Actions Panel
Shaping the future of responsible investment, PRI 10yr Anniversary, London
Date and time
Location
Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate London SW1H 9NH United KingdomRefund Policy
Description
Thank you to all those who attended the PRI's 10yr Anniversary Conference and Dinner in London on 21 June. We had over 400 PRI signatories and stakeholders join us on the day.
The presentation slides and images from the event will be available to veiw soon.
We hope to see you in Singapore for PRI in Person 2016.
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Agenda
13.15
Registration and light lunch
14.00
PRI welcome address: From awareness to impact
- The growth in responsible investment over the past decade and the role of the PRI
- An introduction to the Sustainable Financial System work led by the PRI
Martin Skancke, Chair, PRI
14.20
Keynote Address: Brexit: a momentous decision
Philip Coggan, Buttonwood Columnist and Capital Markets Editor, The Economist
14.50
Plenary discussion: Responsible investment as usual
With the recent launch of the independent 10-year review, the PRI is looking at the impact the Principles have had in driving forward responsible investing and aligning investment practice with the broader interests of society. This session will discuss the findings from the report, examine the recommendations for the next decade and challenge leading investors on the priorities to making responsible investing mainstream:
- Putting the Principles into practice
- Aligning the potential of the investment industry with global societal needs
- Learning from the corporate world
- Prioritising the next decade
Moderator: Dina Medland, Contributor, Forbes
Speakers: Jane Ambachtsheer, Principal, Mercer
Urs Bitterling, Head of ESG Office, Allianz SE
Angela Emslie, Chair, HESTA
Alex van der Velden, Partner & CIO, Ownership Capital
Christianna Wood, Chair, Global Reporting Initiative & Institutional Investor
16.00
Networking break
16.50
Plenary discussion: Risks and challenges to a sustainable financial system
The financial system is an integral part of modern economies, and makes an important contribution to societal wellbeing. But the financial system does not function as effectively as it should. It does not always exhibit the characteristics needed to be sustainable, it is susceptible to risks and it can be slow to respond opportunities that are aligned with sustainable economic development. Neither the resilience of the financial system itself nor its positive contribution to society are assured.
As the PRI is setting out its vision for the future of responsible investment, this session will outline the issues that investors should be addressing to support a more sustainable financial system. The session will cover:
- The case for action
- The characteristics of a sustainable financial system
- Areas of risk that investors should focus on
- How investors can get involved
Moderator: Nathan Fabian, Director of Policy & Research, PRI
Speakers: Else Bos, CEO, PGGM
Philip Coggan, Buttonwood Columnist and Capital Markets Editor, The Economist
Catherine Howarth, Chief Executive, ShareAction
Jennifer Walmsley, Director of Investor Engagement, Financial Reporting Council
17.50
Responsible investment means business – the next evolution for the PRI
Moderator: Hugh Wheelan, Managing Editor, Responsible Investor
Fiona Reynolds, Managing Director, PRI
18.25
Close
Reception and Networking Dinner (for ticketed guests)
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The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative is an international network of investors working together to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. Its goal is to understand the implications of sustainability for investors and support signatories to incorporate these issues into their investment decision making and ownership practices.
In implementing the Principles, signatories contribute to the development of a more sustainable global financial system.
The Principles are voluntary and aspirational. They offer a menu of possible actions for incorporating ESG issues into investment practices across asset classes. Responsible investment is a process that must be tailored to fit each organisation’s investment strategy, approach and resources. The Principles are designed to be compatible with the investment styles of large, diversified, institutional investors that operate within a traditional fiduciary framework.
The PRI Initiative has quickly become the leading global network for investors to publicly demonstrate their commitment to responsible investment, to collaborate and learn with their peers about the financial and investment implications of ESG issues, and to incorporate these factors into their investment decision making and ownership practices.