The leading global event for ESG in private markets


The 16th annual Responsible Investment Forum: Europe is retuning to London on 18-19 November 2025!

As the flagship event of the Responsible Investment Forum series, this event unites the leading institutional investors, fund managers, expert advisors, and influential sustainability leaders to explore the evolving landscape of responsible investment and its role in driving financial performance.

With a speaker line-up featuring top voices from across Europe and beyond, the forum serves as an essential platform for unveiling new initiatives and shaping the future of sustainable investment strategies.



Advance your business

Over two content-packed days, hear from an esteemed line-up of 100+ responsible investment and ESG professionals as they share their insights on key industry trends. Learn how they’ve tackled challenges and gain best practices to advance your business.

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Build a valuable network

Connect with your peers throughout the forum during a range of networking opportunities, including: interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, an evening drinks reception and invite-only breakfasts for deeper connections.

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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.

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Over 100 expected global investors, including:

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2025 Key themes include:

 

Value Creation:

Enhancing sessions to maximise impact, with focused insights on AI integration, portfolio company perspectives, collaboration with investment teams, and strategic growth initiatives.
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Dedicated Regulatory Stream:

A focused exploration of evolving regulations, featuring a plenary discussion on the Omnibus directive and an engaging Oxford-style debate on related themes.
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Technology and AI Stream:

Examining the risks and opportunities presented by the AI revolution, providing strategic insights and practical perspectives.


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Largest event to date:

Featuring over 200 expert speakers from across the private markets, offering unparalleled insights and networking opportunities.


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Extensive networking opportunities:

Engage with fellow GPs and LPs through a variety of tailored, networking-focused sessions designed to foster meaningful connections.

 

 

New Infrastructure Investor Responsible Investment Forum: 

Added on day two, exploring best practices and strategic approaches to responsible investment in infrastructure.

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Infrastructure Investor Responsible Investment Forum

Join us at the Infrastructure Investor Responsible Investment Forum, where industry leaders will examine the shifting landscape of sustainable infrastructure and its alignment with global priorities such as defence, digitalisation, and energy security.
Key sessions will address how to transform ESG backlash into investment potential, build resilience to climate risk, elevate ESG reporting standards, and unlock value through sustainability. The agenda also features deep dives into responsible renewable energy development, the expanding role of infrastructure debt, and the evolving digital infrastructure ecosystem—including data centers of the future.

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What our attendees love about the forum

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.

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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.

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2025 Agenda

For more information on the 2025 agenda, please contact Charles Gould.

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

 

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Agenda

Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2025 - Day One - Tuesday 18th

07:00 - 08:45

Registration & Networking Breakfast

07:30 - 08:45

Invitation only breakfast hosted by Key ESG

Plenary
08:45 - 08:55

Chairpersons opening remarks

Christopher Springham

Christopher Springham, Formerly VP – Communications and Sustainability, LM Wind Power GE Renewable Energy Business

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Christopher Springham

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

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08:55 - 09:00

Brief PRI Remarks

Aditya Vikram

Aditya Vikram, Head of Private Equity, UNPRI

 

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Aditya Vikram

Head of Private Debt and Private Equity, PRI

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09:00 - 09:25

Keynote: Putting sustainability at the heart of an investment strategy

09:25 - 10:00

PE Heads of sustainability in a changing world

Adam Black, Alan Kao
  • Political shifts & contagion risk: how concerned should sustainability heads be about evolving European politics?
  • ESG under Fire: controlling the narrative & proving your value to internal and external stakeholders
  • The role of sustainability in fundraising: how are global managers adapting sustainability messaging for different investor markets?
  • Key sustainability trends and predictions for the next year

Adam Black, Partner, Head of ESG & Sustainability, Coller Capital

Joerg Hoeller, Managing Director – Chief ESG Officer, AltamarCAM Partners

Alan Kao, Principal and Global Director, ESG Services, Ramboll

 

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Adam Black

Partner, Head of ESG & Sustainability, Coller Capital

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Alan Kao

Principal and Global Director, ESG Services, Ramboll

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10:00 - 10:35

Decarbonising Private Markets: key insights from PMDR adopters on decarbonization progress and value creation

