Tune in virtually to the Nasdaq Annual New York Climate Week Conference 2024, where we bring together professionals working in sustainability across both the corporate and investor communities for a groundbreaking event.
Immerse yourself in stimulating discussions and insights spanning a wide array of topics including leadership in a sustainable future, navigating regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s impacts in sustainability and capital.
Secure your virtual seat today.
Agenda
10:30AM | Welcome Remarks: Introduction to Nasdaq’s Second Annual NY Climate Week Conference
Oliver Albers, Executive Vice President of Investment Intelligence, Nasdaq
10:35AM | Intro and Kick off with Nina Eisenman, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting at Nasdaq
10:40AM | Keynote from UNGC: The State of the Climate Transition Globally in 2024
10:55AM | General Session: Climate Leadership: Mobilizing Action for a Sustainable Future
Erika Spence, Head of ESG Data, Nasdaq (moderator)Maria Simon, Product Lead, Nasdaq Sustainable Bond NetworkRajiv Bazaj, VP of Sustainability Solutions, ConstellationMichele Demers, Chief Executive Officer, Boundless
11:40AM | Fireside Chat: Finance’s Role at the Intersection of Climate, Regulation and Investor Capital
Jessica Fries, Executive Chair, Accounting for Sustainability (moderator)Sarah Youngwood, Chief Financial Officer, NasdaqMichael Kobori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks
12:25PM | Break
1:25PM | General Session: What’s Next for “ESG?” Perspectives From Bonds to Boards
Randall Hopkins, Head of ESG Solutions, Nasdaq (moderator)Sarah Williamson, Chief Executive Officer, FCLTGlobalCraig M Hurlbert, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Local Bounti CorporationCarol W. Geremia, President and Head of Global Distribution, MFS Investment Management®
2:05PM | General Session: Navigating Interoperability Across Regulatory & Voluntary Reporting
Steve Vargas, Head of ESG Advisory, Nasdaq (moderator)Amma Anaman, Office of the General Counsel, NasdaqCristina Gil White, Chief Operational Officer, GRIMohammed Ali, Vice President, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Agnico Eagle
2:50PM | Break
3:20PM | General Session: Durable Path to Net Zero
Fredrik Ekström, Head of Carbon Markets, Nasdaq (moderator)Antti Vihavainen, Chief Executive Officer, Puro.earthChris Leeds, Head of Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered BankKaya Axelson, Head of Policy and Partnerships, University of Oxford
4:05PM | General Session: AI for Sustainability & Capital: Balancing Benefits and Impacts
Mike Stiller, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Nasdaq (moderator)Kurt Harrison, Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice, Russell ReynoldsKimberly Knickle, Research Director, ESG & Sustainability, Verdantix
4:50PM | Closing Remarks
Nina Eisenman, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting, Nasdaq
5:00PM | Event Concludes
