Pfizer Invites Public to View and Listen to a Webcast of Pfizer Discussion on Climate Action Pfizer Inc. invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a live webcast at 2:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 26, 2022, with Caroline Roan, Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Health and Social...
The challenge today for democracies in Europe and beyond is how to become more open and more resilient. While the unique constitutional arrangement of the European Union adds a level of complexity, the need for effective climate action and a just energy as well as a digital transition have also raised the bar for better...
Tribal leaders are invited to join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm for a nation-to-nation roundtable discussion of a key question: How can the U.S. Department of Energy strengthen tribal energy sovereignty? The Biden Administration is committed to ensuring tribal participation in the nation's historic transition to a clean energy future. Many federally recognized...
REGIONAL SEMINAR ASIA PACIFIC Kick-starting our Climate Bonds CONNECT 2022 event series is our Asia Pacific Regional Seminar in Singapore, where we will convene local and regional actors and focus the conversations on the Asia Pacific region's priorities to accelerate the development of the sustainable debt market. As a region on the front line of climate...
About this talk Ahead of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting and the 27th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27), this forum aims to elevate the topic of blended finance to decision makers at the highest level, without whom progress is impossible. The agenda will...
Event Details Join Stella Y. Xu, Executive Director of Strategic Research at J.P. Morgan Corporate and Investment Bank for a discussion of key trends in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in investing. Learn about the progress and limitations in the transition to a low-carbon economy and the role of green technologies in bending the curve....
It is an economic imperative for leaders, investors and society to maximize the return on investment of ESG strategies. While having comprehensive sustainable business plans that navigate issues like climate change, stakeholder capitalism and DEI efforts are now table stakes for most organizations; some companies are ahead of the curve when it comes to these efforts....
2022 Annual Meetings The 2022 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) will take place in person from Monday, October 10, through Sunday, October 16 in the IMF and World Bank Group headquarters, in Washington DC. Registration will be available for all categories of participants (Delegates, Observers, Guests, Civil Society...
During ACI’s 2nd Annual Summit on ESG, ESG professionals convene to address key pillars and trends driving ESG in 2022. Attendees will gain insights from the full ESG ecosystem – institutional investors, asset managers, legislators, regulators, government leadership from the SEC, and ESG thought leaders from various sectors – to discuss ways to unlock ESG...
The 2022 edition of Cleantech Forum Asia is happening in Singapore on 12-13 October. Our theme, From commitments to actions: the sprint to net zero is on will inspire a research-led agenda where experts discuss the big ideas with the power to deliver a cleaner, cooler world. Join us for easy access to start-ups, scale-ups, investors and multinationals from...
Transforming the economy for a sustainable future New technologies across all industries are making it possible to craft business plans that transition to clean energy systems while maintaining, if not improving, market competitiveness. Net zero 2050 commitments no longer need to be based on hope, but can instead be built on technology, policy, and societal...
Shape the future of sustainability Join your peers, industry experts, and thought leaders in the discourse that will transform our industries and change sustainability ambitions into meaningful actions. Together, we'll accelerate the digital transformation. After all, no one innovates alone. The time to act is now. Find out why at Innovation Summit Las Vegas. The...
Turn ideas into actions Sustainable Brands ’22 is the global event for regenerative brands and leaders. At SB’22 San Diego, join us to Recenter & Accelerate: Find a unique mix of inspiration, thought leadership, unparalleled community and connections. At SB’22, participants are immersed in a fun, safe space to learn. Together we define and demonstrate the path...
Background The Africa Centers of Excellence project (ACEs) is the first large scale regional program funded by the World Bank in the higher education sector in Africa. It addresses higher-level skills development needs and innovative research requirements for the continent’s priority development sectors in five main areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); agriculture; health;...
Before Central Asia could recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and return to pre-pandemic levels of poverty reduction, the world was plunged into more uncertainty given the war in Ukraine and rising food and fuel prices. These crises could undue decades of efforts in the region’s fight against poverty and are top of mind for...
Background The UN Interagency Task Team on STI for SDGs (IATT) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) will organise a series of virtual training for STI policy-makers and practitioners from Tunisia and the Arab States. The training is composed of the following three sessions: Session 1: Current approaches to STI policy-making in the...
Advances in SEC disclosure requirements and global regulatory expectations Enhancing forecasting capabilities for climate stress testing Assurances and data requirements to mitigate greenwashing risks Tracking costs of ESG and economic realities for long term strategy Reporting requirements and impacts of climate risk to drive decision making Setting short term targets to build towards and agile...
