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Charging Forward: Battery Storage’s Evolving Supply Chains
2023-09-14 13:00 (Europe/London)
Batteries will underpin the energy transition across transport and electricity generation. In this webinar, we will review the global battery supply chain, and the sector’s role in a trillion-dollar industrial transformation.
Discussion Topics:
– Overview of the battery storage market
– The global growth of battery cell manufacturing
– Key features of the battery supply chain, from cathodes to metals
– Risks and opportunities linked to onshoring production

Implementing the CSRD: Preparing for a New Era of ESG Disclosure
2023-09-13 20:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join ERM and the SustainAbility Institute for a discussion about the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The CSRD is the most far-reaching piece of legislation on ESG disclosure and raises many questions: Which companies will the Directive apply to and when? How will it impact the companies with subsidiaries in Europe? What steps should companies take to prepare for its implementation? The webinar will discuss these questions and more through discussion with ERM’s subject matter experts and panelists from German chemicals company BASF and British software company Sage. Panelists and experts will expand on expected updates to the CSRD, the importance of double materiality, and share ERM’s recommended four-step process for CSRD alignment.

Ripple Effect: Exploring the Impact of Water Risk on Credit
2023-09-12 11:00 (America/Halifax)
In a recent research report, Moody’s highlighted that the impact of water management risks on credit is poised to increase significantly. This escalation arises from the dual pressures of escalating water demand and the compounding effects of climate change, which particularly intensifies water scarcity in regions already under high water stress. The report identifies eight sectors collectively holding nearly $2 trillion in debt that are particularly susceptible to these risks. These risks extend beyond climate-related concerns and encompass a range of water-related issues such as accessibility, availability, efficiency, pollution, and pricing.
As the repercussions of insufficient water management practices become more pronounced in both financial and societal spheres, comprehending the influence of these risks on corporations, governments, and other entities issuing debt is now of paramount importance.
A panel consisting of Moody’s analysts and climate experts invites participation to delve into the subsequent focal points:
1. Amplification of Water Supply-Demand Imbalances due to Climate Change: The panel will discuss the exacerbating effects of climate change on the existing imbalances between water supply and demand.
2. Translation of Water Management Issues into Credit Risks: The discussion will explore how the challenges associated with water management can be transformed into credit risks for entities that issue debt.
3. Constructing Resilience: Government and Corporate Strategies: Participants will have the opportunity to explore potential measures that governments and companies can adopt to enhance their resilience in the face of these challenges.

Climate Week NYC
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-14
Climate Week NYC stands as the premier annual event in the realm of climate action, uniting around 400 events and activities within the expanse of New York City. Through a blend of physical, hybrid, and digital formats, this weeklong gathering draws together a diverse array of participants. This assembly includes business magnates, political trailblazers, community leaders, and representatives from civil society worldwide, representing varied ages and backgrounds. Their common purpose is to propel the transition towards a sustainable future, expedite the pace of progress, and champion the ongoing transformations.
Playing host to this impactful gathering is the Climate Group, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating climate action. The week’s official program, orchestrated by the Climate Group, serves as a nexus for prominent figures spanning business, government, civil society, and the climate sector on an international scale.
This year’s iteration of Climate Week NYC is slated for September 17-24, 2023. Orchestrated in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly, the event occurs in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.
The event’s core activities encompass an extensive range of nearly 400 events and activities held throughout New York City. These proceedings will be accessible through various channels, with key sessions streamed online for remote participation. The lineup includes entirely digital events incorporated into the program.
A pivotal moment within the week is the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony, scheduled for September 17. This ceremony commands considerable attention and features substantial announcements, dialogues, and conversations with global leaders hailing from business, government, and the climate community. Distinguished figures such as Prince Charles, Tim Cook, Jacinda Ardern, Kristalina Georgieva, and others have graced the stage in past editions.
The Opening Ceremony this year will grapple with three fundamental queries:
1. How can investments be strategically directed, and those with vested interests be held accountable, given the urgency of climate action?
2. While solutions to the climate crisis are available, how can they be effectively implemented?
3. What strides have been made, and how can the collective determination of the climate community continue to drive meaningful climate action?
Spanning September 18 and 19, 2023, the Climate Group hosts The Hub Live, gathering over 1,000 influential leaders from various sectors. This segment comprises sessions addressing key themes, yet to be disclosed.
The theme “We Can. We Will” epitomizes the spirit of the event. It reflects a resolute commitment, an unwavering focus, a hopeful promise, and a collective call to action. This theme encompasses both immediate action and a forward-looking perspective, encompassing new prospects and initiatives.
While promising strides have been witnessed in domains like renewables and financing, the event underscores the necessity to persistently advance. The upcoming phase mandates a thorough examination of the path forward: amplifying investments in sustainability, pioneering novel solutions, translating intentions into tangible actions, exploring fresh opportunities, and collectively dismantling barriers.
Forecasts anticipate that this year’s Climate Week NYC will surpass the impact of the transformative 2022 edition. Business leaders, policy-makers, community representatives, and civil society advocates are poised to harness this week as a rallying point, fostering substantial contributions to the pivotal goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030 and progressing toward a net-zero future by 2050.

