Financial institutions are increasingly required to integrate climate and environmental transition considerations into their core operations, particularly within their risk management frameworks. While awareness of the financial implications of climate, environmental, and social risks has grown in recent years, widely accepted methodologies for assessing these risks are still lacking. Developing such methodologies is essential for building more resilient financial portfolios and economic systems. Come and meet Blunomy, Reed Management – Societe Generale Group and RRG Nature Based Solutions to hear about cutting-edge risk assessment methodologies and innovative and more resilient investment models.
The Green Business Award honours companies that combine positive environmental impact with entrepreneurial success, setting the standard for a sustainable economy. Each year, it shines the spotlight on pioneering entrepreneurs who prove that innovation and profitability can go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. This year’s three finalists demonstrate various strategies for addressing pressing environmental issues. Their stories set new standards for corporate governance and demonstrate how sustainable models can drive systemic change.
Around the world, donor cuts are reshaping the humanitarian and development landscape. Yet, Cardano’s on-chain treasury and staking rewards are fueling a new generation of initiatives—bootstrapping innovation where traditional donors fall short.
This session brings together pioneers using this funding to scale their work: Plastiks’ plastic credit marketplace for circular economies, Eco & Agri Trust’s environmental oracle for agricultural empowerment and environmental conservation, UNDP’s SDG Blockchain Accelerator for impactful startups, and UNHCR’s groundbreaking impact stake pool and associated ETP.
Together, they show how blockchain-native capital is already scaling positive outcomes for people, planet, and profit – becoming the next generation of donors.
Environmental challenges are intensifying under the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Co‑sponsored by Hyphen Earth and the Green Fintech Network, this session spotlights nature‑related financial risks now in FINMA’s focus. Hyphen presents its atmospheric-based monitoring, reporting and verification solution (aMRV), followed by lightning rounds from three Swiss green‑fintechs and an interactive panel linking tools to supervisory expectations and applications at financial institutions.
Join Innovate 4 Nature at the Building Bridges Solutions Stage for an exclusive showcase of the 2025 finalist solutions driving tangible, scalable impact for nature and climate. These six pioneering initiatives—selected from a global pool of innovators—will pitch their cutting-edge, nature-positive models, offering fresh pathways to regenerate ecosystems, empower communities, and align finance with planetary boundaries. Be the first to meet the changemakers shaping a resilient and biodiverse future.
The circular economy is gaining momentum as a transformative approach to reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. Yet, scaling circularity requires businesses and investors to align their strategies and priorities.
This session will explore ways in which corporates can think about transitioning from linear to circular models, the role of investors in driving this shift, and the opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Moderated by Judson Berkey, Lead Advocacy and Nature, Chief Sustainability Office at UBS, the discussion will feature Xavier Mahue, CEO of Retripa SA, Christoph W. Frei, Partner at Emerald Ventures, leading Emerald’s Global Energy Transformation Fund, and Mirjam Frei, Head of CIC Sustainability, Corporate & Institutional Clients at UBS. Together, they will share insights on ways to unlock the potential of circularity and support a more sustainable future.
Join us for real-world examples and explore actionable strategies to align business and investor agendas in scaling the circular economy.
A keynote moment to reflect on how far we have come since Paris, the finance’s evolving role, and what must be done now to deliver on nature and climate goals, building bridges between actions from governments and private actors/investors. Ten years after the Paris Agreement’s adoption and a few weeks before COP30, global finance and policy leaders are coming together to assess progress and plan the path ahead.
This session will convene changemakers to:
• Evaluate successes and remaining gaps in limiting global warming.
• Reflect on lessons learned and emerging challenges in sustainable finance
• Explore strategies to accelerate climate action over the next decade and collaboration between public and private actors.
This session will share the experiences of various Luxembourg actors involved in inclusive finance, demonstrating how they have utilized different de-risking mechanisms to increase their investments and attract new investors to support their activities.
We will thoroughly explore multiple approaches including:
– Hedging solutions
– Insurance mechanisms
– Technical assistance programs
– Guarantees
– First loss provisions
The discussion will examine both the positive effects and limitations of these mechanisms, providing concrete recommendations for stakeholders interested in increasing their commitments to inclusive finance.
Join us to gain valuable insights from practitioners who have successfully navigated risk mitigation in the inclusive finance sector.
Is conscious capital a utopian ideal or the future of finance? This panel brings together DIONZ (female) Members who are Principals, Partners, and Owners of single and multi-family offices – visionary wealth owners and creators – to explore how capital can be aligned with purpose, values, and long-term impact. We’ll unpack the tensions between profit and our future, challenge outdated paradigms, and ask: Is conscious capital idealism, or is it inevitable?
Note: This session is for the accredited media of Building Bridges 2025 only. Interested journalists can contact media@buildingbridges.org for accreditation.
This session is targeted at media and communication professionals who have a good understanding of sustainability, ESG and reporting requirements and are interested in enhancing their impact and leadership in this area.
The panel discussion aims to demonstrate the business case for embedding sustainability within media organisations. It will delve into the practical challenges and opportunities to do this, and what would it take to make news organisations investible for impact investors.
The objective is for participants to understand the societal and business imperatives for media to prioritize sustainability even and perhaps more than ever in times of disruption, crisis and pushbacks. They will learn from practitioners how they might build on their approach and develop a strong strategic approach to sustainability, also by drawing on best practices from other sectors. They will gain deeper insights on the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively navigate and lead in this complex landscape.
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The session will be followed by a short media briefing about key sessions throughout the day and conclude before the High-Level Plenary on Insurance.