The SDG financing gap currently amounts to $4.2 trillion per year and critically hinders the progress towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This session will feature various organizations and their work on innovative solutions contributing to the financing of the SDGs.
Alternative investments, such as private equity, hedge funds, and real assets, are increasingly being aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This alignment is driven by the growing recognition that sustainable and responsible investing can generate long-term value and mitigate risks.
The purpose of the Environmental Innovation Awards is to promote the goals and values of ONE CREATION as an investor by supporting young companies in the early stages of their existence. Since 2010 ONE CREATION has been successfully financing private companies with a strong impact purpose in Switzerland and abroad.
Can technology contribute to a sustainable future? Technology is accelerating dramatically, and the world needs solutions. Where do we go from here? Listen to tech optimists and their solutions for the environment, financial inclusion, risk mitigation, Web3 funding, analytics, investments, and more. New technologies can help create a better future.
We are bringing together pioneering startups to showcase how tech innovations drive sustainability. From climate risk management solutions to funding for biodiversity protection; and building decarbonization mechanisms, these startups highlight FinTech’s transformative role in environmental stewardship.
A facilitated discussion on how the functional set-up for mandatory CSRD reporting is a critical step to leveraging the value from sustainability functions in global organisations.
The circular economy reimagines sustainability by eliminating waste, extending material use, and regenerating ecosystems. This Impact Hub Geneva session explores circularity’s potential, featuring insights from Lombard Odier’s Plastic Circularity Fund and Swiss startups like ID Geneva, Ponera Group, Bloom Biorenewables, and Composite Recycling, showcasing transformative solutions across industries.
Private capital is crucial for financing nature-based solutions (NbS), yet most sources of financing remain public. Our panel will discuss the current state of NbS investments and next steps to make this asset class more accessible to private investors, leveraging lessons from forestry and regenerative agriculture to broaden NbS opportunities.
Safeguarding the ocean and its ecosystems will be critical to sustain economic prosperity and address major challenges posed by global warming and biodiversity loss. Join us at our Panel & Workshop with speakers from ODDO BHF AM, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Green Digital Finance Alliance.
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