Aligning EM strategies with the UK’s sustainability agenda
Regulatory pressures and growing support for TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure) reporting to become mandatory from 2022 are compelling UK institutional investors to take action on ESG and climate change.
This workshop will help investors navigate the options and approaches available to manage ESG risks, promote best practice and source responsible investment options across emerging markets.
Agenda
08:15 Registration and networking breakfast
09:00 Introduction from RI
09:05 Presentation 1
09:15Session 1: Assessing the quality and materiality of emerging market ESG data
How do ESG risks impact on the fundamental valuation analysis of emerging market asset and companies?
How to assess a country's transparency, political stability and level of protection of shareholder rights - examples of assessment strategies?
09:45 Guests change tables
10:00 Presentation 2
10:10Session 2: Stewardship in emerging market investments
Examples of engagement strategies to improve corporate governance - corporates vs sovereigns
What tools are available to help investors focus stewardship activities on the most material issues and to get results?
10:40 Guests change tables
10:55 Presentation 3
11:05Session 3: Assessing ESG risks and opportunities across asset classes
What metrics and tools can investors use to track ESG performance over time in emerging markets?
Comparing ESG analysis trends and challenges across public and private investments, and across different asset classes
11:35 Closing remarks
11:45 Workshop close
Venue
116 Pall Mall
St. James's London
SW1Y 4AE
T: 020 7766 8866
W: https://www.iod.com/
* Please note that all hotel reservations are made directly between the hotel and attendee