Join us at
2023 Sustainable Finance Summit
September 6th, 2023: The Summit will explore how new technologies, tax incentives, climate risk frameworks and emissions measurement mandates are changing the way banks and non-banks buy, lend, and invest.
Speakers
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John Uhren MD, Sustainable Finance -
Kim Brand VP & Global Head, Sustainability -
Barbara Zvan CEO & Member of Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance -
Sumee Seetharaman AVP, External Ecosystems -
Gopala Narayanan SVP Enterprise Risk -
Nancy Goudreau Managing Director, Sustainable Finance -
Angie Lamarsh Head of Sustainable Finance -
Malik Yacoubi CEO | Co-founder -
Jennifer Livingstone VP Enterprise Climate Strategy -
Katerina Kindyni CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead -
Aida Shahbazi Head, Environmental & Social Risk Management -
Mona Kothari-Chitalia Head of Digital Strategy -
Mario Schlener Lead Risk Consulting -
Alex Todorovic CEO | Founder -
Jonathan Fleisher Partner, Financial Service -
Jane Lin Americas ESG Risk Quantification Lead -
Sam Mugel Co-Founder | CTO -
Johanna Bradie Director, Climate Risk Modelling -
Grant MacFarlane Vice President -
Chris Brossard CEO -
Tracy (Malay) Lagasse Digital Transformation Leader | Financial Services -
Amira Alfa Sustainability Software Leader, Financial Services -
Sanders Lazier CEO | Founder -
Genevieve Turcotte VP Integrated Risk -
Eddy Burello Partner, Tax Leader -
Sarah Keyes CEO -
Paul Allard CEO & Co-Founder -
Gillian Lofts Global Sustainability Leader
Sponsors
Agenda
8:00 - 4:30
Breakfast Schmooze
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Sponsored by CLACanadian Lenders Association
#TheFutureofLending
Welcome
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Gary Schwartz
President | CEO
Canadian Lenders Association
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Linda Williams
Managing Partner Markets
EY Canada
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Katerina Kindyni
CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead
EY Canada
Oh Canada! Our Lackluster Global Scorecard
MINI KEYNOTE: This keynote looks to global success stories and scores Canada’s progress. How Canada can leapfrog by emulating some of these wins?
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Barbara Zvan
CEO & Member of Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance
University Pension Plan Ontario
Keynote
Sustainability Semantics 101: Frameworks & Taxonomies
PANEL: This introductory panel sets the stage and allows the attendees to gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and how new mandates will impact the finance sector. Explore the challenges and opportunities that financial institutions face in meeting these requirements.
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Gillian Lofts
Global Sustainability Leader
EY UK
Moderator -
Aida Shahbazi
Head, Environmental & Social Risk Management
BMO
Speaker -
Jennifer Livingstone
VP Enterprise Climate Strategy
RBC
Speaker -
Genevieve Turcotte
VP Integrated Risk
Desjardins
Speaker
The End of Proxy Data: Real Analytics
PANEL: How can we understand, develop, and execute on strategies around the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standards for the Financial Industry (PCAF)? This panel explores how current qualitative and proxy data can be replaced by quantitative factual data, outlining emission-intensive hotspots in the lending industry. By addressing the existing gaps in data sourcing, measuring, and reporting, we can identify emission-intensive hotspots in the lending industry and work towards effective emission reduction strategies. Join us as we unlock the power of data to foster transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making in sustainable finance.
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Katerina Kindyni
CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead
EY Canada
Moderator -
Alex Todorovic
CEO | Founder
Arbor
Moderator -
Tracy (Malay) Lagasse
Digital Transformation Leader | Financial Services
Microsoft
Speaker -
Paul Allard
CEO & Co-Founder
Impak Analytics
Speaker
Tax: Incentivising Good Behaviour
PANEL: The variety of structures that can be utilized in financing green oriented finance projects. These projects will include renewables (solar, wind , hydro and geothermal), nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and retrofit. Budget 2023 proposes to provide $500 million over ten years to the Strategic Innovation Fund to support the development and application of clean technologies in Canada. Where do we as funders see the opportunities?
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Jonathan Fleisher
Partner, Financial Service
Cassels
Moderator -
Grant MacFarlane
Vice President
First Financial
Speaker -
Martin McLaughlin
Tax Incentives
EY Canada
Moderator -
Eddy Burello
Partner, Tax Leader
MNP
Speaker
Morning Networking Hour
NETWORK MEETINGS: Use the Sustainable Finance Summit App to setup multiple one-on-one sessions in the networking hall. Scheduled meetings correspond to table numbers. Establish the partnerships that will advance your business in 2024.
Accelerating Data Analysis Across Sectors
WORKSHOP: Gain invaluable insights into how data analysis is shaping sustainable finance strategies, aiding investors, financial institutions, and businesses in aligning their initiatives with ESG goals and principles. Explore the evolving landscape of ESG data availability, quality, and integration into investment decision-making processes. Understand the challenges and opportunities in harmonizing ESG metrics across sectors. Walk through case studies leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics and explore how data analysis is enhancing risk assessment and resilience within sustainable finance practices, safeguarding portfolios against emerging ESG-related risks.
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Biren Agnihotri
Data & Analytics Practices Leader
EY Canada
Moderator -
Tarun Mehta
Data, Analytics & AI
EY Canada
Moderator -
Abdullah Choudhry
Founder
Arbor
Speaker -
Anima Osei
Sustainability Alliances Leader at EY
EY Canada
Moderator
Sustainable Investing: The Quant Quandary
WORKSHOP: A deep dive into sustainable investment. Not for the faint hearted investor? That is changing. How can predictive software help corporations reduce the waste they produce from manufacturing, forecast the energy they produce from sustainable sources, and enable greener finance for the socially responsible trader? How do you navigate risk and incorporate stress testing into your investment methodology? Leading quants and risk consultants walk you through solutions that will change your investment strategy.
