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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]