
Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR)
Inputs to the High-level Political Forum
Financing for Development Forum
Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs
Decade of Action
SDG Advocates & Champions
Goal of the Month

Climate Week NYC
2023-09-17 00:00 - 2023-09-24 23:59 | New York, New York
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.
This year Climate Week NYC will be held from September 17-24, 2023. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.
Main events taking place
This year Climate Week NYC is presenting a full program of some 400 events and activities in New York City. For those unable to attend in-person, we’ll be streaming key sessions throughout the week. Wholly digital events will also be included in Climate Week NYC’s Events program.
The Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony is the most high-profile moment of the week. Taking place on Sunday, September 17, the event will feature major announcements, discussions, and interviews with international leadership from business, government, and the climate community. Recent speakers include Prince Charles, Tim Cook, Jacinda Adern, the Hon. Chris Bowen, Kristalina Georgieva, Kathy Hochul, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
This year the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony will tackle three key questions:

Climate action is not moving fast enough across the globe and those in positions of power have a responsibility to act without delay. Where must investment be channelled, and what vested interests need to be held accountable?
We have made huge strides evidenced by the billions committed by the US, China and the EU boost green technology and energy security. We know we have the solutions to the climate crisis. But how do we ensure they are implemented?
Where have we picked up our biggest wins so far and how can we use the collective will of the climate community to remain inspired, stay the course and continue to drive climate action, fast?

On Monday and Tuesday, September 18 and 19, 2023, Climate Group hosts The Hub Live. Bringing together more than 1,000 of the most influential leaders from business, government, and the climate sector, The Hub Live hosts a series of sessions addressing key themes which will be shared at a later date.
The theme is We Can. We Will
The theme reflects determination, focus, but also a hopeful promise, and a call to action to do it together. It touches upon the action we need to take now, but also the need to look ahead and explore new opportunities.
We’ve seen some promising wins when it comes to renewables and financing, but we can’t rest on our laurels. We’re entering a new phase where we need to look at what comes next: tripling clean investments, finding new solutions, taking concrete action, exploring new opportunities and solutions, and breaking down barriers together.
We expect this year’s Climate Week NYC to be even bigger than 2022, which was the most impactful, ambitious, and far-reaching one to date. Business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives are set to use the week as a rallying call for the meaningful contributions still needed to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and to be on a path to net-zero by 2050.

Future of Climate Summit (FOCS) 2023: Where Innovation Meets Captial
2023-09-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Dentons, 25th floor, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, NY, 10020, United States
UNITE. FOCUS. ACT.
Welcome to the 2023 FUTURE OF CLIMATE SUMMIT, which is designed to unite world-leading
thought leaders, green innovators and values-aligned investors to co-steward solutions that
support a healthier future. For us to achieve multilateral environmentals agendas, including
Earthshots, the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Environmental, Social,
Governance (ESG) criteria, and beyond, we go farther faster when we come together.
The focus is on insight, engagement, and action (rather than pitching), which enables the
formation of long-lasting relationships. Together we will help transition our planet towards a
resilient world. We value your contribution.

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“The Earth is at a tipping point , and we face a stark choice: Either we continue as we are, and irreparably damage our planet, or we remember our unique power as human beings, and our ability to lead, innovate and solve.”
– Prince William, The Earth Shot Prize

Why Attend

Engage directly with global decision-makers & climate leaders
Convergence of game-changing solutions & capital towards impact
Discover groundbreaking advancements spearheading sustainability
Build authentic & lasting international relationships
Facilitate addressing our most critical environmental challenges

SUMMIT THEMES
UNITE: DENTONS, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10020, 25th floor
FOCuS:

Circular Economies
Nature-Based Solutions & eWaste
Decarbonization
Energy Transition
Biodiversity & Nature Capital
Sustainable Cities & Rural Revitalization
Green Transformation via Capital Infusion

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High-Quality, Transparency & Control: Investing in Carbon Credits Before they've Entered the Market
2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
There is currently a limited supply of high-quality credits in the spot market.
Earth observation data is enabling a new generation of high-quality, nature-based projects that give buyers the opportunity to confidently invest in developing projects, before credits have even hit the market.
Investing in these projects gives buyers more control of securing credits that will deliver real climate impact.

