ESG stands at a crossroad
On the one side, its very existence has become a new political battleground. On the other, it has come to be viewed as a sticking plaster discouraging more comprehensive reforms of the financial system.
Our annual in-person summit Ethical Finance Global 2023 will tackle these issues and more on Wednesday 20th September 2023 in Edinburgh, hosted by NatWest Group.
Across four core thematics of climate, nature, the S in ESG and leadership the summit will explore topics including overcoming greenwashing, climate justice, embedding sustainability skills, integrating nature, sustainable food systems and the incorporation of human rights.
- In-person summit
- Senior representatives from across finance
- Open, frank discussion
- Ample networking opportunities
- Evening reception at Edinburgh Castle
Speakers
Anshula Kant
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, World Bank GroupAnshula is responsible for financial and risk management reporting to the President. She has more than 35 years experience in banking
The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP
COP26 President, UK GovernmentAlok was appointed full-time President for COP 26 in 2021. He has over 16 years of experience in banking before his career in politics.
Saker Nusseibeh CBE
Chief Executive, Federated Hermes LimitedSaker is Chief Executive of Federated Hermes Limited and is also a member of the Federated Hermes, Inc. Executive team.
Usha Rao-Monari
Under Secretary General and Associate Administrator, UNDPUsha has over 30 years of investment experience and has held several senior positions, particularly in the infrastructure area.
Sarah Breeden
Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy, Bank of EnglandSarah is member of the FPC Committee and leads the Bank of England’s work on climate change, domestically and internationally.
Kathy Benini
Managing Director and Global Head of Environmental Products, IHS MarkitKathy joined in 2009 and has been responsible for the development and growth of IHS Markit’s environmental businesses.
Thom Kenrick
Head of Social Strategy & Impact, NatWest GroupThom is Head of Social Strategy and Impact at NatWest Group. Thom’s team lead the bank’s approach to social issues and the UN SDGs
Simon Thompson
Chief Executive, Chartered Banker Institute UKSimon was appointed in 2007 after working for ACCA and IFAC. Under his leadership, CBI is the largest professional body of bankers in the UK
David Pitt-Watson
Investor & Visiting Fellow, Cambridge UniversityDavid is a leading thinker & practitioner in responsible investment, and a former Chair of UNEP FI.
Michael Matheson MSP
MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Scottish GovernmentMichael was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport in May 2021.
Eva Cairns
Head of Sustainability Insights & Climate Strategy, abrdnEva is responsible for leading abrdn’s strategy for sustainability insights, climate change and the firm’s approach to net zero
Dame Susan Rice
Chair, Financial Services Culture Board and GEFI Global Steering GroupDame Susan Rice is the Chair of the Financial Services Culture Board and Chairs the GEFI Global Steering Group
Omar Shaikh
Director & Co-founder, Global Ethical Finance InitiativeOmar is the Managing Director of the Global Ethical Finance Initiative
Chris Hayward
Chairman of the Policy Committee - City of London CorporationChris is a leading local government politician and commercial property investment specialist.
Alderman Vincent Keaveny
Lord Mayor of the City of LondonVincent advises arrangers, originators & rating agencies on structured finance, securitisation and derivatives transactions in UK & Europe
Julia Hoggett
CEO, London Stock ExchangeJulia Hoggett has been CEO of London Stock Exchange since 2020, having previously worked at the Financial Conduct Authority
Judith Cruickshank
Regional Managing Director, Scotland & North of England at Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWestJudith has worked with NatWest for 14 years in a variety of roles, focused on customer solutions for both Retail and Commercial customers.
James Wilde
Chief Sustainability Officer, Phoenix GroupJames has over 18 years’ experience in climate change and sustainability.
Romie Goedicke
Project & Technical Manager Nature, UNEP FIRomie is an experienced senior program manager, with a demonstrated history in sustainable finance.
Will Goodhart
Chief Executive Officer, CFA Society of the UKWill leads the Society's advocacy and engagement work and authored its 2016 report on the 'Value of the Investment Profession'.
Alessandra Mongiardino
Director of Financial and Strategic Risks, NatWest GroupAlessandra Mongiardino is the Director of Financial & Strategic Risk at NatWest Group and a member of Risk ExCo.
Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar
Chairman, MIFC Leadership CouncilAzman was previously the Managing Director for Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's strategic investment fund for over 14 years
Dr Sarah Ivory
Director, University of Edinburgh Business School’s Centre for Business, Climate Change and SustainabilityDr Sarah Ivory is the Director of the University of Edinburgh Business School’s Centre for Business, Climate Change and Sustainability
Stephen Hibbert
Global Lead Energy Transition - Sector Coverage, INGStephen is a specialist in Energy and Climate Finance, with 35 years of international banking experience, based in the USA, Asia and Europe.
