Financing a Net Zero Future: Risks, Regulations and Solutions

INSIGHTS/ EVENT

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00

- 1:00 pm

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Insights for businesses navigating net zero within the finance sector

A practical discussion on both the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainable practices into operations, investments and other financing.

Join us as we delve into the intersection between climate and the finance sector and explore the key factors driving industry actions, policies and investment strategies.

Hosted by Planet Mark’s Robert Rosenberg, Head of Financial Services and Thomas Bentley, Sustainable Business Manager, in this one-hour webinar, we will:

Explore the evolving landscape of climate-related regulations and how they affect businesses operating in the finance sector

Understand the role of financial institutions in supporting the shift toward net zero

Learn about carbon emissions factors relevant to the finance sector – from operational emissions to those generated from investments and other financing

Discover actionable steps businesses can take to embed net zero into their strategy and align with global standards and regulatory requirements

Building certification

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Responsible Business & Sustainability Manager, Lewis Silkin

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Mathew Swift

Sustainability Manager, Womble Bond Dickinson

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Mathew Swift

Sustainability Manager, Womble Bond Dickinson

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Head of Carbon Management Services, Planet Mark

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Operational Sustainability Manager, PMC

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Mathew Swift

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Adam Thompson

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Hillier Nurseries LTD

CEO, Hillier Nurseries LTD

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Andrew Renee

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Lisa Montague

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