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Responsible Investment Forum: Europe London 2024
20 - 21 November 2024,
155 Bishopsgate London
The leading global event for ESG in private markets
The Responsible Investment Forum series brings together the most sophisticated institutional investors, fund managers, expert advisors, and highly recognized thought leaders. Providing an opportunity to discuss developing sustainable investment strategies that can enhance returns.
The European event, now in it’s 15th year, is the flagship bringing together thought leaders from Europe and across the world. The speaker roster is a who’s who of sustainability leaders across private markets and it’s where the latest initiatives are discussed and announced.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, fund managers, and visionary thought leaders at this unique event.
Advance your business
Over two content-packed days, hear from an esteemed line-up of 100+ responsible investment and ESG professionals as they share their insights on key industry trends. Learn how they’ve tackled challenges and gain best practices to advance your business.
Build a valuable network
Connect with your peers throughout the forum during a range of networking opportunities, including: interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, an evening drinks reception and invite-only breakfasts for deeper connections.
Meet institutional investors
Advance your fundraising by building new relationships with leading investors who are looking to increase their exposure. Previous attendees include: AlpInvest, AP6, AustralianSuper, Guys and St Thomas Foundation, Hamilton Lane, Railpen and many more.
2024 Key Themes
- The evolution of sustainability within European private equity
- ICI initiative update: Decarbonisation pathways at both fund and portfolio company levels
- ESG integration in value creation plans
- Investor perspectives on sustainability in investment decisions
- SFDR update: How the regulation works in practice
- Sustainability and climate integration in private credit
- And more
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Shake hands with prominent global institutional investors, fund managers, consultants, and highly recognised associations to build effective ESG strategies focused on value creation and ROI.
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• Raise your reputation as an expert in ESG amongst existing and future clients.
• Get ahead of ESG and impact fund regulations and be the go to provider in industry developments setting you apart from your competitors.
Get in touch with us today and let us put your company at the forefront of the industry.
Meet our 2024 speakers
What our attendees love about the forum
Alan Kao
Ramboll
Fantastic to see the progress on climate, diversity, human rights being made by so many investors!
Bill McGilivray
Ogier
The best conference I’ve attended in a very long time. Great content and speakers and very enthusiastic attendees make the 2 days well worthwhile.
Marina Johnson
Actis
Fantastic opportunity to meet with peers, to connect and challenge each other. Very well organised and run.
Apply for a complimentary investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
2024 Agenda
Our unique agenda features interactive working groups, panels, and exclusive discussions. It covers key topics such as ESG value creation, impact investing, and decarbonisation strategies, offering actionable insights for GPs and LPs. Join us to explore the latest trends shaping the investment landscape.
For more information, please contact Charles Gould.
charles.g@pei.group | +44 (0)203 879 3893
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Agenda
Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2024 - Day One - Wednesday 20th
07:00 - 08:45
Registration & Networking Breakfast
07:30 - 08:45
Invitation only breakfast hosted by Key ESG: Supporting your portfolio on CSRD compliance
Heleen van Poecke
Many portfolio companies are facing a new ESG reporting challenge with the CSRD. These companies often lean on their investors for guidance and support. During this CSRD-focused breakfast session hosted by KEY ESG, you will learn about the different challenges arising from CSRD requirements and how they can be addressed to build repeatable, scalable and auditable reporting processes across your portfolio of investments
Facilitator: Heleen van Poecke, Co-founder and CEO, KEY ESG
Plenary
08:45 - 09:00
Chairpersons opening remarks
Christopher Springham
Christopher Springham, Formerly VP – Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business
Christopher Springham
Formerly VP - Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business
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09:00 - 09:45
Keynote Fireside Chat: the future of sustainability in private markets
Tom Reichert ,
Kurt Björklund,
Allegra Day,
Euan Long
Tom Reichert, Global CEO, ERM
In conversation
Kurt Björklund, Executive Chairman, Permira
Co-facilitators towards end of session
Allegra Day, ESG Director, Cinven
Euan Long, Climate Specialist, Permira
09:45 - 10:20
The continued evolution of the sustainability function within European private equity
Alan Kao,
Michael Marshall,
Daniel D'Ambrosio,
Denise Odaro,
Phil Davis
- Comparing sustainability team designs: eg inhouse vs. external consultants
- Strategies for ESG leaders to effectively engage with portfolio companies, deal partners, and value creation teams
- To what extent are sustainability heads involved in due diligence processes and throughout the entire investment lifecycle?
