MSCI New York
250 Greenwich Street
7 World Trade Center
New York, NY 10007
SKYTOP - 48 floor
Overview
Join us at Climate Week NYC for “Financial Frontiers: Climate Strategies and Transition Frameworks,” a live event that will address the pivotal role of transition frameworks and climate scenarios in investment decision-making. This exclusive gathering is an essential platform for industry professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Speakers from across the financial industry will delve into their hands-on experience analyzing the impacts of a warming planet on lending and investments, the growing role of private capital in financing decarbonization, and the impact of artificial intelligence on climate finance.
The gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers and thought leaders, obtain essential knowledge and actionable insights into the transition to a greener global economy, refine your approach to developing climate financial and investment strategies.
Location Matters: Assessing the Impact of Physical and Nature Risks
As the twin climate and biodiversity crises unfold, the importance of resilience and geospatial asset intelligence becomes paramount. Banks and insurers are now assessing physical climate risk and nature risk across both the near and long terms, employing advanced geospatial data to pinpoint the location of company facilities and surface risks from physical climate hazards and exposure to nature sensitive areas or degraded ecosystem services.
Join industry leaders as they discuss the integration of climate resilience into strategy and risk management. Experts will share insights on the risks and opportunities firms may face, assessing exposure to physical risk or impacts on nature, and the utilization of new assessments such as geospatial intelligence.
Dr. Andrew Smith, COO, Fathom Bridget Fawcett, Head, Sustainability & Corporate Transitions Investment Banking, Citigroup Dr. Marie Henniges, Director, Nature in Net-zero Transition Planning, GFANZ Garrett Bradford, Consultant, Milliman Moderator: Oliver Marchand, Global Head of Climate Research, MSCI
9:20 a.m.
Financing the Shift: Exploring Investment Landscapes in the Energy Transition
Changes in technology, regulation, and consumer demand are expected to determine how the energy transition unfolds. By 2030, the impact on company earnings will be apparent for some sectors and regions and just beginning in others. Where are the stakes highest for transitioning effectively to a lower carbon economy, how are companies and investors preparing to seize opportunities in the remaining years of this decade, and are there important differences for credit- vs equity-focused investors? What methods, both qualitative and quantitative, are available to understand the potential effect of this transition on returns?
We will map out a pragmatic, forward-looking approach for the construction of investment portfolios and sustainable finance strategies that analyzes technology, policy and the readiness of companies to lead their industry’s low-carbon transition.
Vijnan Batchu, Managing Director, Center For Carbon Transition, Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Sarah Wilson, Managing Director, Head of Climate Solutions, Nuveen Han Yik, Senior Advisor to the ED/CIO – Stewardship, NYSTRS Bruce Schlein, Director, Head of ESG, Omers Moderator: Laura Nishikawa, Head of ESG Research, MSCI
10:05 a.m.
Fireside Chat: AI as Transformative force in Climate Finance
In the face of escalating climate challenges, AI has emerged as a transformative force, enabling businesses to harness data for climate resilience. The integration of AI facilitates comprehensive insights into climate-related risks, such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves, which are inherently location-based and increasingly impact business operations. This synergy of AI and geospatial analytics is not just enhancing climate forecasts but also driving product development and innovation across industries.
Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory and Sustainable Solutions, J.P. Morgan Dr. Anne Kleppe, Managing Director and Partner, BCG Pooja Malpani, Managing Director, Head of ESG & Climate Engineering, MSCI Moderator: Naomi English, Head of Climate Strategy, MSCI
10:50 a.m.
Uncovering Hidden Opportunities: Private Capital’s Critical Role in the Climate Transition.
With private markets set to play a major role in the transition, investors face growing pressures to integrate climate considerations into the investment process. As demand for transparency in private assets accelerates, so does a climate focus on value generation, resulting in the energy transition and renewable energy as a focus area of growth. We will explore how private asset investors are addressing the challenges and opportunities of the climate crisis by attracting capital and deploying it against opportunities.
This panel will also discuss the intricacies of carbon markets and their intersection with private capital. We will examine how investors are leveraging carbon credits to navigate the challenges of the climate crisis, attract capital, and deploy it against burgeoning opportunities in the transition to a sustainable future.
Matt Kaczmarek, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainable Private Debt Investing, Blackrock Michael Kashani, Head of Sustainable Credit and Platforms, Apollo Global Management Jessica Matthews, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, J.P. Morgan Private Bank Shi Min Tan, Director & Head, Markets & Ecosystem Development Division, Sustainability Group, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Moderator: Puja Modi, Executive Director, Sustainability and Climate Private Assets Lead, MSCI
