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Tune in virtually to the Nasdaq Annual New York Climate Week Conference 2024, where we bring together professionals working in sustainability across both the corporate and investor communities for a groundbreaking event.

Immerse yourself in stimulating discussions and insights spanning a wide array of topics including leadership in a sustainable future, navigating regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s impacts in sustainability and capital. 

Secure your virtual seat today. 

Agenda 

10:30AM | Welcome Remarks: Introduction to Nasdaq’s Second Annual NY Climate Week Conference

• Oliver Albers, Executive Vice President of Investment Intelligence, Nasdaq

10:35AM | Intro and Kick off with Nina Eisenman, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting at Nasdaq

10:40AM | Keynote from UNGC: The State of the Climate Transition Globally in 2024

10:55AM | General Session: Climate Leadership: Mobilizing Action for a Sustainable Future

• Erika Spence, Head of ESG Data, Nasdaq (moderator)
• Maria Simon, Product Lead, Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network
• Rajiv Bazaj, VP of Sustainability Solutions, Constellation
• Michele Demers, Chief Executive Officer, Boundless

11:40AM | Fireside Chat: Finance’s Role at the Intersection of Climate, Regulation and Investor Capital

• Jessica Fries, Executive Chair, Accounting for Sustainability (moderator)
• Sarah Youngwood, Chief Financial Officer, Nasdaq
• Michael Kobori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks

12:25PM | Break

1:25PM | General Session: What’s Next for “ESG?” Perspectives From Bonds to Boards

• Randall Hopkins, Head of ESG Solutions, Nasdaq (moderator)
• Sarah Williamson, Chief Executive Officer, FCLTGlobal
• Craig M Hurlbert, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Local Bounti Corporation
• Carol W. Geremia, President and Head of Global Distribution, MFS Investment Management®

2:05PM | General Session: Navigating Interoperability Across Regulatory & Voluntary Reporting

• Steve Vargas, Head of ESG Advisory, Nasdaq (moderator)
• Amma Anaman, Office of the General Counsel, Nasdaq
• Cristina Gil White, Chief Operational Officer, GRI
• Mohammed Ali, Vice President, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Agnico Eagle

2:50PM | Break

3:20PM | General Session: Durable Path to Net Zero

• Fredrik Ekström, Head of Carbon Markets, Nasdaq (moderator)
• Antti Vihavainen, Chief Executive Officer, Puro.earth
• Chris Leeds, Head of Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered Bank
• Kaya Axelson, Head of Policy and Partnerships, University of Oxford

4:05PM | General Session: AI for Sustainability & Capital: Balancing Benefits and Impacts

• Mike Stiller, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Nasdaq (moderator)
• Kurt Harrison, Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice, Russell Reynolds
• Kimberly Knickle, Research Director, ESG & Sustainability, Verdantix

4:50PM | Closing Remarks

• Nina Eisenman, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting, Nasdaq

5:00PM | Event Concludes

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