Behind the Sustainability Curtain: ESG Data and Disclosures
October 19 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT
Global events of recent years have alerted us that health, the environment, and business are interconnected. The year 2020 saw an unprecedented increase in 'net zero' commitments. Firms now have a greater appreciation of the economic consequences of a failure to invest in public health systems. But will this enthusiasm around environmental and social issues translate into new funding and financing? As the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference approaches, panelists will discuss the enhanced scrutiny ESG data, disclosures, and how to measure impact. The ESG market is nearing $2 trillion in AUM, and these leaders are spearheading the demand for improved metrics, standardized documentation, and consistent reporting.
Moderator
Marisa Drew
Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head Sustainability Strategy, Advisory and Finance, Credit Suisse
Speakers
Jean-Yves Fillion
CEO, BNP Paribas USA
Janine Guillot
CEO, Value Reporting Foundation
Jingdong Hua
Vice President and Treasurer, World Bank; Pension Finance Administrator, World Bank Group
Alan Schwartz
Executive Chairman, Guggenheim Partners
Aniket Shah
Global head of ESG Research, Jefferies