5th annual ESG and Climate Risk Week
2023-09-12 00:00 - 2023-09-14 00:00 (Europe/London) | Hilton Bankside, London, UK., Hilton Bankside, London, United Kingdom
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.

The financial costs and impacts of climate change
2023-09-11 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Joining Moody’s and McKinsey in a virtual round table discussion is an opportunity for participants to delve into the realm of assessing physical risks to their tangible asset portfolios. By engaging in this dialogue, the attending teams can effectively appraise potential financial losses resulting from damages and operational interruptions. Moreover, the conversation will encompass the shifting landscape of insurance feasibility due to the influences of climate change.
The forthcoming one-hour online seminar will delve into the specificities of certain markets where climate change-driven incidents like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are progressively inflicting more extensive harm and business disturbances. Noteworthy experts from McKinsey and Moody’s will collaborate to present a case study centred on evaluating risks within a portfolio belonging to a US-based bank. Through this illustration, attendees will gain valuable insights to facilitate informed decision-making concerning conceivable financial ramifications linked to tangible assets. Additionally, the discourse will touch upon credit implications and the evolving perspectives on the feasibility of insurance, which are undergoing transformation as a result of the impacts of climate change.

Wall Street Journal – The Future of Energy
2023-09-07 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
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.

MSCI in practice: Managing your portfolio's carbon footprint and understanding the impact of changing market conditions
2023-09-07 09:00 (America/Halifax)
In order to comprehend and gauge the carbon footprint of a portfolio as well as its fluctuations over time, a fundamental underpinning is established. This foundation serves as the basis for regulatory reporting, engagement with stakeholders, evaluations of climate-related risks, and the formulation of climate strategies and initiatives.
Alterations in the carbon footprints of portfolios can stem from a variety of sources. These include shifts in climate-related variables, adjustments made to the portfolio’s balance, or changes in financial variables.
This upcoming event will center around an illuminating conversation about a framework for attributing the carbon footprint. This framework serves to allocate alterations in emissions at the portfolio level to their core drivers. These encompass transformations in the portfolio’s composition, shifts in emissions from the entities within the portfolio, and alterations in the structure of ownership and financing. The purpose of this framework is to empower investors with insights into the extent to which modifications in a portfolio’s carbon footprint can be attributed to the inherent decarbonization initiatives of companies, the investment choices of portfolio managers, or shifts in the financing landscape of these companies.
Furthermore, the event will present an investor’s perspective, emphasizing the indispensability and significance of attributing carbon footprints. This perspective will shed light on why understanding the sources behind changes in carbon footprints is not just a choice, but an imperative in the current landscape.