11:00Welcome remarks Min Ye, Managing Director, Head of International, Moody’s Corporation 11:05Guest keynote speech: Understanding and integrating ESG into corporate strategy Yue Qi, Deputy Director, International Cooperation & Research, SASAC Research Center 11:15Keynote speech: How Moody’s integrates ESG into credit ratings Brian Cahill, Managing Director, Global Head of ESG, Moody’s Investors Service 11:30Fireside chat: Innovation and practice in...
Global Conference - 20 October 2022 For the 7th year running, our Climate Bonds annual conference, now part of the Climate Bonds CONNECT event series, continues to frame the global discourse and agenda on climate finance. As climate impacts batter communities on all continents, scientists agree we are facing a climate emergency and the window...
Our healthcare system is unsustainable. Burnout has reached pandemic levels, demand on services mounts dramatically, the cost of care continues to rise and populations suffer worse than ever from unequal access. The time for change is now, but uncertainty is rife. While the pandemic showed us the power of what’s possible when the health system...
Where ESG risk leaders connect, exchange ideas and make vital steps towards the new future of finance. The ESG & Climate Risk Summit USA is taking place in New York this October gathering senior ESG risk management and investment decision makers from asset managers, hedge funds, life insurance firms, pension funds and investment banks in the USA. With an agenda steered by the Risk.net editorial team and our global advisory...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues can have a material impact on investment risk and return. These issues, historically limited to socially responsible investors, are garnering increased attention and moving to the mainstream as more investors recognize their impact on investment performance. Join us for an in-depth conversation with leading industry experts who will review...
The Sustainable Investing Thought Leadership Group provides a forum to advance the dialogue around the role of sustainable investing (SI) in today’s markets. Programs focus on current SI issues, including those related to fiduciary responsibility and risk management. Members seek to identify the challenges and rewards of incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors in security analysis.
Energy scenarios have a key role to play in guiding the energy system transformation needed to meet the 1.5°C temperature limit under the Paris Agreement. These scenarios can influence investor expectations and policy decisions. A new IISD report aims to provide policy-makers, investors, and companies with information on how to align energy decision-making with Paris...
VERGE 22 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. Join thousands of leaders — from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis across six strategic areas: clean energy, sustainable transportation, carbon removal, regenerative food systems, net-zero buildings and the...
Environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) are at the forefront of the triple planetary crises of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. All EHRDs, as individuals and groups who, in their personal or professional capacity and in a peaceful manner, strive to protect and promote human rights relating to the environment, including water, air, land, flora,...
About the Event The Bloomberg Green Docs competition was launched in November 2021 as a platform to encourage more climate-focused storytelling. Filmmakers from around the world submitted their short documentary films to compete for a $25,000 grand prize selected by our nine-member jury. Our jury is John Fraher and Aaron Rutkoff of Bloomberg Green; actors...
Recalibrating what it will take to achieve net-zero The pathway to net zero will take significant time and money. Trillions of dollars in investment will be required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with annual spending needing to increase by 60%. The shift to net zero also invites social, political and structural changes. It is...
The Leading Institutional Investor ESG Investment Summit It’s clear, ESG is here to stay. With materiality now proven and shareholder pressure growing daily, the conversation has moved from ‘WHY´ to ’HOW’. NOW is the time for the institutional investment community to make ESG their number one priority. Reuters Events ESG Investment North America 2021 is the most respected meeting...
Workshop Purpose: To present the latest efforts, data, information, and research relevant to advancing sustainably produced biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels in the marketplace. 2022 Workshop Objectives: To promote understanding of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and lifecycle analysis (LCA) for various stakeholders, including policymakers and fuel end-users; provide updates on these accounting efforts with a...
This two day business conference will debate and showcase real world solutions to the most pressing and urgent challenges in commodity supply chains. We’ll look at what’s driving value chain change and how business is working to deliver on increasingly difficult sustainability targets. The practical steps for business to navigate incoming legislation, engage and incentivise...
Build the digital future of solar at Empower Free virtual summit for solar professionals. November 1-2, 2022 Empower is where the solar community gathers to move the industry forward. Learn about the latest technologies, earn NABCEP credits, and network with 1000+ of your industry peers. This virtual event presented by Aurora Solar will be live...
A co-sponsored event, presented by CFA Society New York, the Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis, and the Museum of American Finance. The global economy is at a crossroads. Can finance fix it? Proponents of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing say yes. They claim that new financial strategies that consider all stakeholders are essential...
Shaping sustainable retail and consumer-goods ecosystems: impact beyond organisations Companies have talked about sustainability for decades, but the need for immediate action has never been stronger. Scaling sustainability efforts is not something one company can do alone. Action among your peers, partners and supply chain, and in the communities where you work to create mutual...
A defining moment in the fight against climate change. Science has established beyond doubt that the window for action is closing rapidly. In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future...