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The Hub Live 2021 - Fast tracking net zero investments: What does the finance sector need to do now?

Sep 22 2021, 16:00 UTC - Sep 22 2021, 17:15 UTC

Sep 22 2021, 12:00 ET - Sep 22 2021, 13:30 ET

The renewed US domestic climate agenda will drive demand for green innovation and investments with new approaches to scaling up finance for climate-aligned sectors and infrastructure. According to a recent Princeton University study, Net Zero America, in order for the United States to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions economywide by 2050 it would require at least $2.5 trillion in upfront additional capital investment over the next decade. Yet, the cost for inaction and the impact on the environment, human health and the economy is immeasurable. What the broader financial community does now will help determine the fate of the planet on which humanity relies. This session will explore the innovations and pathways needed for the financial system to accelerate investments toward a zero-carbon economy. 

The speakers for this event are:

  • Michael Cappucci, Managing Director, Compliance & Sustainable Investing, Harvard Management Company
  • Amy Davidsen, Executive Director, North America, Climate Group
  • Jonah Goldman, Managing Director, Breakthrough Energy
  • Alexandra Liftman, Global Environmental Executive, Bank of America
  • Mindy Lubber, CEO & President, CERES
  • Susan Mac Cormac, Partner, Morrison & Forester, LLP
  • Fiona Reynolds, CEO, PRI
  • Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office, US Department of Energy
  • Anne Simpson, Managing Investment Director, Board Governance & Sustainability, CalPERS
  • Dr Andrew Steer, CEO & President, Bezos Earth Fund
  • Tom Steyer, Founder, Beneficial State Bank
  • Jason Storah, CEO, Aviva Canada
  • Marilyn Waite, Climate & Clean Energy Finance Program Officer, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

This event will be available to view on Facebook Watch, a link will be added on the day of the event. There are also a limited number of places for executive or senior decision makers, from an influential business committed to climate action, and senior level government representatives focused on ambitious climate action and impactful climate policy on The Hub Live platform. For more information about how to apply for a place please click here.

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Date added: 07/09/21