Driving the future of European sustainable finance
Join us in London for Responsible Investor’s 18th annual RI Europe conference this June, where leaders in sustainable finance will gather to shape the industry’s future. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest ESG innovations and best practices.
Gain first-hand insights from the visionaries advancing sustainable finance across Europe. Dive into essential topics such as accelerating net-zero progress, navigating evolving EU regulations, managing biodiversity risks, and pioneering new ESG data strategies. With a focus on fostering collaboration and addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges, RI Europe 2025 empowers you to stay ahead in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the transformation—connect with over 600 investors and fund managers, engage in interactive discussions, and take actionable ideas back to your organisation.
2025 key themes:
- Transition finance: Challenges and opportunities
- Facing up to a warmer world: Physical climate risk and adaptation
- Regulation: The EU, UK, US and beyond
- Nature: Taking the next steps
- The future of stewardship: Leverage and accountability
- Unlocking innovation: The next generation of sustainable funds
Snapshot of this year's attendees
Meet leading asset owners including:
What can you expect at the forum?
Get real insight into the industry
RI Europe’s innovative programme gets straight to the point on what sustainability means for business and investment in the real world. Topics include EU regulatory landscape, road to net zero, transition finance and many more.
Stay ahead of market trends
Be in the know about upcoming changes to regulations, latest trends and emerging opportunities in the world of responsible investment. Keep your strategies fresh and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape.
Connect with the ESG community
Meet with the ESG community at the forefront of shaping sustainable finance in Europe. Engage with investment professionals, regulators, academics, NGOs, and legal experts who are driving meaningful change in the industry.
2025 speaker line-up includes:
Are you an asset owner in public markets?
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible asset owners to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, foundation, endowment, trust, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
Connect with investors & ESG professionals
Responsible Investor Europe provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers. Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2024 business goals.
For more information on the agenda or speaking opportunities, please contact Finlay Eglinton.
finlay.eglinton@pei.group| +44 20 3640 7518
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Agenda
RI Europe 2025 - Day 1 - Wednesday 11th
08:00 - 08:55
Registration and refreshments
Plenary
08:55 - 09:00
Opening remarks
09:00 - 09:50
Plenary 1: Investment and sustainability: Squaring the circle?
Rasmus Bessing
- How does sustainability fit into investment strategies in 2025?
- Performance first: Balancing net zero and fiduciary duty
- The universal owner: Taking a multi-asset approach
- Resource allocation: Setting priorities, doing more with less
Rasmus Bessing, Managing Director, Head of ESG Investing & Co-CIO, PFA
09:50 - 10:40
Plenary 2: Climate investing 2.0: New opportunities, new challenges
Faith Ward
- How is asset owner and asset manager thinking on climate evolving?
- Where are the next generation of climate opportunities?
- Climate adaptation and physical changes: Risk or opportunity?
- Transition finance: New market or marketing label?
Faith Ward, Head of Responsible Investment, Brunel Pension Partnership
10:40 - 11:10
Networking break
Plenary
11:10 - 11:30
Keynote
11:30 - 12:20
Plenary 3: Implementing EU sustainability regulation: The insiders’ view
Elise Attal
- The Draghi effect: Sustainability and the EU’s competition drive
- CSRD year one: Early wins and teething troubles
- The omnibus effect: Is regulation consolidation a realistic solution?
- SFDR review: Lessons from the first four years
Elise Attal, Head of EU Policy, PRI
Theresa Nabel, Co-Head, Sustainable Finance Center, BaFin
12:20 - 13:10
Plenary 4: Reach for the sky: How to scale up nature investment
Gina Gambetta
- What are the barriers to scaling up nature-positive investment and investment in natural infrastructure?
- Does the framing of a climate-nature nexus help or hinder the drive to invest in nature?
- Securitisation, blended finance and beyond: new structure for nature-positive investment
- How far is TNFD reporting addressing the nature data gap?
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
13:10 - 14:10
Lunch
Stream A
14:10 - 14:55
A1: Hard questions on hard-to-abate: What should investors do?
- How should investors engage with firms in hard-to-abate sectors on decarbonisation?
- Interventions and incentives: What could have a “catalytic” effect for challenged industries?
- Which traditionally hard-to-abate sectors are closest to decarbonisation solutions?
- Offset or avoid: how should investors navigate companies/sectors that may never be able to decarbonise?
14:55 - 15:00
Short turnaround break
15:00 - 15:45
A2: Financing the energy transition in Asia
- Which countries and sectors offer the most interesting opportunities for global investors?
- What are the main hurdles to funding the transition in Asia for institutional investors?
- What can Asian governments and corporates do to facilitate global institutional investment in the energy transition?
- How can investors support the development of investible opportunities?
Stream B
14:10 - 14:55
B1: AI and stewardship: New frontiers?
Vincent Kaufmann
- E, S or G: which should be the priority for investors engaging corporates on AI?
