Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global economy. GreenFin 23 will convene an influential audience of finance, investment and sustainability professionals to share insights, address key challenges and showcase leading sustainable financial products and...
As the world seeks ways to confront our planet’s biggest challenge, climate change, Bermuda is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in providing climate risk strategies and solutions. The second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with KBRA, will showcase not just the seriousness of the threat, but...
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical challenges and ever-changing regulations, companies are under pressure to drive business value and meet their ambitious ESG goals. Join us in London for a day of solutions-driven...
Freshwater is not only indispensable for wildlife, people and planet, it is also the habit of a wide variety of fish, plant and crustacean species. The freshwater ecosystem comprises of lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, springs, bogs and wetlands, and provides transport routes, hydropower, irrigation and drinking water, as well as a wide range of other...
Join us for a 30-minute webinar in our series on the latest Bloomberg data offerings and trends in sustainable fixed income. From record sovereign green bond issuance to the fledgling sustainability-linked bond market to vanishing greeniums, our analysts will help you make sense of the most up-to-date ESG debt market statistics and answer your questions...
Join MSCI ESG Research for a discussion on the latest corporate issuer-related developments on our newly launched MSCI ONE platform, as well as updates on our Implied Temperature Rise (ITR) model. Agenda: An overview of how to provide feedback via MSCI ONE Data Provisioning A deep-dive into new developments to the MSCI Implied Temperature Rise (ITR)...
The Climate Innovation Forum returns for the fifth year as a flagship event of London Climate Action Week. Taking place on Wednesday 28 June in Guildhall – at the heart of London’s finance district – the event will bring together 700 senior public and private sector decision makers to help turbocharge our transition to net...
Leverage your improved access to broker content to navigate Bloomberg's AI-powered research platform, which leverages natural language processing (NLP) to let you search across broker research with precision. In this session we will explore how you can extend your search with AI-topic trends and ""intelligent synonyms"" to efficiently provide the most comprehensive results. Annotate and...
Nearly all types of natural capital—the world’s stock of resources provided by nature—are in decline. The ecosystem services that flow from those natural capital assets – such as fertile soils for crops, rich ocean life supporting tourism and productive fisheries, and dense forests for carbon capture – are necessary for life on Earth. Recognizing the essential...
Fossil fuel-driven growth exposes the Asia-Pacific region to acute carbon transition risk. Investors, businesses and regulators are treading a delicate balance between economic growth and transition considerations on the path to net zero. The regional sustainable finance market has expanded rapidly in recent years, and the transition funding needs remain large. Engage with our speakers...
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...
This conference is for pension investment teams and trustees both in the public and private sector and is free to attend. The practical investment information will also be very relevant for insurers, charities, endowments, and foundations. Topical themes will include investment opportunities in different areas such Net zero, Biodiversity and Social projects as well as...
The Sustainable Solutions Summit is a week-long innovation experience where high school students from across the Greater Washington area are challenged to develop sustainable business solutions for a brighter future. The event culminates in a pitch presentation to a panel of environmental and business leaders.
TURNING VISION INTO REALITY When the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, the world was on track for a catastrophic 4-5°C of warming. Thanks to spectacular progress made since then, the expected warming has been cut in half. But we remain in crisis, and have huge work to do to protect our planet and its...
Join for an engaging discussion on EU Banking Regs and ECB expectations on Climate Risk with leading industry practitioners who will be sharing first-hand insights on the state of play. Our discussion will cover: A regulation overview; what are they, their impact and future evolutions. And interpreting ECB guidance. Key market insights and the challenges...
Beyond climate, and of course strongly related to it, is the topic of biodiversity and natural capital, brought to the attention of the public at the COP15 in Montreal at the end of 2022. Join this webinar to learn how you can start to build out your analysis in this important area by leveraging the...
Hydrogen has been recognized as a key pillar of decarbonizing the global energy system, with application across numerous sectors including transportation, heavy industry and energy storage. Indeed, it is anticipated that the use of clean hydrogen will avoid up to 60 Gt of CO2 emissions over the next 30 years (IEA). Developing the policy, technology...
Sponsored by The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard and the Harvard Professional and Lifelong Learning Committee, the Harvard Climate Forum will bring together faculty and participants across all disciplines – business, policy, health, education, law and beyond – in a one-day, on-campus event. Led by a multi-disciplinary team of faculty, you’ll work...
Background The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement are intrinsically linked, and one cannot be achieved without the other. In the same spirit, the Secretary-General in a recent address on his 2023 priorities stressed that “Climate action is the 21st century’s greatest opportunity to drive forward all the Sustainable Development Goals.” As...
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is an open partnership between several United Nations entities and the higher education community launched in the lead-up to the Rio+20 Conference in 2012. It is currently chaired by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Sulitest Association - a non-profit organization and...
Turbocharging the 2030 Agenda with business impact As we approach the halfway mark to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the world has been confronted with a complex web of interconnected crises that have put the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at serious risk. What needs to change to get back on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda? Who...
The challenges of climate variability and water stress may have short and long term influence on credit quality absent adaptation efforts. Please join S&P Global Ratings’ credit rating analysts for a live webinar presenting our views on how water stress could affect our credit ratings across corporate and government sectors. Read the research: Agriculture Industry Is...
Multinational enterprises (MNEs) provide both a fundamental risk to and an opportunity for climate change mitigation. The climate ambitions of MNEs will affect the environmental performance of countries around the world. As a leading actor, proactive MNEs can impose sustainability standards or encourage green technology transfers that, in some cases, could affect millions of producers...
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) is delighted to co-host with LeadIT and the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) this official side event of the 14th Clean Industry Ministerial and the 8th Mission Innovation (MI-8), in Goa, India. Narrowing the financing gap for deep decarbonization efforts in hard-to-abate sectors (For example, iron and steel, cement and...
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical challenges and ever-changing regulations, companies are under pressure to drive business value and meet their ambitious ESG goals. Join us in Singapore for a day of solutions-driven...
Join for a conversation with USAID’s climate leadership team. We are excited to welcome Gillian Caldwell, USAID Chief Climate Officer, and Colleen Allen, USAID Chief Sustainability Officer, to discuss USAID’s Climate Strategy. We will cover a wide range of topics, including both climate funding for USAID projects, as well as USAID’s internal climate objectives and progress.
Most companies are coming to terms with the fact that ESG reporting is increasing exponentially, with more and more countries mandating some form of reporting. Mandatory ESG reporting requirements now extend well beyond detailing greenhouse gas emissions, and include disclosure of other key environmental issues, safety, human rights, modern-day slavery, supply chain and overall third-party due diligence,...
Carbon emissions from buildings and facilities are estimated to be responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, posing a challenging timeline for these properties to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. How can you better estimate the current carbon emissions and also devise a comprehensive plan to update the buildings and facilities to be more...
As most major financial hubs in Asia are stepping up regulations over ESG and climate disclosure as well as target-setting, companies in the region – whether they are listed or planning to go public – will need to have a better grasp of their ESG performance and emission footprints. MSCI’s enhanced visualization and analysis solution...
The world is watching. We are at a course-correcting, critical moment in history as we challenge the status quo in our path toward decarbonization. Over the last 12 months, soaring energy prices and the war in Ukraine have dramatically reshaped the global energy landscape and once again, highlighted the need to transition towards clean energy....
Participants will gain valuable insights into the impact of business operations on the environment, social factors, and good corporate governance. Renowned industry experts will share their knowledge and experiences, making this event an excellent opportunity for professionals across industries. Early Bird Registration is available until 20th July, offering a 15% discount. Interested individuals can register...