- How is AI going to impact the role of sustainability heads? And how is it already being used?
- Balancing sustainability performance and value creation with increasing sustainability regulation
Moderator: Alan Kao, Principal and Global Director, ESG Services, Ramboll
Michael Marshall, Director of Investment Risk and Sustainable Ownership, Railpen
Daniel D’Ambrosio, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Denise Odaro, Head of ESG and Sustainability, PAI Partners
Phil Davis, Director of ESG, Helios
10:20 - 11:00
EDCI Annual Update: leveraging EDCI Insights for value creation
Greg Fischer,
Ben Morley,
Samantha Hill ,
Nicole Peerless,
Chloe Sanders,
Katharina Neureiter
- Presenting the latest discoveries from the EDCI and a deep dive into the data
- Understanding how LPs utilise the data in practice: navigating uniform metric standards while prioritising materiality in benchmarking
- Insights into the correlation between sustainability efforts and financial performance in private markets
- Analysis of findings from the newly introduced net-zero metric and the path to decarbonization
- Assessing measurable outcomes within individual portfolio companies after three years of implementation: what progress have GPs observed?
Moderator: Greg Fischer, Partner & Director, BCG
Co-Facilitator: Ben Morley, Partner and Associate Director, BCG
Katharina Neureiter, Co-Head Global Sustainability, The Carlyle Group
Samantha Hill, Managing Director – Sustainable Investing, CPP Investments
Nicole Peerless, Head of Global Business Engagement, Pulsora
Chloe Sanders, Head of ESG, CVC Capital Partners
Networking
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking
Plenary
11:30 - 12:10
iCI initiative update: Advancing decarbonisation pathways at both fund and portfolio company levels
Marc Lino,
Mark Fischel,
Dr. Serge Younes,
Natasha Buckley,
Sofia Bartholdy
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- To what extent are firms engaging with SBTI’s to validate decarbonisation strategies? Considering why some firms do not plan to set targets
- Practical steps for enhancing data collection, quality, and transparency in implementation efforts
- Exploring the complexities of scope 3 emissions and their status within private markets
- Case studies and guidance to drive emissions reduction through supplier engagement
Moderator: Marc Lino, Senior Partner, Global ESG Leader for Private Equity, Bain & Company
Mark Fischel, Head of Product, Novata
Serge Younes, Partner, Global Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial
Natasha Buckley, Principal, ESG, HarbourVest Partners
Sofia Bartholdy, Responsible Investment Integration Director, Church Commissioners for England
12:10 - 12:45
The integration of ESG into value creation plans
Laurence Denvir,
Jennifer Flood,
Aditya Vikram,
Zara de Belder,
Jennifer McCraight,
- Balancing the long-term positive impact from ESG initiatives when the benefits may be realised by subsequent owners
- Exploring avenues beyond mere energy conservation to identify tangible benefits derived from comprehensive ESG practices
- Moving beyond anecdotes: how do you demonstrate value & measure outcomes?
- Highlighting case studies where ESG implementation has increased exit valuations and overall returns
Moderator: Laurence Denvir, Director – Private Equity, WTW
Aditya Vikram, Head of Private Equity, UNPRI
Jennifer Flood, Sustainability, Head of North America, Investindustrial
Jennifer McCraight, Vice President, Permira
Zara de Belder, UK Service Line Lead, ESG Transactions & Sustainable Finance, Anthesis
12:45 - 13:20
Investor perspectives on the significance of sustainability on investment decisions
Jennifer Wilson,
Karin Bouwmeester ,
Maaike van der Schoot,
Anna Grgic,
Sabrina Sargent
- To what extent is ESG impacting investment decisions?