- Can AI development and use be reconciled with net zero goals?
- Where in the AI value chain can investors engage most effectively?
- What lessons can be learned from the first generation of shareholder proposals on AI?
Vincent Kaufmann, CEO, Ethos
14:55 - 15:00
Short turnaround break
15:00 - 15:45
B2: Manager selection: Future-proofing mandates
Emma Adair,
Claire Curtin,
Paul Lee
- How are asset owners’ sustainability requirements of managers evolving?
- Are investors moving beyond a tick-box approach to mandates?
- What do managers need from mandates on ESG and sustainability?
- How important is stewardship in winning mandates?
Emma Adair, Partner, LCP
Claire Curtin, Head of ESG and Sustainability, Pension Protection Fund
Paul Lee, Head of Stewardship & Sustainable Investment Strategy, Redington
Stream C
14:10 - 14:55
C1: Social data: Are investors getting what they need?
- Materiality analysis: which datasets are most relevant for investors?
- Where are the gaps in social data and can they be filled?
- How usable are estimated datasets?
- How will sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations change the social data landscape?
14:55 - 15:00
Short turnaround break
15:00 - 15:45
C2: Nature data: Assessing risk and impact
Gina Gambetta,
Dr Stephanie Hime
- How are investor requirements on nature data evolving?
- Do investors have what they need to assess portfolio nature risk?
- Where can data be most useful in helping investors assess nature impact?
- TNFD, ESRS, ISSB: can disclosure standards produce comparable, decision-useful nature data?
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Stephanie Hime, Founder/Co-Founder, Little Blue Research
15:45 - 16:00
Networking break
Workshops
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop A - Blended finance
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop B - Regenerative agriculture
Reyes Tirado
Reyes Tirado, Agrifoods Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop C - Transition benchmarks
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop D - SDG focus
16:00 - 17:00
Workshop E - Real estate
17:00 - 18:30
Networking drinks
18:30 - 18:30
End of day one
Agenda
RI Europe 2025 - Day 2 - Thursday 12th
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and refreshments
08:00 - 09:00
Invitation only AO breakfast
Join fellow asset owners for a breakfast briefing and peer-to-peer discussions. This is a closed-door session for asset owners only.
Stream A
09:00 - 09:50
A3: Deep Dive: Climate risk and resilience: Investing in a warmer world
- How are investors thinking about physical climate risk at portfolio level?
- Do investors have the data and tools they need to assess physical climate risk across portfolios?
- Where are the investment opportunities in climate adaptation?
- What are the barriers to investing in climate adaptation?
09:50 - 10:20
A4: Rethinking net zero: Targets, commitments and ambitions
Katharina Lindmeier,
David Russell
- Are 1.5C and/or 2050 still realistic targets for investors?
- How have changes to GFANZ and its alliances affected financial institutions’ net zero ambitions and methodologies?
- Will meeting the first round of interim targets require divestment and/or excessive use of offsets?
- Is net zero delivering the outcomes needed for emerging markets?
Katharina Lindmeier, Head of Sustainability Strategy, Nest Pensions
David Russell, Chair, Transition Pathway Initiative
10:20 - 11:00
A5: The road to COP30: Latin America focus
Fabio Coelho
- What has driven LatAm’s early leadership in sustainable finance?
- How is local investor appetite for ESG and sustainability evolving?
- Are policy and regulation providing the support that investors need?
- What will COP30 mean for LatAm corporates and investors?
Fabio Coelho, CEO, AMEC – Association of Capital Markets Investors
Stream B
09:00 - 09:50
B3: Deep Dive: Engagement tracking: Navigating an emerging space
Grégoire Cousté
- How are investors improving reporting and communication on engagement?
- What do asset owners want from managers and how is this changing?
- Correlation vs causation: what outcomes can investors credibly claim credit for?
- Where are the biggest challenges in engagement tracking?
Grégoire Cousté, Executive Director, French SIF
09:50 - 10:20
B4: Water: A rising risk
- Why has water become a key focus for investors?
- Water quality vs water quantity: which should investors be focusing on?
- Do investors have the tools they need to assess water risk?
- What does effective engagement on water-related issues look like?
10:20 - 11:00
B5: Transition funds: Understanding new strategies
- Will the momentum behind transition funds continue?
- What do asset owners want from transition funds?
- How are transition strategies performing vs other climate strategies?
- To label or not to label?
Stream C
09:00 - 09:50
C3: Deep Dive: Understanding supply chain risk: An investors’ guide
- How are investors engaging with corporates on supply chain risk?
- Where are the biggest gaps in corporate supply chain data?
- How is regulation affecting corporate supply chain reporting?
- Which supply chain issues are most material for investors?
09:50 - 10:20
C4: The passive impact: The manager perspective
- How is asset owner thinking about passive funds developing and what does this mean for managers?
- Engaging with index providers: what are the important asks for investors?
