Moving beyond GDP and traditional business metrics, SIPI advances a holistic framework for measurement and decision-making—aligning economic vitality with societal well-being, ecological integrity, and long-term resilience.

Global value chains impact the lives of billions of people worldwide, particularly informal workers, smallholder farmers, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities in the Global South. Unprecedented volatility reminds us that they are built on shaky foundations.

Initiatives such as the EU Global Gateway present an innovative model for advancing both economic self-interest in the Global North and sustainable development opportunities for economies, businesses, and people of the Global South.

A workshop spotlighting how financial institutions can use GHG emissions to measure and disclose emissions associated with financial activities using data. Practitioners will present their experiences and learnings from their disclosure exercises and how this also fits into the overall sustainability journey. Participants will also be able to upskill on the overall data journey in connection with implementing the PCAF Standards in tailored breakout sessions.

The climate and biodiversity crises are now coupled with the rise of an illiberal wave. Finance fuels the exceeding of planetary boundaries and many disrespect of the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples. Investment banks and asset or wealth managers too often favor oligarchic economy actors who attack climate objectives and ESG criteria.
How can we change course? What kind of finance is needed to bring about a widespread ‘buen vivir’ economy?

This session will explore how investments in insurance can serve as a critical tool in shaping a brighter future for children and lifting families out of poverty. Through compelling case studies and successful, innovative initiatives, we will demonstrate the transformative power of inclusive insurance. By mitigating risks, promoting financial stability, ensuring access to education, and enhancing community resilience, insurance can serve as a powerful tool for long-term positive change.

To scale impact-first investment solutions – especially NGO-led or hybrid models – we must uphold integrity and mission while attracting catalytic capital and managing risk. Impact-first investing often involves trade-offs, yet the cost of inaction is higher. This session explores three real-world models that blend public and private capital, examine innovative risk mitigation, and challenge the market to rethink what truly qualifies as “investable.”

There is increasing recognition among private equity investors that robust ESG practices enhance both risk management and financial performance. Yet, operationalising sustainability-linked value-creation remains challenging. PRI, in collaboration with Laudes Foundation and Bain & Company, will facilitate an interactive group dialogue on this topic to help GPs and LPs identify actionable practices that drive tangible financial outcomes.

As Europe accelerates its green and digital transformation, a €2.5 trillion funding gap persists in mid-market infrastructure—critical for scaling energy, digital, and transport projects. This event explores investment opportunities, regulatory stability, and the role of private capital in driving sustainable growth. Experts will discuss strategies to de-risk and expand mid-cap assets, ensuring Europe’s long-term competitiveness.