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The absence of a clear benchmark for measuring ESG is the main barrier to investment into low-carbon infrastructure

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The corporate sector's responsibility in advancing energy efficiency, decarbonisation, clean electricity, heat and mobility

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A subsidy free renewable global industry is possible within 5 years

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‘Greening’ existing infrastructure should be prioritised over investment into new clean energy projects

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M&A in the new world: the future of M&A is doomed

5 November 2020 | 11:00 BST

As travel came to a halt earlier this year, M&A professionals found themselves in a bizarre situation struggling to build those relationships that are vital to securing successful deals. Further, the pandemic caused a sudden halt in funding which in turn lead to a stagnant M&A market. Whilst people are beginning to travel again and dotted lines are being signed, it is uncertain whether M&A in the clean energy space will ever be the same again. How will M&A professionals deal with the double threat of a d of F2F interaction alongside a changing energy and investment landscape…is M&A doomed?

Watch our industry leading speakers as they discuss and debate:

What is the long-standing effect of Covid-19 travel bans on M&A and how has this has effected project choices?
How will M&A professionals navigate a new energy mix?
Will the growing importance of ESG principles and benchmarks hinder M&A in energy?
How far will prioritise change as big IOCs are moving into renewables? How will this effect potential M&A opportunities for smaller players?

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Emilio Zito, Head of M&A at EDF UK & Deputy Global Head of M&A at EDF Group

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Investors can no longer be considered sustainable while only focusing on the E

3 December 2020 | 15:00 BST

The terms ‘ESG investing’, ‘impact investing’ and ‘sustainable investing’ are becoming increasingly thrown around in the world of finance but are they are not interchangeable and this can lead to confusion for investors. Whilst ESG investing is a responsibility, impact and sustainable investing can be considered strategies and what could be considered even more confusing is the relationship between the ‘E’ and the ‘S’ and ‘G’. Whilst ESG is still not completely mainstream in the investment world, the environmental aspect of investments has become increasingly important in recent years and this trend has been accelerated by Covid-19. The pandemic has also shed light on social inequalities across the world and coupled with global race protests and the BLM movement, has resulted in an increased focus on the social aspect of investments. But is it really feasible to integrate the S? And what is even meant by S anyway?

Watch our industry leading speakers as they discuss and debate:

Detangling ESG, impact and sustainable investing
Exploring the convergence of the E and the S
Are asset managers well equipped to integrate the E and the S? Can this be measured and what is the incentive?
To what extent can investors ignore the S and still adhere to ESG best practices?
Will social aspects of investing become more important than environmental impacts, which have been the focus in recent years?
How straight forward is it to compare the environmental and social impacts of investments?
Whose responsibility is it to decide the weighting?

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Greening’ existing infrastructure should be prioritised over investment into new clean energy projects

9 July 2020

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With global investment in new renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro-electric projects) at $282.2 billion in 2019, it is clear that there is a growing appetite to invest into new clean energy projects. But is investing large sums into new projects putting the cart before the horse? Should the focus instead, be on ‘greening’ existing infrastructure to achieve the goals set out in the European Commission’s 2030 climate and energy framework?

Watch our industry leading speakers as they discuss and debate:

To what extent will it be possible to meet net zero emission targets without a wide-scale shift towards greening existing infrastructure?
Will focusing investment on existing infrastructure overcome the key issue of a lack of viable projects for big balance sheets?
How far will the mismatch in the risk and returns offered to institutional investors be overcome by focusing on ‘greening’ existing infrastructure?
What is the role of governments in ensuring that there is a balance?

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