Name
The Key Trends in ESG Investing -- and the Future of Investing in Energy
Date & Time
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Alison Schneider Jennifer Coulson Charles Quintal
Description
Natural disasters triggered by climate change have doubled since the 1980s.  Opportunities now abound for business and capital to unlock markets that offer endless potential for profit while working towards sustainable development goals.  Astute institutional investors realize this is the way of the future — and that ESG is an essential component of every investment decision.  In this session, learn how ESG has taken root so strongly -- and what it portends for the future of investments into energy projects, especially renewables.
 
Moderator:
Charles Quintal, President, Retirement Committee, Assembly of Quebec Bishops Pension Plan
 
Speaker:
Jennifer Coulson, Vice President, ESG, Public Markets, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
Alison Schneider, Director, Responsible Investment, AIMCo