The Drive to Net Zero Investing & Developing ESG Strategies – Practical Considerations and Investment Implications

Date:

4 April 2023 10:00 to 17:00

Venue:

Restaurant Savoy, Etel_esplanadi 14, 00130 Helsinki, Finland

Chairperson:

Kari Vatenen, Chief Investment Officer, Veritas Pensionsförsäkring and member of EPFIF Nordic Advisory Committee

Details:

What does an effective ‘ESG strategy’ look like for pension schemes into 2023 and beyond. What are some key considerations going forward in an ever changing world and new areas of focus such as Net Zero, Sustainability, Biodiversity and increased emphasis on the S and G of ESG as well as impact. How should schemes invest and what are the implications for strategic asset allocation and returns going forward? Our speakers will focus on:

What are the main risks and opportunities in the drive towards Net Zero? What does Net Zero mean in practice?
ESG indices and what risks are you running – growth and high quality tilt?
Sustainability & transition themes
Exclusion vs engagement debate.
What could be the implications for financial markets and the real economy (e.g. on energy prices)?
How can you invest for impact?
Update on the carbon challenge and shareholder engagement for pension funds
How will de-carbonisation impact different sectors and what does this really mean for long term investors?

Belgium Forum.

DC Pensions Forum.

Institutional Investor Marketing Forum.

Institutional Investors Circle.

International Seminar.

Irish Pension Fund Investment Forum.

Nordic Forum.

Pensioen Bestuurstafel Forum.

Pensioen Investment Forum.

Pension Trustees Circle.

Private Markets Investors Forum.

Southern Africa Pension Fund Investment Forum.

Swiss International Forum.

UK Pension Fund Investment Forum.