Agenda
DAY 1 - 18 June 2024
Keynote
08:40AM - 09:05AM
ESG Integration in Corporate Strategies: Market Dynamics
- Case studies highlighting successful ESG incorporation into corporate business models.
- Evaluating current corporate ESG adoption rates across industries.
- Forecasting the impact of ESG integration on companies' bottom lines.
- Exploring partnerships between corporations and ESG-focused organizations.
- Analyzing the role of partnerships in driving broader ESG adoption.
- Evaluating ESG metrics and the impact on taxation and transfer pricing.
- Business case for ESG: advancing the integration of ESG into business strategy.
Case Study
09:05AM - 09:30AM
A Nature Positive Financial Sector
Christine Wortmann
Greening Finance Netherlands Lead, WWF-Netherlands
- Importance of nature/biodiversity and link to finance
- Current developments in regulation and best practices like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
- How to get started on incorporating and implementing nature
- Which tools and resources are available to support FIs
Case Study
09:30AM - 09:55AM
Catalyzing Finance and Insurance for Nature-based Solutions
- Highlighting successful and bankable examples of Nature-based Solutions projects that have leveraged private financing: insurance vehicles for nature
- Highlighting successful and bankable examples of Nature-based Solutions projects that have leveraged private financing: project-based investment example
- Discussion of key needs for project developers for attracting finance, and for private investors in identifying and investing in successful and scalable projects
- How can we scale and replicate these solutions?
Jointly presented by:
Charlotte Waldraff / Advisor Sustainable Finance / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Anna-Sophia Elm / Advisor · / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
Speakers
Charlotte Waldraff
Advisor Sustainable Finance, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Anna-Sophia Elm
Advisor Risk Finance & Insurance, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
Case Study
09:55AM - 10:20PM
Building Robust, Yet Adaptable ESG Strategy to Increase Resilience of Business Models (ESG as Risk Management)
- Mitigating risks AND leveraging opportunities: because we often look at risks only
- Withstanding external shocks and managing geopolitical risk (covid, Ukraine and energy crisis, supply chain disruptions): because we often plan for peaceful times, not times of crises
- Adapting to moving targets and methodologies: because it's not discrete change management, it's continuous change management
- Having strong S and G as the cornerstone: because we often focus on E only (and within E, only on carbon)
Kateřina Bohuslavová / Chief of Sustainability Officer / ČEZ
Case Study
10:20AM - 10:45AM
Equipment as a Service (EaaS) : A Sustainable Business Model
- Showcasing innovative business models that accelerate adoption of fossil free transport solution and optimize resources: EaaS bundles all the services and solutions available from Volvo Financial Services and our business areas partners, provides customer flexible solutions with advanced digital capabilities.
- increases product utilization and circularity, supporting our aspirations to build more sustainable and cleaner transportation solutions.
Jointly Presented by
Thiago Araujo / CSR & Partnership Manager / Renault Trucks
Estelle Skopan / Director of ESG & Sustainability / Volvo Financial Services
Case Study
10:45AM - 11:10AM
Embedding Sustainability into Strategy
Catalina Hemmink
Sustainability Reporting Specialist, ABN AMRO Bank
- How to integrate sustainability into the corporate strategy (integrated thinking)
- How to perform an ESRS Double Materiality Assessment and how to get started
- First steps towards adhering to CSRD compliance
Networking Break
11:10AM - 11:40AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
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Case Study
11:40AM - 12:05PM
Innovation in Sustainable Debt
Daniel Bressler
Vice President, Climate and ESG Capital Markets, NatWest Markets
- Current standards (e.g. ICMA Green Bond Principles, IFC Blue bond standards, SLB/SLL Principles, etc) and ability to innovate around them
- Upcoming standards (EU Green Bond Standards) and how issuers can leverage them
- Maximising the ‘greenium’: what do investors look for that drives pricing benefit for issuers
- Combining structures (e,g. UoP and SL) to align to issuers’ overall sustainability strategy
- Leveraging sustainability in the HY market Daniel Bressler / Vice President, Climate and ESG Capital Markets / NatWest Markets
Case Study
12:05PM - 12:30PM
ESG Strategy and Business Model: RBI ́s Framework for Responsible Banking as an International Banking Group – Challenges and Opportunities:
• UNEP FI ́s six principles for Responsible Banking (RBI is part of a core group of global banks developing the future pathway of these principles); it covers impact, targets, customer advisory and products, stakeholder dialogue, Governance and policies and transparency.
