International
Responsible Investment Forum: Europe London 2023
8 - 9 November 2023,
155 Bishopsgate London
The leading global event for ESG in private markets
The longest-running private equity forum focused on bringing together fund managers, institutional investors, and expert advisors to discuss ESG issues across alternative asset classes will return to London on 8-9 November, once again co-hosted with the PRI.
The key themes for this year will include addressing climate change within a portfolio, ongoing regulatory changes, the growth in impact and what it means for ESG, value creation and much more. Hear from the leading investors, managers and expert advisors on the latest ESG strategies.
Connect with your peers through interactive workshops, networking breaks, an evening drinks reception, roundtable discussions and invite-only breakfasts. Build lasting relationships and compare best practices with other responsible investment investors and fund managers.
Book now to be a part of the must-attend event for alternative asset professionals with an interest in ESG and responsible investment.
What can you expect at the event?
Event content with value
The key themes for this year will span the E, S & G. Learn from industry experts and gain insight into addressing climate change, regulatory changes, human rights, appropriate governance, and much more.
Build a valuable network
Connect with industry participants in all aspects of responsible investment. Network in-person at interactive workshops, networking breaks, an evening drinks reception, roundtable discussions and invite-only breakfasts.
Meet institutional investors
Hear from institutional investors who are looking to increase their exposure in the industry. Attendees from 2022 included AP6, British International Investment, EBRD, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation, HSBC Insurance, Partners Capital, Redington, USS Investment Management and many more.
Key event themes for 2022
- ESG data: A number of discussions focused on making use of data in private equity investing. A keynote panel featuring GPs and LPs on how they are making data useful. There will also be a dedicated stream to developments in data and regulation
- Climate: With businesses globally focused on climate close to the COP meetings, the topic will be front and centre with expert analysis from a mix of fund managers, investors, and external experts.
- Impact investment: In our dedicated impact investment stream, hear from industry leaders creating scalable, positive change and explore how you can implement impact principles and methodologies into your portfolio to create greater value.
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Testimonials from attendees
Alan Kao
Ramboll
Fantastic to see the progress on climate, diversity, human rights being made by so many investors!
Bill McGilivray
Ogier
The best conference I’ve attended in a very long time. Great content and speakers and very enthusiastic attendees make the 2 days well worthwhile.
Marina Johnson
Actis
Fantastic opportunity to meet with peers, to connect and challenge each other. Very well organised and run.
Apply for a complimentary investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors 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, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, family office or corporate investment division.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
Download the 2023 agenda
The Responsible Investment Forum: Europe will take place on 8-9 November 2023.
For more information on the agenda, please contact Charles Gould.
charles.g@peimedia.com | +44 (0)203 879 3893
Agenda
Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2023 - Wednesday 8th November - Wednesday 8th
Introduction from PEI＆PRI
Chairpersons opening remarks
Fireside chat: the PRI in a changing world
Data convergence project update
- What has the EDCI learnt about ESG in Private Equity from the second year of the initiative?
- To what extent is the initiative helping LPs and GPs to solve the data challenge?
- How firms leverage the data to gain new insights and drive value creation
- What’s next for the initiative in 2024?
GP/LP data dialogue: taking steps to resolve the ESG data challenge
- To what extent can data standardisation be a distraction from value creation?
- Where are GPs pushing back on data requests?
- Overcoming issues with sharing portfolio company data
- Strategies for reducing the workload for GPs
Coffee ＆ networking
How should heads of sustainability work with the investment team?
- What does a good working relationship with the deal team look like?
- Getting a seat at the table at each stage of the investment process
- How to manage frictions with deal partners with other priorities
- Examples of sustainability heads influencing investment decisions
ICI: moving from talk to action on climate risk
- Creating a pathway for PE on climate risk
- Why are private markets different to public markets when it comes to approaching net-zero?
