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SUMMARY:The Scope 3 Innovation Forum USA
DESCRIPTION:This two day conference will bring together an expert group of 150+ cross-industry practitioners. The focus throughout will remain on the practical steps business can take to engage key actors\, decarbonize supply chains and achieve net zero.\n\nLearn about:\nFrom climate targets to climate action\nHow leading businesses are translating 2030 and 2050 Scope 3 targets into impactful action in the short\, medium\, and long-term\nSupplier partnerships\nCross-industry insights and leading approaches to engage\, incentivize and enable suppliers in emissions reductions\nMap\, measure\, manage\nHow to use supply chain data to incentivize supplier action\, track business performance and determine effective strategy on Scope 3\nEmbedding Scope 3\nHow to ensure ownership and accountability within leadership\, procurement\, finance\, operations and the entire business\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-scope-3-innovation-forum-usa/
LOCATION:Convene Arlington\, 1201 Wilson Blvd 30th floor\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Economy,Environmental,ESG News,Innovation
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SUMMARY:Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024
DESCRIPTION:Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 will convene the world’s most distinguished leaders\, market experts and entrepreneurs from over 100 countries to explore the facets and power of financial\, human and technological capital as a competitive propellor for economic growth.\nAbu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan\, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.\n\n\n\n\n\nADFW 2024\nBuilding on the monumental success of previous Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) editions\, this year’s ADFW is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan\, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council\, and shines the spotlight on the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’.\n\nOver the years\, Abu Dhabi has solidified its position as a regional and international business hub\, supporting the United Arab Emirates’ thriving Falcon Economy. Home to some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds\, the Emirate has become a propellor of economic growth\, one that is driven by financial\, human and technological capital.\n\nADFW 2024 explores the many facets of capital and examines how Abu Dhabi is leading the charge in leveraging the power of capital to contribute to the future prosperity of not only the Falcon Economy but also humanity for generations to come.\n\nNotable Speakers:\n\n\nThe event features a distinguished lineup of global financial leaders\, including: \n\nRay Dalio: Founder and CIO Mentor of Bridgewater Associates.\nLarry Fink: Chairman and CEO of BlackRock.\nSergio Ermotti: Group CEO of UBS.\nJane Fraser: CEO of Citigroup.\nHana Al Rostamani: Group CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).\nJeremy Allaire: Co-Founder\, Chairman\, and CEO of Circle.\nRobert Smith: Founder\, Chairman\, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners.\nAron Landy: CEO of Brevan Howard.\nBill Huffman: CEO of Nuveen.\nDavid Hunt: President and CEO of PGIM.\nIsabelle Scemama: Global Head of AXA IM.\nBill Ford: Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic.\nShayne Nelson: Group CEO of Emirates NBD.\nRajiv Jain: Chairman and CIO of GQG Partners.\nMohammed Alaradhi: Executive Chairman of Investcorp.\nH.E. Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi: CEO of Alterra.\nMohamed Abdelbary: CEO of ADIB.\n\nThese speakers will share insights on various facets of capital\, including economic\, human\, cultural\, environmental\, and technological\, aligning with the event’s overarching theme. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nDay 1 (December 9): Opening Ceremony and Abu Dhabi Economic Forum\, featuring discussions on the Falcon Economy’s current state and future prospects.\nDay 2 (December 10): Asset Abu Dhabi and RESOLVE 2024\, focusing on asset management and global dispute resolution.\nDay 3 (December 11): Fintech Abu Dhabi and the Global Financial Regulators Summit\, highlighting innovations in financial technology and regulatory approaches.\nDay 4 (December 12): Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF)\, emphasizing sustainable finance and impact investing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor More Information on ADFW 2024\n\n\nESG News is an official media partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/abu-dhabi-finance-week-adfw-2024/
LOCATION:Al Maryah Island ADGM Square Abu Dhab\, Island - ADGM Authorities Building\, United Arab Emirates\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Economy,Energy Transition Event,ESG Events,Government,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:In-person attendance is by invitation only\, however\, virtual participation is possible via Livestream on the Building Bridges YouTube Channel. \nThe Building Bridges Summit 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 12\, 2024\, at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG) in Geneva\, Switzerland. This premier event brings together global leaders\, innovators\, and change-makers to foster collaboration in sustainable finance\, innovation\, and impact-driven solutions. The summit aims to address critical global challenges\, including climate and nature crises\, social inequalities\, and the mobilization of capital for a just\, resilient\, and sustainable future. \nSpeakers: \nThe summit features an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and panelists\, including: \n\nNik Gowing: Founder and Co-Director of Thinking the Unthinkable\, serving as the moderator for various sessions.\nMark Gough: Chief Executive Officer of Capitals Coalition\, participating in discussions on nature finance and impact investing.\nAnja Hannerz: Group Head of Sustainability at Nordea\, contributing to panels on transition finance and sustainable future strategies.\nMary Robinson: Chair of The Elders\, former President of Ireland\, and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights\, engaging in intergenerational dialogues on planetary guardianship.\nXiye Bastida: Co-Founder & Executive Director of Re-Earth Initiative\, participating in intergenerational dialogues on planetary guardianship.