The spot market vs pre-issuance credits – the differences and opportunities

Why investing in early-stage projects means greater confidence for buyers

Financing projects upfront – the economic and environmental upside

Reducing reputational risk with better quality credits

ESG and Climate Risk Week
2023-09-12 00:00 - 2023-09-14 23:59 | Hilton Bankside, London, UK. (In-person & Virtual)
2000 Global Attendees | 400+ London Attendees | 100+ Global Speakers | 30+ Case studies
The 5th annual ESG and Climate Risk Week looks beyond ESG and climate risks to provide practical scenarios on how companies are strengthening their climate disclosure. With near-term target-setting and action-planning, companies will align with global commitments to a just and inclusive low-carbon transition. It is the only risk event that convenes the whole market in one place: from institutional investors to financial services, as well as companies and solution providers. There is a need for collaboration among these groups so that investors and financial stakeholders can review a company’s ESG and climate disclosures and understand the risks and impacts.

The event will take place in a hybrid format on September 12th-14th 2023, in-person and virtually. We will be hosting an in-person day at Hilton Bankside, London, UK.
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EVolution: Virtual Electric Vehicle Summit
2023-09-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss out on EVolution, Bank of America’s 3nd Annual Electric Vehicle Summit. EVolution is a one-of-a-kind virtual show where Bank leaders and industry leaders discuss the latest trends in electric vehicles and environmental sustainability.
Bank of America is committed to working with our clients to bring together public and private stakeholders to drive a just energy transition. 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.

WHEN:
September 8, 2023, from 12 – 2 PM EST

WHAT:
Bank of America will host its third annual virtual electric vehicle show, “EVolution,” a one-of-a-kind virtual event where Bank and industry leaders discuss the latest trends in electric vehicles. Premiering ahead of World Electric Vehicle Day, the show offers insights into design trends, car features, charging, financing, and more. Featured presentations include:

State of the EV Union (Head of Bank of America Institute Liz Everett Krisberg and Senior Automotive Analyst, BofA Global Research John Murphy)
Go Everywhere. Stay Anywhere™ with THOR Industries (SVP of Global Innovation, McKay Featherstone, on the RV industry)
Can the Grid Sustain Evolution (Chanel Parson, director of electrification, Southern California Edison)
Driving to New Segments (Frank Vacca, head of new cars at Volvo Car USA)
Pedal to the Metal (Michael Widmer, metals strategist, and Martyn Briggs, thematic investing strategist, BofA Global Research)
Curbing Range Anxiety (Dr. Emad Dlala, VP of Powertrain, Lucid Motors)
Delivering in the Commercial Vehicle Industry (John Harris, CEO and Co-Founder, Harbinger Motors)

WHY:
Consumer appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. Recent analysis from Bank of America Institute shows the potential for a rapid rise in the market share of EVs, and that the number of new EV model launches from 2024 to 2027 may exceed that of new internal combustion engine vehicles for the first time. As EV adoption in the U.S. accelerates, Bank of America offers resources, special programs, information and educational opportunities to support clients and employees who may be considering an EV purchase.
“As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, we are delighted to bring together a broad range of industry and thought leaders to offer insights on the progress and challenges of this growing market,” said Fabien Thierry, head of consumer vehicle products, Bank of America.

WHO:
Fabien Thierry, head of consumer vehicle products at Bank of America

HOW:
Registration is free and available on the EVolution page or from the Electric Vehicles Resources page on our website.

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Wall Street Journal - The Future of Energy
2023-09-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
New innovations — from electric vehicles to hydrogen technologies — have upended the energy industry, while volatile prices, global conflict and extreme weather events have complicated consumers’ access to traditional energy sources.
On September 7, The Wall Street Journal’s complimentary event, The Future of Energy, will take a look at what’s ahead for the energy sector, from the cutting-edge innovations capturing investors’ attention to government attempts to boost climate incentives.
Register at no cost and secure your spot to hear unscripted insights from visionaries at the forefront of the industry.
Register here at no cost.