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Sam Mugel
Co-Founder | CTO
Multiverse Computing
Moderator -
Sarah Keyes
CEO
ESSG Global Advisors
Moderator -
Mario Schlener
Lead Risk Consulting
EY Canada
Moderator -
Alik Sokolov
CEO | Founder
Responsibli
Moderator
Climate Stress Testing
WORKSHOP: This workshop explores risk assessment and data analysis: Participants work together to create plausible and relevant climate change scenarios, taking into account factors such as temperature rise, sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and other relevant variables. The identified scenarios are used to assess potential risks, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts on various aspects, such as infrastructure, supply chains, finances, and environmental resources. Workshop participants analyze available data, models, and projections to quantify the potential consequences of each scenario on the organization or system under review.
Use the Sustainable Finance Summit App to sign up for the interactive workshops as space will be limited.
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Katerina Kindyni
CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead
EY Canada
Moderator -
Jane Lin
Americas ESG Risk Quantification Lead
EY US
Moderator -
Aly Raeia
ESG Risk
EY Canada
Moderator -
Yara Mohajerani
ESG Risk
EY Canada
Moderator
Networking Lunch
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Sponsored by Ernst & Young
Green(ing) Mortgages
PANEL: Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the evolving landscape of green mortgages and their role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in both residential and commercial sectors. Discover the initiatives, programs, OPTA intelligence and financial incentives available to individuals and businesses who opt for green mortgages, and how these financing options contribute to a more sustainable future. Gain insights into the strategies and best practices for integrating sustainability criteria into mortgage decisions, ultimately driving positive change in the real estate industry.
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Malik Yacoubi
CEO | Co-founder
Nesto
Moderator -
Chris Brossard
CEO
CMLS Financial
Speaker -
John Uhren
MD, Sustainable Finance
BMO
Speaker
New-Age Checkout: Supporting SMB & Consumer Decisioning
PANEL: Discover how financial institutions can play a pivotal role in supporting SMBs and consumers in adopting and incentivizing sustainable business practices and financing options at point-of-decision. Explore the challenges and opportunities faced by consumers when it comes to making sustainable purchasing decisions and how financial institutions can provide guidance and incentives.
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Brandon Sutcliffe
Americas Sustainable Finance Lead
EY US
Moderator -
Mona Kothari-Chitalia
Head of Digital Strategy
Microsoft
Speaker -
Stephen Uwazota
Sustainable Finance
Scotiabank
Speaker -
Amira Alfa
Sustainability Software Leader, Financial Services
IBM
Speaker -
Nancy Goudreau
Managing Director, Sustainable Finance
Desjardins
Speaker
Beyond Treehugging: Bottom-up Climate Risk Stress Tests
PANEL: This concluding panel looks to the near future. Central banks and financial regulators now widely acknowledge that climate change is a source of financial stability risk, via physical and transition risk. Discover how financial institutions are leveraging risk quantification techniques to understand the current vulnerabilities to climate-related risks, examine how firms expect to adjust their business models, and the collective impact of these responses on the broader economy.
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Jane Lin
Americas ESG Risk Quantification Lead
EY US
Moderator -
Aida Shahbazi
Head, Environmental & Social Risk Management
BMO
Speaker -
Johanna Bradie
Director, Climate Risk Modelling
Scotiabank
Speaker -
Gopala Narayanan
SVP Enterprise Risk
RBC
Speaker
Afternoon Networking Hour
NETWORK MEETINGS: Use the Sustainable Finance Summit App to setup multiple one-on-one sessions in the networking hall. Scheduled meetings correspond to table numbers. Establish the partnerships that will advance your business in 2024.
Technology Solution Deep Dive
WORKSHOP: In this dynamic and engaging session, we will present cutting-edge solutions designed to empower banks and fintechs to swiftly and effectively tackle sustainability challenges. Our workshop is focused on real-world case studies and outcome-driven learning, ensuring you gain practical knowledge with a clear focus on ROI.
Use the Sustainable Finance Summit App to sign up for the interactive workshops as space will be limited.
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Sanders Lazier
CEO | Founder
Carbon Hound
Speaker -
Sumee Seetharaman
AVP, External Ecosystems
TD Bank
Moderator -
Manasvini Vaidyula
Climate Solutions Lead
Manifest Climate
Moderator -
Ben Grande
CTO
Arbor
Moderator
Regulatory Brief & Discussion
WORKSHOP: Gain insights into the existing sustainable finance regulations in Canada, including policies aimed at promoting ESG. Examine the trajectory of sustainable finance regulation in Canada and its alignment with international agreements and goals. Understand the tangible effects of sustainable finance regulations on financial markets, asset management, and institutional investors, and explore potential avenues for fostering growth and innovation. Discuss collaborative efforts between government bodies, financial institutions, businesses, and civil society in shaping and implementing sustainable finance regulations. Discuss challenges faced by market participants in adhering to these regulations, while also uncovering the emerging opportunities for businesses to drive positive environmental and social outcomes.
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Clara Shin
Sustainability Reporting and Strategy Leader
EY Canada
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Brandon Sutcliffe
Americas Sustainable Finance Lead
EY US
Moderator -
Katerina Kindyni
CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead
EY Canada
Moderator
Can I Buy You a Drink?
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Sponsored by Ernst & Young
Details
Date
September 6th, 2023
Time
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue
EY Tower, 40th Floor, 100 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario
