#RICanada2020 Highlights from Day 1
RI Digital: Canada 2020 is LIVE in just 10 minutes time!
Register now to dive into ESG and Responsible Investment Sessions covering all things Canada. Recorded sessions available.#RICanada2020 #Canada #regulation #esginvestinghttps://t.co/sYYvvjdozl pic.twitter.com/1xr06rTVrL
— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) September 15, 2020
Looking forward to hearing Peter Johnson @scotiabank discussing the status of the #Canada #Transition #Taxonomy in the opening keynote at #RICanada2020 in conversation with Hugh Wheelan @RI_News_Alert. Register free https://t.co/S6ogC0Ws7b
— Tony Hay (@TonyHay1) September 15, 2020
Today is the day! Join our very own Joy Williams at 9:30 this morning as she moderates a panel discussing if #Canada is taking the lead on #ESG integration in global markets, or dragging its heels at #RICanada2020, hosted by @RI_News_Alert. https://t.co/M36evAAREV pic.twitter.com/CVuOBTOwJx
— Mantle314 (@Mantle314) September 15, 2020
#SriAgenda just started 💥 #Sep15 #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 "@RI_News_Alert https://t.co/YPnvEjjmoB#sustainablefinance #sri #esg #responsibleinvestment @SRI_Natives @SriEvent_It @andytuit pic.twitter.com/kHF8uV4wFS
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
use the hashtag #RICanada2020 to share your views on the social media, says @HughWheelan in his welcome speech #nodoubt 😎 #sustainablefinance #Twitter1st
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
the interest in the #sustainablefinance taxonomy in #Canada is growing by leaps and bounds, says Peter Johnson, Chair, CSA Technical Committee, Transition #Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘@scotiabank @BMOGAM_UK @FactSet @Manulife @TheClimateSvc pic.twitter.com/MpP8SEUNLn
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Join panelists today at 2:10pm ET as they discuss global banking alignment with climate targets.
To register, click here: https://t.co/lVP1E7cCpQ#RICanada2020 #climaterisk #banking
— The Climate Service (@TheClimateSvc) September 15, 2020
we have a good relationship w/ the Eu w/ regard to the work done on #TaxonomyEU, we've learned a lot, says Peter Johnson #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinanceEU #TaxonomyEU #sustainablefinance #taxonomy #EUTaxonomy
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Join us today at 1pm ET at #RICanada2020 for "Investing in Indigenous Peoples rights: The role of Canadian investors in driving responsible business." We'll discuss priorities for investor action to advance business respect for indigenous rights. https://t.co/gL6BwJtBzC
— UNGPs10+ NextDecadeBHR (@ungps10plus) September 15, 2020
if you have a #longterm investment approach, #Esg integration comes naturally, says Keith Ambachtsheer, Director, KPA Advisory #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #Canada @trucost @Refinitiv @tmxgroup @FinanceMontreal @TFI_Canada @ungps10plus @InvestForRights
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Don't miss RI Digital: Canada 2020, taking place online today and tomorrow! Register now⬇️#RICanada2020 #Canada #ESG https://t.co/MJgnydg23h
— Toronto Finance International (@TFI_Canada) September 15, 2020
Plenary 1 is LIVE: Is Canada taking a lead on ESG integration in global markets, or dragging its heels?
Join speakers from @OMERS, @BMO, @Mantle314, SLC Management, & KPAAdvisory#RICanada2020
View here: https://t.co/czDkmkFLZQ pic.twitter.com/5kcBCHFLu2— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) September 15, 2020
federal VS local Gov: who's going to take a lead on #Esg in #Canada?, quite interesting issue being addressed by the panelists right now#RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance @JenReynolds__ @c_e_stephenson @ShannonRohan @lzizzo @CampanaleMark pic.twitter.com/RigVylrNbv
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
at the time being #Esg data are extraordinarily inconsistent, notes Randy Brown, adding that there's a huge divergence btw the assessments made by the main Esg rating agencies #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
looking at company reports as part of my job, there's definitely more awareness of sustainability issues out there, I mean: it's happening, says Keith Ambachtsheer
(#goodnews I'd say! 👍)#RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance @hwkong @sherrymadera @MafaldaDuarte pic.twitter.com/Q2xNyi4DU7
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
we need to push companies to better disclose #Esg informations, Nalini Feuilloley remarks #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 @MardiMcB @MikeZimonyi @alimasarwah @EFFAS @EFRAG_Org
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
“The fundamental objective of this is to mobilise capital in a credible and transparent way. The Paris Agreement is our core” – Peter Johnson, CSA
Transition Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance on Canada’s plans for its transition taxonomy, speaking at #RICanada2020
— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) September 15, 2020
#SriAgenda abt to start 🔔 #Sep15
Keynote 1: Monetary policy in the era of coronavirus – what global investors need to know
w/in #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 "@RI_News_Alert https://t.co/5xDfkuJUEM#sustainablefinance #Canada #responsibleinvestment #sri #esg pic.twitter.com/YJlUHo58OK
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Interesting point = to what extent should central banks consider social policies?#RICanada2020
— Phillip Roh (@TOproh) September 15, 2020
Today is the day! Join our CEO @lzizzo at 2:10pm as her panel discusses how #investors can best assess #climatechange impacts in the banking sector at #RICanada2020, hosted by @RI_News_Alert. Click here to register: https://t.co/YF7XTKGyvR pic.twitter.com/VolF72qTWg
