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Day 1

9.00 - 9.30 : Chairman's welcome

9.30 - 10.45 : Climate change and smart operating in the global environment:
How banks can maximise opportunities and minimise risk

Climate change: Anticipate the challenges and capitalise on new markets and opportunities presented by climate change adaptation
Developing a competitive edge: What are the key climate products being rolled out today, and what's coming out in the next two years ?
Regulatory risks: Understand the impact of national and international changes in climate change regulations - and adapt your portfolio accordingly
Extreme weather events: How will top banks minimise the physical risks of climate change by modeling future trends, and enhancing insurance cover?
Long-term advantage: Recognise sustainable and stable products and investments
Avoid reputational risk: assess and understand the challenge of managing your carbon footprint and indirect impacts, and take action to help address the major issues of climate change and energy security.

Barclays Group Vice Chairman, Gary Hoffman
HSBC, Jon Williams, Head of Group Sustainable Development
Moderator: UKSIF, Penny Shepherd, CEO

10.45 - 11.15 : Coffee

11.15 - 12.30 : The Equator Principles and investing responsibly in sustainable development

Should the EPs be applied to investments beyond project finance?
What's the emerging role for the EPs when it comes to climate change?
Are all signatories implementing the principles to the extent they should be?
Adoption of the Equator Principles by developing country banks - why it's important and why it could benefit all affected parties

Banktrack , Johan Frijns, Coordinator
Linklaters, Vanessa Havard-Williams, Global Head of Environment
Moderator: Sustentare, Sofia Santos

12.30 - 14.00 : Lunch

14.00 - 15.00
Pension Funds: The Influence of Institutional Investors The financial implications of climate change raise important questions for fiduciaries concerned about the safety and soundness of long term investments. Learn how institutional investors can take a more active role in addressing environmental concerns Fiduciary duty and climate change: where do your short-term and long-term duties lie? ABP Investors, Rob Lake, Senior Portfolio Manager FairPensions, Alex van der Velden, Executive Director Moderator: FTSE, Will Oulton	Private Equity, Venture Capital and Hedge Funds Rapid developments in sustainable finance and clean technology mean fantastic opportunities for Private Equity, Venture Capital and Hedge Funds . How can use your influence responsibly - and market your values effectively? Can private equity firms - subject to less scrutiny - get away with ignoring the climate change issue? Or is it a strategy that will them dear in the long-term? New opportunities for responsible short term investment: Catastrophe bonds and clean technology Trucost, Simon Thomas, CEO Tomorrow's Company, Arthur Probert Moderator: Ethical Corporation, John Russel, Editor	What's the business case for sustainability? It's crucial that banks advocate sustainability - not just because of the influence you have on consumers and industry - but because your clients want you to... and failing to address consumers environmental concerns could mean losing out to competitors that are ahead of the game. Belonging to a sustainable supply chain: Why your clients are beginning to demand sustainable banks - and how best to respond The value of carbon cuts: Why emissions reduction and offsets can complement your business Extra custom - not extra costs: How to make sure your position as a leader pays off, in full Standard Chartered, James Stacey, Head of Sustainable Business Fortis, Eric Bouwmeester, General Manager Corporate Social Responsibility Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Peter Simons, Innovation & Development Team Moderator: HIP Investor, R. Paul Herman, Founder and CEO
15.00 - 16.00
Renewable Fuels: Should you change your strategy yet? Most large scale investors currently have a huge stake in non-renewable fuels. These are highly profitable right now, so why -and how - should you plan for the coming shift in energy sector values? . How can large investors realistically balance their portfolio and move towards a realistic long-term exit from fossil fuel? How to balance your portfolio to maximise current returns -and minimise long-term risk? Impax Asset Management, Jon Forster, Listed Equity Research Moderator: ClimateChangeCorp.com, Zara Maung, Editor	Case Study: Citi Global Microfinance whose deal with Compartamos, Mexico won the FT Sustainable Deal of the Year award 2006 reveals: How your approach should differ when financing communities in emerging economies Social and environmental value: How new products can improve environmental stability How to balance your product portfolio to minimise the risk of microlending Citigroup, Robert Annibale, Head of Global Microfinance	Special Focus on Emerging Markets Emerging markets mean massive opportunities for finance but increased environmental risk and a lack of transparency can make getting involved a risky business. How to ensure your investments in emerging markets are part of the climate change solution - and not part of the problem New markets with new needs: Proven techniques that make the most of new product niches and marketing opportunities Thinking ahead: What are the key elements of long-term strategic investments? How global and regional politics will affect your progress ABN AMRO Real, Jose Berenguer, Senior Executive Vice President Delsus Consulting, Dan Siddy, Managing Director Moderator: Ethical Corporation, Tobias Webb, Founding Editor
16.00 - 16.30 : Coffee
16.30 - 17.30
Investment - Sending the right signals to market The message has been hammered home that investors are influential, but how can you use that influence? Here we'll look at what investors should be communicating to companies - and how you can get them to talk back. How to communicate your investment strategy to current and potential customers Working with other investors: Techniques to maximise your influence without compromising competitiveness Improved research into extra-financial issues: Reduced risk and longer-term shareholder value What should investors expect from companies -and what is reasonable to ask in terms of reporting? Henderson Global Investors , My-Linh Ngo, Senior Analyst, Sustainable & Responsible Investment (SRI) Merrill Lynch, Zoe Knight, Head of SRI Moderator: FTSE, Will Oulton	Focus on New Energy Technologies The demand for new clean technologies is rapidly increasing -as is the potential for extremely handsome rewards for investors. But like all boom industries, clean technology will produce losers as well as winners. This session gives you an opportunity to carefully consider current developments and assess their potential impact on investors. What are the tools being rolled out to drive a wedge between economic growth and carbon emissions/fossil fuel consumption? The implications of different strategies to investors - e.g. impacts of development time and local economic impacts How to identify new markets with long-term potential: who will be the Bill Gates of the clean tech world - and how can you help finance the new breed of entrepreneur? Green investments are new, unproven and risky: How to make sure that they don't dilute your assets When 'clean' isn't necessarily ethical... Cooperative Insurance Society, Samantha Lacey, Responsible Shareholding Analyst London Bridge Capital, Mark Campanale, Associate Director FTSE, Jayn Harding, Principal Advisor, Responsible Investment Moderator: Forum for the Future, Alice Chapple, Director Sustainable Finance Markets	The Equator Principles: Putting them into practice The Equator Principles are clearly driving improved environmental performance. But the benefits really depend on how well you implement the principles... What's the best way to build the capacity of project sponsors? Soft skills versus the hard-headed approach: Effective stakeholder engagement Seeing your commitment through: Monitoring beyond financial close The impact of the Equator Principles on environmental competition within industry Sustainable Finance Limited, Leo Johnson, Co-founder EIRIS, Franziska Jahn, Senior Research Analyst - Governance Team Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Yoshio Ogino, General Manager, Environment Analysis Department Sofia Santos, Sustentare Lda

Day 2

9.15 - 10.30 : Investor Responsibility

What is the duty of investors when it comes to addressing environmental concerns - and should their actions be determined by public policy?

How much influence does the finance industry really have on companies? The influence of investor pressure relative to regulation
How can the public sector and investors work together to mitigate the effects of climate change and meet their own individual goals?
Fiduciary duty and climate change: When 'climate friendly' isn't the best option
The awareness-raising role of the finance industry: How to use holdings to influence companies' behaviour

The London Accord, Jan Peter Ontswedder, Director
Jupiter Asset Management, Emma Howard Boyd, Head of Socially Responsible Investment and Governance

Responsible Investor, Hugh Wheelan, Editor

10.30 - 11.00 : Coffee

11.00 - 12.15 : Climate Change and Investment Risk

Focused session on how to recognise various areas of risks that apply to financial institutions – and what are the possible mitigants

