At the end of COP26, this CISL event (hosted at Scottish Power's Glasgow Headquarters) captured the key messages, insights and actions from the summit, and explored implications for business and the finance industry. Bringing together experts in climate science and policy, business and finance, this event showcased reflections and discussions on the key topics emerging from COP26 and how to address the challenges of the coming years.
The science and policy session included reactions to IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, progress on global climate negotiations and the Paris Agreement, identifying wins and remaining challenges for policy.
The business session considers alignment of words and actions, translating the policy statements into metrics and targets for business, including the role of technology and research and development needs for decarbonisation and adaptation.
The finance session addresses capital and risk sharing systems for a resilient and just transition, how net zero commitments align with this and implications for business and finance itself.
The event concluded by reflecting on what this means for leaders in the short, medium and long-term.
Speakers:
Clare Shine, Director and CEO, CISL
Rob Bailey, Partner Climate & Sustainability, Oliver Wyman
Emily Shuckburgh, Director, Cambridge Zero
Ernst Rauch, Chief Climate and Geo Scientist, Munich Re
Gavin Starts, CEO, Icebreaker One
Johanna Köb, Head of Responsible Investment, Zurich
Brook Riley,Head of EU affairs, Rockwool
Zoë Knight, Managing Director, HSBC Centre of Sustainable Finance
Gonzalo Saenz De Miera, Director of Climate Change, Iberdrola
Gillian Secrett, CISL
With special thanks to Scottish Power and Iberdrola for partnering with CISL to deliver this event.
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