The leading global event for ESG in private markets

The Responsible Investment Forum series bring together the most sophisticated institutional investors, fund managers, expert advisors, and highly recognized thought leaders. Providing an opportunity to discuss developing sustainable investment strategies that can enhance returns.

The European event now in it’s 15th year is the global flagship which brings together thought leaders from Europe and across the world. The speaker roster is a who’s who of sustainability leaders across private markets and it’s where the latest initiatives are discussed and announced.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, fund managers, and visionary thought leaders at this unique event.


2024 Key Themes

  • The continued evolution of the sustainability function within European private equity
  • EDCI Annual Update: leveraging EDCI Insights for value creation
  • ICI initiative update: Advancing decarbonisation pathways at both fund and portfolio company levels
  • The integration of ESG into value creation plans
  • Investor perspectives on the significance of sustainability on investment decisions
  • Portfolio company perspectives on sustainability and ESG performance improvement
  • SFDR Update: how does the regulation work in practice?
  • Allocator insights on impact: guidance on what LPs should look for and how funds can make themselves investable
  • Sustainability and climate integration in private credit
  • How to practically approach biodiversity as an investor
  • Navigating complex supply chains in private equity
  • Assessing AI’s impacts on sustainability and the sustainability role

What can you expect at the event?

Event content with value

Across a packed two-day content led agenda, hear from an esteemed line-up of 100+ responsible investment and ESG professionals who will share their insights and expertise on the key trends and themes impacting the industry. Learn how they’ve addressed challenges in their organisation and leave equipped with best practice to take your business forward.

Build a valuable network

Connect with your peers throughout the forum during a range of networking breaks, interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, an evening drinks receptions and invite-only breakfasts.

Meet institutional investors

Advance your fundraising by building new relationships with leading investors who are looking to increase their exposure. Previous attendees include AlpInvest, AP6, AustralianSuper, Guys and St Thomas Foundation, Hamilton Lane, Railpen and many more.

Interested in sponsoring Responsible Investment Forum?

Shake hands with prominent global institutional investors, fund managers, consultants, and highly recognised associations to build effective ESG strategies focused on value creation and ROI.

3 global opportunities to:

• Raise your visibility as a figurehead in a crowded ESG market and align your brand with PEI’s global and diverse event portfolio.

• Differentiate your brand and stand out from your competitors by collaborating as a thought leader across leading global ESG events in private equity, infrastructure, and private debt.

• Raise your reputation as an expert in ESG amongst existing and future clients.

• Get ahead of ESG and impact fund regulations and be the go to provider in industry developments setting you apart from your competitors.

Get in touch with us today and let us put your company at the forefront of the industry.

2024 speakers include:

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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.

Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.

Apply for a pass and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.

Apply

The Responsible Investment Forum: Europe will take place on 20-21 November.

For more information on the agenda, please contact Charles Gould.

charles.g@pei.group | +44 (0)203 879 3893

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2024 Speakers

For information on speaking at the event, please contact Charles Gould.

charles.g@pei.group | +44 (0)203 879 3893

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Ana Alvarez Grullón

Managing Director - Head of ESG & Sustainability, Keensight Capital

Emma Bickerstaffe

Managing Director, Holtara, powered by Apex Group

Karin Bouwmeester

ESG Lead Private Equity, PGGM Investments

Natasha Buckley

Principal, ESG, HarbourVest Partners

Laura Callaghan

Associate Director of ESG Services, Novata

Mark Fischel

Carbon Product Lead, Novata

Greg Fischer

Partner & Director, Boston Consulting Group

Jennifer Flood

Sustainability, Head of North America, Investindustrial

Jonathan Hirschtritt

Managing Director - Sustainability, GCM Grosvenor

Mona Huys

Sustainable Investment Specialist Mercer AlternativesHuys Sustainable Investment Specialist, Mercer Alternatives

Chandini Jain

Founder & CEO, Auquan

Elena Mariotti

Managing Director, Cerberus

Michael Marshall

Head of Sustainable Ownership, RPMI Railpen

Isabelle Mitchell

Associate Director, Permira Credit

Ben Morley

Partner and Associate Director, BCG

Clare Murray

Co-Founding Partner, Blume Equity

Viviana Occhionorelli

Head of ESG & Partner, Astorg

Nora Schulte

Chief Impact & Client Relations Officer, GENUI

Adinah Shackelton

Head of ESG, Permira

Christopher Springham

Formerly VP - Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business

Jovana Stopic

ESG Director, IK Partners

Maaike van der Schoot

Head of Responsible Investment, AlpInvest Partners

Patricia Volhard

Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton

Julie Wallace

Head of Impact, LeapFrog Investments

Sophia Walwyn-James

ESG & Sustainability Director, 3i Group

Serge Younes

Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial

Connect with global investors focused on the future of the market

Position your business with an authoritative content-led event portfolio focused on ESG & diversity and be recognised as a go-to solution provider for senior private markets professionals and institutional investors.

Sponsorship gives you the opportunity to:

  • Shake hands with prominent global institutional investors, fund managers, consultants, and highly recognised associations to build effective ESG strategies focused on value creation and ROI.
  • Stand tall from your competitors by showcasing your company’s mature ESG track record and generate strategic value when growing and implementing environmental and sustainability initiatives.
  • Discover brand opportunities to position your sustainable funds to aid capital raising to a global ESG community.

For more information on available sponsorship opportunities please fill in the enquiry form. Contact Chris Wagland at chris.w@pei.group or call +44 (0) 0207 566 5475

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2024 sponsors:

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.

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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

Achmea Investment Management
African Development Bank
Alpha Associates
Anthesis Group
AP6
Argentum
ATP
BBVA
Big Issue Invest
BlackRock
Blackstone
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership
Campbell Lutyens & Co
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Dai-ichi Life International (Europe)
Derigo
EcoVadis
eFront
EQT Partners
EBRD
Fondaction
Glenmede
Golding Capital Partners
Greenstone
IMAS Foundation
INDEFI
Julius Baer
KKR Credit Advisors
Marcena Capital
MJ Hudson
Morgan Stanley
NN Investment Partners
Northleaf Capital Partners
Novo Holdings
Pension Protection Fund
Phoenix
PwC
Ramboll
RepRisk
Royal Brompton Hospital Charity
Siemens
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Universities Superannuation Scheme
USS
Virgin Management
Wimmer Family Office
Wimmer Financial
World Bank Group Pensions

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 2024

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.

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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

Apply for a complimentary institutional investor pass

A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.

Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.

Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you to secure your pass.