With finance now firmly embedded on the COP agenda,  the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) is building upon recent successes to ensure the finance sector takes decisive action ahead of COP28.Edelman Smithfield is partnering with GEFI on its Path to COP28 campaign to encourage and support financial institutions to a just transition.

The Path to COP28 is a 12-month initiative, led by GEFI, to drive commitment and action ahead of COP28, which is being hosted from 30th November to 12th December 2023 in Dubai. With more than 40 financial institutions and financial services stakeholders involved, GEFI is partnering with the campaign’s Host Finance Centre, Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), to co-deliver an event programme aimed at making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.

Edelman Smithfield Private Round Table Series

In partnership with GEFI, Edelman Smithfield is hosting a series of private roundtables for Financial Services clients to discuss pertinent themes on the run up to COP28.

These include:

Climate Initiatives, Frameworks and Regulation Round Table

22nd June 2023, London, UK

Leadership, Purpose and Skills Round Table

21st September 2023, NatWest Group Campus, Edinburgh

Getting Ready for COP28 Round Table

8th November 2023, London, UK

Edelman Smithfield

Edelman Smithfield is a global communications firm that specializes in public relations and strategic communications. Edelman Smithfield works with a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations and government agencies, providing services such as reputation management, crisis communications, media relations, and digital marketing. With a focus on innovation and creativity, Edelman Smithfield has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to its clients, helping them navigate the complex world of modern communications and achieve their business objectives. 

The Path to COP28 Campaign

The Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) is a non-profit based in Edinburgh with a global footprint. We are dedicated to enabling finance to deliver positive change and help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

With finance now firmly embedded on the COP agenda we are building upon our recent successes to ensure the finance sector takes decisive action ahead of COP28. Our Path to COP28 campaign seeks to encourage and support financial institutions to a just transition from commitment to implementation, measurement, and reporting.