- How are LPs integrating the EDCI within their wider data requests?
- LP views on the effectiveness of ESG strategies in driving long-term value and mitigating risks
- What are the new areas LPs are asking managers about?
Moderator: Jennifer Wilson, CEO & Founder, Re:Co
Karin Bouwmeester, ESG Lead Private Equity, PGGM Investments
Maaike van der Schoot, Head of Responsible Investment, AlpInvest Partners
Anna Grgic, ESG Integration Manager, AP6
Sabrina Sargent, Senior Director – Private Equity, PSP Investments
Networking
13:20 - 14:15
Lunch
Track A - Portfolio Companies/Value
14:15 - 14:20
Opening Remarks
Maarten Biermans
Maarten Biermans, ESG & Investor Relations, Prow Capital
14:20 - 15:00
Portfolio company perspectives on sustainability and ESG performance improvement
Alessandro Casoli,
Oscar Sandell,
Isabelle Demoment,
Angela Williams
- How are portfolio companies balancing the expectations of their PE sponsors with their other stakeholders?
- Investigating the collaborative strategies employed by portfolio companies in partnership with their investors.
- What are the key ESG focus areas to improve performance and create real business value?
Moderator: Alessandro Casoli, UK Principal, Holtara, powered by Apex Group
Oscar Sandell, Chief People ＆Sustainability Officer, Saferoad
Isabelle Demoment, CSR, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Director, Kersia
Angela Williams, Chief People Officer, Corsearch
15:00 - 15:45
How sustainability can be used to drive value creation within portfolio companies
Manuela Fumarola,
Viviana Occhionorelli,
Elena Mariotti,
Holland Davis
- Implementing effective ESG integration across portfolios
- Evaluating ESG risks and opportunities: how is ESG influencing the investment thesis?
- To what extent can technology and data providers help portfolio companies with their value creation plans?
- Getting buy-in from all key stakeholders on the approach to ESG
Moderator: Manuela Fumarola, Director, EMEA Lead – ESG & Impact Value Creation, ERM
Viviana Occhionorelli, Head of ESG & Partner, Astorg
Elena Mariotti, Managing Director, Head of ESG Stewardship, Cerberus Capital Management
Holland Davis, Principal, HarbourVest Partners
15:45 - 16:30
Driving DE&I in portfolio companies as part of value creation
Kate Hollis,
Olga Wilhelm,
Nick Chee
- What initiatives can help increase diverse representation at portfolio companies?
- Setting realistic targets for driving change on DE&I that fit withing growth expectations
- Working with management teams when your own house may not be in order
Moderator: Katie Hollis, Global Head of Credit, WTW Investments
Olga Wilheim, Impact & Client Relations Manager, GENUI
Nick Chee, Associate Director, ESG & Stewardship, AustralianSuper
Track B - Impact Investing
14:15 - 14:20
Opening Remarks
Christopher Springham
Christopher Springham, Formerly VP – Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power
Christopher Springham
Formerly VP - Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business
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14:20 - 15:00
Evolution of the impact investing market: opportunities, trends and challenges
Greg Fischer,
Julie Wallace,
Edward Donkor,
Dr Borja Fernandez Tamayo,
Maarten Hage
- As ‘impact hushing’ increases, is the impact label a good thing for fundraising at present?
- Is the pool of impact-orientated capital growing?
- Which themes and sectors within the impact market present the best return potential?
Moderator: Greg Fischer, Partner & Director, BCG
Julie Wallace, Head of Impact, LeapFrog Investments
Maarten Hage, Vice President (Climate), Helios Investment Partners
Edward Donkor, Partner Global Impact team, Apax
Dr. Borja Fernandez Tamayo, Vice President, Unigestion
15:00 - 15:45
Allocator insights on impact: guidance on what LPs should look for and how funds can make themselves investable
Toby Mitchenall,
Sarah Miller,
Anita Bhatia,
Stéphane Villemain,
Danyal Sattar
- Diligence strategies for LPs when assessing new investment opportunities
- What are the key factors for LPs when evaluating impact funds?
- How to assess emerging impact funds without track records
- Views on investing in pure impact funds vs. generalists with an impact strategy
Moderator: Toby Mitchenall, Senior Editor, ESG and Sustainability, New Private Markets, PEI
Sarah Miller, Senior Vice President – Manager Research, Redington
Anita Bhatia, Board Member, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Stéphane Villemain, Vice President, Sustainability, CDPQ
Danyal Sattar OBE, CEO, Big Issue Invest
15:45 - 16:30
Impact measurement and management: Best practices in quantifying and reporting impact
Misa Andriamihaja,
Nora Schulte,
Marc Williams,
Abrielle Rosenthal
- What are the principles and reporting norms that are emerging for impact funds?
- To what extent are funds differentiating between the different ‘shades’ of impact across their portfolio?
- Which impact methodologies and measurements are generalist funds picking up and using?
Moderator: Misa Andriamihaja, Founder, Green Ventures Capital
Nora Schulte, Chief Impact & Client Relations Officer, GENUI
Marc Williams, Principal, ESG and Impact, Blue Earth Capital
Abrielle Rosenthal, Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer, TowerBrook Capital Partners
Track C - Regulation
14:15 - 14:20
Opening Remarks
Erika Blanckaert
Erika Blanckaert, Senior Public Affairs Manager – Head of Sustainability, Invest Europe
14:20 - 15:00
SFDR Update: how does the regulation work in practice?
Marta Jankovic,
Patricia Volhard,
Laura Callaghan,
Robert Sroka
- How to define ‘harm’ as it relates to the Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) indicators within your investment approach
- Examples of E or S characteristics pursued by Article 8 funds: Is there a market standard?
- Outlining some of the challenges with taxonomy reporting for LPs
- To what extent can tech be used to enhance SFDR compliance
Moderator: Marta Jankovic, Head of Sustainability, Stafford Capital Partners
Patricia Volhard, Partner, Debevoise＆ Plimpton
Laura Callaghan, Associate Director of ESG Services, Novata
Robert Sroka, Partner and Head of the Value Enhancement Team, Abris Capital Partners
15:00 - 15:45
How regulation can drive value creation: practical tips for ESG professionals
Dr. Silva Deželan,
Saleh ElHattab,
Sophia Walwyn-James,
Michael Viehs,
Alison Prout
- Turning the CSRD and other reporting and disclosure requirements into an advantage
- Building a track record and credibility using data
- Engaging effectively with investors and portfolio companies
- Empowering your portfolio to report efficiently and focus on value creation
Moderator: Dr. Silva Deželan, Head of Impact & ESG, Forbion
Saleh ElHattab, CEO, Gravity
Sophia Walwyn-James, ESG & Sustainability Director, 3i Group
Michael Viehs, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Partners Capital
Alison Prout, ESG Transformation Specialist, Agilitas Private Equity
15:45 - 16:30
Private Markets ESG Regulatory Landscape: A Global Update (Chatham House)
Rhys Davies,
Chris Shaw,
Christina Bortz
- How can global investors reduce the burden of regulations and frameworks that lack interoperability?
- Which regulations and frameworks naturally align with one another?
- Comparing regulations in the US & Asia to Europe
- Where next for the regulators?
Moderator: Rhys Davies, Partner – ESG & Impact, Kirkland & Ellis
Chris Shaw, Technical Director, ESG Advisory and Mandatory Reporting, Anthesis
Christina Bortz, Deputy General Counsel, ESG, TPG Angelo Gordon
Track D - Climate/Nature/Private Debt
14:15 - 14:20
Opening Remarks
Carmela Mondino Borromeo
Carmela Mondino Borromeo, Independent, ESG Specialist
14:20 - 15:00
Revolutionary approaches to Decarbonisation
Deike Diers,
Frederik Dagø,
Elsa Palanza,
Mahesh Roy
- What does best practice look like when decarbonising a portfolio company?