- Should investors focus on engaging with constituents of passive index funds or re-weighting the funds?
- Has there been growing interest in engagement-only mandates for passive portfolios?
10:20 - 11:00
C5: Green bonds: Impact and assessment
Dominic Webb,
Simone Utermarck
- How can investors ensure that green bonds deliver on their commitments?
- How are investors measuring the impact of green bond investments?
- Can SPO providers help improve green bond outcomes?
- Will the EU Green Bond Standard help raise standards in the market?
Moderator: Dominic Webb, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Simone Utermarck, Senior Director, Sustainable Finance, ICMA
11:00 - 11:30
Networking break
Plenary
11:30 - 11:50
Keynote
11:50 - 12:30
Plenary 5: Unlocking innovation: The next generation of sustainable funds
Piet Klop,
Hetal Patel
- Finding the sweet spot: What products are asset owners asking for?
- Understanding and navigating fund flows
- Making the case for sustainable funds in challenging times
- Is regulation a barrier to innovation in fund creation?
Piet Klop, Head of Responsible Investment, PGGM
Hetal Patel, Head of Sustainable Investment Research, Phoenix Group
12:30 - 13:35
Lunch
13:35 - 14:15
Plenary 6: Corporate sustainability reporting and investor expectations
- Is the push for standardised corporate sustainability reporting living up to investor expectations?
- What changes do investors want when the CSRD is streamlined? Has the regulation helped investors and corporates so far?
- Corporate strategies: Navigating the push to cut red tape and the ESG backlash
14:15 - 14:25
Networking break
Plenary
14:25 - 14:45
Fireside Chat
Carine Smith Ihenacho,
Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker
Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker, Editor, Responsible Investor
Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer, Norges Bank Investment Management
14:45 - 15:30
Plenary 7: Back to basics: Rethinking stewardship and engagement
Kiran Aziz,
Tim Manuel
- How to engage effectively with corporates for positive investment outcomes: A corporate and investor perspective
- Walking the line: How can asset managers meet the stewardship requirements of multiple clients?
- Skewed incentives: Can a focus on impact measurement cause unintended outcomes?
- Is policy engagement the only effective lever to address systemic risks?
Kiran Aziz, Head of Responsible Investments, KLP Insurance Pension Fund
Tim Manuel, Head of Responsible Investment, Border to Coast
15:30 - 16:15
Plenary 8: The Trump effect: What next for sustainable investing?
Jakob Thoma
- How are sustainable investors adapting to the new political realities in the US?
- Have the new industry dynamics created opportunities for asset managers outside the US?
- Can Asia take the lead in the next generation of sustainable investing?
- What will sustainable investors be watching in H2 2025?
Moderator: Jakob Thoma, Research Director, Theia Finance Labs
16:15 - 16:15
Closing remarks and end of conference
Network at Europe's leading responsible investment event
Join us in London for Responsible Investor’s 18th annual RI Europe conference in June 2025, the premier event for leaders in sustainable finance. Connect with over 600 top investors, fund managers, and industry professionals dedicated to shaping the future of responsible investment.
At RI Europe, networking goes beyond exchanging business cards—it’s about discovering shared values, aligning on goals, and building meaningful partnerships. Here, you’ll find the foundation for collaborations that drive impactful projects and long-term initiatives in sustainable finance.
From insightful sessions to interactive discussions, RI Europe is where today’s challenges meet tomorrow’s solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement advancing sustainable finance across Europe.
The in-person networking experience
Meet industry thought leaders
Connect with the ESG community at the forefront of shaping sustainable finance in Europe. Engage with investment professionals, regulators, academics, NGOs, and lawyers who are driving meaningful change in the industry.
15+ hours of networking
Connect in-person with the ESG community at our interactive workshops, panels, private breakfasts, debates, and evening drinks reception. Every moment at RI Europe is a chance to forge valuable connections.
Build valuable connections with European asset owners
Engage with leading asset owners and gain insights into their ESG allocation strategies and preferences for their next investment partner. Past attendees include Aegon, Church of England Pensions Board, Folksam, Legal & General, Scottish Widows, Unilever APF, and many more.
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Be recognised as driving the future of sustainable finance
Responsible Investor Europe provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers. Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2025 business goals.
Pre-Event Resources
If you would like to join the industry-leading line-up in June 2025, please contact Finlay Eglington.
finlay.eglinton@pei.group | +44 20 3640 7518
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Responsible Investor Europe provides an unrivalled platform for asset owners investing in ESG and sustainable finance. Join over 100 asset owners from across Europe to discuss the latest responsible investing trends and compare best practices and allocation strategies for 2025 and beyond.
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What to expect
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Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your fellow asset owners during asset owner-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 in the market.
Stay aligned to developments and opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities and leverage ESG expertise focused on regulation, human rights, biodiversity, net zero and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest and best ESG managers in the market and find your next investment partner.
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A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible asset owners to join the event.
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Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.
