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Sustainable finance is helping transform both the economy and society with more responsible development and with investment in the transition towards sustainable production and services around the world. We understand that different organisations are at different stages of this journey and what it will mean both now and the future.

To discuss the responsibilities of organisations and individuals we have 2 brilliant panelists Simon Thomson, Chair for Sustainable Finance Education Charter and Richard Spencer, ICAEW Director of Sustainability.

With their extensive experience they will be discussing recommendations of how businesses can meet the ever growing demands of sustainability. And with a view to the future, how education on green finance should be supported to ensure future talent are equipped to work with the continued demands of sustainability.

Don't miss this chance to engage with industry experts.

We hope you join us for this enriching conversation to support your business in 2024

Event panellists

Simon Thompson, Chief Executive, at the Chartered Banker Institute and Chair for Sustainable Finance Education Charter, Author of Principles and Practice of Green & Sustainable Finance

Chair of UK Government-backed initiative to improve sustainability-related skills and expertise to support green and sustainable finance policy delivery. The Charter is a partnership between the Department for Net Zero and Energy Security, 14 professional bodies and the Green Finance Institute.

Simon is the author of Green & Sustainable Finance: Principles and Practice, published by Kogan Page and leads the Institute’s work in this area. He chairs the UK’s Green Finance Education Charter and is a former Vice President of the European Bank Training Network.

Richard Spencer, Director of Sustainability, ICAEW

Richard joined ICAEW in 2005 to establish the sustainability practice within the Reputation & Influence department. Richard was a co-convenor of the Finance Innovation Lab, which was named by the Observer and NESTA as one of the Top 50 of Britain’s New Radicals in 2012 and was shortlisted for the Buckminster Fuller Awards for ‘socially responsible designs. He led on establishing the Natural Capital Coalition, now the Capitals Coalition.

Before joining ICAEW Richard worked as a strategy consultant in the Natural Resources division of Accenture. Prior to that he held a number of roles at N M Rothschild & Sons Ltd in the bank’s treasury and natural resources project finance teams. He is a member of the Social Value UK board, the UN Global Compact UK Network Advisory Group, and the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce Delivery Group.

Donna Poynter, Client Director , Kaplan

Donna has been working in the education sector for 18 years and in the past 6 years has particularly specialised in the Financial Services sector.

Who is this suitable for?

This is suitable for employers, particularly those in a learning and development or sustainability role. We have a limit of available places, which will be allocated on a first come first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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