9:00 AM EST - Opening Remarks
- Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
9:02 AM EST - The Financial Case for Sustainability
How has investing in sustainability helped Volvo Cars achieve both purpose and profits? Chief Financial Officer Björn Annwall discusses the automaker’s new internal carbon pricing mechanism and its efforts to build a sustainable future for both the company and the planet.
- Björn Annwall, Chief Financial Officer, Volvo Cars
- Rafaela Lindeberg, Global Business Reporter, Bloomberg News
9:00 AM EST - Opening Remarks
- Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
9:02 AM EST - The Financial Case for Sustainability
How has investing in sustainability helped Volvo Cars achieve both purpose and profits? Chief Financial Officer Björn Annwall discusses the automaker’s new internal carbon pricing mechanism and its efforts to build a sustainable future for both the company and the planet.
- Björn Annwall, Chief Financial Officer, Volvo Cars
- Rafaela Lindeberg, Global Business Reporter, Bloomberg News
9:25 AM EST - The Quest for Standardization
What will a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosure standards mean for the financial markets? Erkki Liikanen, Chair of the IFRS Foundation Trustees, discusses the formation of a new International Sustainability Standards Board and what’s next in this standard-setting journey.
- Erkki Liikanen, Chair, IFRS Foundation Trustees
- Moderator: Francine Laqua, Editor-At-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg TV
9:50 AM EST - Schroders Advisory Board Spotlight: Harnessing Natural Capital
- Peter Harrison, Group Chief Executive, Schroders
- Carolina Minio Paluello, Global Head of Product, Solutions & Quant, Schroders
- Dr. Beccy Wilebore, Head of Research, Natural Capital Research
- Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green
10:00 AM EST - The Evolution of Climate Disclosures
What data and metrics should companies and investors utilize to ensure they’re aligned with climate goals and shareholder demand? We’ll discuss the latest trends in ESG disclosures and reporting frameworks.
- Ravi Abeywardana, Technical Director, Climate Disclosure Standards Board
- Alex Bernhardt, Global Head of Sustainability Research, BNP Paribas Asset Management
- Megan Starr, Global Head of Impact, Carlyle
- Moderator: Mallory Rutigliano, Associate, Green & Sustainable Finance, BloombergNEF
10:30 AM EST - Why Addressing Methane is Critical to the Climate Fight
Cutting methane emissions is widely viewed as the best opportunity we have to immediately slow the rate of global warming, with methane possessing 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide. In this presentation we’ll examine the climate impact of methane leaks. Using Bloomberg Green data and analysis we’ll discuss emerging technologies used to pinpoint them, and how the COP nations can address, resolve and prevent them.
- Akshat Rathi, Reporter, Bloomberg Green
10:40 AM EST - Break
What will a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosure standards mean for the financial markets? Erkki Liikanen, Chair of the IFRS Foundation Trustees, discusses the formation of a new International Sustainability Standards Board and what’s next in this standard-setting journey.
- Erkki Liikanen, Chair, IFRS Foundation Trustees
- Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Editor-At-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg TV
- Peter Harrison, Group Chief Executive, Schroders
- Carolina Minio Paluello, Global Head of Product, Solutions & Quant, Schroders
- Dr. Beccy Wilebore, Head of Research, Natural Capital Research
- Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green
What data and metrics should companies and investors utilize to ensure they’re aligned with climate goals and shareholder demand? We’ll discuss the latest trends in ESG disclosures and reporting frameworks.
- Ravi Abeywardana, Technical Director, Climate Disclosure Standards Board
- Alex Bernhardt, Global Head of Sustainability Research, BNP Paribas Asset Management
- Megan Starr, Global Head of Impact, Carlyle
- Moderator: Mallory Rutigliano, Associate, Green & Sustainable Finance, BloombergNEF
Cutting methane emissions is widely viewed as the best opportunity we have to immediately slow the rate of global warming, with methane possessing 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide. In this presentation we’ll examine the climate impact of methane leaks. Using Bloomberg Green data and analysis we’ll discuss emerging technologies used to pinpoint them, and how the COP nations can address, resolve and prevent them.
- Akshat Rathi, Reporter, Bloomberg Green
Clarice Avery, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, Natixis Investment Managers
Nathalie Wallace, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Natixis Investment Managers
Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green
11:00 AM EST - Natixis Investment Managers Advisory Board Spotlight: Investing in the Transition: The Tip of the Iceberg
- Clarice Avery, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, Natixis Investment Managers
- Nathalie Wallace, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Natixis Investment Managers
- Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green
11:10 AM EST - Building a Sustainable Brand
How do sustainability commitments factor into financial success and investor demand at burgeoning companies? AppHarvest President David Lee and Revolution Chairman & CEO Steve Case discuss the intersection of sustainability, technology, and performance following the agtech startup’s IPO earlier this year.
- Steve Case, Chairman & CEO, Revolution
- David Lee, President & Board Member, AppHarvest
- Carol Massar, Anchor, Bloomberg Businessweek TV & Radio
11:30 AM EST - Climate Finance in a Post-COP26 World
Following the critical global climate discussions in Glasgow, we’ll examine the role capital plays in helping achieve the goals set forth at COP26.
- Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez, Global Head of ESG, Invesco
- Nili Gilbert, Vice Chairwoman, Carbon Direct
- Yana Watson Kakar, Global Managing Partner Emeritus, Dalberg Advisors
- Moderator: Jess Shankleman, Reporter, Bloomberg Green
11:55 AM EST - BMO Advisory Board Spotlight: Tracking Net Zero, From The Customer to The Corporation
- Dan Barclay, CEO & Group Head, BMO Capital Markets
- Vern Yu, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Enbridge Inc.
12:05 PM EST - In Conversation With Marcie Frost
What does the future of sustainable finance look like? CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost shares her thoughts on climate reporting, COP26 outcomes, and more.
- Marcie Frost, CEO, CalPERS
- Moderator: Sonali Basak, Financial Correspondent, Bloomberg TV
12:25 PM EST - Financing the Clean Energy Transition
How is capital being mobilized in innovative ways to accelerate the adoption of clean energy? We’ll hear how investors are evaluating renewable energy projects across different sectors and making decisions about fund distribution.
- Dr. Ekaterina (Katya) Gratcheva, Lead Finance Officer, Climate Investment Funds
- Reuben Munger, Managing Partner, Vision Ridge Partners
- Glenn Pearce-Oroz, Senior Director, International Relations & Special Projects, Sustainable Energy for All
- Tara Narayanan, Senior Associate, U.S. Solar, BloombergNEF
12:55 PM EST- Closing Remarks
Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
1:00 PM EST - Event Concludes
How do sustainability commitments factor into financial success and investor demand at burgeoning companies? AppHarvest President David Lee and Revolution Chairman & CEO Steve Case discuss the intersection of sustainability, technology, and performance following the agtech startup’s IPO earlier this year.
Steve Case, Chairman & CEO, Revolution
David Lee, President & Board Member, AppHarvest
Carol Massar, Anchor, Bloomberg Businessweek TV & Radio
Following the critical global climate discussions in Glasgow, we’ll examine the role capital plays in helping achieve the goals set forth at COP26.
Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez, Global Head of ESG, Invesco
Nili Gilbert, Vice Chairwoman, Carbon Direct
Yana Watson Kakar, Global Managing Partner Emeritus, Dalberg Advisors
Moderator: Jess Shankleman, Reporter, Bloomberg Green
Dan Barclay, CEO & Group Head, BMO Capital Markets
Vern Yu, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Enbridge Inc.
What does the future of sustainable finance look like? CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost shares her thoughts on climate reporting, COP26 outcomes, and more.
Marcie Frost, CEO, CalPERS
Moderator: Sonali Basak, Financial Correspondent, Bloomberg TV
12:25 PM EST - Financing the Clean Energy Transition
How is capital being mobilized in innovative ways to accelerate the adoption of clean energy? We’ll hear how investors are evaluating renewable energy projects across different sectors and making decisions about fund distribution.
Dr. Ekaterina (Katya) Gratcheva, Lead Finance Officer, Climate Investment Funds
Reuben Munger, Managing Partner, Vision Ridge Partners
Glenn Pearce-Oroz, Senior Director, International Relations & Special Projects, Sustainable Energy for All
Tara Narayanan, Senior Associate, U.S. Solar, BloombergNEF
12:55 PM EST- Closing Remarks
Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
9:00 AM EST - Opening Remarks
- Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
9:02 AM EST - Driving Sustainable Development in the Private Sector
What role does the private sector play in creating a sustainable future? United Nations Global Compact CEO & Executive Director Sanda Ojiambo discusses post-COP26 priorities for businesses and how to finance the net zero transition.
- Sanda Ojiambo, CEO & Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
- Moderator: Carol Massar, Anchor, Bloomberg Businessweek TV & Radio
9:25 AM EST - The Future of Impact Investing
How will impact investing change as the clean energy transition intensifies? Brookfield Renewable Power CEO Connor Teskey discusses the Global Transition Fund and the role private funds will play in building a net-zero economy.