\nSir Ronald Cohen: President of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG)\, sharing insights on pioneering impact investing.\nBuilding Bridges\n\nDavid Blood: Senior Partner at Generation Investment Management\, discussing impact lens investing across asset classes.\nBuilding Bridges\n\nJohan Rockström: Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research\, providing expert insights on planetary boundaries for humanity and ecosystems.\nBuilding Bridges\n\nAndré Hoffmann: Vice Chairman of Roche Holding AG and Co-Founder of InTent\, focusing on making nature count in portfolios.\nDr. Jan Yves Remy: Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre at the University of the West Indies\, engaging in discussions on the Bridgetown 3.0 Initiative.\nMindy Lubber: CEO & President of Ceres\, providing expertise on moving from commitments to impact.\nVanessa Havard-Williams: Transition Finance Market Review Lead for the UK Government\, discussing steering towards a sustainable future.\n\nAgenda Highlights: \n\nOpening Session (14:00): Welcome remarks by Nik Gowing\, Patrick Odier (Chair of Building Bridges)\, Delphine Bachmann (State Councillor – Canton of Geneva)\, and Christina Kitsos (Mayor – City of Geneva).\nSustainable Finance Temperature Read (14:20): Insights by Nik Gowing and Nina Seega (Director – Centre for Sustainable Finance\, CISL).\nPlanetary Guardians: An Intergenerational Dialogue (14:30): Discussion featuring Nik Gowing\, Mary Robinson\, and Xiye Bastida.\nPioneering Impact Investing (14:40): Expert exchange with Mark Gough and Sir Ronald Cohen.\nImpact Lens Investing Across Asset Classes (14:50): Panel discussion with Dimple Sahni\, David Blood\, Jean-Francis Dusch (CEO & Global Head of Infrastructure\, Real Assets & Structured Finance\, CIO BRIDGE – Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management)\, Uche Orji (Non-Executive Director – The Private Infrastructure Development Group)\, and Yuko Takano (Senior Investment Manager – Pictet Asset Management).\nThe Planetary Boundaries for Humanity and Ecosystems (15:35): Expert exchange with Nik Gowing and Johan Rockström.\nNature Finance – How to Make Nature Count in Portfolios (15:45): Panel discussion with André Hoffmann\, Mark Gough\, Lauren Ferstandig (Managing Director\, NatureVest – The Nature Conservancy)\, and Judson Berkey (Lead Advocacy and Nature\, Chief Sustainability Office – UBS).\nBridgetown 3.0 Initiative (17:00): Fireside chat with Nik Gowing and Dr. Jan Yves Remy.\nFinancial Inclusion – Investment in Prosperous and Resilient Societies (17:15): Panel discussion with Ivo Germann (Head – Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate – State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland)\, Delilah Rothenberg (Co-Founder & Executive Director – The Predistribution Initiative)\, James Mwangi (CEO – Equity Group Holdings)\, Jean Pesme (Global Director\, Finance – Finance\, Competitiveness & Investment (FCI) Global Practice – The World Bank)\, Jorge Rubio (Global Head of Social Finance – Citi)\, and Mia Seppo (Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection – International Labour Organization).\nMoving from Commitments to Impact (18:00): Expert exchange with Nik Gowing and Mindy Lubber.\nTransition Finance – Steering Towards a Sustainable Future (18:10): Panel discussion with Vanessa Havard-Williams\, Anja Hanner\n\nLearn more about the Building Bridges Summit. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/building-bridges-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Centre international des conférences\, de Genève\, 17 rue de Varembé\, CH-1202\, Geneva\, GE\, Swaziland
CATEGORIES:ESG Events,ESG Investing,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:Watershed’s CSRD Summit
DESCRIPTION:CSRD Summit\nA conversation on the future of sustainability disclosure\nWatershed’s CSRD Summit is taking place virtually on December 10th at 9am PT / 12pm ET /  5pm GMT. We’re bringing together leading minds in policy\, finance\, and sustainability to help you prepare for sustainability reporting in 2025—when ESG reporting moves from voluntary  to mandatory for many companies.    \nWe’ll cover key requirements of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)\, how it relates to other reporting frameworks\, and what companies can do to prepare. Whether you’re already preparing 2025 disclosures or looking ahead to future requirements\, this event is a must-attend for finance and sustainability leaders and their teams.  \nConfirmed as speakers are: \n\nMark Carney\, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance\nAmy Lyn\, CFO of Operational Sustainability at JPMorganChase\nGraeme Pitkethly\, former CFO of Unilever and Vice Chair of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)\nSylvie Goulard\, Professor of Practice at Bocconi School of Management and former Deputy Governor of the Banque de France\nTaylor Francis\, Co-founder of Watershed\nAnna Cerf\, Product Policy Lead at Watershed\n\nRegister today to join the summit on December 10th! Can’t make it? Be sure to register and receive the recording afterwards.  \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/watersheds-csrd-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:ESG Disclosures,Sustainability,Sustainable Business,Sustainable Finance
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:A Holiday Message to Our Readers \nDear Valued Readers\, \nAs the year comes to a close\, we at ESG News want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you\, our trusted community\, for making us your go-to source for ESG insights and sustainability news. Your trust and engagement fuel our mission to inform\, inspire\, and drive positive change across industries and communities worldwide. \nThis holiday season\, we wish you joy\, peace\, and a renewed commitment to building a more sustainable future together. Whether you’re reflecting on the progress made or setting new goals for the year ahead\, know that ESG News will continue to stand by you as a partner in creating meaningful impact. \nHere’s to a season of sustainability and a new year filled with innovation\, collaboration\, and success. \nWith gratitude\,\nThe ESG News Team \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/christmas-day/
CATEGORIES:CSR Events,ESG Events,ESG News,Live Events,Sustainability
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