Defining Sustainability Leadership
2023-09-06 20:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
GlobeScan and The SustainAbility Institute by ERM extend a warm invitation to you for an upcoming webinar scheduled on September 6 at 11am New York / 4pm London. The focal point of this session will be an exploration of the prevailing landscape of sustainability leadership.
During this event, we will delve into the insights gleaned from this year’s Sustainability Leaders Survey. Furthermore, we are honored to have distinguished individuals share their perspectives, including:
– Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ingka Group / IKEA
– Peter Paul van de Wijs, Chief Policy Officer at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
– Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan
– Additional speakers to be announced
Guiding the discussions as the moderator for the session will be Mark Lee, the Executive Director of The SustainAbility Institute by ERM.
The Sustainability Leaders Survey stands as an unparalleled initiative – the most expansive and enduring survey of its kind. For over 25 years, it has diligently tracked the viewpoints of experts in the realm of sustainable development leadership. This webinar serves as an invaluable opportunity to gain insights from these notable voices and engage with the discourse surrounding sustainability leadership.

Webinar: Biodiversity - linking the TNFD to your business strategy
2023-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Copenhagen)
In response to the impending crisis of biodiversity loss, businesses and organizations are facing a pressing demand for proactive measures and streamlined practices. The newly introduced TNFD (Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) framework presents a methodical approach for companies to evaluate and communicate their impact on biodiversity. This is pivotal not only for the success of their individual sustainability strategies but also for the attainment of global objectives and the establishment of transparency for stakeholders.
Our upcoming webinar endeavors to provide you with valuable insights into the critical aspects of biodiversity loss, sparking a discourse on the integration of nature and business within corporate strategies, both in theory and practice. Central to the discussion is the TNFD framework and how it serves as a tool to comprehend, harmonize, and report on a company’s influence on biodiversity.
Orlaith Delargy, an Associate Director at KPMG Ireland, boasts seven years of professional expertise. Her prior engagements with CDP, Natural Capital Ireland, SustainabilityWorks, and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce have nurtured her proficiency across various sustainability domains, including water security, biodiversity, climate mitigation, and adaptation. During this webinar, Orlaith will elucidate the driving forces behind proactive measures and the actionable steps businesses can undertake.
Furthermore, while the new TNFD framework might be on the radar of many, there could still be lingering uncertainties about its components – what it entails and how companies can practically leverage it. Marianne Haahr, representing Global Canopy and TNFD, will delve into the intricate elements of the framework. She will unravel its composition, capabilities, as well as its limitations. This presentation promises to provide insights into how companies, akin to yours, are currently engaging with biodiversity and how this engagement will evolve in the foreseeable future.
The key takeaways from this webinar include:
1. Understanding Biodiversity: Grasping the essence of biodiversity and its significance for both you and your organization.
2. Practical Implementation: Learning how to effectively incorporate biodiversity considerations into practical operations.
3. TNFD Framework Introduction: Gaining an introductory understanding of the TNFD framework and its implications for your organization.
This webinar is tailored for management professionals who are currently or prospectively involved in integrating biodiversity considerations into the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) or overarching strategies of their organizations. If you’re interested in comprehending the strategic benefits that the TNFD framework can offer in a systematic manner, this session is designed to provide you with valuable insights.

Carbon Catch-up: Nature or Tech solutions? How to build a carbon removal strategy
2023-08-30 20:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join 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.

Navigating the EU Taxonomy: New Delegated Acts and CDP’s Integration
2023-08-29 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
The European Commission released in June the new finance package introducing the latest EU Taxonomy Delegated Acts and amendments to the existing ones. The implementation of these acts will have a substantial impact on companies falling within the scope of the EU Taxonomy, adding new technical screening criteria and activities to the framework.
What will be the impact on your company and how will you need to adjust your reporting as of 1st January 2024?
Join Guilherme Cassaro, Senior Corporate Officer (CDP), Olivia Babuty, Senior Sustainability Analyst (Greenomy), Charles Manche, Tech & Sectoral Partnerships (Greenomy), for a webinar to understand the underlying effects of the regulation and how to adapt.
You will learn about:

The latest EU Taxonomy-eligible activities included in the Climate Delegated Acts
The technical screening criteria for the 4 environmental objectives and how to report accordingly
The ways in which CDP is incorporating the EU taxonomy in its own framework
The first year market feedback, tackling the main reporting challenges observed and Greenomy’s answer to them

