Sustainable Business Summit

10:00 AM BST – Opening Remarks

• Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green and Sustainability Events

10:05 AM BST – Building an Inclusive Climate Future

Addressing critical global challenges like climate change and inequality demands creativity, innovation, persistence and risk-taking — many of the same qualities needed to succeed in business. How are startup founders leveraging technology to spearhead a sustainable future for all?

• Simi Lindgren, Founder & CEO, Yuty
• Elizabeth Nyeko, Founder & CEO, Modularity Grid
• Moderator: Lizzy Burden, Reporter, Bloomberg

10:30 AM BST – Natixis Investment Managers Advisory Board Spotlight

Natixis Investment Managers Advisory Board Spotlight: Why a Sustainable Future Needs Active Investors.

• Joseph Pinto, Head of Distribution Europe, LATAM, Middle East & Asia, Natixis Investment Managers
• Nathalie Wallace, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Natixis Investment Managers
• Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green

10:40 AM BST – BNEF Outlook: Europe’s Path to a Net-Zero Economy

How can Europe reach net zero using renewable energy, electrification and green hydrogen? What impact will the current energy crisis have on these efforts? Join us for an exclusive look at BloombergNEF’s latest research on the investment and policy focus areas needed to bridge the gap to Europe’s climate goals.

• Emma Champion, Head of Regional Energy Transitions, BloombergNEF

10:55 AM BST – Break

11:15 AM BST – In Conversation With Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan discusses the city’s accelerated pathways to reaching net zero by 2030 and the role cities play in driving inclusive climate action.

• Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, Chair, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
• Moderator: Anna Edwards, Anchor, Bloomberg TV

11:40 AM BST – Investing in Climate Adaptation

As extreme weather events intensify across the globe, understanding the complexities of physical climate risks is paramount to ensuring human well-being and economic stability — particularly in emerging markets disproportionately impacted by climate change. How can investors build resilient portfolios that bolster climate adaptation and just transition solutions?

• Elizabeth Fernando, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Nest
• Marc Romano, Head of Impact Private Equity, Mirova
• Moderator: Alastair Marsh, Reporter, Bloomberg

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12:15 PM BST – Lunch

12:45 PM BST – Facilitated Networking: COP26.5

Attendees will dive deeper into the progress made on COP26 goals and discuss the next wave of climate discussions at COP27. Bloomberg facilitators will lead conversation groups based on the following themes:

• Adaptation & Resilience
• Energy Transitions
• Cities, Regions & Built Environment
• Clean Transport

1:30 PM BST – The Scope 3 Challenge

As organizations make improvements to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, achieving measurable impact on Scope 3 is tougher to nail down. What can companies do to reduce emissions across the value chain? How can they effectively track these types of emissions?

• Richard Batten, Chief Sustainability Officer, JLL
• Rachael Everard, Head of Sustainability, Rolls-Royce plc
• Sherry Madera, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Mastercard
• Anna Stanley, Director, Climate Action, WBCSD
• Moderator: Aaron Rutkoff, Executive Editor, Bloomberg Green

2:00 PM BST – In Conversation With Julie Brown

Burberry executive Julie Brown discusses the fashion industry’s role in building a greener future and how the company is prioritizing its sustainability goals.

• Julie Brown, Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Burberry; Audit Chair, Roche
• Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Editor-At-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg TV

2:25 PM BST – The Evolution of Carbon Markets

While COP26 opened the door to global carbon markets, debate over a slew of practical details rages on — from the markets’ purpose and carbon pricing to corresponding adjustments and more. What fundamental building blocks are needed to make the carbon markets work? How can we ensure that carbon markets truly deepen and accelerate greenhouse gas reductions and removals? How can companies considering carbon offsets manage reputational risk and invest in impactful projects?

• Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, Capital Markets, London Stock Exchange Group
• Mark Kenber, Co-Executive Director, External Affairs, Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative
• Ariel Perez, Managing Partner, Vertree
• Jess Shankleman, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

2:55 PM BST – BCG Advisory Board Spotlight: Decarbonizing Supply Chains: The Ecosystem Imperative

• Charlotte Degot, Managing Director & Partner, BCG; Founder & Global Leader, CO2 AI by BCG
• Dexter Galvin, Global Director of Corporations & Supply Chains, CDP
• Moderator: Lauren Kiel, General Manager, Bloomberg Green

3:05 PM BST – The New Drivers of Change

A company’s sustainability strategy isn’t solely developed in the boardroom – investors, employees and consumers are increasingly pushing for better ESG measures. How can companies better anticipate and respond to stakeholder demands while still delivering quality products, services and financial results?

• Sandrine Sommer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Moët Hennessy
• Mark van Baal, Founder, Follow This
• Nat Whalley, CEO & Co-Founder, Organise
• Moderator: Akshat Rathi, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

3:35 PM BST – In Conversation With Emmanuel Faber

ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber discusses the newly-formed standard-setting body’s efforts to establish a global consensus on ESG disclosures.

• Emmanuel Faber, Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board
• Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Editor-At-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg TV

3:55 PM BST – Closing Remarks

• Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green and Sustainability Events

4:00 PM BST – Mainstage Programming Concludes

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM BST – Reception and Networking

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