— Mantle314 (@Mantle314) September 15, 2020
#SriAgenda just started 💥 #Sep15
Plenary 2: Winding up #fossilfuels & financing #cleanenergy and grids: what will that take in #Canada?#RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘#sustainablefinance #climatecrisis #climateemergency pic.twitter.com/2TA1yxfbQn
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
✅ the #carbonbubble continues to inflate
✅ #fossilfuel companies plan for #climatefailure
"@CampanaleMark #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #climatecrisis #climateemergency @ClimateHuman @SasjaBeslik @jasonhickel @KajEmbren @MikeHudema @HansLak @jpanzar pic.twitter.com/iAv6aBJQAq— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Peak Canada = encourage oil production while taking in less royalties, less tax revenue and reducing number of jobs.#RICanada2020 #tarsands #cdnecon #canlab pic.twitter.com/q0efXShM58
— Phillip Roh (@TOproh) September 15, 2020
panelists agree that #blendedfinance is absolutely key in achieving (or trying to achieve, at least) #ParisAgreement's targets #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #climatecrisis @franseegull @LaurenOPV @BlendedValue pic.twitter.com/eaBxdlXJiX
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Mark Campanale @CampanaleMark @CarbonBubble has suggested #Canada export its water to the USA, not oil & gas, speaking at #RICanada2020, join the rest to today's and tomorrow's sessions here https://t.co/S6ogC0Ws7b
— Tony Hay (@TonyHay1) September 15, 2020
now @CampanaleMark is mentioning the #fossiltreaty @fossiltreaty initiative for a #fossilfuel non proliferation treaty https://t.co/v6QupemdaG #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #climatecrisis @Tzeporah @AndrewSimms_uk @PeterJNewell_ @SEI_Erickson @cojotheo
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
absolutely transition must massively accelerate, we've a very short window to act and in addition it is closing, notes Andy Chisholm, Director, Canadian Expert Panel on #SustainableFinance #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 @CClimateAction @CathClimateMvmt @globalsubsidies
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
thanks for this sophisticated discussion, says moderator Nili Gilbert, Chair of the Investment Committee, David Rockefeller Fund, wrapping up the session #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #fossilfuel #climatecrisis @TheDRFund1 @RockefellerFdn @RockBrosFund pic.twitter.com/ctRUVQgrya
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
Coming up: Investing in Indigenous Peoples rights: The role of Canadian investors in driving responsible business conduct.
With speakers from Steel River Group @share_ca Cree Nation, @UN #RICanada2020https://t.co/DcgNBeh3Th pic.twitter.com/r3gGrgHK2B
— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) September 15, 2020
LIVE NOW: Global banking sector alignment with climate targets and what it means for Canadian banks#RICanada2020 #Banks #ClimateTargetshttps://t.co/1rfD0YdXCQ
— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) September 15, 2020
What is this all-female panel on diversity going to be talking about tomorrow? Not just gender! “Increasing diversity amongst board directors & improving board relevance" w/ @litvack, Joyce Cacho, @hwkong, Catherine McCall @theCCGG, & Julie Walsh @scotiabank at #RICanada2020 pic.twitter.com/JTykFuv567
— Christie Stephenson (@c_e_stephenson) September 15, 2020
2020 is an important year for sustainable finance. @CIF_Action is proud to be taking part in #RICanada2020.
Don't miss @MafaldaDuarte, on Sept 16 at 9:30 EST to discuss global investment in #renewables – for a cleaner pandemic recovery👉https://t.co/hBA7SIQ2tV pic.twitter.com/ZjoaJbsSEL
— Climate Investment Funds (@CIF_Action) September 15, 2020
Live in just 10 minutes | Plenary 3: The transition taxonomy debate – asking key questions on ESG regulation#RICanada2020 #Regulation #Taxonomyhttps://t.co/eDskHn988a pic.twitter.com/bMJg4EzQAX
— Responsible Investor (@RI_News_Alert) September 15, 2020
#SriAgenda just started 💥 #Sep15
Plenary 3: The great green #taxonomy debate #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #TaxonomyEU pic.twitter.com/ZXjhnuACKg
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
by the end of 2020 we'll have the official list of economic activities to be considered 'aligned' (w/ regard to #TaxonomyEU), says Emmanuel Buttin #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #sustainablefinanceEU
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
the Canadian #TransitionTaxonomy is not meant to be in competition w/ #TaxonomyEU, says @JenReynolds__ President & CEO @TFI_Canada #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #sustainablefinanceeu
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
among the main differences btw Canadian #TransitionEconomy and Eu #TaxonomyEu, highlights @SophieRobinsonT, there's the fact that the former is market-led, the latter shows a regulatory approach #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 #sustainablefinance #sustainablefinanceeu
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
the debate around #taxonomy is definitely global, the interest in #sustainablefinance is gaining incredible speed in Asia, says @sherrymadera #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 @Refinitiv @EPhilipova @KeesaCamille #sustainablefinance #sustainablefinanceEU #TaxonomyEU pic.twitter.com/iNVWXSWT7T
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
IPSF (the International Platform on #SustainableFinance https://t.co/QOwYWfRwOA) will publish a report on its activity w/in a meeting in collaboration w/ @IMFNews scheduled for ➡ #Oct16, says Emmanuel Buttin #RICanada2020 🍁 #Day1 🔘 @MartinSpolc @KGeorgieva @sirronniecohen
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 15, 2020
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