Swiss Sustainable Finance Events

SSF is organizing an event for its Romandie members on sustainable real estate investments, with the objective of providing a platform for discussion to discuss current topics.  The focus will be on the challenges faced by investors facing asset owners in relation to the direct real estate industry and the role of real estate on the path to net zero.

Participants will gain insights from a pension fund, a fund manager, and a fintech expert on practices and challenges related to direct real estate investments, achieving Net Zero by 2050, ESG data transparency and transition risks.

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In the third session, WWF Switzerland and MSCI will explain how the WWF Biodiversity Risk Filter is now integrated into MSCI data and the implications this has for financial actors and companies within their portfolios. The session will feature an explanatory presentation and the perspective of both, financials and companies. Financials will understand how to interpret the MSCI data and companies will understand how to use the same data for their suppliers and learn potential implications on their business with financial industry including investors having access to better, more detailed data. In the second half of the session, participants will have the possibility to ask questions and share their thoughts, followed by an interactive discussion with a hands-on case study so participants get a first sense on how to use the data. This event is members only.

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On 11 June, the focus will be on timber finance and timber construction in practice. We will explore how financial instruments can facilitate the expansion of timber construction, examining real-world examples of effective timber use in building projects.
We will hear presentations from Frank Vasek, Head of Carbon Solutions, Timber Finance Management AG, Prof. Thomas Richter, Real Estate Management & Finance, ZHAW and Céline Fahrer, Project Leader, Topik Partner AG and discuss developments in these areas. The exact location of the meeting will be communicated after registration

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In this first edition, we will discuss how integrating climate risks into investment analysis helps improving the risk/return profile of portfolios.

The impact of sustainable investment practices on portfolio performance has been a recurring topic of debate since many years. In light of growing scepticism about ESG approaches, it is particularly critical to take a fact-based, data-driven approach to explore the impact of sustainability on investment performance and risk/return profiles.

The session will begin with Christopher Greenwald, Head of Sustainable Investment at LGT, who will explore how a Swiss private bank can continue to offer compelling sustainable investment strategies in the current environment.

The second presentation will focus to climate change and climate risk. Guido Giese, Global Head ESG & Climate Solutions Research at MSCI, will share key data insights on the impact of sustainable investing on portfolio risk/return.

Presentations will be followed by an extensive Q&A, moderated by Romain Leroy-Castillo, Director Projects at SSF.

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The Annual Conference will explore strategies for effectively integrating climate and nature risks into financial processes, while addressing the increasingly complex challenges within the sustainability landscape.

Renowned experts will share insights on adapting financial systems to tackle emerging risks and emphasise the pivotal role of various financial sector stakeholders in driving the transition towards a more sustainable future.

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