Deike Diers, Natasha Buckley, Elsa Palanza, Dr. Serge Younes
  • Key findings from latest PMDR adoption survey and their implications for private markets
  • How investors and fund managers can integrate actionable decarbonisation pathways
  • Measuring and Achieving Impact: Best practices for tracking and driving decarbonisation efforts across portfolios
  • Identifying sectors and companies poised for growth in the transition to a low-carbon economy

Moderator: Deike Diers, Partner, Sustainability for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company

Natasha Buckley, Principal, Sustainable Investing, HarbourVest Partners

Elsa Palanza, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainability, ICG

Serge Younes, Global Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial

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Deike Diers

Partner, Sustainability for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company

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Natasha Buckley

Principal, ESG, HarbourVest Partners

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Elsa Palanza

Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, ICG

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Dr. Serge Younes

Global Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial

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Networking
10:35 - 11:05

Coffee & networking

Plenary
11:05 - 11:45

Leveraging EDCI insights to unlock value creation, improve portfolio resilience and delivering stronger financial returns

Ben Morley, Jennifer Wilson
  • Unveiling the latest EDCI discoveries with a deep dive into the data and key trends
  • Exploring how EDCI insights can drive a competitive edge in investment strategy
  • Understanding how LPs apply EDCI data in practice—balancing standardised metrics with materiality in benchmarking
  • Showcasing real-world use cases from GPs and LPs to illustrate tangible impact and best practices

Moderator: Ben Morley, Partner and Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Jennifer Wilson, CEO and Founder, Re:Co

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Ben Morley

Partner and Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

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Jennifer Wilson

CEO and Founder, Re:Co

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11:45 - 12:20

Working with investments teams to ensure sustainability helps drive returns

Adinah Shackleton
  • What are the best approaches to influencing deal team?
  • Working with an incentivising management teams at portfolio companies on sustainability
  • How effectively are ESG leaders being integrated into discussions with investors and potential investments?
  • Case studies: How sustainability has directly contributed to increased returns upon exit

Tim Clare, Director, Anthesis Group

Allegra Day, Managing Director and Head of Sustainability, Cinven

Adinah Shackleton, Managing Director, Head of Sustainability, Permira

 

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Adinah Shackleton

Managing Director, Head of Sustainability

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12:20 - 12:50

Making Sense of the Omnibus: unpacking the latest regulatory shifts in Europe

  • Has the work done so far been a step forward or a wasted effort?
  • How will the Omnibus package impact how funds are approaching sustainability?
  • To what extent has the omnibus delivered on its promises to streamline regulations?
  • What further regulatory changes are anticipated, and how should sustainability heads prepare for the continuing evolving landscape?

 

12:50 - 13:20

Expert view: how the sustainability function is evolving

  • ESG compensation and positioning update
  • How do firms structure pay—including carry—to reflect the strategic value they bring?
  • Considering how sustainability teams are being structured across private markets funds
  • Integration with investment and value creation teams
Networking
13:20 - 14:25

Lunch

Track A - Value Creation
14:25 - 14:30

Opening Remarks

14:30 - 15:10

Portfolio company perspectives on sustainability and ESG performance improvement

  • How are portfolio companies aligning sustainability initiatives with commercial objectives and growth strategies?
  • Are management teams leveraging ESG data to drive operational efficiencies and risk mitigation?
  • What challenges do portfolio companies face in meeting investor ESG expectations, and how can GPs support them?
15:10 - 15:50

Measuring and highlighting the impact of sustainability on value creation

Daniella Woolf, Grégoire Etienne, Jack Holmes, Viviana Occhionorelli
  • How can PE firms measure the financial impact of ESG initiatives on portfolio performance?
  • Are GPs leveraging data and KPIs to link ESG improvements to value creation?
  • What tools and frameworks are most effective for quantifying ESG-driven returns?

Moderator: Daniella Woolf, CEO, Danesmead Advisory

Grégoire Etienne, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-founder, Greenscope

Jack Holmes, Sustainability & ESG Manager, STAR Capital Partnership

Viviana Occhionorelli, Partner, Sustainability, Astorg Partners

 

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Daniella Woolf

CEO

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Grégoire Etienne

Chief Revenue Officer and Co-founder

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Jack Holmes

Sustainability & ESG Manager

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Viviana Occhionorelli

Head of ESG & Partner, Astorg

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15:50 - 16:30

How operating partners are viewing ESG as part of value creation strategy

Eric Bloom, Ralph Friedwagner
  • To what extent are sustainability heads being incorporated into value creation teams?
  • Are operating partners leveraging ESG data to inform decision-making and drive performance improvements?
  • What role do sustainability initiatives play in enhancing operational efficiencies and mitigating risks in portfolio companies?

Moderator: Eric Bloom, COO & Head of Client Solutions, Re:Co

Ralph Friedwagner, Managing Director and Operating Partner, Private Equity, CDPQ London



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Eric Bloom

COO & Head of Client Solutions, Re:Co

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Ralph Friedwagner

Managing Director and Operating Partner, Private Equity, CDPQ London

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Track B - Climate & Nature
14:25 - 14:30

Opening Remarks

14:30 - 15:10

How to integrate biodiversity protection into non-financial disclosures

  • How can private equity firms integrate biodiversity data into due diligence and portfolio monitoring?
  • Are GPs linking biodiversity risks to financial performance and long-term value creation?
  • What frameworks and tools can firms use to measure and report nature-related impacts effectively?

Noëlla de Bermingham, Chief Sustainability Officer, Andera Partners

15:10 - 15:50

Developing portfolio decarbonisation plans to reduce emissions and drive value creation

Sebastian Hanna, Euan Long, Elena Mariotti
  • Collaborating with portfolio companies to fast-track energy efficiency initiatives
  • Converting carbon reporting into actionable roadmaps for measurable decarbonisation
  • Exploring investment decarbonisation strategies with a focus on technology and data-driven insights

Sebastian Hanna, ESG Manager, Columna Capital

Euan Long, Vice President, Permira 

Elena Mariotti, Head of ESG Stewardship and Managing Director, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company

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Sebastian Hanna

ESG Manager, Columna Capital

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Euan Long

Vice President

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Elena Mariotti

Head of ESG Stewardship and Managing Director, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company

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15:50 - 16:30

Building climate and nature resilient investment portfolios

  • How are investors assessing physical and transition risks from climate change across portfolios?
  • The role of nature-based solutions in enhancing asset resilience and long-term value creation
  • Integrating climate adaptation and biodiversity strategies into investment decision-making

Sarah Jones, UK Climate Risk & Resilience Lead, Anthesis Group

Track C - Regulation
14:25 - 14:30

Opening Remarks

14:30 - 15:10

Navigating the continued evolution of SFDR: trends and investor priorities

Christina Bortz

Navigating the continued evolution of SFDR: trends and investor priorities

  • Article 8 vs. Article 9: Weighing the benefits and challenges of each classification
  • How much do investors really care about a fund’s classification?
  • What direction will SFDR take next and how can managers prepare themselves?

Christina Bortz, Deputy General Counsel, ESG, TPG Angelo Gordon

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Christina Bortz

Deputy General Counsel, ESG, TPG Angelo Gordon

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15:10 - 15:50

CSRD: A Practical Update for Fund Managers

  • How firms can streamline data collection and reporting to meet evolving disclosure expectations
  • With the omnibus reducing reporting requirements for many portfolio companies, how can firms effectively engage with companies at different stages?
  • Key tools and advisors to support compliance and efficiency
15:50 - 16:30

Navigating sustainability regulations globally

Laura Frattaroli
  • Keeping pace with evolving ESG regulations across multiple jurisdictions
  • The growing risk of greenwashing claims: how can firms ensure robust, defensible disclosures?
  • Case studies of ESG-related litigation and key takeaways for fund managers

Laura Frattaroli, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate & Regulatory Counsel, General Atlantic

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Laura Frattaroli

Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Regulatory and Corporate Counsel

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Track D - Other Asset Classes/Sectors
14:25 - 14:30

Opening Remarks

14:30 - 15:10

How sustainability and impact continue to evolve in private credit

Vai Patel

How sustainability and impact continue to evolve in private credit

  • Are regulatory pressures and investor expectations reshaping sustainability-linked loans?
  • How can financial value be quantified in ESG-driven lending decisions?
  • How are private debt firms adapting to investor preferences?