Allan Watt
Senior AdvisorAllan Watt is a Director at GEFI with wide experience in public, private and voluntary sectors in the UK and oversea
Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin
Chairman, Capital Markets MalaysiaDatuk Zainal Izlan has over 30 years' experience in the financial services industry
Kaisie Rayner
Senior Advisor, Radical Old Idea, GEFI; Founder and Director, A Future Worth LivingKaisie helps financial institutions understand sustainability & their role in the transition to a low carbon economy
Ivan McKee MSP
Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Scottish GovernmentIvan was appointed Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise in May 2021
Amy Clarke
Co-Founder & CIO, Tribe Impact CapitalAmy is Co Founder & Chief Impact Officer of Tribe, an award winning wealth management firm and B Corps
Timothy Letter
Managing Director, Miller Investment ManagementTimothy is a lifelong financial professional and enjoys partnering with clients to set, monitor, and achieve their diverse objectives
Bill McCall
Principal, McCall and PartnersBill is an experienced international Company Director, Investor & Advisor, has worked with & for a range of private equity organisations
Tariq Shaikh
President RJ Fleming ME
Christof Kutscher
Chief Executive Officer, Climate Asset ManagementChristof brings 31 years of experience in the asset management industry.
Dr Bandar Hajjar
Former President, IsDB GroupDr Bandar drove the IsDB towards significant reform, making the organisation more globally facing.
Lauren Smart
Chief Commercial Officer, S&P Global Sustainable1Lauren is a senior leader and global expert in sustainable finance
Dr Hayat Sindi
Founder & CEO of the Institute for QualityDr. Hayat Sindi is one of the world’s leading biotechnologists and a global champion of science and technology.
Hetal Patel
Head of Climate Investment Risk, Phoenix GroupHetal had a rich background in institutional investments.
Kate McGrath
ESG Analyst - Fixed Income, abdrnKate has worked for abrdn within ESG for 4 years, and as a fixed income specialist for 2 years
Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb
President & CEO HBLMr. Muhammad Aurangzeb joined HBL on April 30, 2018 as the President & CEO.
Irina Kurochkina
Portfolio Manager, Aegon Asset ManagementIrina Kurochkina, Portfolio Manager, joined Aegon Asset Management in 2019. Irina focuses on the European sovereign portfolios.
Jesús Martínez
Senior Portfolio Manager, Aegon Asset ManagementPhD, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, joined Aegon Asset Management in 2010.
Umer Suleman
Global Head of Risk, Wahed10+ Years’ experience and qualified Governance Risk & Compliance professional with a global remit.
Sultan Choudhury OBE
Islamic Banking Executive, Director, Chairman, Advisor & Charity TrusteeChartered Accountant, Executive Chairman of Waqfinity and former CEO of Islamic Bank of Britain and Al Rayan Bank
Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan
Unit Head – Sustainability, Access BankAn executive member of the Access Women Network (AWN), Omobolanle is an advocate for youth and women empowerment.
Natalie Jackson
Consultant: SDG Platform and ResearchNatalie is an Executive Manager at GEFI and sits on the Social Growth Fund Board at Social Investment Scotland
Dr. Hurriyah El Islamy
Executive Board, Foreign Investment and International Relations, BPKHMember, Board of Trustees, RFI Foundation. Islamic Finance and Capital Market Expert with 24 years of experience.
Dr Joanna Macrae OBE
Head, International Nature Finance, DEFRAHead, International Nature Finance of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Seynabou Ba
Founder and CEO, ESG Africa
Agi Veres
Director, Representation Office, Geneva, UNDPDirector of the UNDP Office in Geneva, responsible for UNDP’s external relations and advocacy, UNDP’s Geneva-based policy and programme work
Catherine Flockhart
Head of ESG, Baillie GiffordCatherine is a Partner and Head of ESG at Baillie Gifford.
Leon Kamhi
Head of Responsibility and EOS, Federated Hermes LimitedReporting to the CEO of Federated Hermes Limited, Leon has led the firm’s Responsibility Platform since 2014.
Dr Alexis Moyer
Head of ESG & Spatial Finance, Space IntelligenceDr Moyer is the Head of ESG & Spatial Finance at Edinburgh-based Space Intelligence.
Gail Hurley
ConsultantGail Hurley is an international development and sustainable finance professional with over 16 years’ experience.
Andrew Young
ESG & Climate Change Research chez MSCI Inc.Head of EMEA ESG & Climate Change Research team
Jennifer Schwalbenberg
Chief Governance Officer, DDCAPChief Governance Officer for the DDCAP Group. HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter Board Member.
Jeremy Lawson
Chief Economist and Head of the abrdn Research InstituteChief Economist and Head of the abrdn Research Institute
Lindsay Law
Head of Audit Retail Bank, NatWest GroupHead of Audit, Fraud and Customer Engagement
Louise Heffernan
Head of Private Finance for Nature at Department, DEFRAHead of Private Finance for Nature at Department, DEFRA
Miranda Beacham
Head of ESG, AEGON Asset ManagementHead of ESG - Equity & Multi Asset at Aegon Asset Management
Rhona Turnbull
Climate, Environment and Emerging Issues Lead, NatWest GroupClimate, Environment and Emerging Issues Lead, NatWest Group
Tassilo von Hirsch
Head of Natura Capital, The Real Wild Estates CompanyHead of Natura Capital, The Real Wild Estates Company
Dr Vanessa Collingridge
Broadcaster, Writer and Owner, Monster Media ProductionsBroadcaster, Writer and Owner, Monster Media Productions
Tariq Fancy
Founder & CEO, The Rumie InitiativeFounder & CEO, The Rumie Initiative
Sir Ronald Cohen
Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact InvestmentChairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment
The SDG Hive is a series of workshops and power roundtables being held with industry experts and global leaders alongside our flagship Ethical Global Summit 2023. Please register your interest here. Watch this space for more updates on topics and workshops.
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