Christine Würfel / Head of ESG & Sustainability Management/ Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Case Study
12:30PM - 12:55PM
Integrate Sustainability Measurements into Management Review Processes
Adrienn Horvath
ESG Controlling Director, DHL Supply Chain
- ESG Roadmap measures and KPIs at DHL Group
- Up to €7 Billion for Decarbonization / Green Transport Policy in Supply Chain
- Integrate sustainability measurements into management review processes to enhance decision making and drive the related change process
- Data preparation Process
- Fostering data culture around sustainability / ESG metrics
- Challenges
Lunch Time
12:55PM - 01:55PM
Lunch Time Break
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Networking Break
01:55PM - 02:05PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
02:05PM - 02:30PM
How Signify is Doubling its Positive Impact on the Environment and on Society
Maurice Loosschilder
Head of Sustainability, Signify
In the session, Maurice Loosschilder will present the case of Signify, the world leader in lighting.
Signify has truly embedded sustainability at the heart of its strategy and this presentation will tell you a bit more about Signify’s integrated strategy to not only reduce emissions, but also create positive impact in terms of the transition to a circular economy and increasing its positive social impact. In addition, Maurice will share his lessons on how progress is tracked and how Signify is getting ready for the upcoming ESG Reporting changing landscape.
Case Study
02:30PM - 02:55PM
Ever Changing ESG Landscape, What’s Now?
- The challenges and opportunities of evolving ESG landscape in Europe.
- Are the business ready and prepared for the new era of ESG reporting
- CSRD, revolution or burden?
Sajith Mohideen / Head of Sustainability Policy & Implementation / Holcim
Panel Discussion
02:55PM - 03:35PM
ESG Reporting and Transparency: A Cornerstone of Strategic Financial Management
- What are the existing and emerging ESG reporting frameworks and standards and their implications for financial reporting?
- How do investors increasingly factor ESG performance into investment decisions and how can businesses meet those expectations?
- Showcasing technological tools and solutions that aid in ESG data collection, reporting, and analysis to enhance financial transparency.
- How can ESG strategy development and reporting affect financial management?
- The future of ESG data - How are investors using ESG data in their investment decisions?
- What are the key to ESG data management?
- ESG taxonomy requirements & EU corporate sustainability reporting directive.
Panelists
Daniel Bressler / Vice President, Climate and ESG Capital Markets / NatWest Markets
Katsiaryna Souvandjiev / ESG Funding and Innovation Lead /Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Sajith Mohideen / Head of Sustainability Policy & Implementation / Holcim
Networking Break
03:35PM - 04:05PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
04:05PM - 04:30PM
How to Implement a Carbon Reduction Strategy in a Global Chemical Distribution Company
Andreas Kicherer
Vice President Sustainability, Brenntag
- Defining Carbon reduction targets
- Implement an innovative, market driven steering mechanism
- Carrot and sticks: how to engage local management in Climate protection
- Climate adaptation: how to implement a risk management system for more than 600 sites world wide
- Results and examples
Case Study
04:30PM - 04:55PM
Transition: The Most Important & Least Developed Part of ESG Investing
Stephan Kippe
Director, Head of ESG Research, Commerzbank AG
- ESG financial regulation: what are the structural problems?
- Why is industrial transformation not happening fast enough?
- How can ESG investment standards be aligned with transition capital needs?
- Outlook for transition capital
Case Study
04:55PM - 05:20PM
Accelerating the Forest Based Circular Economy
Maija Pohjakallio
VP, Climate and Circular Economy, Metsä Group
- The ultimate aim of circular economy is to optimise material, energy, information and value streams as a whole to produce positive impacts on nature and society
- This presentation discusses the role of regenerative forestry and wood-based materials in a circular economy
- As a case example Metsä Group’s principles of regenerative forestry which were launched in spring 2023 are described.
