The biodiversity finance agenda may be new to many in Ireland, but there is already huge activity in this space internationally. This session will introduce the tools, methodologies and initiatives already in use across the financial sector and provide insights into the forthcoming recommendations of the TNFD.

In association with KPMG and Sustainable Finance Skillnet

Speakers

• Orlaith Delargy - KPMG Sustainable Futures Team 
• Carolin Leesha Director -KPMG Natural Capital & Biodiversity Global Lead 
• David Carlin UNEPFI
• Michael Bennett World Bank
• Eoin Fahy Head of Responsible Investing, Chief Economist · KBI Global Investors

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Please find pre-session reading materials for this session in the CFWI22 Knowledge Centre by KPMG

In association with Coillte and Sustainable Finance Skillnet

Speakers

• Dr. Ciarán Fallon - Managing Director, The Nature Trust
• Prof. Yvonne Buckley - Professor of Zoology and Vice-President for Biodiversity and Climate Action, Trinity College Dublin
• John Barcroft –Sustainable Business Consultant, The Environmental Edge
• Brian O'Neill -  Head of Communications, Sponsorship, Sustainability, Aviva Ireland
• Moderator: Helen Carroll, Media presenter and producer

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Fireside chat between Stephen Nolan and Patrick Burke, CEO Irish Life Investment Managers

In association with Sustainable Finance Skillnet

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In association with Irish Funds

This session will look at some of the key dependencies that are required to deliver sustainable finance within funds industry, and how we can address the data and skills challenges in this space. We will summarise the Irish Funds paper delivered earlier this year which diagnosed the root causes of the skills gaps and how to upskill the industry. This session will also walk through the evolution of ESG data and ratings methodologies and what firms are doing to address these challenges.

Speakers:

• Cathal McGlinchey, Head of Financial Reporting Solutions – KPMG and Chair of Irish Funds ESG Servicing and Data Working Group
• Jack Lee - Product Development Director - MUFG Investors Services
• Deirdre Timmons, Director Sustainable Finance - PwC
• Ciaran O'Mordha, Product Development Manager - Mediolanum

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The new Centre for Sustainable Finance will lead on research and development activities aimed at supporting the transition to a sustainable economy. Domestic Bank and FinTech groups input to the SFCE is crucial to this.

1. Proposed Working Relationship between Centre and Irish/International participants
2. How Fintech and Data engineering can be a key pillar in the Centre
3. How OS and Academic licenses are key components

Speakers:

• Johnny Mattimore - Global Head of Risk and Sustainable Finance, First Derivatives

In Partnership with the Department of Finance.

Supported by Sustainable Finance Skillnet

Speakers:

• Declan Kelleher, Ambassador 
• Minister Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup
• Marcie Frost, CEO CalPERS

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In Association with Temporis Investment Management and Inis Offshore Wind

Speakers:

• Laura Heuston, Co-Founder of SustainabilityWorks.
• Vanessa O’Connell, Head of Inis Offshore Wind. 
• Paul Saunders, Head of Climate and Senior Investment Director with the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).
• David McDonnell, Founder of Greensource.

• Mark Foley, Group Chief Executive, EirGrid

• Patrick Mohr, Associate Director at Temporis Capital

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Please find pre-session reading materials for these sessions in the CFWI22 Knowledge Centre by KPMG