- Addressing the financial shortfall in decarbonisation Initiatives
- An exploration of emerging and innovative investment strategies
Moderator: Deike Diers, Partner, Sustainability for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company
Frederik Dagø, Decarbonization Director, FSN Capital
Elsa Palanza, Global Head of Sustainability and ESG, ICG
Mahesh Roy, Investor Strategies Programme Director, IIGCC
15:00 - 15:45
How to practically approach biodiversity as an investor
Marie-Anne Vincent,
Jovana Stopic,
Peter Bachmann,
Mona Huys,
Charles Avery
- Why aren’t LPs pushing harder on biodiversity?
- To what extent is biodiversity a potential distraction from decarbonisation?
- How to assess biodiversity risks and opportunities in the diligence process
Moderator: Charles Avery, Reporter, New Private Markets
Marie-Anne Vincent, Head of Finance, AXA Climate
Jovana Stopic, ESG Director, IK Partners
Peter Bachmann, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure, Gresham House Mona Huys, Sustainable Investment Specialist, Mercer Alternatives
15:45 - 16:30
Sustainability and climate integration in private credit
Rajen Gokani,
Isabelle Mitchell,
Vlad Mitroi,
Alicia Forry,
Salma Moolji
- Can private credit ever do more than private equity, or must they always follow?
- How investors and managers have collaborated to enhance transparency in private credit
- What tools can private credit investors use to understand where their portfolio stands in terms of decarbonisation status and climate risk?
- What’s next?
Moderator: Rajen Gokani, Executive Director, Sustainability and Impact Investments Lead, GCM Grosvenor
Isabelle Mitchell, ESG Lead, Permira Credit
Vlad Mitroi, Head of ESG, Chenavari Investment Managers
Alicia Forry, Head of ESG, Alternative Investments, Direct Lending, Investec
Salma Moolji, European ESG Lead, Ares Management
Networking
16:30 - 16:50
Coffee ＆ networking
16:50 - 17:45
Working Group Series A - Practical tips for using AI in day-to-day work
Billy Cotter
Practical tips for using AI in day-to-day work
Facilitator: Billy Cotter, Head of ESG, Dasseti
16:50 - 17:45
Working Group Series B - Building a coherent plan for biodiversity
Grant Rudgley,
Zoe Haseman ,
Samantha Lacey
Grant Rudgley, Technical Director, The Biodiversity Consultancy
Zoe Haseman, Infrastructure Head of Sustainability, EQT
Samantha Lacey, Strategic Director, Nature Finance, The Biodiversity Consultancy
16:50 - 17:45
Working Group Series C - ESG-linked debt: how to help portfolio companies access lower interest rates
Daan Schipper,
Alessandro Casoli,
Caitlin Thompson-Geering
Daan Schipper, Senior Director, Northern Europe, Holtara, powered by Apex Group
Alessandro Casoli, Head of Advisory UK & Deputy Head of Holtara UK, Holtara, powered by Apex Group
Caitlin Thompson-Geering, Director, Barings
16:50 - 17:45
Working Group D- Driving Portfolio-wide Decarbonization: Overcoming the Data Challenge and deploying the PMDR
Deike Diers,
Mégane Mühlestein,
Thomas Carlier,
Nathalie Medawar
Deike Diers, Partner, Sustainability for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company
Mégane Mühlestein, Senior Manager, Sustainability for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company
Thomas Carlier, Vice President, Sustainability, Investindustrial
Nathalie Medawar, Director, ESG, Astorg
16:50 - 17:45
Working Group E-Shifting engagement focus from regulation compliance to value-add opportunity
Andrew Mather,
Dina Kusnezowa
16:50 - 17:45
Building effective networks to help grow your business in private markets sustainably
Christopher Springham
Join this exclusive networking and learning session, where advisors will gain practical tips to enhance their success in working with private equity. Engage with industry peers to discuss what works—and what doesn’t—in this dynamic field. A must-attend session for all service providers at the event.
