The Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 has sent a clear message to the global economic community about climate change and the transition to a low-carbon global economy. What is the role of Green Finance & Responsible Investing in this new economic era, how should investors & finance industry adapt and where does Germany stand in comparison with other countries? Which are the new opportunities for investors, banks, corporations & entrepreneurs? Which are the risks of non adaptation for investors, finance industry & companies? All above together with the concept of Responsible Investing, trends, profitability opportunities and the role of private and institutional investors in driving finance innovation and transition to a low carbon economy will be among forum topics.
The Forum is organised by Global Sustain GmbH, in cooperation with InvestitionsBank Berlin International Bankers Forum and the FNG (Sustainable Investment Forum for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein) supported by Berlin Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Forum entitled “The Trends and Growth Opportunities in Green Finance and Responsible Investing” & will take place on 20 September 2016 at the Investitionsbank Berlin Conference Center, Bundesallee 210, 10719 Berlin. Senior executives from global brands & established organisations have confirmed as speakers such as from S&P Dow Jones, Morgan Stanley Group (MSCI), CDP, FNG, IBB etc.
It is a forum for finance industry, investors (institutional, wealth management companies, funds family houses, VCs, Business Angels etc), Insurances, corporations, SMEs, Startups, Business Associations, NGOs, Policy Makers, Diplomats etc. It will be a high level communication platform with diversified exchange of views and knowledge by sector leaders & experts for the new innovative finance & investments world in a new low carbon economy.