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LSFI Summit – Finance pour un avenir durable

18 et 19 septembre 2024, Luxembourg

À propos du Summit de la LSFI

Le Summit de la LSFI « La Finance pour un avenir durable » (« Finance for a Sustainable Future ») a rassemblé des experts de renom pour aborder les dernières tendances dans le domaine de la finance durable et offrir des perspectives sur la façon de rester à la pointe et de surmonter les défis du secteur.

Organisé à Luxembourg dans l’après-midi du 18 septembre et dans la matinée du 19 septembre, ce sommet de deux jours s’est déroulé sous une forme unique combinant des discours d’ouverture et quatre master classes approfondies sur des sujets clés de la finance durable. Les participants ont eu l’occasion d’approfondir des sujets tels que les droits de l’homme, la biodiversité, l’intendance et l’engagement, et la mobilisation des capitaux privés, ainsi qu’une présentation des défis et des meilleures pratiques associés aux données ESG.

Le Sommet LSFI a été pensé pour les professionnels de la finance engagés dans la finance durable, proposant une plateforme enrichissante pour l’apprentissage et le réseautage avec les pairs du secteur.

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Discover the Agenda

Wednesday, 18th September, 14:00 to 19:00 CET – LSFI Summit Day 1

  • 13:30 to 14:00 – Registration
  • 14:00 to 14:10 – Opening remarks by H.E. Gilles Roth (Luxembourg Minister of Finance)
  • 14:10 to 14:40 – Keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg (President Club of Budapest Germany & Managing Director Institute for Sustainability Management)
  • 14:45 to 17:45 – Masterclass 1 & 2
    • Masterclass 1: Private Investment Mobilisation
    • Masterclass 2: How to Integrate Human Rights Into Investment Decisions
      • Stream A: Dedicated to Banks
      • Stream B: Dedicated to Asset Managers
  • 17:45 to 18:00 – Closing remarks
  • 18:00 to 19:00 – Networking cocktail

Thursday, 19th September, 09:15 to 13:30 CET – LSFI Summit Day 2

    • 8:45 to 9:15 – Registration & Breakfast
    • 9:15 to 9:30 – Opening remarks H.E. Serge Wilmes (Luxembourg Minister for the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity)
    • 9:30 to 10:00 – Presentation « ESG Data: Challenges and Best Practices » by Nathalie Dogniez (Independent Director and Chair of Eurosif)
    • 10:00 to 12:45 – Masterclass 3 & 4
      • Masterclass 3: How to Integrate Biodiversity into Investment Decisions
      • Masterclass 4: The Key Role of Stewardship to Advance Sustainable Finance
    • 12:45 to 13:15 – Closing keynote speech
    • 13:15 to 13:30 – Closing remarks

Delve into the Masterclasses

The LSFI masterclasses are knowledge-sharing sessions to upskill financial professionals on concrete sustainable finance topics to help the sector advance and lead on this matter. The masterclasses combine theory and case studies, aiming to foster a knowledgeable community on sustainable finance. They also serve as a forum to exchange best practices and discuss practical solutions.

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This masterclass enhanced Luxembourg financial professionals’ knowledge on mobilising private investments through blended finance, featuring theoretical insights and practical case studies from national and international experts. Topics include structures and strategies.

 

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This masterclass helped financial professionals integrate human rights into their investment decisions. It included a theoretical session on human rights principles such as OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This was followed by a practical session that included two separate streams, one for banks and one for asset managers.

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This masterclass enhanced financial professionals’ knowledge on how to integrate biodiversity into investment decisions. It combined theoretical and practical content on the importance of biodiversity, key frameworks and standards like the Convention on Biodiversity and TNFD, and integrating biodiversity into financial decisions through case studies.

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This masterclass assisted financial professionals in integrating sustainability into their investment process through stewardship. It included an overview of stewardship, the Swiss Stewardship Code, along with practical case studies highlighting best practices and challenges faced by asset managers and asset owners.

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Meet the Speakers

H.E. Gilles Roth 

Luxembourg Minister of Finance

H.E. Serge Wilmes

Luxembourg Minister for the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg

President Club of Budapest Germany & Managing Director Institute for Sustainability Management

Başak Bağlayan

Secretary General of Luxembourg’s OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)

Barbara Bijelic

Head of Regulation and Standards, OECD Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Centre

Benjamin Michel 

Analyst, OECD

Chris Clubb

Managing Director, Convergence

Gabriela Andrea Hermosilla Goncalves

Technical Officer, UNEP FI

Guillaume Bonnel

CEO, SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI)

Kamil Zabielski

Head of Sustainable Investment, Storebrand

Katja Brunner

Director Legal & Regulatory, Swiss Sustainable Finance

Laura Hillis

Director, Climate & Environment, Church of England Pensions Board

Lorenzo Avico

Deputy CEO, LSFI

Martin Ewald 

Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager, Allianz Global Investors Ltd

Nathalie Dogniez 

Independent Director and Chair of Eurosif

Nicoletta Centofanti

CEO, LSFI

Oliver Johnson

Head of ESG, Climate Asset Management

Patricia Nicolau

Environmental, Social/Human Rights Advisor, FMO

Pierre Oberle

Sustainable Finance and Financial Centre Development Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg

Vincent Kaufmann

CEO, Ethos Foundation & Ethos Services

William Laureys

Young Pro: ESG Insurance | Comm. and ESG Belins, Belfius

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI), we are dedicated to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our work. As Luxembourg’s coordinating entity for sustainable finance, we prioritise environmental and social responsibility in all our activities, especially when organising events. We are committed to minimising our carbon footprint by collaborating with local suppliers, implementing a vegetarian policy, and adhering to the highest standards of eco-friendly practices. Our goal is to ensure that every event we host reflects our dedication to sustainability, contributing positively to the environment and setting a benchmark for responsible event management.

We are proud to announce that the LSFI Summit – Finance for a Sustainable Future has been awarded the Green Business Event Label. This certification, part of the Green Business Events project launched by Luxembourg’s General Directorate for Tourism, recognises our commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable practices. The initiative promotes environmentally conscious business events and supports the development of sustainable event solutions in Luxembourg.