David Atkin, CEO, PRI

The transition to a low carbon economy has profound implications for the global economy. The transition is also urgent: economic growth, and financial returns, rely on the viability of social and environmental systems, many of which are under threat. The transition needs to work for markets and for people, and socially just, taking into account the needs of workers and affected communities. This session will discuss the need for a whole-of-government approach to drive the economic transition, and how investors can support and benefit from an effective, ambitious transition to net zero.

Jane Ambachtsheer, Global Head of Sustainability, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Catherine Bolger, Board Member, State Super
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer, International Equity, E Fund Management
Alison Tate, Director of Economic and Social Policy, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

Moderator: Conor Kehoe, Nominated Chair, PRI

Responsible investment is at a crossroads: practices have improved and governments have committed to ambitious, transformative goals. But, the enabling financial regulatory frameworks risk evolving in a fragmented way, creating barriers to further progress by investors. This session will examine the actions required from policymakers and investors to create alignment at a global scale.

Hiroshi Komori, Board Member, International Sustainability Standards Board
Jessica Robinson, Minister-Counsellor (Economic) & Senior Treasury Representative, Australian Embassy Tokyo
Tajinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, IOSCO
Hideki Takada, Director for Strategy Development, Financial Services Agency, Government of Japan

Moderator: Margarita Pirovska, Director, Global Policy, PRI

Coaches will depart from the conference venue from 18:00 to 18:45. For more information about the networking reception, visit the networking events page.