Reputation: What is a financiers' responsibility for carbon emissions? Where does the public debate move to and how can financial institutions respond?
Regulatory: What is going on where in the world and how does this put your investments at risk.
Physical: Where are your assets located and what level of protection do you need to factor in now for your long-term investment decisions

ABN AMRO, Carsten Schirmeisen, Head of Sustainable Risk Advisory
Sustainable Finance Ltd. André Abadie, Director
Goldman Sachs, Sarah Forest

12.15 - 13.45 : Lunch

13.45 - 14.45
Insurance sector and climate change Even a small increase in major natural disasters could increase damage costs by at least 66% by the end of the century - making climate change the most important issue for the insurance industry right now. The wisdom of science: How accurate are cost estimates based on models and scientific evidence? To what extent should extreme weather affect the amount of capital that the insurance industry holds for payouts? Learn how to quantify the impact of current positive action against climate change - and communicate it effectively to your policyholders F&C, Vicky Bakhshi, Associate Director, Governance and Sustainable Investment Team ABI, Swenja Surminski, Policy Adviser Climate Change Moderator: Ethical Corporation, John Russell, Editor	The automotive industry: An alternative perspective New regulations present significant opportunities - and risks - for the automotive industry. Hear about the effect on earnings, ROI and shareholder value. New emissions regulations: What are the challenges for manufacturers - and what's the best way to respond? Lower-carbon technologies: How are manufacturers planning to meet carbon constraints while increasing profitability? Gaining a competitive edge: What are the early-mover advantages of embracing clean technologies? Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Simon Barnes, Technical Manager, Environment Team	Green Products & Loans: Obligation, Opportunity or Opportunism? Banks are in a prime position to be part of the climate change solution. But can green products bring both financial returns and real environmental benefits? Can customers trust the claims being made? What is the current market for ethical finance? Can you profitably develop green products that positively impact both socially and environmentally, and reward customers for being environmentally friendly? Are carbon offset products a scam? How to address consumer scepticism and successfully communicate climate change risk and the benefits of carbon offsets. Cooperative Financial Services, Colin Baines, Corporate Affairs and Social Goals Moderator: New Economic Foundation, Dr Stephen Spratt, Director, Centre for the Future Economy
14.45 - 15.15 : Coffee
15.15 - 16.15
Carbon trading and making the most a carbon constrained economy Analysis of the future directions and likely impacts of changing public policy and regulation. The Kyoto Principles and beyond: What specific regulations will be rolled out in which particular countries over the next few years? How will public policy and regulation affect your current carbon investment? Making the most of new platforms for emissions trading LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, Paul Watchman, Partner 3C, Markus Hüwener Merrill Lynch, Abyd Karmali, Managing Director and Global Head of Carbon Emissions Moderator: Carbon Trust Representative	Construction Sector Close-Up Based on current trends the construction sector will be responsible for 70% of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Pick this session to zone in on the creation, maintenance and management of buildings considering: . The effect of climate change on the value of property The potential impact of property investors on the environment How best to minimise investment risk and ensure a competitive edge Forum for the Future, Alice Chapple, Director Sustainable Finance Markets Igloo Regeneration, Chris Brown, CEO	How can you take SRI funds to a wider audience? For the last few years, the SRI market has been in constant evolution - and moving beyond its traditional niche. Nonetheless, SRI funds are a product that the public is sill largely unaware of - primarily because of poor marketing by financial institutions . Come and hear Nicholas Vantreese and members of ORSE's Club Finance discuss:. Familiarising the public with SRIs: Why it's so important and how to go about it. How to create loyalty among customers and turn them into citizen investors How can collaboration help mobilise investors to publicise SRIs? Credit Agricole Asset Management, David Diamond, SRI analyst Natixis Asset Management, Fabrice Chemouny, Director of Strategic Marketing Moderator: ORSE, Nicholas Vantreese, Club Finance