June 2020
IIGCC member webinar – EU Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy
Member event
Members are invited to attend an IIGCC member webinar, taking place on Wednesday 18 June, 14.00 – 15.30 (UK time), which will focus on the European Commission’s consultation on the renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy. This consultation will inform the EU’s strategy to support the flow of private capital required for the transformation of financial and industrial sectors, and the EU’s ambition of climate-neutrality. The webinar will set out the background and overview of the Commission’s proposals for the Renewed Sustainable…
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IIGCC and WCF event at London Climate Action Week: Investing in a sustainable recovery from COVID 19
IIGCC's event with World Climate Foundation will focus on what a sustainable economic recovery would look like in practice, bringing together institutional investors with economics and energy experts. The event will explore the following themes: What would a green recovery look like? Are recovery packages so far expected to accelerate or constrain progress on climate change? How do we strengthen recovery efforts to support a sustainable energy transition? The role for investors to work with governments on a sustainable recovery. There will be…
Find out moreIIGCC member webinar: EU Regulation on sustainability-related disclosures (SFDR) and Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)
Member event
Members are invited to a webinar taking place on Monday 20th July 14.00 – 15.30, which will focus on the EU Regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR) and Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for ESG disclosures. The webinar will provide the background to and an overview of key issues for SFDR/RTS relevant to members, with a presentation by our Brussels-based PA agency, FleishmanHillard. Please see a provisional agenda below. Any materials will be circulated ahead of time.…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreIIGCC member webinar: Preview of PAII’s Net Zero Investment Framework and consultation process
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IIGCC members are invited to attend a webinar on 23rd July at 14:00 - 15:30 to preview the draft Net Zero Investment Framework. The framework draws together the conclusions from the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative working group papers and is the first-ever process aimed at enabling asset owners and asset managers to effectively become ‘net zero investors’. The webinar will take place ahead of the formal consultation launch. It will provide members with a first look at the framework, an…
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Launch for consultation: the draft Net Zero Investment Framework by the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative
IGCC is delighted to invite you to the launch of the draft Net Zero Investment Framework by the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative which has been released for consultation. The Net Zero Investment Framework is the first output from the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative (PAII). The PAII was established in 2019 to explore how investors can align their portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement and establish a common understanding of definitions, effective approaches and methodologies to guide ambitious action.…
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Presentation of draft Net Zero Investment Framework by the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative
IGCC is delighted to invite you to the launch of the draft Net Zero Investment Framework by the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative which has been released for consultation. The Net Zero Investment Framework is the first output from the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative (PAII). The PAII was established in 2019 to explore how investors can align their portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement and establish a common understanding of definitions, effective approaches and methodologies to guide ambitious action.…
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The Sustainable Investment Forum Europe is going virtual with a European focused month dedicated to responsible investment. The virtual forum will take place across four dates; on the 8th, 11th, 15th and 22nd September. Sessions can be viewed live or on-demand. The aim of the evenet is to provide space for asset owners, asset managers, service providers and policymakers to discuss how investors are aligning with global climate and sustainability targets. Why attend? Share views on how the EU Sustainable…
Find out moreIIGCC member webinar: Proposed EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Member event
Members are invited to attend an IIGCC member webinar taking place on Tuesday 22nd September 11.00 – 12.30 (UK time) which will provide an overview of the European Commission’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), with insights from members and experts including Andrei Marcu (Founder and Executive Director, European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition). As members may be aware, the European Commission recently launched a public consultation on the potential CBAM. The CBAM would seek for the price…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreIIGCC Webinar: DWP consultation on mandatory TCFD disclosure
Member event
The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on its plans for mandatory TCFD reporting and climate related governance measures to be undertaken by UK occupational pensions schemes from 2021. This is an important step in requiring pension schemes to address climate risk, and will have significant implications for many pension schemes. The consultation document is available here. IIGCC is delighted that Bethan Livesey from the Department for Work and Pensions will join us for a…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreBerlin Green Investment Summit
The Berlin Green Investment Summit is an annual gathering of investors focused on positive environmental impact, portfolio decarbonization and divest-invest strategies, to exchange their experiences, views, and strategies. This year’s virtual Berlin Green Investment Summit (BGIS) will be held as a series of short quarterly video calls on the topic: Business solutions to close the climate finance gap. The event of 24 September will include presentations by Dagmar Nixdorf, Managing Director of NIXDORF Finanz GmbH, Davor Sutija, Chief Executive Officer…
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