The Road Toward Banking Decarbonisation: The Case of MENA
2023-08-29 13:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Presented by
Orestis Velentzas, UNEP FI Climate Mitigation & Banking Lead
About this talk
This webinar will discuss key climate challenges in the MENA region and the role banks can play in mitigating those risks. Key concepts of climate mitigation for the banking sector will be discussed, covering different areas in which policymakers and banks need to take action in order to accelerate banking decarbonisation including baseline measurement and reporting, commitment, target-setting, transition strategies and the operationalisation of net zero. Having set the conceptual framework, the webinar will then discuss a summary of the key findings from the analysis that UNEP FI has conducted on the state of banking decarbonisation in the MENA region, covering existing initiatives from policymakers as well as how banks have responded so far. Finally, the session will outline a set of recommendations for policymakers and banks, leveraging insights from best practices being observed globally.

Wastewater Surveillance for Public Health and Environmental Management
2023-08-24 14:30 - 16:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Through this side event, the organizers aim to raise awareness around the benefits of wastewater-based monitoring and surveillance and enhance cooperation among relevant stakeholders. The event also aims to foster collaboration between water service providers and health institutions and encourage surveillance on communicable and non-communicable diseases using wastewater. Finally, the event aims to bring together experts and policymakers to highlight best practices on the use of wastewater-based monitoring and surveillance to detect waves of COVID-19 and beyond.
The side event will leverage on the existing global partnerships established on wastewater-based monitoring surveillance in the past years across the world, linking sewage surveillance experts to governments and policymakers. The side event aims at bringing together relevant stakeholders and representatives from different sectors such as the wastewater sector, centers of communicable diseases, global and regional health initiatives, policymakers, the private sector, research organizations, water associations, globally active water operators and major actors to discuss the way forward towards establishing a worldwide system of wastewater-based monitoring and surveillance.
The event will be organized in person at World Water Week in Room A3, on Thursday 24 August 2023, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Stockholm time. Furthermore, there is a possibility to follow it online.
Register for the event at: worldwaterweek.org/tickets and look for Session ID 10944.
More on UNEP’s participation at World Water Week.

Scaling up solutions for sustainable wastewater and nutrient management
2023-08-24 12:00 - 13:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Recovering resources, including nutrients, from wastewater is an effective way to tackle several issues related to sustainable development. However, the effectiveness of this solution depends on building blocks such as governance, financing, human, technical and institutional capacity, as well as awareness raising.
The side event aims to discuss the challenges and opportunities of recovering nutrients from wastewater as well as ways to scale up solutions for sustainable wastewater and nutrient management. It will also draw the attention of the audience to practical examples by institutions working to address them through innovative financial and practical solutions on the ground.
The event aims to generate synergies among actors involved in this sector and enhance collaboration especially between financial institutions, governments, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
The event will be held online only, Wednesday 23 August 2023, 9:30-10:00 AM Stockholm time.
Register for the event at: worldwaterweek.org/tickets and look for Session ID 10945.
More on UNEP’s participation at World Water Week.

Sustainability Opportunity and Climate Risk in Government Supply Chain
2023-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
About the 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.

ESG: Dispatch from the Front Lines of Accountable Capitalism
2023-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
About the Event:

Over the past decade, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have captured the attention of trillions of dollars of capital, engaged thousands of consultants, and become a top strategic concern in the C-suite and board rooms. However, over the past 18 months, a countermovement has challenged the efforts to value ESG factors and incorporate them into strategic initiatives, claiming that such efforts are “woke” and antithetical to free markets. This countermovement has culminated in seven separate Congressional hearings in Washington, DC in July 2023, challenging various aspects of ESG integration. Yet, at the same time, EU ESG disclosure regulation continues to expand and investor and corporate interest in ESG factors remains strong.
In this LinkedIn Live Session, three leaders in ESG integration – across financial services, consulting, and corporate – will join Wharton professors to discuss their perspectives on the current battle of ideas, dollars, and action. Join us to learn the latest actionable insights from the front lines of accountable capitalism.