Vai Patel, Head of Responsible Investment, Alcentra

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Vai Patel

Head of Responsible Investment

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15:10 - 15:50

Can Private Equity Responsibly Invest in Defence Technologies?

Johannes Lenhard
  • Examining the rise of dual-use innovation and its impact on private markets
  • Identifying investment opportunities: Is the focus on VC, Growth, or beyond?
  • Practical strategies for responsible investment in an evolving sector

Johannes Lenhard, Co-Founder & Co-Director, VentureESG

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Johannes Lenhard

Co-Founder & Co-Director, VentureESG

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15:50 - 16:30

ESG in venture and growth: driving sustainability in high-growth companies

  • How are VCs integrating ESG into due diligence without stifling innovation?
  • Are venture-backed companies leveraging ESG to attract capital and scale more effectively?
  • How can VCs quantify the long-term value creation of ESG initiatives in high-growth portfolios?

Hannah Perregaard, Head of ESG, Nordic Alpha

Networking
16:30 - 16:50

Coffee & networking

Working Groups
16:50 - 17:45

Working Group A - Value Creation

16:50 - 17:45

Working Group B - Biodiversity

16:50 - 17:45

Working Group C - CRSD

Daan Schipper, Alessandro Casoli, Caitlin Thompson-Geering

Daan Schipper, Senior Director, Northern Europe, Holtara, powered by Apex Group
Alessandro Casoli, Head of Advisory UK & Deputy Head of Holtara UK, Holtara, powered by Apex Group
Caitlin Thompson-Geering, Director, Barings

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Daan Schipper

Senior Director, Northern Europe, Holtara, powered by Apex Group

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Alessandro Casoli

UK Principal, Holtara, powered by Apex Group

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Caitlin Thompson-Geering

Director, Barings

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16:50 - 17:45

Working Group D - AI Integration

16:50 - 17:45

Working Group E - Decarbonisation Plans

16:50 - 17:45

Working Group F - Working with portfolio Companies

Networking
17:45 - 18:45

Cocktail reception

Agenda

Responsible Investment Forum: Europe 2025 - Day Two - Wednesday 19th

Networking
07:30 - 08:50

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Roundtable Discussions
07:45 - 08:50

GPs Breakfast Roundtable

07:45 - 08:50

LP Breakfast Roundtable

07:45 - 08:50

Infrastructure Roundtable

Stream A - Technology and AI
09:10 - 09:45

How ESG data and AI can integrate into value creation plans

Matthew Alcock, Chloë Sanders
  • How are PE firms leveraging AI-driven ESG insights to enhance value creation plans?
  • To what extent is ESG data shaping investment decisions and portfolio company strategy?
  • How can AI help firms identify and mitigate ESG risks before they impact returns?

Matthew Alcock, Associate, ESG, Coller Capital

Billy Cotter, Head of ESG, Dasseti

Chloe Sanders, Head of Sustainability, CVC Capital Partners

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Matthew Alcock

Associate, ESG, Coller Capital

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Chloë Sanders

Head of ESG, CVC Capital Partners

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09:45 - 10:20

Exploring the energy impacts of Generative AI

Andrew Bernstein
  • What are the climate implications, and how can businesses optimize their AI usage to minimize environmental effects?
  • Investment opportunities at the intersection of Generative AI and sustainability
  • What are the next steps for developing scalable, AI-powered solutions that address both climate change and business needs?