Facilitator: Christopher Springham, Formerly VP – Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business
Christopher Springham
Formerly VP - Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business
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Networking
17:45 - 18:45
Cocktail reception
Agenda
Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2024 - Day Two - Thursday 21st
07:30 - 08:55
Registration & Networking Breakfast
07:45 - 08:50
GPs Breakfast Roundtable hosted by EY: Infusing ESG into operations and investing
Chase Jordan
To maximize financial returns, ESG must evolve into a fully integrated practice that permeates all operations from LP fundraising to exit planning.
Chase Jordan, Global Private Equity ESG Leader, EY
07:45 - 08:50
LP Breakfast Roundtable hosted by ILPA
Matt Schey
Join your fellow Limited Partners for a networking breakfast and peer-to-peer conversation around the current challenges and opportunities LPs are facing pertaining to ESG and sustainability in 2024. Discussions will take place under Chatham House rules
Matt Schey, Managing Director, External Affairs & Sustainable Investing, ILPA
Plenary
08:55 - 09:00
Opening Remarks
09:00 - 09:40
The big debate: balancing ambition and practicality when setting science-based targets
Ellen McCormack,
Lucy Ronan,
Madeleine Evans,
Eimear Palmer,
Grant Rudgley
- Addressing concerns around the operational challenges of setting science-based targets
- Understanding the practical challenges around setting targets at a portfolio level
- Meeting LP and regulators expectations on targets and transition plans
- Case studies: successes and lessons learned
Moderator: Ellen McCormack, Head of Europe, Watershed
Lucy Ronan, Senior Sustainability Manager, Octopus Investments
Madeleine Evans, Director, Generation Investment Management
Eimear Palmer, Partner, Global Head of Sustainability, Pantheon Ventures
Grant Rudgley, Technical Director, The Biodiversity Consultancy
09:40 - 10:15
Sustainability during exits in a challenging environment
Jo Daley,
Graeme Ardus,,
Shami Nissan,
James Palman ,
Tricia Winton
- To what extent are sustainability teams involved in exit preparation?
- How driving impact broadens the potential pool of buyers and can enhance valuations
- ESG considerations when exiting via IPO vs. a sale to another PE buyer
- Leveraging ESG to drive multiples at exit
Moderator: Jo Daley, Director, Head of Impact, Clearwater
Graeme Ardus, Head of ESG, Triton Partners
James Palman, Sustainable Investment Manager, Gresham House
Shami Nissan, Partner, Head of Sustainability, Actis
Tricia Winton, Partner and Global Head of ESG, Bain Capital
10:15 - 10:50
Navigating complex supply chains in private equity
Eric Bloom,
Ana Alvarez Grullón,
Cornelia Gomez,
Angela Wiebeck,
Fabio Ranghino
- What questions are investors asking managers on supply chains?
- How is increased scrutiny impacting how managers approach this issue?
- Strategies for enhancing transparency and accountability across the supply chain
- The role of technology and data analytics in assessing and managing supply chain risks
Moderator: Eric Bloom, COO & Head of Client Solutions, Re:Co
Ana Alvarez Grullón, Managing Director – Head of ESG & Sustainability, Keensight Capital
Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of Sustainability, General Atlantic
Angela Wiebeck, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aquila Capital
Fabio Ranghino, Head of Sustainability & Strategy and Partner, Ambienta
Networking
10:50 - 11:20
Coffee ＆ networking
Plenary
11:20 - 12:00
Assessing AI’s impacts on sustainability and the sustainability role
Chandini Jain,
Budha Bhattacharya ,
Simon Fahrenholz,
Hannah-Polly Williams
- Examples of how AI is being used during ESG assessments during due diligence
- Leveraging AI across the whole investment cycle
- Considering some of the possible negative uses of AI for example how it could be used to help with greenwashing
- What are the most material impacts from AI on sustainability? What will generative AI help most with in future years?