Closing the loop: Nutrient recovery from Wastewater
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Wastewater, a severe source of pollution faced by many countries globally, enters our environment in large quantities and affects the health of humans and ecosystems alike. This also has a major impact on socio-economic activities. Water is a finite resource and the demand from a rapidly growing population puts additional stress on our freshwater bodies and agricultural practices; and sustainable wastewater management shows great promise to fulfil this growing demand.
Half of the world’s food security is dependent on nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer use. Often an excessive application of these fertilizers ends up in our water bodies as agricultural run-off, generating wastewater rich in nutrients. When this wastewater pollutes freshwater and marine ecosystems, it can lead to loss of aquatic biodiversity caused by eutrophication and the creation of dead zones. The recovery and reuse of nutrients from wastewater could offset 13.4% of the global demand from fertilizers, hence addressing the social, environmental, and economic costs from wastewater.
This webinar, jointly organised by the Global Wastewater Initiative (GWWI) and the Global Partnership on Nutrients Management (GPNM), taking place on 16 August 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Nairobi time, aims to discuss the potential of treating wastewater to recover, recycle, and reuse nutrients, with a focus on nitrogen and phosphorus, and showcases examples and case studies from the work done in this area.

S&P Global: Beyond ESG Webinar with Transition Outlooks at Climate Week and COP28
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax)
Looking forward to Climate Week and COP28, S&P Global’s experts will come together to delve into the requisites of a just transition, the influence of the transition on nature and biodiversity risks, and the multifaceted aspects involved in funding this transformative process. Enrol now to participate in the discussion on August 16.
The upcoming instalment of the Beyond ESG webinar series is not to be overlooked, as it presents an opportunity to listen to industry experts spanning the global value chain as they explore pivotal subjects, which encompass:
1. The functions of green bonds, debt financing, and Second Party Opinions (SPOs) within the transition.
2. The effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on the evolution of energy transition, both in the United States and internationally, a year following its enactment.
3. The implications of evolving economic dynamics for the advancement of sustainability during the transition.

ESG Portfolio Management: Optimizing Opportunities & Performance
2023-08-15 23:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
More investment portfolio managers are becoming increasingly aware of the significant impact ESG factors can have on a company’s long-term financial performance. They acknowledge that companies with robust ESG practices are better equipped to handle risks and seize opportunities, whereas those with weaker ESG practices may face reputational and regulatory risks, ultimately affecting their financial performance.
Institutional investors are also facing mounting pressure from stakeholders to take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions. Consequently, measuring and managing companies’ ESG practices and performance has become a crucial aspect of portfolio managers’ fiduciary responsibilities. Nevertheless, the implementation of this strategy presents substantial challenges, such as aligning ESG priorities, dealing with laborious manual data collection processes, and lacking sufficient analytics and insights into ESG performance.
The audience is invited to attend a webinar hosted by Archer and BPM, where they can gain valuable insights into the current developments, obstacles, and potential benefits of ESG portfolio management. The webinar will cover the best approach for portfolio management companies to establish and maintain a sustainable ESG program, as well as how Archer can enhance ESG performance management and reporting practices to optimize management decision-making.

Capital for Climate Action Conference
2023-05-16 18:30 - 2023-05-17 02:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Clarity in the low-carbon transition
Owners and managers of assets, financial institutions and companies are committing to climate action amid a rapidly changing economic landscape. A banking crisis, war in Ukraine, trade tensions, tightening monetary policy and the increasing urgency to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions are driving the need for clarity on navigating the path to net-zero alignment. The immensity of the challenge is matched only by the necessary pace of the transition.
Together we will untangle the complexity of this rapidly evolving environment that is reshaping investment and business strategies, addressing issues such as:

Navigating an economic environment that can clash with climate ambition
Identifying and rewarding companies that are actually decarbonizing
Evaluating opportunities in green technologies and sustainable finance
Quantifying the impact of physical climate risks on the pricing of financial assets
Anticipating where regulation and reporting might go next
Bringing integrity to climate commitments

Participants will leave with greater clarity about the climate transition, together with practical guidance for making critical decisions and taking action to address the risks and opportunities that accompany today’s challenges.

