PRI side event organised by Chain Reaction Research (CRR) Deforestation exposes upstream companies to market access risks, stranded asset risks and the risks of higher costs of capital. For the downstream fast‐moving consumer good (FMCG) companies, including food retailers, the value of these risks might be dwarfed by the value of reputation risk. This risk could become …
When: June 17, 2019 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Description: Many fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have publicly committed to a 2020 deadline to end deforestation in their supply chains. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that most FMCGs will not meet this deadline. Not meeting the 2020 deadline for zero-deforestation commitments …
The 2019 “Summer in the City” CSR Investing Summit, sponsored by S-Network Global Indexes, is an all-day conference that presents a forum for engaging with thought leaders and discussing their points of view on how to define, manage, and measure responsible investing. The conference includes expert practitioners who are plan sponsors, endowments, consultants, academics, non-governmental …
On behalf of Fern, Aidenvironment & Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), you are invited to the event “Responsible Investment into Sustainable, Deforestation-free Supply Chains – Which EU Policies Do We Need?” which will take place on May 6, from 12.30 to 15.00 at the Norway House, Rue Archimède 17, 1000 Bruxelles. To register, please click here. Focusing on …
Chain Reaction Research has organized two roadshows for investors this year. The roadshows will discuss themes and companies related to tropical deforestation. Here are the dates for the roadshows to be held by CRR partner Profundo: June 18-19, 2019: Brussels Roadshow for investors. October 22-23, 2019: Frankfurt Roadshow to investors.
About this event This event is hosted by Ceres. Register here. Advances in satellite monitoring and activist campaigning have continued to highlight agricultural-driven deforestation happening in tropical biomes, tying environmental destruction to name brand companies. Numerous companies have commitments to end deforestation in their supply chains, but it is often unclear how companies act to …
When: Apr. 29-May 1, 2019 Where: San Francisco, CA The annual Ceres Conference brings more than 600 corporate sustainability leaders as well as institutional investors and social and environmental advocates together for a three-day program focused on building a path to a sustainable global economy. Attendees will hear from leaders who have achieved the highest …
When: April 24-26. Where: Bern, Switzerland See here for more details. Land use is key for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in an increasingly threatened global environment. Should land system science produce a unifying vision for the planet? How do global narratives for use of land correspond to what people want when striving …
When: December 5-6, 2018 Where: New York Register here. As the world trade system grapples with existential threats and investors respond to turbulent politics, 2018 is a key year for responsible investment in North America. Against a backdrop of heightened political risk and growing social discord, investors must build resilient portfolios that address major ructions …
When: Friday, November 30, 2018 Where: New York This year’s Sustainable Investing Thought Leadership annual event will focus on the theme of long-termism. The full day event will be structured around 1-2 keynote addresses focusing on the theme set out above and what that might mean for investing and performance, 3-4 panels discussions addressing the …