Metsä Group’s aim is to help forest owners pass on their forests to the next generation in better condition than they were when they got them
Case Study
05:20PM - 05:45PM
Navigating the ESG Regulatory Landscape as a Global Company
Henning Bloech
Global Director ‑ Sustainable Solutions, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials GmbH
- Aligning national and regional ESG requirements under a global ESG roadmap
- Integrating ESG regulatory requirements into corporate strategy
- Establishing a short and long term ESG data infrastructure and strategy
Panel Discussion
05:45PM - 06:25PM
ESG Standards and Requirement
- How to meet regulatory requirements and comply with ESG standards? How do you measure governance and compliance most effectively, what are the KPIs and what are the standards?
- How can regulators and enforcement agencies take more aggressive action against alleged greenwashing?
- How will mandatory standards reduce the problem of selective reporting and greenwashing?
- Meet ESG requirements through digitalisation and emerging technologies such as IoT, digital twins, big data, and AI?
Closing Remark
06:25PM - 06:35PM
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One
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DAY 2 - 19 June 2024
Case Study
08:40AM - 09:05PM
ESG Data Challenges and Opportunities: A Practical Case
• CSRD reporting: practical experience of the double materiality assessment and ESG Performance parameters with the help of AI
Case Study
09:05AM - 09:30AM
Opportunities and Limitations of AI as a Game Changer for ESG Data.
- Exploring how AI facilitates the seamless integration of ESG data into decision-making processes.
- Discuss the potential of AI in automating ESG reporting, reducing manual efforts, and ensuring accuracy in compliance processes.
- Addressing challenges and limitations related to data quality and ethical considerations in automated reporting
- Shedding light on the need for responsible AI practices. Examining the ethical implications of using AI in ESG data analysis
- Emphasizing the importance of mitigating biases in algorithms.
Panel Discussion
09:30AM - 10:10AM
The Future of ESG Data: Risk and Challenges
- What is the role of data within the ESG investment?
- How to use data to make informed decisions?
- What is the impact of ESG data challenges on the EU’s SFDR, CSRD and other regulations?
- How to use data, AI and machine learning to measure ESG risk & performance?
- What are the data barriers to the growth of sustainable investing? Does ESG data help to deliver performance? How has ESG affected risk and performance?
- What are the opportunities and limitations of AI as a game changer for ESG data?
Panelists
Roshini Johri / Head of ESG Analytics, Director, Global /HSBC
Panelists
Yaroslav Sovgyra
Head of ESG Risk, Lloyds Banking Group
Siloshini Naidoo
Head ESG, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Case Study
10:10AM - 10:35AM
Harnessing Technology for Effective ESG Implementation.
- Exploring the latest technological trends shaping ESG practices globally.
- Showcasing innovative technologies that enhance efficiency in ESG reporting, monitoring, and implementation.
- Delving into the role of data analytics in measuring and analyzing ESG metrics.
- Providing insights that enable organizations to make informed and sustainable decisions.
Networking Break
10:35AM - 11:05AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
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Panel Discussion
11:05AM - 11:45AM
Tackling CSRD and Double Materiality
Catalina Hemmink
Sustainability Reporting Specialist, ABN AMRO Bank
- Double materiality & CSRD: what is it and why does it matter?
- How to streamline compliance to CSRD and tackling double materiality
- What is the role of double materiality in sustainability reporting?
Case Study
11:45AM - 12:10AM
ESG Investing for Social Impact: Beyond Financial Returns
- Strategies for aligning financial returns with positive social outcomes.
- Demonstrating successful impact investments contributing to community development.
- Assessing the impact of climate change on investments.
- Strategies for incorporating climate considerations into asset management practices.
Case Study
12:10PM - 12:35PM
Building Sustainable Asset Management Practices
- Illustrating strategies for seamlessly integrating ESG principles into asset management practices.
- Investigating the impact of ESG factors on investment decisions and long-term sustainability.
- Combating the challenges and opportunities of aligning with global and local regulatory frameworks.
- Analysing the evolving regulatory environment surrounding asset management and how compliance with ESG standards enhances financial performance.
Case Study
12:35PM - 01:00PM
Net Zero Strategies that also Build Climate Resiliency
- Identifying projects for maximum GHG reductions that factor also in climate adaptation, resiliency, and business continuity.
