Climate change - Webinars
Watch the latest PRI webinars relating to climate change.
Webinar series
TCFD Capacity Building Series for China
21 July 2022
The TCFD Capacity Building Series for China is designed for Chinese investors and regulators. The aim is to build their knowledge and capacity on implementing and reporting on the four TCFD pillars of Governance, Strategy, Risk Management and Metrics & Targets through knowledge, best practices and key resources sharing, and at the same time prepare Signatories on climate-related indicators within the PRI reporting (TCFD-aligned).
Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) - 2025 Transition Forecast
In this webinar, PRI and the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) presented the IPR 2025 Transition Forecast, informed by input from several hundred international climate and policy experts.
Next steps in the PRI’s Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change
A session for signatories to learn more about the future of its emerging and expanding stewardship initiative – the Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change.
Special briefing with IPR: Net zero transition after COP29 and the US elections
In this special event following COP29 and the US elections, IPR and PRI assesses the long-term implications for investors of these decisive events in the transition towards net zero.
IPR quarterly briefing: Q3 & Deep dive - forecasting the climate transition
In the third of the IPR/PRI Quarterly Briefing series for 2024, major climate policy trends since July were analysed by an expert panel.
PRI Climate Risk Series (APAC) Session 5: Net Zero Transition Plans
Focusing on transition plans, this session introduces and discusses different transition plan frameworks – such as the GFANZ Financial Institution Net-Zero Transition Plans – and their application, as well as investor perspectives on how to assess – and engage with – company transition plans.
PRI Climate Risk Series (APAC) Session 4: Net Zero Initiatives & Implementation
Concentrating on Net Zero initiatives and implementation, this session introduced the existing Net-Zero alliances and the respective commitments involved. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from the experiences of investor participants and how they have approached implementation in practice.
PRI Climate Risk Series (APAC) Session 3: Metrics and targets
The third session of the PRI’s series on climate risk focused on metrics and targets.
PRI Climate Risk Series (APAC) Session 2: Strategies and scenarios
The second session of the PRI’s series on climate risk focused on strategies and scenarios for investors.
Integrating climate and nature action: Unlocking the biodiversity-climate nexus
Aimed at banks, institutional investors and insurers at the beginning of their journey in addressing nature loss, this webinar explores how nature is connected to climate change and finance, along with key concepts and initiatives.
Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) Quarterly Briefing: Direct Air Capture
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is emerging as an important negative emissions technology, following delays in government action on climate and a breach of the 1.5C of warming limit in the 2030s.
IPR: 2023 Forecast Policy Scenario (FPS) - Investor deep dive
The flagship Forecast Policy Scenario models the impact of climate policy acceleration forecast by IPR on the real economy up to 2050+. It analyses detailed effects on carbon and clean energy, transport, industry, buildings, land use, agriculture and nature-based solutions (NBS).
A global baseline for corporate sustainability reporting: investor implications
This session will explore the work of the ISSB and the GSSB, and their implications for responsible investors.
Assessing sovereign climate-related opportunities and risks (ASCOR)
This webinar marked the launch of the public consultation of ASCOR, a new tool which gives investors, issuers and other stakeholders a common understanding of sovereign adaptation to climate change and of how governments plan to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Climate data and net zero commitments: does the market meet investors’ needs?
This session focuses on the PRI’s upcoming report on climate data.
Inevitable Policy Response 2023 Quarterly Briefing #2
This second webinar in the Quarterly Briefing series for 2023 provides PRI signatories with the latest insights from the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) and up-to-date analysis of global climate progress and trends in Q2 2023 so far.
Climate commitments made, what next for public and private equity?
The session will explore the next, post-target setting stage of net zero investing.
The gap between climate policy, transition investment and a low overshoot 1.5C - Is it too late?
This event will assess the latest on policy, investment and economic transition. Speakers will be sharing their views on climate policy progress against 1.5C. and implications for investors, transition finance. Hear green finance, climate policy and investor voices looking ahead on 2023.
Stepping up on biodiversity: how are investors taking action since COP15?
In this webinar, we will explore the type of actions that leading investors are undertaking to contribute to the goal of the GBF to “halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030” and discuss the wider direction of travel for the financial sector to meet both climate and nature goals.
Understanding how US agencies consider ESG factors in commercial mortgages: Freddie Mac Multifamily
This series of two webinars will explore the US agencies’ approach in incorporating ESG factors in their strategy, in order to enable a sustainable housing market. This second session will focus on Freddie Mac Multifamily’s approach.
New Green Shoots 2023 - Closing the gap in financing the GBF
In this webinar, we present the headline outcomes of the GBF for the financial sector.
