3D Webinar Series: Data, Disclosures and Definitions, Part 1
- Jan 15, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM EST - Virtual
How global trends are shaping sustainable finance in Canada
While business and finance await certainty on climate-related disclosure regulations and a sustainable finance taxonomy in Canada, the rest of the world is not slowing down. Canadian companies could find themselves “playing defence” on new regulations in jurisdictions where they operate, such as the European Union's Taxonomy and disclosure requirements. Our expert panel will cover the latest global sustainable finance developments and their potential impact on Canadian firms, and what Canadian regulators and standard setters can do to set Canada’s own course for financing the economic transition to net zero emissions.
Moderator
Andrea Moffat
Senior Director, Investment Stewardship, Addenda Capital
Andrea leads Addenda’s stewardship efforts which includes active engagement with companies and issuers on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters to enhance the long-term value of investments for clients. This also includes actively promoting sustainable financial markets by collaborating with experts and engaging with standard-setters and policy-makers to create a more sustainable and net-zero aligned economy and market.
Panel Discussion
Helena Viñes Fiestas
Chair, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
Helena is commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority (CNMV) and Chair of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance. She is also a member of the EIB´s Climate and Environment Advisory Council and formerly of the UN Secretary-General High-Level Expert Group on Net Zero Pledges.
Matteo Bigoni
Head of Taxonomies, Climate Bonds Initiative
Matteo is Head of Taxonomies and is returning to the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) having previously worked as Head of Certification. He managed the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme and worked with many green bond stakeholders including external reviewers, Government agencies, potential issuers and development banks.
Susan Thompson
Director, ESG Solutions, TD Securities
Susan is a Director on the TD Securities ESG Solutions team, who joined TD in 2006. She has previously worked in Institutional Money Market Sales, Fixed Income Derivatives Origination, Institutional Fixed Income Sales, and most recently, Government Finance, where she covered public-sector borrowers on derivatives, origination, and deal execution as well as advised clients on GSS bond issuance.