- Conducting ESG and/or climate risk assessment to overlay adaption priorities with GHG reduction projects.
- Working with utility partners and government to maximize incentives toward simultaneous mitigation and adaptation strategies.
- Creating public/private partnerships to achieve maximum GHG reductions while building resiliency and business continuity throughout value chain.
James Gudjonson / Manager, Sustainability Innovation / BCLC
Lunch Time
01:00PM - 02:00PM
Lunch Time Break
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Networking Break
02:00PM - 02:10PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
02:10PM - 02:35PM
Climate Risk Management: Strategies for Resilience
- Identifying and quantifying physical and transition climate risks.
- Incorporating climate scenario analysis into risk assessments.
- Tools and methodologies for mapping climate-related risks.
- Integrating climate risk into financial risk assessments.
- Understanding ESG integration for climate risk management in contemporary business strategies
Andrew Forsyth / Head of Climate Resilience and Sustainability (UK) / Zurich Resilience Solutions
02:35PM - 03:00PM
Fireside Chat
ESG Integration Strategies: Navigating the Corporate
Landscape.
- Explore the evolving significance of ESG factors in corporate governance and the role of independent directors.
- Emphasizing how independent directors can drive the adoption of industry best practices.
- Examining the growing importance of stakeholder engagement in the ESG landscape.
- Providing insights into the latest ESG-related regulatory developments and compliance requirements.
- Investigating how to implement an ESG strategy
Case Study
03:00PM - 03:25PM
Fostering Boardroom Diversity and Inclusion in ESG Decision-Making
- Underlining how diverse perspectives, including those of independent directors, contribute to more comprehensive ESG decision-making.
- Fostering an environment conducive to effective ESG integration.
- Spotlighting the impact of gender diversity on ESG leadership.
- Heightening the role of corporate boards in creating positive social impact through ESG initiatives.
- Emphasizing strategies for independent directors to engage with local communities and address social issues.
Panel Discussion
03:25PM - 04:05PM
Building Towards Sustainable Net-Zero Future
- What do ESG functions for organizations look like now and what will they look like in 5 years? What is the evolving role of finance, legal and compliance in ESG in different stage and size organizations? How do we navigate the change management processes involved in cross functional collaboration?
- What innovations in sustainability will take place now and in the next 5 years? Discussing where sustainability innovation is coming from and how we can get ahead of these trends?
- What does sustainability look like for the asset finance industry?
- What do the relevant solutions look like to adapt to the environmental responsibility context?
Networking Break
04:05PM - 04:35PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
04:35PM - 05:00PM
The Role of Circular Electronics in Crafting a Net-Zero Carbon Future
Sofia Peruzzo
Group ESG Manager, TES Group
- E-waste trends and carbon footprint: exploring current e-waste trends and the associated carbon footprint across the IT hardware lifecycle.
- Illustrate how applying circular economy principles throughout the IT lifecycle can minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions: extended lifecycle and recycling of electronics for Net-Zero
- Discussing how to achieve a Net-Zero future through stakeholder collaboration for circular electronics: internal decarbonisation efforts through integration of renewable energy sources and offering circular services to reduce indirect emissions
05:00PM - 05:25PM
The Scope 3 Conundrum
Heather Buchanan
Chief Executive Officer, Bankers for Net Zero
- Why scope 3 emissions are so important
- What the challenges are in addressing Scope 3
- The role of banks and financial institutions
- What is needed to overcome the barriers and solutions (Project Perseus)
Panel Discussion
05:25PM - 06:05PM
The Journey Toward Scope 3 Net Zero: Opportunities and Challenges
- What is scope 3 emissions and why most businesses don't understand scope 3 emissions?
- What are the challenges associated with scope 3?
- What is your approach to the scope 3 journey?
- How are you streamlining your approach to scope 3?
- How advanced are you towards net zero and what actions are you taking towards net zero?
- How are you leveraging external collaborations to drive scope 3 progress?
Moderator
Heather Buchanan
Chief Executive Officer, Bankers for Net Zero
Panelists
Sofia Peruzzo
Group ESG Manager, TES Group
Siloshini Naidoo
Head ESG, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Closing Remark
06:05PM - 06:15PM
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Closing Session
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