GreenBiz Net Zero: Accelerating the net-zero transition
2023-09-07 11:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions Mobilize your organization’s net-zero transition through small-group discussions, solution-forward workshops and illuminating keynotes — plus, gain access to all the recordings after the event. You’ll form quality connections with leaders across industries and sectors, including experts in carbon markets, transport, finance and policy.
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“Strap in, because we’re entering an age of fast-paced action in the journey to net zero. Organizations are on a sometimes dizzying race to fully understand and zero out a wide range of emissions — including supply chain and use-phase impacts — and bring their colleagues and customers along. GreenBiz Net Zero is a must-attend event if you’re seeking insights you can put to use today to advance the net zero transition.”

Dylan Siegler
SVP, Sustainability
GreenBiz Group

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Time (PT)
Time (ET)
Program

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking Break

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
Keynotes

9:50 AM – 10:00 AM
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Transition

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Breakouts

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Networking Break

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakouts

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Networking Break

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Breakouts

SPS Bond Strategies in the New Investment Climate
2023-09-07 00:00 - 23:59 | The View at the Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE, United Kingdom
Conference objectives

• Update yourself on the economic and market environment• Explore a range of fixed income investment strategies • Support your decision making • Answer your concerns in Q&A led by investors• Network with peers and speakers (77% pension fund attendees SPS Bonds Jan 2023)
Complimentary attendance for pension funds and other qualifying institutional investors.
SPS Quality: 30 years’ experience in educational investment conferences

REQEST AND INVITE

Cost

The conference is by invitation only for pension funds and other institutional investors and we welcome new attendees from these investors. Therefore if you are not already receiving an invitation please contact us. A limited number of Complimentary invitations are available to genuine pension fund representatives (executives and trustees) and other approved institutional investors. However, to ensure we have room for as many funds as possible, we have to limit free places to 3 attendees per approved organisation thereafter a reduced rate fee is payable per delegate. Furthermore, SPS always reserves the right of admission (free or paid) and our decision is final.

ESG Investment Europe 2023
2023-09-06 08:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00 | etc.venue Houndsditch, London, UK, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Your toolkit for quantifying ESG-related risk; understanding which ESG focus areas present rapid growth opportunities; and solidifying ESG diligence into every layer of business strategy
Institutional investors are being tasked with developing portfolios that can withstand market volatility, respond to a growing suite of regulatory requirements, and identify sustainable growth opportunities that will deliver long-term returns and net zero goals.

At the same time, literacy of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has grown apace. New biodiversity, social, and supply chain related risks and opportunities are broadening our understanding of what the multi trillion-dollar sustainable finance industry can offer to investors.
Reuters Events: ESG Investment summit is purpose-built to provide finance professionals with a toolkit for quantifying ESG-related risk; understanding which ESG focus areas present rapid growth opportunities; and solidifying ESG diligence into every layer of business strategy. By convening Europe’s key economic players – spanning the world’s biggest institutional investors, policymakers, data providers, standard setters, banks, and businesses – we’ll provide boardroom executives across the full investment value chain a chance to dissect strategies for satisfying mandatory ESG requirements and innovating beyond them, driving unrivalled growth and more secure long-term positioning.
Over two days, the world’s leading investors will share case studies of tailored financing vehicles they’ve pioneered across emerging and developed markets, spanning green, blue, and social investment opportunities. Attendees will leave with practical insight on approaches that can have a tangible impact on their ESG goals and approach to broader value creation.
The future of finance is just, robust, and sustainable. Investors cannot afford to be out of step with the new era of Finance.

Net Zero Europe 2023
2023-09-06 07:30 - 2023-09-07 16:00 | etc.venue Houndsditch, London, UK, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX, United Kingdom
Source Accurate Scope 3 Data. Build Detailed Transition Plans. Deploy Climate Solutions