Understanding how US agencies consider ESG factors in residential mortgages: Fannie Mae Single Family
This series of two webinars will explore the US agencies’ approach in incorporating ESG factors in their strategy, in order to enable a sustainable housing market. This first session will focus on Fannie Mae Single Family’s approach.
IPR Quarterly Forecast Tracker - global climate policy, trends & technology
4th webinar in the Quarterly Forecast Tracker (QFT) series will provide PRI signatories with an up-to-date analysis of climate progress in Q4 2022, including COP27 outcomes, and an aggregate overview of global trends & impacts since Glasgow COP26
What’s next for Investor Climate Action Plans in 2023
Following COP 27 in Egypt and PRI in Person in Barcelona, join this session to find out the key emerging themes and what matters for investors amidst all of the noise.
Inevitable Policy Response - Launch of IPR Forecast Policy Scenario (FPS) + Nature & implications for investors
This webinar will launch the new Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) Forecast Policy Scenario (FPS) + Nature. IPR FPS + Nature is the first integrated nature and climate scenario for use by financial institutions
PRI in Person 2022: Breakout 2A - Committed to net zero: tackling key implementation challenges
This session will tackle challenges around implementing net zero commitments featuring case studies, guidance and collaboration across the finance sector including through the initiatives in the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero.
Academic Network Conference: climate finance research and implications
Research into climate finance has burgeoned in the last few years. In this session we will discuss the latest findings and their implications for investment professionals.
Academic Network Conference: PRI Awards for outstanding research
Papers discussed: ‘Socially responsible divestment’ and ‘Physical climate risk and firms’ adaptation strategy’.
PRI COP27 Investor Event with IPR: Live from Sharm El-Sheikh
With COP27 as the backdrop, this webinar from Sharm El-Sheikh will assess the biggest developments of the conference so far.
COP 15 — the ‘Paris moment for nature’: Is finance on board?
In this webinar, we learn about what the financial sector can expect from this ‘Paris moment for nature’, at COP 15 in December 2022 in Montreal, Canada under the Presidency of the People’s Republic of China.
IPR Quarterly Forecast Tracker - global climate policy, trends & technology
This webinar provides PRI signatories with the latest insights from the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) on the long-term implications of climate and energy policy developments this quarter, including a focus on the United States.
Nature as a Defense from Disasters: Natural Capital and Municipal Bond Yields
The PRI Academic Network Week was hosted across five days between 19 – 23 September 2022.
Dissecting Green Returns
The PRI Academic Network Week was hosted across five days between 19 - 23 September 2022.
Preparing for 2023: Lessons from 2022 proxy season
Hear from PRI stewardship experts on key ESG issues to have on your radar as you prepare for proxy season 2023
IPR Quarterly Forecast Tracker - global climate policy, trends & technology
In the second of a new 2022 quarterly webinar series, IPR, PRI and panellists will review long term implications for PRI signatories on the biggest developments each quarter, using the 2021 FPS as a baseline to measure progress.
Net Zero investor targets & sector pathways: One Earth Climate Model
Join this global investor debate on pathways to net zero across key sectors. As part of the event, Sven Teske will launch the latest key results of the One Earth Climate Model (OECM) for 12 industry sectors on scope 1,2 and 3 emissions.
IPR Quarterly Forecast Tracker (QFT) Global Trends & Technology Briefings
In the first of a new 2022 quarterly webinar series, IPR, PRI and panellists will review the implications for signatories on the biggest developments each quarter, using the 2021 FPS as a baseline to measure progress.
The Investor Agenda: Private equity, Net-Zero target setting & climate action plans
This Investor Agenda webinar in partnership with Initiative Climat Internationale (ICi), will assess how asset owner capital allocated to private markets can align with Net-Zero goals.
Managing systemic issues through active ownership
All PRI signatories have a duty to be active owners, yet conceptions of and actual practice related to active ownership vary significantly, particularly in real assets, private equity and private debt.
Venture Capital: how should ESG be adapted for the asset class
Following the publication of the PRI’s discussion paper on responsible investment in venture capital in January, this session will explore why ESG in the asset class needs to develop further and how it can be appropriately tailored to early-stage companies.
Getting started in responsible investment
This panel will explore steps signatories have taken to develop, implement and improve their approach to responsible investment. Covering practical responses to global challenges including the climate crisis and human rights, we hope that attendees will leave with some real actions they can implement in their own organisations.
