The year 2024 saw a 30% increase in fatalities in conflict and a 25% increase in acts of violence as compared to the previous year. Conflicts are reshaping geopolitical and economic landscapes and creating challenges for investors committed to responsible investment principles. Investors constantly face hurdles when it comes to:
- Accessing reliable, timely data on corporate activities and exposure in conflict-affected areas; and
- Allocating limited resources to the most salient conflict-related issues.
The EIRIS Conflict Risk Network and its members work together to actively seek solutions for identifying and mitigating conflict risk in investment portfolios. Our Investor Framework on Conflict identifies the integration of conflict-related data as one of the key components in understanding the level of exposure and risk a portfolio company may sustain in relation to conflict. This side event gives attendees a glimpse of the kind of topics and discussions CRN can facilitate for its members.
Join us for a panel discussion focused on the current data needs and emerging solutions for identifying portfolio company exposure to conflict. Panelists will share insights on the types of conflict-related data investors are seeking from companies, as well as what they expect from data providers.
The conversation will also delve into how advancements in AI and geospatial data can help reshape how conflict risks are identified and assessed. Speakers will highlight both current practices and emerging developments, offering a forward-looking view of how AI is being integrated into data solutions and what this means for responsible investment.
Further details about the side event will be shared on our website and Eventbrite page as they become available.
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This is an official side event of PRI in Person 2025, taking place from 4–6 November in São Paulo. PRI in Person will bring together over 1,000 leaders and practitioners across the global investment ecosystem ahead of COP30. This unmissable event will feature high-level debate and insightful peer discussion on key strategic issues impacting your organisation, alongside extensive networking opportunities. To learn more and register, visit the conference platform.
