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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2024 Key Themes Included

  • The evolution of sustainability within European private equity
  • ICI initiative update: Decarbonisation pathways at both fund and portfolio company levels
  • ESG integration in value creation plans
  • Investor perspectives on sustainability in investment decisions
  • SFDR update: How the regulation works in practice
  • Sustainability and climate integration in private credit
  • And more

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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.

Meet our 2024 speakers

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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.

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.

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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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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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Joost Bergsma

Global Head of Clean Energy, Nuveen Infrastructure

Maarten Biermans

ESG & Investor Relations, Prow Capital

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

Gwen Colin

Head of ESG and Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Ralph Friedwagner

Managing Director and Operating Partner, Private Equity, CDPQ London

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

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

Carmela Mondino Borromeo

ESG Advisor, Borromeo Mondino Advisory

Viviana Occhionorelli

Head of ESG & Partner, Astorg

Ruairi Revell

Head of Sustainability – Economic Infrastructure, aberdeen

Denise Odaro

Head of ESG and Sustainability, PAI Partners

Elsa Palanza

Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, ICG

James Palman

Sustainable Investment Manager, Gresham House

Eimear Palmer

Partner, Global Head of Sustainability, Pantheon Ventures

Nicole Peerless

Head of Global Business Engagement, Pulsora

Heleen van Poecke

Founder and CEO, KEY ESG

Alison Prout

ESG Transformation Specialist, Agilitas Private Equity

Fabio Ranghino

Head of Sustainability & Strategy and Partner, Ambienta

Tom Reichert

Global CEO, ERM

Lucy Ronan

Senior Sustainability Manager, Octopus Investments

Abrielle Rosenthal

Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer, TowerBrook Capital Partners

Grant Rudgley

Technical Director, The Biodiversity Consultancy

Oscar Sandell

Chief People & Sustainability Officer, Saferoad

Chloe Sanders

Head of ESG, CVC Capital Partners

Sabrina Sargent

Senior Director - Private Equity, PSP Investments

Danyal Sattar

Chief Executive, Big Issue Invest

Matt Schey

Managing Director of External Affairs and Sustainable Investing, ILPA

Christopher Springham

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

Michael Viehs

Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Partners Capital

Aditya Vikram

Head of Private Equity, UNPRI

Dr. Serge Younes

Global 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 and responsible investing. 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 600+ prominent fund managers, global institutional investors, and highly recognised associations and expand your network of responsible investment professionals.
  • Stand tall from your competitors by showcasing your company’s ESG and sustainability solutions and your industry expertise with thought leadership opportunities on the event program.
  • Discover brand opportunities to position your services and solutions 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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Network with the European responsible investment industry

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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Join focused discussions

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.

Connect ahead of the event

Utilise the event networking app ahead of and during the event. View the attendee list in advance and book in meetings with investors and fund managers to ensure efficient networking at the event.

Relax and interact

Network during interactive workshops, drinks receptions, invite-only breakfasts, closed door working groups, and more. Build new relationships or re-connect with existing contacts to advance your fundraising.

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.

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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Over 100 expected global investors, including:

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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.

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