Regional Consultation for Africa: nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains
2023-05-16 08:00 - 2023-05-17 17:00 (Europe/London)
About the Event:

Regional Stakeholders Consultation in Africa: Nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is delighted to invite you to participate in this consultation, which will gather diverse stakeholders to discuss priorities, challenges and opportunities in the region, and explore and provide recommendations for actionable solutions to move towards a sustainable, fair and inclusive nature-positive trade that supports countries to:

Achieve sustainable and resilient agricultural supply chains
Facilitate market access to all stakeholders, in compliance with regulations aiming to decouple agri-commodities from deforestation (e.g. EU DR), and international agreements on biodiversity such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Advance national plans for sustainable social and economic development.

The Consultation in Africa will take place on 16 and 17 May 2023 with in-person participation in Yaounde, Cameroon* and also online, and will convene stakeholders from:

Government entities leading agendas on trade, agriculture, land management and forestry, biodiversity, finance, economy, industry, and related areas.
Policymakers active in the trade and environment fora.
Private sector: smallholders, trading cooperatives, MSMEs, multinational companies, industry associations and relevant stakeholders involved in supply chains of agricultural commodities.
Non-governmental organizations and civil society.
Academic and research institutions.
Financial institutions

During the event, there will be interpretations available in English and French.

Building a TCFD-Aligned Sustainability Program from the Ground Up
2023-05-10 20:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Today, many corporations and companies are facing challenges in measuring their climate impact and carbon footprint. In the upcoming webinar in the Demystifying Sustainability series, the audience will hear from a major consumer goods manufacturer that has made significant progress towards achieving concrete climate goals and complete Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) alignment, thanks to a comprehensive suite of data and analytics solutions.
The sustainability team from La-Z-Boy Inc., the leading global producer of reclining furniture and the second-largest US manufacturer-distributor of residential furniture, will share their insights on:
– Driving company-wide change towards sustainability goals through TCFD reporting
– Communicating metrics, actions, and results to key stakeholders and investors
– Scoping out first-year GHG emissions for Scope 1, 2, and 3
– Conducting a review of physical risks and policy assessments for transition risk
– The road ahead for future climate-related goals and implementation
The webinar aims to help reduce complexity for those who are starting on their sustainability journey. Interested parties are encouraged to register for the webinar today.

Sustainable Finance Update: Q2 2023
2023-05-03 19:30 - 2023-05-04 02:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
About the Event:

Moody’s sustainable finance specialists will discuss the latest trends shaping global sustainable debt markets, including recent issuance trends and forecasts, evolving market standards and a spotlight on the automotive sector.
Topics include:

What were the key drivers of sustainable bond issuance in the first quarter and outlook for the remainder of 2023?
To what extent will market developments, including the updated loan principles and the EU Green Bond Standard, affect the growth and standardization of thematic debt?
How are automakers leveraging the sustainable bond market to finance their decarbonization strategies?

Clean Energy Technologies to meet SDGs in Small Island States
2023-05-03 11:00 - 2023-05-04 00:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
This Virtual Event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in the field of sustainable energy and island communities. It will explore innovative technologies, best practices, and policy frameworks for promoting sustainable energy transitions in islands. The outcomes of the will contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions for island communities, and ultimately, to the achievement of global Sustainable Development Goals. This event continues the discourse on concrete implementation and solutions in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on SIDS to be held in 2024 and towards the 2030 Sustainable Development goals milestones.

4th global conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme
2023-04-24 04:00 - 2023-04-27 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
About the Event:

Humankind is confronted with multiple deeply rooted and interlinked crises, including in relation to climate, biodiversity, conflict, energy, consumer prices, food insecurity, malnutrition and health.
Global food systems challenges call for a profound and swift transformation of how we produce, process, retail, and consume food and dispose organic waste.
The UN Secretary-General’s Food Systems Summit (UN FSS) in September 2021 created important momentum for this transformation.
Contributing to the 2023 Stock-Taking Moment of the UN FSS follow-up process, this conference will look at how food systems need to be transformed to overcome these crises in order to minimize the risk of global collapse and achieve the SDGs.
Based on concrete examples, the conference will look at main barriers and bottlenecks in relation to food systems transformation, discuss solutions and release a series of actionable recommendations with a focus on the following five key levers:

Global, regional, national, sub-national inclusive governance to set the foundations for applying a holistic/integrated approach towards sustainable food systems.
Collaborative, multisectoral, integrated policy actions based on a holistic approach to materialize the transformation we need: shifting consumption and production patterns in our food systems.
Mobilizing means of implementation, including financing.
Metrics and accountability frameworks to measure transformation.
Mission-oriented research and innovation, in collaboration with the private sector.