Andrew Bernstein, Global Head of Sales, SESAMm

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Andrew Bernstein

Global Head of Sales

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10:20 - 11:00

Defining Responsible AI in private equity

Peter Dunbar
  • What does it mean to develop and implement AI solutions that align with ethical principles and societal expectations?
  • How are private market leaders incorporating responsible AI into their strategies?
  • How can investors drive innovation and are a net-positive for sustainability efforts?

Peter Dunbar, Principal – Responsible Investment, StepStone Group

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Peter Dunbar

Principal – Responsible Investment, StepStone Group

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Stream B - Social & Governance
09:10 - 09:45

The rise of human rights due diligence in private markets: what does best-in class look like?

  • How are GPs integrating human rights considerations into their due diligence frameworks?
  • To what extent are human rights considerations being integrated into investment decisions?
  • How can firms anticipate and mitigate human rights controversies in their portfolios before they escalate?
09:45 - 10:20

Governance: from compliance to competitive advantage

Pierre Klemas
  • How are governance standards evolving in private markets, and what’s driving the shift?
  • How can firms build more resilient governance structures to manage risk and enhance long-term value creation?
  • How are LPs pressuring GPs around governance?

Pierre Klemas, Chief Sustainability Officer, Stirling Capital Partners

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Pierre Klemas

Chief Sustainability Officer

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10:20 - 11:00

Driving diversity across portfolio companies

Sigita Žvirblytė
  • How are firms translating DEI commitments into measurable change in hiring, retention, and leadership representation?
  • Are LPs pushing harder for diversity in fund manager selection, and how is this influencing GP strategies?
  • Will disclosure requirements and investor pressure accelerate real progress?

Sigita Žvirblytė, Head of Sustainability, Livonia Partners

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Sigita Žvirblytė

Head of Sustainability

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Stream C - Infrastructure Investor Responsible Investment Forum: Sustainable Infrastructure for a Resilient Future
09:10 - 09:45

What is sustainable infrastructure in “the new world”?

Edward Dixon, Hilkka Komulainen, Andreas Ochsenkühn, Melisa Simic
  • How evolving global priorities are reshaping sustainable infrastructure: Integrating defence, digitalisation, and energy security into sustainability strategies
  • Navigating disruptions to energy infrastructure caused by the trade war and the trend to reshore renewables to reduce reliance and mitigate risks
  • Successful methods to turn the ESG backlash into investment opportunity
  • LP perspectives on the new age of sustainable infrastructure

Edward Dixon, Head of Sustainability: Private Markets, Aviva Investors

Hilkka Komulainen, Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

Andreas Ochsenkühn, Head of Portfolio Management Sustainable Infrastructure, KGAL Investment Management GmbH & Co. KG

Melisa Simic, Senior Director of Sustainability, Nuveen Infrastructure

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Edward Dixon

Head of Sustainability, Private Markets

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Hilkka Komulainen

Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

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Andreas Ochsenkühn

Head of Portfolio Management Sustainable Infrastructure

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Melisa Simic

Senior Director of Sustainability, Nuveen

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09:45 - 10:20

Resilient sustainable infrastructure: Adapting to climate risks

Sabine Chalopin, David Hawkins, Maria Nazarova-Doyle, Shami Nissan, Simon Whistler
  • How can sustainability teams drive climate adaptation initiatives within assets?
  • Strategies for integrating resilience into sustainable infrastructure planning and development
  • How to adapt to environmental, regulatory, and market uncertainties
  • Can adaptation be investable?

Sabine Chalopin, Head of Sustainability, Denham Capital

David Hawkins, Senior ESG Vice President, Climate and Regulatory Lead, NextEnergy Group

Maria Nazarova-Doyle, Executive Director, Global Head of Sustainable Investment, IFM Investors

Shami Nissan, Head of Sustainability, Actis

Simon Whistler, Head of Real Assets, Principles of Responsible Investment

 

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Sabine Chalopin

Head of Sustainability, Denham Capital

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David Hawkins

Senior ESG Vice President, Climate and Regulatory Lead

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Maria Nazarova-Doyle

Global Head of Sustainable Investment

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Shami Nissan

Partner, Sustainability at Actis

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Simon Whistler

Head of Real Assets, Principles for Responsible Investment

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10:20 - 11:00

Revolutionising ESG reporting: Unlocking new opportunities for infrastructure investors

  • How the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) is driving transparency, benchmarking, and comparability for investors
  • The role of data analytics and digital solutions in enhancing ESG reporting efficiency and accuracy
  • How transparent and standardised reporting unlocks new opportunities for investment and value creation
  • Mandatory reporting – what do investors need?

