Zurich: IPE ESG Seminar Series 2022

Programme
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8:00 AM

8:30 AM

Frank Schnattinger - Managing Editor, IPE D.A.CH

8:35 AM

Impact Investing in Passive Portfolios – Advancing into Public Markets

Previously focused primarily on private markets, impact investing is now advancing into public markets. Net zero, the UN’s SDGs and, not least, COVID-19 act as powerful catalysts of this evolution...

Sebastian Schiele - Head of Passive Mandates Sales EMEA & APAC, DWS

8:55 AM

Active Engagement in Emerging Market Debt

Emerging Market Debt (EMD) is a tough asset class in which to implement effective ESG integration that balances the needs of investors with the promotion of ESG concepts. Issues over data paucity and accuracy will always inhibit ESG in EMD compared to developed markets...

Lucie Freeman - Associate Director, Events, Federated Hermes Limited

9:15 AM

Coffee & networking

9:35 AM

Timberland and Farmland - Natural Climate Solutions and Natural Options

Timberland and farmland are at the forefront of growing institutional investor interest in natural climate solutions that can provide attractive returns, portfolio diversification and ESG benefits...

Eric Cooperström - Managing Director, Impact Investing and Natural Climate Solutions, Manulife Investment Management

9:55 AM

ESG in China: going mainstream with the country’s net-zero ambition

Although the concepts of ESG and responsible investing are still fresh to most in China, both investors and corporates are quickly embracing the challenge, as the philosophy behind ESG is increasingly aligned with the country’s focus on long-term sustainable development...

Monte Mu - Senior ESG Analyst, E Fund Management Co., LTD.

10:15 AM

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