- Balancing a growing portfolio with making net-zero commitments
- Considering how companies contribute to decarbonisation
Utilising tech case study: how a PE manager has used technology to deliver on ESG goals
Climate portfolio case study: practical example of how a PE manager has addressed climate across a growing and diverse portfolio of investments
Lunch
Impact investing in a time of uncertainty and urgency
- The role of private and institutional impact investors in driving positive change
- How will economic disruption impact appetite for impact investing?
- How are investors addressing other pressing challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis and global food security?
Impact allocators panel: overview of investment priorities and strategies
- Is impact as an investment lens, or should it be an investment bucket in LP portfolios?
- How are allocators filtering their investing strategies?
- What issues are getting funding, and which aren’t?
Using ESG data to maximise returns throughout the investment process
- Using ESG data during due diligence
- Integrating ESG data into value creation plans
- How ESG data can be used to highlight value to the next buyer
Data in, data out: why engagement is key to driving good data
- Building the business case for portfolio companies
- Having closed-loop feedback to demonstrate how you are using the data
- Highlighting the exit/IPO value of ESG
Maintaining ESG as a priority in infrastructure investing
- How infrastructure can help contribute to goals of the Paris agreement
- Update on article 8 and article 9 funds across infrastructure
- To what extent is greenwashing a problem in infrastructure?
How are private debt managers implementing ESG
- How to add value to investments through a sustainability lens as a debt provider
- How can lenders ensure real impact rather than greenwashing?
- The rise of green and sustainability link loans
Workshop: Driving Decarbonisation in Portfolio Companies
Workshop: Impact Measurement
Coffee ＆ networking
Impact’s role in the energy transition
- Opportunities for impact funds in the energy transition space
- Are energy transition investments impact by default?
- How are ET funds demonstrating impact in terms of measurement and reporting?
Impact value creation toolbox: how to generate value from an impact strategy
- How is value creation different for impact funds to other PE strategies?
- To what extent do value creation plans and impact creation plans need to be integrated?
- How do funds influence portfolio companies to deliver impact performance?
Practical tips for SFDR alignment
- Where to start on SFDR implementation
- Article 8 vs. 9: the benefits of opting for one vs. the other
- Utilising technology in SFDR compliance
Compliance: outlining what investors require on climate data
- To what extent will climate and net-zero considerations be integrated into mandates?
- Best practices for data compliance
- Overcoming data challenges to help pension funds meet mandatory requirements
Built environment decarbonisation: ESG implementation in real estate
- Can commitments to net-zero increase returns?
- How real are the risks to not acting on net zero?
- ESG considerations in different sub-sectors of real estate, e.g. offices vs resi vs logistics?
The evolution of ESG in venture capital
- Making the business case for ESG in venture capital
- Do VCs have the necessary resources and time to do ESG effectively?
- Case studies of successful ESG implementation in venture capital
Workshop: Carbon Tracking
Defining what is meant by stewardship for private equity
Close of day one of conference followed by cocktail reception
Agenda
Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2023 - Thursday 9th November - Thursday 9th
Invitation only Breakfast Briefings
Opening Remarks
Aligning Private Equity Toward Net Zero
- What Guidance is available? – IIGCC, iCI and SBTi
- How the Guidance overlaps and complements each other
- What are the challenges and opportunities associated with setting net zero targets for PE?
- Best practices for setting and implementing net zero targets
Mitigating supply chain risk in private equity
- Which issues are funds focusing on when it comes to supply chain ESG risks at their portfolio companies?
- With emerging legislation in EU such as the CSDDD, how much are human rights risks a concern for PE funds?
- What tools, frameworks and tech can aid supply chain risk mapping?
- Working with portfolio companies to deliver more resilient supply chains
Practical tips to avoid greenwashing in private equity investing
- Examples of greenwashing in PE investing and learnings from experiences
- How can investors spot greenwashing from managers?
- What specific and verifiable data points should LPs use to gauge veracity of ESG claims?