Katie Wu, Associate Director, Sustainable Investing, Private Markets, Manulife

Networking
11:00 - 11:30

Coffee & networking

Track 1
11:30 - 12:10

Impact Convergence Forum (ICF): advancing standardised impact measurement

  • Enhancing LP/GP alignment on impact definitions, benchmarks, measurement, management and disclosure
  • Addressing challenges around deploying capital to impact on scale
  • Providing a platform for learning and partnerships for established and new impact investors
12:10 - 12:45

Managing sustainability risks in the supply chain: practical tips for managers

  • How growing pressure from regulators and investors has raised the importance of human rights issues in the supply chain
  • The role of due diligence in identifying and mitigating environmental and social risks among suppliers.
  • Leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance supply chain transparency and compliance
12:45 - 13:15

Oxford Style Debate: This house believes that the Omnibus Proposals represent a retreat from leadership in sustainability

Maarten Biermans

This is an Oxford-style debate in which we’ll have two speakers for the proposition and two speakers against, with audience voting on their views at the start and at the end of the session. This session will be an off-the-record discussion.

Maarten Biermans, ESG & Investor Relations, Prow Capital

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Maarten Biermans

ESG & Investor Relations, Prow Capital

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Infrastructure Investor Responsible Investment Forum: Sustainable Infrastructure for a Resilient Future
11:30 - 12:10

Policy & regulation trends: Setting the framework for responsible infrastructure

Ruairi Revell, Severin Buchwald
  • A playbook to tackle greenwashing: The role of robust frameworks in ensuring accurate sustainability measurement throughout the investment process
  • Practical strategies for meeting climate disclosure regulations effectively
  • LP perspectives: Aligning investment strategies with new sustainability mandates

Ruairi Revell, Head of Sustainability – Economic Infrastructure, aberdeen

Severin Buchwald, Senior Expert Sustainable Finance, MEAG

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Ruairi Revell

Head of Sustainability – Economic Infrastructure, aberdeen

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Severin Buchwald

Senior Expert Sustainable Finance, MEAG

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12:10 - 12:45

How sustainability enhances value creation in infrastructure investments

Jemima Atkins, Olta Cibuku, Cléo Fitzsimons, Félix Heon, Kristina Kloberdanz
  • Exploring the impact of ESG and due diligence on value creation in infrastructure investments
  • How can technology and data providers support portfolio companies in driving value creation?
  • Examining live investment examples and the value generated

Moderator: Jemima Atkins, Investment Professional, Pioneer Point Partners

Olta Cibuku, Senior Asset Manager, Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners

Cléo Fitzsimons, Head of Sustainability, Pension Insurance Corporation

Félix Heon, Head of Sustainability, Antin Infrastructure Partners

Kristina Kloberdanz, Senior Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Macquarie Asset Management

Barbara Weber, Founder & Managing Partner, B Capital Partners

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Jemima Atkins

Investment Professional, Pioneer Point Partners

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Olta Cibuku

Senior Asset Manager

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Cléo Fitzsimons

Head of Sustainability

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Félix Heon

Head of Sustainability

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Kristina Kloberdanz

Senior Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Macquarie Asset Management

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12:45 - 13:15

Transition to Transformation: The social impact of renewables

Joost Bergsma, Carmela Mondino Borromeo, Gwen Colin, Nik Stone
  • Balancing economic growth with social responsibility in renewable energy
  • How to address the impact on procurement and supply chains on greenfield projects in a tariff-based world
  • What is sustainable procurement and how to ensure assets have a “net zero behaviour”
  • How to overcome NIMBYism (“Not In My Backyard”) in sustainable energy projects

