Beyond engagement in listed equities, how can private equity investors influence companies to contribute more towards a better, more sustainable and fairer society ?
Join us to discover great companies positively impacting the way towards that goal.
Are ESG products transparent enough and understood by investors? The asset management industry is under pressure to shift capital to green companies. Are sustainable/climate funds delivering on their promises? Is there a risk that ESG products make us feel better as investors and pension savers but actually do little to the planet and to improve human well-being? How to enhance trust and transparency to help investors make informed decision? A panel of experts will tackle these questions and propose ideas on how ESG regulation can accelerate the transition to a greener economy.
https://www.pwc.ch/en/events/mainstreaming-sustainability-themed-products.html
Meeting Paris Agreements targets will require deep greenhouse gas emissions cuts. Gradually reducing emissions will not be enough, we must begin with investment in new fossil fuel substitution technologies. This session will discuss the challenges investors face in identifying these innovative companies, especially when they have several business lines, and measuring their impact on avoided carbon emissions.
This session will demonstrate how the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund intends to accelerate the development of high potential start-ups committed to the ecological transition and help them scale up. It will engage partners and potential partners in a dialogue about the fundamental role of Corporates in financing these innovative solutions.
This event will look at the role technology can play in addressing today’s environmental challenges and help transitioning to a more resilient and sustainable economy. Experts will speak about the range of possibilities in this field, presenting concrete “tech for nature” solutions and different aspects of the circular economy.
Launched out of Geneva in 2016, Accelerate2030 has become the world’s largest program for scaling entrepreneurial solutions towards the SDGs.
Join our breakfast event to meet the latest cohort of our top 15 global entrepreneurs, tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges across the Global South. The event will be followed by networking and facilitated matchmaking with the entrepreneurs.
Watch this space to discover their profiles next week!
In this joint workshop, the Asset Management Association of Switzerland (AMAS) and Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) aim to build a bridge between investor’s ESG expectations and product providers. In the workshop we discuss the various approaches to sustainable investment in detail and show which of these approaches satisfy the different investor goals most effectively.
With the world’s population projected to increase to ten billion by 2050, changes are needed in how we consume and produce food to shape more inclusive food systems. Join us to explore how changing diets, smart agriculture and circular solutions are driving the sustainability revolution – to feed our future population.
An innovative, interactive, and instructive event to discuss how to bridge knowledge gaps in the Swiss impact investing ecosystem, and opportunities and challenges of bringing together investors and impact entrepreneurs, based on the premise that early-stage innovative solutions can boost sustainable transitions if fueled by sufficient capital and operational guidance.
“Climate Transition” is the title of this year’s Alternatiba Festival.
At the heart of the action you’ll find the promotion of local initiatives and solutions to respond to the climate emergency, with conferences, films and more than 180 organizations present, including Sustainable Finance Geneva.
More Info: https://www.alternatibaleman.org/