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Climate Bonds CONNECT New York City - North America

 

 

Join us for Climate Bonds CONNECT 2024 - North America in New York City, an event that brings together visionary leaders from the financial and real economy sectors to shape the future of sustainable finance on a global scale.

 

As part of #ClimateWeekNYC, this year’s event will focus on the pivotal role of transition plans, resilience strategies, and innovative financial mechanisms in building a climate-aligned financial system. A highlight of the event will be the launch of the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy, a strategic framework designed to accelerate investment in climate adaptation and resilience.

 

We are proud to be sponsored by leading global organisations such as Scotiabank, Fitch Ratings, Montrose, and CUSIP Global Services, with media partnerships including Climate & Capital Media and Green Central Banking.

 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with senior practitioners from policy, finance, and industry, as we delve into actionable strategies to strengthen North America's sustainable finance ecosystem and drive the transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy.

 

DATE: Wednesday, 25 September 2024

TIME: 08:00 am - 13:00 pm EDT

VENUE: Fitch Ratings - New York City

 

 

SPONSORS

 

MEDIA PARTNERS

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

Sean Kidney Climate Bonds Initiative		Ujala Qadir Climate Bonds Initiative		Jamie Franco TCW		Peter Cashion CalPERS		Marilyn Ceci JP Morgan		Christopher Marks MUFGBank

Marisa Drew Standard Chartered		Monika Freyman Addenda Capital		Jamie Fergusson IFC		Marcy Block Sustainable Fitch		Robert White Natixis		Ismail Zahir UNDRR

Ashley Shulten BlackRock		Orkhan Mustafaye COP29		Fanny Doucet Scotiabank

 

 

AGENDA

 

08:00 – 09:00 Networking Breakfast

 

09:00 – 09:30 Opening Remarks

• Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
• Marcy Block, Managing Director - Global Head of ESG Ratings, Sustainable Fitch

 

09:30 – 10:30 Session 1: Navigating the New Green Economy: The Role of Transition Plans in Sustainable Growth

As the world accelerates toward achieving net zero emissions, transition plans are poised to become essential for maintaining a “license to operate” within the green economy. Every organisation, across all industries and sectors, will need to develop clear, credible strategies to align their operations with ambitious net zero targets. Join us as the experts in the field share their insights and experiences and discover how well-crafted transition plans can not only safeguard investments but also drive a swift and effective shift toward a more sustainable future.

• Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative
• Peter Cashion, Managing Investment Director – Sustainable Investments, CalPERS  
• Marilyn Ceci, Managing Director, Senior Advisor to The Center for Carbon Transition, JP Morgan
• Jamie Franco, Managing Director - Global Head of Sustainable Investment, TCW 
• Marcy Block, Managing Director - Global Head of ESG Ratings, Sustainable Fitch
• Ashley Shulten, Head of ESG Investment, Global Fixed Income, BlackRock

 

10:30– 10:40 OnSwitch Session

Presentation from Robert White, Head of Green & Sustainable Hub for the Americas, Natixis

 

10:40 – 11:10 Coffee Break

 

11:10 – 11:20 OnSwitch Session:  Mobilising private finance for adaptation and resilience

Presentation from Orkhan Mustafayev, Senior Advisor to the High-Level Champion on Business Engagement, COP29

 

11:20– 11:30 Launch of Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy

• Presented by Ujala Qadir, Director of Strategic Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative.

 

11:30 - 12:30 Session 2: From Climate Costs to Investment Returns: Catalysing a $3 Trillion Adaptation and Resilience Market

This session will dive into strategies to unlock $3 trillion in climate adaptation and resilience finance by 2030. Join us and gain insights from industry leaders, explore innovative strategies, and leave with actionable ideas on how to shape a resilient future. Hear from experts in asset management, finance, and UN agencies as they share forward-thinking strategies, discuss investment opportunities, and explore collaborative approaches to scaling A&R investments. Be at the forefront of this pivotal moment as we unveil the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT) and learn how it can support these efforts and influence the future of sustainable finance.

• Moderator: Ujala Qadir, Director of Strategic Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative

• Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Standard Chartered  

• Christopher Marks, Managing Director, Head of Growth Markets, Innovative Finance and Portfolio Solutions EMEA, MUFGBank 

• Monika Freyman, Vice President - Sustainable Investing, Addenda Capital

• Jamie Fergusson, Global Director - Climate Business, IFC

• Ismail Zahir, Deputy Chief of the New York Liaison Office, UNDRR 

 

12:30 – 13:00 Fireside Chat + Closing Remarks

• Fanny Doucet, Managing Director & Head of Sustainable Finance, Scotiabank
• Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative