Corporate sustainability reporting is too often dismissed as regulatory boilerplate—worthy but peripheral. Yet a growing body of evidence shows that doing better than peers on decarbonisation, disclosure, and sustainable operations can be a driver of returns, not a drag on them. This panel brings together measurement specialists, ratings agencies and exchanges to explore how markets […]
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Scalable Resilience Investments: How to Unlock Strong Returns?
Climate resilience is no longer just a moral imperative—it’s a market opportunity. This panel examines how targeted investments in proven resilience solutions can deliver competitive returns while generating measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits. Through real-world case studies and scalable models, we explore how investors can unlock value, de-risk portfolios, and strengthen communities in a […]
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Ring the Closing Bell
The Sustainable Finance Summit has been invited to ring the closing bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange recognizing the role of financial institutions, investors, and innovators in driving climate-aligned growth and resilience.
The Agentic Climate
Artificial intelligence promises to transform climate and ESG finance—enhancing data quality, accelerating disclosure, and identifying emerging risks. But it also raises questions about bias, accountability, and regulatory oversight. This panel explores the opportunities and pitfalls of AI-driven decision-making in sustainable finance, offering insights into governance, trust, and the balance between innovation and prudence.
SMSBs: Understanding how to Lend Against the Climate
Understanding how physical climate impacts credit losses in SMSB loan portfolios. Floods, wildfires, and extreme weather are no longer distant threats—they’re material credit risks. This panel examines how physical climate impacts can drive loan defaults for small- and mid-sized businesses (SMSBs). Industry experts will discuss data-driven risk assessment, portfolio stress testing, and adaptation strategies to […]
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Data and Risk: AI made for Sustainable Finance
Workshop: From advanced data analytics to generative AI, technology is transforming how markets measure, verify, and communicate climate impact. This workshop explores how digital tools can accelerate sustainable finance by enhancing transparency, standardizing reporting, and unlocking new insights. Participants will learn how AI-driven solutions can streamline disclosure, detect greenwashing, and bridge the gap between ambition […]
Guardrails and Guidance: Passing the OSFI Climate Stress Test
Workshop: As climate risk regulation tightens, mid-size financial institutions face unique challenges in meeting OSFI’s B-15 expectations. This workshop provides practical guidance on embedding climate risk into governance, strategy, and risk management frameworks. Through case studies and peer insights, participants will explore best practices for regulatory compliance while aligning climate risk management with business objectives.
Forests, Floods and the Bottom Line: Integrating Nature Related Risks (NRR)
Workshop: Nature-related risks—from biodiversity loss to water scarcity—are fast becoming material financial risks. This workshop offers a practical framework for embedding NRR into ESG strategies, investment analysis, and corporate governance. Participants will explore emerging disclosure standards, scenario planning tools, and case studies that show how managing ecological risk can build resilience and long-term value.