Joost Bergsma, Global Head of Clean Energy, Nuveen Infrastructure

Carmela Mondino Borromeo, ESG Advisor, Borromeo Mondino Advisors

Gwen Colin, Head of ESG and Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Nik Stone, Head of ESG, Nala Renewables

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Joost Bergsma

Global Head of Clean Energy, Nuveen Infrastructure

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Carmela Mondino Borromeo

ESG Advisor, Borromeo Mondino Advisory

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Gwen Colin

Head of ESG and Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

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Nik Stone

Head of ESG, Nala Renewables

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Networking
13:15 - 14:00

Lunch

Track 1
14:00 - 15:00

Regulatory Workshop

15:00 - 16:00

Value Creation Masterclass

Infrastructure Investor Responsible Investment Forum: Sustainable Infrastructure for a Resilient Future
14:00 - 14:40

The role of the infrastructure debt market: Balancing risk & reward in a sustainable future

Jorge Camina, Simon Jardine, Nadine Wagner
  • The growing role of infrastructure debt in responsible investment strategies
  • Managing risk exposure in an evolving regulatory and environmental landscape
  • LP expectations: ESG integration in debt financing and project selection

Jorge Camina, Partner & Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, Denham Capital

Simon Jardine, Head of Investment Grade and Transition Investments, Infrastructure Debt, HSBC Asset Management

Nadine Wagner, Asset Management Infrastructure Debt, MEAG

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Jorge Camina

Partner & Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, Denham Capital

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Simon Jardine

Head of Investment Grade and Transition Investments, Infrastructure Debt

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Nadine Wagner

Asset Management Infrastructure Debt, MEAG

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14:40 - 15:20

Fireside Chat: The ESG Case for Sustainable AI: Why Investors Can’t Afford to Look Away

Dr Patricia Gestoso

Dr Patricia Gestoso, Technologist and AI Strategist

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Dr Patricia Gestoso

Founder | Director of Support

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15:20 - 16:00

LP Panel: The future of responsible infrastructure: What’s next?

Jaime Alvarez-Dominguez , Matthew Jordan-Tank
  • Will responsible infrastructure continue to deliver strong returns?
  • Exploring the evolving role of investors, policymakers, and industry leaders in shaping the sector
  • What infrastructure themes will dominate the next decade?

Jaime Alvarez-Dominguez, Portfolio Manager, Brunel Pension Partnership

Matthew Jordan-Tank, Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Policy & Project Preparation, EBRD

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Jaime Alvarez-Dominguez

Portfolio Manager, Brunel Pension Partnership

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Matthew Jordan-Tank

Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Policy & Project Preparation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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16:00 - 16:30

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2025 Speakers

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Matthew Alcock

Associate, ESG, Coller Capital

Jaime Alvarez-Dominguez

Portfolio Manager, Brunel Pension Partnership

Jemima Atkins

Investment Professional, Pioneer Point Partners

Joost Bergsma

Global Head of Clean Energy, Nuveen Infrastructure

Andrew Bernstein

Global Head of Sales, SESAMm

Maarten Biermans

ESG & Investor Relations, Prow Capital

Adam Black

Partner, Head of ESG & Sustainability, Coller Capital

Eric Bloom

COO & Head of Client Solutions, Re:Co

Christina Bortz

Deputy General Counsel, ESG, TPG Angelo Gordon

Severin Buchwald

Senior Expert Sustainable Finance, MEAG

Natasha Buckley

Principal, ESG, HarbourVest Partners

Jorge Camina

Partner & Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, Denham Capital

Sabine Chalopin

Head of Sustainability, Denham Capital

Olta Cibuku

Senior Asset Manager, Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners

Tim Clare

Director, Anthesis Group

Gwen Colin

Head of ESG and Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Billy Cotter

Head of ESG and Solutions Specialists, Dasseti

Daniel D’Ambrosio

Partner – Sustainability , Kirkland & Ellis

Allegra Day

Managing Director and Head of Sustainability, Cinven

Noëlla de Bermingham

Chief Sustainability Officer, Andera Partners

Deike Diers

Partner, Sustainability for Private Equity and Financial Investors, Bain & Company