The Investor Agenda: Investor net zero targets & climate action plans - The road from COP26
With trillions of dollars in AUM committed to Net Zero at COP26, this Investor Agenda webinar will provide an update on how investors can operationalise and report on progress against net zero goals across the institutional investment chain.
Sustainability outcomes: emerging investor data needs
This session outlines the key drivers of this trend along with practical implications for investors linked to outcomes-related corporate sustainability information.
Getting started in nature, biodiversity and finance
This webinar will introduce how nature is connected to climate change and finance, as well as introducing key concepts and initiatives.
2021 Forecast Policy Scenario and launch of the Value Drivers Database Americas
This webinar will see the launch of the Detailed FPS and RPS Energy & Land System Results and Value Drivers for investors. This will be an opportunity for North and South America based signatories to engage on underlying value drivers and investment implications in IPR Forecasts out to 2025 and ...
2021 气候政策预期情景及对投资者的影响-亚太区研讨会 (IPR Forecast Policy Scenario 2021 Implications for Investors – APAC)
This webinar will explore implications for investors and provide an opportunity for Asia-Pacific based signatories to engage on IPR Forecasts out to 2025 and 2030. Presented by Julian Poulter, IPR Head of Investor Relations with PRI staff and partners.
IPR Forecast Policy Scenario 2021 - Implications for Investors – APAC
This webinar will explore implications for investors and provide an opportunity for Asia-Pacific based signatories to engage on IPR Forecasts out to 2025 and 2030. Presented by Julian Poulter, IPR Head of Investor Relations with PRI staff and partners.
Corporate sustainability disclosure: the road to a global standard
PRI Chair Martin Skancke hosts a session with Lee White, Executive Director of the IFRS Foundation, examining the announcements made by the IFRS Foundation at COP26, what this means for global sustainability standard-setting, the immediate milestones and engagement opportunities for the investor community.
Inevitable Policy Response: deep dive on the Forecast Policy Scenario 2021 UK/EU
This webinar will provide a deep dive opportunity for UK and EU based signatories to engage on FPS, RPS and investment implications in IPR Forecasts out to 2025 and 2030. Presented by Julian Poulter, IPR Head of Investor Relations with PRI staff and partners.
PRI Digital Conference - Breakout session: The Inevitable Policy Response
This session will provide investors with an initial presentation of IPR’s newly-launched Policy Scenario reports and highlights. The focus will be on both macro and regional outlooks including energy and land use, providing signatories with opportunities for detailed review of IPR scenarios, value drivers and investment implications.
PRI Digital Conference - Breakout session: Long/short investment strategies
In this session, experts from academia and industry will discuss these questions and map out their vision of how long/short strategies might be integrated into a responsible investment strategy.
PRI COP26 Investor Event with IPR: Live from Glasgow
With COP26 as the backdrop, this live from Glasgow webinar will assess the biggest outcomes of Week 1 and what Week 2 holds. Looking ahead to the Emissions Gap, the latest Inevitable Policy Response forecasts will be highlighted as part of the way forward in coming years. Join PRI CEOFiona ...
US municipal bonds: addressing the data differences for ESG integration
Does the ESG data used by investors to assess US municipal and corporate bonds differ, and is there enough self-reported issuer data available? Which ESG risk area has the biggest data limitations, and what role could bondholder engagement play in enhancing data disclosure? Featuring a muni bond issuer, an investor ...
Corporate Sustainability Disclosure: what do investors need?
This session investigates what information investors need to incorporate sustainability issues in their investment decisions and assess the sustainability performance of corporate entities.
Global launch webinar: A Legal Framework for Impact Report
The session will present the key findings from the report “A Legal Framework for Impact” authored by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and commissioned by The Generation Foundation, PRI and UNEP FI.
Climate policy and net zero: the road to COP26
A month after Earth Day and a major US-convened climate summit, and with just five months to go until COP26, how close are governments worldwide to implementing policies that will achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, and what should investors prioritise in climate policy advocacy?
Delivering net zero emissions in Japan
During this session we covered the PRI’s roadmap for achieving net zero by 2050 in Japan.
PRI Digital Forum: Americas - Driving meaningful data
This session focuses on ESG data challenges, solutions that are gathering pace internationally, and how these will influence developments in North America.
The initiative Climat International – private equity action on climate change
The PRI is delighted to invite you to learn more about the fast growing private equity climate initiative: initiative Climat International, and how private equity players can take action on climate change towards COP26.
The Inevitable Policy Response: preparing investors for an abrupt transition
A forceful policy response to climate change within the near term is not priced into today’s markets. Yet it is inevitable that governments will be forced to act more decisively than they have so far, leaving investor portfolios exposed to significant risk.
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