- Connor Teskey, CEO Renewable Power & Co-Head of Transition Investing, Brookfield
- Kailey Leinz, Anchor, Bloomberg TV
9:50 AM EST - Salesforce & Accenture Advisory Board Spotlight: Embed Sustainability into the Core of Your Business
- Suzanne DiBianca, Chief Impact Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations, Salesforce
- Farshad Family, Lead, Salesforce Business Group, North America, Accenture
- Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green
10:00 AM EST - In Conversation With Mads Nipper
How can businesses seize opportunities and overcome challenges following COP26? Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper discusses the next steps in accelerating climate action, growing energy demand, and how to invest in a just transition.
- Mads Nipper, Group President & CEO, Ørsted
- Moderator: Katie Greifeld, Reporter, Bloomberg News & Anchor, Bloomberg Quicktake
10:20 AM EST - Preparing for Proxy Season
The 2021 proxy season saw unprecedented shareholder interest in ESG proposals. How can companies effectively communicate their commitments and progress in these areas to investors? We’ll examine best practices for shareholder engagement ahead of the 2022 proxy season.
- Rebecca Boon, Partner, New York, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
- Michael O’Leary, Managing Director, Engine No. 1
- Paul Washington, Executive Director, ESG Center, The Conference Board
- Moderator: Rob Du Boff, ESG Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
10:50 AM EST - Wells Fargo Advisory Board Spotlight: Advancing Net Zero Through Sustainable Finance
- Mary Wenzel, EVP, Head of Sustainability & ESG Integration, Wells Fargo & Company
- Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green
11:00 AM EST - Break
Starts 2 min before the session time
11:20 AM EST - Empowering Transformation Through Technology
Scaling sustainable solutions at the rate needed to meet ambitious climate goals requires innovation, collaboration, and investment. Honeywell Chairman & CEO Darius Adamczyk discusses how the company is developing technology to advance sustainability efforts across different industries.
- Darius Adamczyk, Chairman & CEO, Honeywell
- Moderator: Kailey Leinz, Anchor, Bloomberg TV
11:45 AM EST - Flex Advisory Board Spotlight: Redefining Partnerships to Accelerate Sustainability Across the Value Chain
- David Gessler, Vice President, Procurement & Commodity Management, Flex
- Kyra Whitten, Vice President, Sustainability & President, Flex Foundation, Flex
11:55 AM EST - Unlocking Innovation Through Corporate Venture Capital
How can corporate venture funds help companies move their sustainability goals forward and create measurable impact? Executives from ZX Ventures, the global investment and innovation group of AB InBev, and startup EverGrain discuss how they are working together to develop sustainable solutions in the food and beverage sector.
- Greg Belt, Founder & CEO, EverGrain
- Bernardo Novick, Managing Partner & Head, ZX Ventures
- Moderator: Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
12:15 PM EST - The Community Conscious Energy Future
How can energy companies advance their clean energy goals while making transparency a priority and putting people first? Dominion Energy's Robert M. Blue discusses how the company is making investments in its customers, communities, and employees a cornerstone of its sustainability strategy.
- Robert M. Blue, Chair, President & CEO, Dominion Energy
- Moderator: Alix Steel, Anchor, Bloomberg TV
12:35 PM ET - Closing Remarks
- Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
12:40 PM EST - Mainstage Programming Concludes
Starts 2 min before the session time
Private finance will play a pivotal role in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Amid a fresh wave of ambitious climate finance pledges at COP26 in Glasgow, many asset managers and owners are ramping up their efforts to decarbonize the economy. We’ll explore the challenges and opportunities facing investors as they navigate the journey to net zero.
1:00 PM EST - Welcome Remarks
- Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
1:02 PM EST - Opening Remarks
- Liana Magner, Executive Vice President & Head of Retirement & Institutional, U.S., Natixis Investment Managers
1:05 PM EST - Financing the Net-Zero Journey
We’ll hear how asset managers are responding to increasing client demand for net-zero plans and using their investments to accelerate decarbonization efforts.
- Andrew Lee, Global Head of Sustainable & Impact Investing, Chief Investment Office, UBS Global Wealth Management
- Jens Peers, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Mirova US
- Moderator: Renita Young, Host & Broadcast Correspondent, Bloomberg Quicktake, Radio & TV
1:35 PM EST - In Conversation With Sarika Goel
A fireside chat with an industry expert on trends in sustainable investing and strategies for leveraging capital to meet net-zero goals.
- Sarika Goel, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research, Mercer
- Moderator: Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
1:55 PM EST - Closing Remarks
Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
2:00 PM EST - Session Concludes
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