Edward Dixon

Head of Sustainability, Private Markets, Aviva Investors

Peter Dunbar

Principal – Responsible Investment, StepStone Group

Grégoire Etienne

Chief Revenue Officer and Co-founder, Greenscope

Cléo Fitzsimons

Head of Sustainability, Pension Insurance Corporation

Laura Frattaroli

Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Regulatory and Corporate Counsel, General Atlantic

Ralph Friedwagner

Managing Director and Operating Partner, Private Equity, CDPQ London

Dr Patricia Gestoso

Founder | Director of Support, Gestoso Consulting | Dassault Systèmes

Sebastian Hanna

ESG Manager, Columna Capital

David Hawkins

Senior ESG Vice President, Climate and Regulatory Lead, NextEnergy Group

Félix Heon

Head of Sustainability, Antin Infrastructure Partners

Joerg Hoeller

Managing Director - Chief ESG Officer, AltamarCAM Partners

Jack Holmes

Sustainability & ESG Manager, STAR Capital Partnership

Simon Jardine

Head of Investment Grade and Transition Investments, Infrastructure Debt, HSBC Asset Management

Sarah Jones

UK Climate Risk & Resilience Lead, Anthesis Group

Matthew Jordan-Tank

Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Policy & Project Preparation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Alan Kao

Principal and Global Director, ESG Services, Ramboll

Pierre Klemas

Chief Sustainability Officer, Stirling Square Capital Partners

Kristina Kloberdanz

Senior Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, Macquarie Asset Management

Hilkka Komulainen

Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners

Johannes Lenhard

Co-Founder & Co-Director, VentureESG

Euan Long

Vice President, Permira

Elena Mariotti

Head of ESG Stewardship and Managing Director, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company

Frances Moffett-Kouadio

Strategic Investment Director, Thames Estuary Growth Board

Carmela Mondino Borromeo

ESG Advisor, Borromeo Mondino Advisory

Ben Morley

Partner and Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Maria Nazarova-Doyle

Global Head of Sustainable Investment, IFM Investors

Shami Nissan

Partner, Sustainability at Actis

Viviana Occhionorelli

Head of ESG & Partner, Astorg

Andreas Ochsenkühn

Head of Portfolio Management Sustainable Infrastructure, KGAL Investment Management

Elsa Palanza

Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, ICG

Vai Patel

Head of Responsible Investment, Alcentra

Rebecca Perlman

Partner – Sustainability , Kirkland & Ellis

Hannah Perregaard

Head of ESG, Nordic Alpha

Ruairi Revell

Head of Sustainability – Economic Infrastructure, aberdeen

Abrielle Rosenthal

Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, TowerBrook Capital Partners

Chloë Sanders

Head of ESG, CVC Capital Partners

Adinah Shackleton

Managing Director, Head of Sustainability, Permira

Melisa Simic

Senior Director of Sustainability, Nuveen

Christopher Springham

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

Nik Stone

Head of ESG, Nala Renewables

Aditya Vikram

Head of Private Equity, UN PRI

Nadine Wagner

Asset Management Infrastructure Debt, MEAG

Barbara Weber

Founder & Managing Partner, B Capital Partners

Simon Whistler

Head of Real Assets, Principles for Responsible Investment

Jennifer Wilson

CEO and Founder, Re:Co

Daniella Woolf

CEO, Danesmead Advisory

Dr. Serge Younes

Global Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial

Sigita Žvirblytė

Head of Sustainability, Livonia Partners

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In its 15th year, the forum is a firmly established event in the industry’s calendar.

Join 600+ 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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Engage in discussions with investors and your peers on issues shaping the global investment landscape, by putting your questions to the expert speakers. Leave with insights relevant to your strategies.

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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

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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.

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Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations within ESG and responsible investment.

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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.

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Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest fund managers and alternative asset professionals with an interest in ESG and responsible investment.

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