Wednesday 2 October 2024,08:00 UK time

Video on Demand - Sustainability Reporting Summit 2024

London Stock Exchange, in partnership with our sponsors, CEN Group, HSBC, Inspired PLC and Latham & Watkins was delighted to host our Sustainability Reporting Summit 2024 on Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Best practice in sustainability reporting has evolved rapidly over recent years. Reporting on sustainability performance represents an opportunity for organisations to unlock long-term value and demonstrate foresight in communicating their sustainability efforts to different stakeholders. The event drew upon the insights of investors, banks, corporates, and policymakers to guide companies in navigating the sustainability reporting landscape. 

What was covered:

  • The business case of sustainability reporting beyond regulatory compliance.
  • Best practice when communicating your sustainability strategy to stakeholders.
  • The interoperability of the different standards and frameworks.
  • Creating investment grade data, using estimates and external assurance

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Format: Hybrid conference: virtual and in-person

Time: 08:00-18:00 (GMT)  

Venue: London Stock Exchange Group, 10 Paternoster Square, London, UK, EC4M 7LS.

Agenda

08:00 - 09:00

Networking breakfast

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome and introduction

Julia Hoggett, CEO, London Stock Exchange Plc

Master of Ceremonies 

Adrian Rimmer, Director, Sustainable Finance, LSEG

09:10 - 09:30

Fireside Chat

Jane Goodland, Group Head of Sustainability, LSEG 

Javier Echave, COO, Heathrow Airport 

09:30 - 10:15

Panel 1 - The Case for Reporting - value creation and risk management – The benefits of reporting  

Moderator Dr Michelle de Jongh, Director ESG Services, Inspired PLC
Panellists
  • Jenn-Hui Tan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Fidelity International
  • Caroline Escott, Senior Investment Manager, Railpen
  • Jo Clube, Group Technical Accounting Director, Aviva
10:15 - 11:00

Panel 2 - How investors use reported data to engage with corporates 

Moderator Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research, LSEG
Panellists
  • Dr Rory Sullivan, CEO, Chronos
  • Anita McBain, Managing Director, Head of ESG Research, Citigroup
  • Stephanie Maier, Head of Sustainability, FTSE Russell
11:00 - 11:20

Networking break

11:20 - 12:05

Panel 3 - Understanding Materiality 

Moderator Charles Dodsworth, ESG Research Lead, LSEG
Panellists
  • Katie Gayner, Director, ESG Financing Advisory, BNP Paribas
  • Jasper Crone, Director, CEN Group
  • Donato Calace, Senior Vice President of Accounts & Innovation, Datamaran
12:05 - 13:10

Networking lunch

13:10 - 13:30

Fireside Chat: Managing the Risk   

Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance for LSEG Markets, LSEG

Jack Roper, Group Head of Sustainability & Reputation Strategy Legal & General  

13:30 - 14:15

Panel 4 - Standards and Frameworks    

Moderator David Harris, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, LSEG
Panellists
  • Amir Sokolowski, Director of Climate Thought Leadership, CDP
  • Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building, IFRS Foundation
  • David Russell, Chair of the Board, Transition Pathway Initiative
14:15 - 15:00

Panel 5 - Regulation and Reporting 

Moderator Luke Stafford, Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy, LSEG
Panellists
  • Michael Green, Counsel, Latham & Watkins
  • Sally Duckworth, Chair of UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee
  • Fiona Hyde, Head of Sustainability and Responsible Banking, Santander
15:00 - 15:20

Networking break

15:20 - 16:10

Panel 6 - Creating ‘investment grade’ data 

Moderator Adrian Rimmer, Director, Sustainable Finance, LSEG
Panellists
  • Esther Toth, Senior Industry Principal for Sustainability and ESG (Senior Director), Workiva
  • Debbie Jones, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainability, Data & Innovation, Research, Deutsche Bank
  • Jenny Sutton, Director, Global Head of ESG Data, HSBC
16:10 - 16:20

Closing remarks

16:20 - 16:45

Market Close

Experience the Market Close Ceremony

16:45 - 18:00

Networking drinks

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