April 2020
IIGCC member webinar: EU Sustainable Finance policy (NFRD)
Member event
This IIGCC member webinar will set out the background to IIGCC's EU Sustainable Finance workstream, the EU’s priorities on Sustainable Finance and the review of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive, with time for Q&A. The webinar will take place on 22 April 2020 at 14:00 – 15:30 (BST). To register your attendance please contact Rose. The full agenda, relevant materials for the webinar will be circulated to participants ahead of time.
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreUKSIF Edinburgh Analyst Conference 2020
UKSIF Edinburgh Analyst Conference 2020 is a sustainable investment and finance event for Scotland. The event is an opportunity to debate, discuss and practice new themes and processes supporting sustainable investment and finance. Register here. The topics that will be explored include: Infrastructure and biodiversity protection Decarbonisation of Aviation and Shipping Responsible chocolate supply chains Escalating engagement in 2020 Inevitable Policy Response to the climate crisis Brexit and UK sustainable finance Friends Provident Foundation – findings from the recent RFP More…
Find out moreMay 2020
IIGCC member webinar EU 2030 GHG emissions reduction target webinar
Member event
We are holding an IIGCC member workshop on Wednesday 13th May 14.00 – 15.30 on the Commission’s consultation on the EU 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, including proposals for the EU’s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target as well as sectoral-level targets and policy mechanisms. The webinar will cover the background and an IIGCC draft response to the consultation, with opportunity for Q&A. IIGCC members should email rmcleod@iigcc.org to confirm your attendance and receive dial-in details. The full…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreIIGCC webinar: Understanding physical climate related risk for inverstors
Member event
The impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of weather events, and other geophysical systems, is becoming ever more apparent. The physical risks presented by this new climate reality has significant implications for performance of investment portfolios and can impair value over time. This places a growing urgency on the need for investors to understand, assess and report on physical-related climate risks and opportunities. IIGCC's webinar taking place on 26 May (14.00 - 15.30 UK time), hosted by MSCI,…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreJune 2020
Roundtable: Understanding the role of Nature-Based Solutions to climate change
Member event
As part of the ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ series that sits within our Corporate Programme, and with thanks to Lucian Peppelenbos (APG) for his leadership on this workstream, IIGCC is convening a (virtual) roundtable on the challenges and opportunities of Nature Based Solutions, with the aim of ensuring that investors come away with a set agenda on how to push the actions needed to ensure that this technology plays its role in realising the goals of the Paris Agreement. Please see…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreReuters / Ethical Corporation event: The Virtual Responsible Business Week
The Covid-19 pandemic has created one of the most challenging environments the modern world has ever experienced. The policy makers, business leaders and the investment community alike are looking at how they can help support current relief efforts, whilst helping ensure we deliver a clean, sustainable and inclusive recovery. In response to this, Reuters and Ethical Corporation are holding an online conference event: The Virtual Responsible Business Week. Key events take place on: Monday 8th June 9am - 3pm ET…
Find out moreResponsible Investor Digital Festival: Summer 2020
The Responsible Investor Digital Festival aims to deliver an on-line ESG festival of ideas and action, focused on the role of responsible investment for addressing long-term financial and societal challenges. The event is free to attend. See the event website here.
Find out moreQ2 Corporate Update Meeting
Member event
Please see dial-in details in the calendar invite or contact lgrahamwood@iigcc.org or lashworth@iigcc.org with any questions.
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreIIGCC 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…
Login or Join IIGCC to find out moreJuly 2020
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 more