The need to decarbonise our world will transform all aspects of business and society. And, whilst 2,000+ companies now have net zero targets, it’s predicted that 93% of these companies will fail to achieve their net zero goals.
Businesses are grappling with the challenges of evolving short and long-term pressures whilst charting an ambitious path to net zero that stands to scrutiny. High energy costs and increasing financial pressures combined with a lack of clarity around decarbonisation incentives plus challenges to collect, analyse and reduce emissions leaves many companies uncertain on both short-term and long-term strategies and investments. For many companies, the success of their net zero plan and long-term survival rests on the decisions that are made in the next 12-18 months.
Join Reuters Events: Net Zero Europe 2023, along with 200+ senior leaders in business, to discuss and identify the new solutions, collaborations and investments to help accelerate your net zero plans. Through intimate workshops, best practice case studies, panel debates and peer-to-peer roundtable discussions they’ll help you identify ways to effectively track and manage Scope 3 data, develop transition plans that’ll stand up to investor scrutiny and that provide a roadmap to decarbonise your operations and value chain – while still balancing profitability.
This is the defining moment for our quest to deliver a net zero future. Your next move carries immense significance. Equip yourself with the tools you’ll need to shape your net zero strategy at Reuters Events: Net Zero Europe.

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Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The demand for seasoned talent in the ESG strategy space is rapidly increasing. Global corporations’ strategists and consultants are accelerating the buildout of their ESG practices on sound business grounds, but those brought in to implement such significant business transformation are often working from an inherent deficit. They must rise above the rhetoric and lofty promises of their firms to quickly effect concrete change that delivers tangible value.
The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists equips corporate strategists, consultants, business development leads, and other cross-functional leaders with the practically relevant research and tools to lead ESG strategy integration — from project valuation to ESG risk and opportunity assessment, from data adoption best practices to team deployment and project management. The program focuses on the myriad risks and opportunities associated with the climate transition; broader environmental risks; diversity, equity, and inclusion; socio-political risk; and shareholder activism, then concentrates on the skills needed for strategy execution — corporate political activity, organizational change, and systems and processes analysis.
Program Experience
Highlights and Key Outcomes
In Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists, you will:

Develop a rigorous foundation for integrating ESG factors into strategic analysis
Analyze the efficacy of strategic responses to ESG risks and opportunities
Improve ESG communications, disclosure, and data systems
Build integrated project plans and dashboards encompassing ESG factors
Effectively engage stakeholders in the most complex and conflictual stakeholder environments

The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists is comprised of one month of introductory content (Wharton ESG Essentials) immediately followed by an additional month of specialized strategy content. This advanced certificate is designed to quickly catapult corporate leaders to the forefront of ongoing ESG decision making, empowering them to act as informed, prepared catalysts for change amid urgent and complex constraints and opportunities.

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

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

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

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

Day 5: October 3
Day 6: October 10
Day 7: October 17
Day 8: October 24

Experience and Impact
In Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists, you will build on the knowledge in Wharton ESG Essentials to learn how to formulate, advocate for, and implement strategies that address ESG factors.
The program presents an overview of the climate transition’s impact on corporate strategy, including the risks from both the physical effects of climate change as well as the regulatory responses to facilitate the transition to a net-zero economy. Participants will analyze how these and other environmental risks influence corporate strategy and what tools and resources are available to reduce risk exposure. Participants will also gain perspective on the green technology and innovation sector – where cost curves are rapidly evolving and leading to non-linear dynamics that threaten to sunset some industries and give birth to new ones.
The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Strategists additionally arms participants with data-backed tools to manage the nuance of ESG strategy. Participants will engage in issue and stakeholder mapping, learning how to integrate pertinent data into usable and accessible dashboards. They will also look at best practices in managing stakeholder relationships — particularly from the strategists’ unique position working cross-departmentally, as well as toggling between internal and external stakeholders and managing deep-seated conflicts between their stakeholders.
Session topics include:

Sustainability Strategy
Climate Strategy
Geo-Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement Strategy

Those interested in learning more about Wharton ESG Essentials, or additional specialized certificates, can visit here.
Participants who have successfully completed Wharton ESG Essentials as a standalone program can apply for and enroll in a certificate track within one year of Essentials completion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Those interested in learning more about Wharton ESG Essentials, or additional ESG specialized certificates, can visit here.
Participants who have successfully completed Wharton ESG Essentials as a standalone program can apply for and enroll in a certificate track within one year of Essentials completion.

Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Senior Leaders
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Highlights and Key Outcomes
In the Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Senior Leaders program, you will:

Assess corporate exposure to climate risk and opportunities
Develop and refine the leadership skills necessary for positive stakeholder management and grand organizational change
Better navigate conflicting stakeholder demands, prioritize stakeholder issues, and earn/maintain stakeholder trust
Prepare for and proactively engage with ESG activists
Strategically engage with political and regulatory stakeholders

The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Senior Leaders is comprised of one month of introductory content (Wharton ESG Essentials) immediately followed by an additional month of specialized management content. This advanced certificate is designed to quickly catapult corporate leaders to the forefront of ongoing ESG decision making, empowering them to act as informed, prepared catalysts for change amid urgent and complex constraints.
Blended Online Program Structure
This program’s blended format is designed to produce maximum, immediate impact for the busy executive. Participants will join live online sessions for two hours once a week over eight weeks. Sessions will be led by award-winning, tenured Wharton faculty who are pioneering academic research and leading the dialogue in the rapidly evolving ESG field.
Broadcasted and facilitated live from a technologically advanced classroom, the program prioritizes live engagement and employs a host of instructional modalities to enhance the learning experience: in-class discussions, case work, small-group breakout sessions, role playing and several competitive and engaging simulations. In addition, participants will work through self-paced content at their convenience in between live sessions.
Program Details:
Every Wednesday for four consecutive weeks in September 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT

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

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

Day 5: October 4
Day 6: October 11
Day 7: October 18
Day 8: October 25

Experience and Impact
The Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Senior Leaders will arm participants with best practices, data, and processes that participants can immediately deploy in their organizations. You will build on the knowledge of Wharton ESG Essentials to learn how boards and c-suite executives are assessing strategies to address ESG risks and opportunities, from climate and socio-political risks to the best internal governance structures, and how to powerfully measure and harness these factors.
The program dives deepest into the skill sets begetting a successful leader who can put ESG at the forefront of value creation. You will learn the art and science of corporate diplomacy, including best practices for engaging with and fostering fruitful relationships with stakeholders, both external and internal. The program will also provide a playbook for overcoming organizational silos in the development and assessment of political risk mitigation strategies.
Additionally, you will analyze scenarios of global warming and their impact on asset values. You will gain perspective on the green technology and innovation sector, analyzing where cost curves are rapidly evolving and could impact your firm. You will investigate the risk factors that make some firms more likely to face shareholder activism and less capable or successful in their response. You will also develop tools and tactics for more sophisticated engagement with activist shareholders, policymakers, and representatives of civil society to unlock value.
Session topics include:

Climate Risks and Opportunities
Socio-Political Risk
Shareholder Activism
Corporate Political Activity

Those interested in learning more about Wharton ESG Essentials, or additional ESG specialized certificates, can visit here.
Participants who have successfully completed Wharton ESG Essentials as a standalone program can apply for and enroll in a certificate track within one year of Essentials completion.

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

Carbon Catch-up: Nature or Tech solutions? How to build a carbon removal strategy
2023-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for an insightful webinar with Katharine Hayhoe from The Nature Conservancy and Brian DiMarino from JPMorgan Chase & Co.
From nature to tech-based solutions, learn how to navigate the complex landscape of carbon removal and build a robust strategy that aligns with your net zero aspirations.
Key questions to be explored:

Why is it crucial to integrate technological carbon removal solutions alongside nature-based solutions?
When should companies get started on their carbon removal portfolio strategy? And what should they consider?
How can companies ensure that they are building a balanced carbon removal portfolio?

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and explore actionable strategies to accelerate your transition toward a net zero future.

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8th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum (APAN Forum)
2023-08-30 00:00 - 2023-09-01 23:59 | Songdo Convensia Convention Center, Incheon City, Korea, Republic of
Considered Asia-Pacific’s largest and longest-standing gathering of adaptation practitioners to share information, knowledge and best practices in adaptation and resilience-building, the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum (APAN Forum) is the biennial flagship event of the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) Secretariat, hosted within the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
The APAN Forum serves as a primary regional platform for adaptation practitioners to meet, exchange knowledge and experiences, and collaborate towards the pertinent outcomes and practical solutions that are needed to address the challenges of climate change.
The 8th APAN Forum will take place in-person from 30 August (Wednesday) to 1 September (Friday) during the Korea Global Adaptation Week (KGAW) 2023. It will be hosted by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Environment Institute – Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change and Incheon Metropolitan City, and co-organised by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the UNEP through the APAN Secretariat.
Objectives
The APAN Forum aims to:

Enhance understanding of climate change adaptation issues, approaches, and policies for effective planning;
Provide a comprehensive report on actions taken and progress made to address knowledge, policy, and funding gaps since the last APAN Forum;
Serve as a platform for accelerating action and implementing adaptation knowledge and programmes, offering actionable guidelines for communities, practitioners, and policymakers;
Formulate recommendations to expand adaptation efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, guiding contributions to COPs and other global/regional initiatives; and,
Promote climate change adaptation and resilience through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and amplification of messages from local to global levels.