To do so, the conference will provide a space for countries, coalitions, the Food Systems Coordination Hub’s “ecosystem of support” and other food systems actors to present transformational actions, tools and initiatives linked to the implementation of National Pathways for Food Systems Transformation that have emerged since the UN FSS and discuss how such actions can be further scaled up to ensure that we collectively attain our sustainable food systems pathways by 2030.
In addition, the conference will discuss how progress on shaping sustainable, resilient, healthy and inclusive food systems in the context of the UN FSS follow-up process can be properly measured in view of the UN FSS 2023 Stock-Taking Moment and beyond.

How Can The Built Environment Drive Social and Environmental Value?
2023-04-20 05:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Financial Times
About the Event:

This webinar, organised by the Financial Times in partnership with JLL, will delve into the rising importance of social value in the development of a net-zero, healthy, and equitable built environment. It will look at the key challenges and tensions between short and long term priorities and how the ecosystem of stakeholders can align and engage in the creation of spaces that are safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable. Our experts will share practical experiences and discuss ways to achieve decarbonisation goals alongside social and financial targets, explore opportunities for shared value and stakeholder collaboration, and examine how to improve the human value proposition throughout the entire real estate cycle.
Social value is a core part of ESG, yet there is a gap between ambition and action. Companies typically take a fragmented approach and focus more on the ‘E’ – rather than addressing environmental and social goals in tandem. Those who take a holistic approach across the real estate cycle, can transform the built environment into a driver of positive change, for both people and planet, while accelerating progress and unlocking competitive advantage.

US Climate Action Summit 2023
2023-04-19 11:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
About the Event:

What is the US Climate Action Summit?

Back for its third year, the US Climate Action Summit unites key leaders in business, politics and advocacy to drive US climate momentum during Earth Week.
We’re hosting an intimate yet innovative program that favours participation, progress and accountability.
Our goal for the US Climate Action Summit is to create a participant-led platform that drives measurable outcomes on climate policy and business action, with attendees at the heart of the agenda.

How is this event different?

We know events alone will not change the world. But the people and conversations at them can. We need a little less conversation and a lot more action at events like this.
We’ve seen a huge demand from our business, policy and NGO networks for an open and honest platform that pushes progress and implementation.
So we’ve designed an agenda that puts participation at the center of the program by creating an open space for off the record conversations, carefully curated small-group conversations, and a series of closed-door implementation sessions that deliver real outcomes.

Bloomberg for Credit: Navigate Sustainable Fixed Income Effectively
2023-04-19 10:30 (Europe/Warsaw)
About the Event:

Join this webinar to gain a better understanding of ESG topics in relation to Credit. Learn how to navigate sustainable fixed income effectively by leveraging Bloomberg’s resources, whether it is related to data, transparency, ratings, research, news, indices or regulation.

Discover best practices for locating issuer data, evaluating carbon impact and net zero alignment, and identifying regulatory profiles in respect to SFDR, TCFD etc.

Discussion topics:

· Integrate ESG data and scores into monitoring· Check alignment with regulatory requirements· Use Bloomberg Intelligence to keep track of ESG trends· Find & keep track of ESG bonds

Global Ethics Summit 2023
2023-04-17 08:00 - 2023-04-19 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
About the Event:

Welcome to the Global Ethics Summit 2023
Ethisphere’s Global Ethics Summit has always been a place for companies and delegates to learn, develop and share ideas that elevate our field and lead to greater business integrity. It’s been a place to become better.
This year, our 14th Annual Summit is going hybrid – showcasing more companies, featuring more points of view and bring together a larger community in person and virtually.
Join us as we advance together we gather senior leaders in person with their teams joining virtually from around the globe to shape and drive the Ethics Economy.