Moderator: Chandini Jain, Founder & CEO, Auquan
Budha Bhattacharya, Head of Systematic Research, Lombard Odier Investment Managers
Simon Fahrenholz, Head of Sustainability, EY Germany
Hannah-Polly Williams, Director, Head of Sustainability, Europe, CD&R
12:00 - 12:30
ESG Controversies: A Comparative Study of Public vs Private Sectors
Sylvain Forté
A unique presentation outlining the differences between public and private companies. Public companies, due to their significant market presence and mandatory financial disclosures, often face intense media scrutiny, amplifying any ESG controversies in public and online discussions. In contrast, private companies operate with greater discretion and less external pressure. This session will explore how these dynamics affect company operations, public perception, and management strategies.
Sylvain Forté, CEO & Co-founder, SESAMm
12:30 - 13:15
ESG Value Creation Excellence Stories
Claudia Hobl-Felbermayr,
Angus MacDonald,
Jill Brosig,
James Magor
3 short presentations on how ESG initiatives or technologies can be used to drive returns within PE investments within different areas of sustainability. The audience will have the chance to quiz the presenters, and vote on the most impressive story. During the lunchbreak presenters will be available for further questions over informal roundtables.
Facilitator: Claudia Hobl, Partner & Associate Director, Climate & Sustainability, BCG
Angus MacDonald, Chief Hospitality Officer, Phoenix Capital Partners
Jill Brosig, Senior Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer, Harrison Street
James Magor, Director, Sustainability, Actis
Networking
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch
Plenary
14:00 - 15:00
Regulatory workshop: sustainability regulation for private markets
Simon Witney
Led by Travers Smith, their ESG & Impact experts will lead an interactive workshop where they will discuss the latest developments in regulation and practical approaches to them.
Simon Witney, Senior Consultant, Travers Smith
15:00 - 16:00
LP – GP collaboration workshop: raising the climate bar
Aditya Vikram,
Sofia Bartholdy,
Judy Cotte,
Katsuki Tsuboi,
Isoline Degert
The session will focus on LP-GP collaboration and engagement on climate change, highlighting key initiatives, expectations, and challenges, as well as need to drive value creation and real-world outcomes.
The session will be in the form of a dynamic debate among speakers on this critical topic, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience.
Aditya Vikram, Head of Private Equity, PRI
Sofia Bartholdy, Responsible Investment Integration Director, The Church Commissioners
Katsuki Tsuboi, Head of Sustainability, Dai-ichi
Judy Cotte, Head of ESG, Onex
Isoline Degert, ESG Director, InfraVia Capital Partners
Sofia Bartholdy
Responsible Investment Integration Director, Church Commissioners for England
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2024 Speakers
For information on speaking at the event, please contact Charles Gould.
charles.g@pei.group | +44 (0)203 879 3893
Marc Lino
Senior Partner, Global Sustainability Leader for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company
Christopher Springham
Formerly VP - Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business
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Testimonials from attendees
Alan Kao
Ramboll
Fantastic to see the progress on climate, diversity, human rights being made by so many investors!
Bill McGilivray
Ogier
The best conference I’ve attended in a very long time. Great content and speakers and very enthusiastic attendees make the 2 days well worthwhile.
Marina Johnson
Actis
Fantastic opportunity to meet with peers, to connect and challenge each other. Very well organised and run.
Pre-Event Resources
Institutional Investors at the Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2024
The Responsible Investment Forum: Europe provides a leading platform for leading institutional investors and allocators investing in responsible investment in private equity to gather.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for institutional investors to attend the event. Check out the benefits of joining the conference, who among your peers attends and find out how to apply for a complimentary pass for you or your team below.
What to expect at the forum?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations within ESG and responsible investment.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in emerging sectors and discuss climate change within a portfolio, regulatory changes, the growth in impact and what it means for ESG, value creation and much more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest fund managers and alternative asset professionals with an interest in ESG and responsible investment.
Apply for a complimentary institutional investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.