Forum Theme
Resilience for All: Enabling transformative implementation
Over the past two decades, Resilience has served as a unifying theme for the APAN Forums. The past years have seen significant efforts towards generating knowledge and information on climate change adaptation at the global and regional levels. However, we are still significantly off-schedule to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the world is in a state of climate emergency. The current climate change impacts are evident and disruptive in sectors like agriculture, ecosystems, human health, urban settlements and infrastructure.
Therefore, this year’s theme underscores the urgency of adaptation action that is required to build resilience and equip communities with the capacity to withstand and moderate worst-case climate scenarios. It is also in line with the key outcomes of COP 27, further emphasising the importance of transformative approach to accelerating and enhancing adaptation efforts.
Target Participants
Representatives from governments, financing institutions, academia and research, international organisations, UN agencies, civil society organisations, youth organisations and the private sector, among others, will participate in the 8th APAN Forum to work together to build and strengthen partnerships across sectors for adaptation action. The Forum will also provide a space to reflect on the outcomes of COP 27, and to highlight regional lessons learned. These will serve as inputs for the discussions at COP 28, which is to be held at the Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in November 2023.

3rd International Forum on Low-Carbon Cities: City-led climate actions in North-east Asia
2023-08-28 19:30 - 2023-08-29 04:30 | Incheon (Hybrid), Republic of Korea
The 3rd International Forum on Low-Carbon Cities will be jointly organized by ESCAP East and North-East Asia Office and Incheon Metropolitan City on 29 August 2023 during the Korea Global Adaptation Week, in collaboration with Green Climate Fund, Incheon Carbon Neutrality Center, ICLEI, innovative Green Development Program, CityNet, Climate Change Center and Local Government Association for Climate and Energy Transition. The Forum is expected to facilitate information sharing and strengthen partnership and peer-learning among cities and city networks in North-East Asia and beyond, by bringing together local governments, international and regional organizations, national and regional city networks and various stakeholders.
More details including registration site will be updated in due course.

International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management (ICSTM 2023)
2023-08-25 00:00 - 2023-08-27 23:59 | Park Inn by Radisson Copenhagen Airport, Denmark
2023 7th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management (ICSTM 2023) will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark during August 25-27, 2023. The conference was initiated in 2017 and held in Barcelona, Spain, then Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 2018, Budapest, Hungary in 2019, virtual mode in 2020, 2021, 2022 due to the covid-19 epidemic for the past six years. It aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and professionals from both the industry and the academia to share their newest research findings and results in the filed of sustainable tourism management.
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Key Themes & Topics

The conference is soliciting state-of-the-art research papers in the following areas of interest:

Tourism strategies
Environmental issues
Community issues
Climate change
Safety and security
Tourism as a tool of development
Art, architecture and culture
Heritage tourism
Wildlife and adventure tourism
Health and wellbeing tourism
Medical tourism
Marine and coastal areas tourism
Sport tourism
City tourism
Tourism impact
Tourism and protected area
Ecotourism
Rural tourism
Tourism and technology
Industrial tourism
Transport and tourism
Education and tourism
Theme parks and leisure
Destination management
Planning and development
eTourism
Simulation models
Social and physical infrastructure

Sustainability Opportunity and Climate Risk in Government Supply Chain
2023-08-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
As the world’s single largest buyer of goods and services—purchasing over $630 billion in fiscal year 2021 alone—the U.S. Government supply chain faces significant financial risks from climate change. In November 2022, the U.S. government proposed the Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule to address some of these challenges. Join Moody’s in a deeper dive into ESG regulations, sustainability opportunities and the risks of climate events in the U.S. government supply chain.
