Agenda
(exact timings may be subject to change)
09:30–09:40
Welcome and introduction: Gavin Francis
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(Worthstone)
09:40–10:20
Harnessing the power of investors to end modern slavery:
Dame Sara Thornton + Ify Dibie
Slavery and trafficking are often hidden from view but are pervasive in global supply chains, investors can, and must, do more to end this exploitation.
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(CCLA)
10:20–11:00
Panel discussion: How do we communicate impact beyond metrics?
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(Baillie Gifford)
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(M&G)
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(T. Rowe Price)
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(Candriam)
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Anita Bhatia
Corridor Conversations: 11:00–11:35
11:35–12:15
Positive tipping points to avoid climate tipping points: Professor Tim Lenton
Tim will examine positive tipping points within our social systems which could help accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future.
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(University of Exeter)
12:15–12:40
Climate Scorpion – the sting is in the tail. Could the Earth be more sensitive to greenhouse gases than we thought and if so, what can we do about it?
Sandy Trust: Former Chair of the IFoA Sustainability Board and IFoA Council member
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12:40–13:00
Fireside chat: with Jenn-Hui Tan (Chief Sustainability Officer), Fidelity International – ‘Achieving Sustainability Results’
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(Fidelity)
Lunch: 13:00–14:15
14:25–14:55
SDR slot: What’s in a label? Have we taken a wrong turn on SDR?
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(Eversheds Sutherland)
14:55–15:35
Panel discussion: How can advisers navigate the evolving SDR landscape?
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(CCLA)
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(Columbia Threadneedle
Investments)
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(WHEB)
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Jamie Broderick
15:35–15:50
Wellth: seeking to answer the questions your clients are asking
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(Worthstone)
15:50–15:55
Key takeaways and closing remarks: Abigail Rotheroe
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(Worthstone
Investment Committee)
Post event drinks reception: 16:00–17:00
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