- Given the backlash on ESG in the US, to what extent is ‘greenhushing’ a growing phenomenon?
Coffee ＆ networking
ESG practitioner’s update: view from a sustainability recruiter
- How has the position within the firm changed in the last few years?
- Views on team structures/size/new positions etc
- Remuneration survey findings: how does pay compare to other sectors?
- Are sustainability heads getting carry?
Making biodiversity and natural capital relevant to PE investing
- TNFD V4.0: what does it mean for investors?
- Leveraging biodiversity data in investment decisions
- To what extent does work on biodiversity interlink with climate strategy?
- Where and how can private equity fund managers incorporate natural capital solutions in their investment strategy?
Investor fireside chat: why ESG is critical to our allocations across private markets
Lunch
Data workshop: building a plan for data across a portfolio of investments
Regulatory workshop: sustainability regulation for private markets
Close of conference
For information on speaking at the event, please contact Charles Gould.
charles.g@peimedia.com | +44 (0)203 879 3893
Speakers for 2022 included:
David Atkin
CEO, UNPRI
Anna Follér
Head of Sustainability, The Sixth National Pension Fund
Maria Liby-Troein
Associate Partner, Bain & Company
Dr. Stephanie Mooij
ESG ＆ Impact Manager, Gilde Healthcare
Shami Nissan
Partner, Head of Sustainability, Actis
Christopher Springham
Sustainability/ESG Advisor to Boards and Impact Investors
Myles Tatlock
Anthesis Project Manager - SBTi Private Equity, Anthesis Group
Marie-Anne Vincent
VP Climate Finance, Sweep
Jennifer Wilson
CEO and Founder, Re:Co
Niamh Whooley
Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Investing, Pemberton Asset Management
Serge Younes
Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial
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Network with the European responsible investment industry
In its 13th year, the forum is a firmly established event in the industry’s calendar. Join 300+ attendees this November to connect with institutional investors, fund managers, specialist responsible investment and impact managers, and the wider ESG community for two days of learning and networking. This is a must-attend event for those with an interest in ESG in private markets.
The in-person networking experience
Meet investors with a focus on ESG
Network with active investors in responsible investment. Benefit from our expansive European investor community who will be in attendance throughout the forum.
Network in-person once again
Connect with your peers at interactive workshops, networking breaks, evening drinks reception, roundtable discussions and invite-only breakfasts.
Build new connections at the forum
Past investors included AP6, Dai-ichi Life International, EBRD, Phoenix Group, World Bank Pension, and many more.
Connect with responsible investment professionals
Testimonials from attendees
Alan Kao
Ramboll
Fantastic to see the progress on climate, diversity, human rights being made by so many investors!
Bill McGilivray
Ogier
The best conference I’ve attended in a very long time. Great content and speakers and very enthusiastic attendees make the 2 days well worthwhile.
Marina Johnson
Actis
Fantastic opportunity to meet with peers, to connect and challenge each other. Very well organised and run.
Pre-Event Resources
Institutional Investors at the Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2023
The Responsible Investment Forum: Europe provides a leading platform for leading institutional investors and allocators investing in responsible investment in private equity to gather.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for institutional investors to attend the event. Check out the benefits of joining the conference, who among your peers attends and find out how to apply for a complimentary pass for you or your team below.
Investors at Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2023
The forum is the largest meeting place for institutional investors, and other members of the responsible investment community in Europe.
Check out the benefits of joining the conference and who among your peers you will be joining. Apply for a complimentary pass for your or your team today.
What to expect at the forum?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-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 within ESG and responsible investment
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in emerging sectors and discuss climate change within a portfolio, regulatory changes, the growth in impact and what it means for ESG, value creation and much more
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest fund managers and alternative asset professionals with an interest in ESG and responsible investment
Previous investors that have attended include:
Who attends the forum?
Apply for a complimentary institutional investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
In order to qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth, private wealth manager, foundation, endowment, 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.