European Sustainable Investment Policy: Series 3/3 SUSTAINABILITY DEFINITIONS

European Sustainable Investment Policy •The EU High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) •The European Commission’s policy objectives Responsible Investor is proud to present a series of three webinars focused on European sustainable investment policy in the context of the High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) and the stated objectives of EU Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. This is a crucial time for EU policy on ESG. But how will it affect you… and your clients? With Europe looking at investment mandates, sustainability definitions and green financing incentives, ‘the HLEG-effect’ will be far-reaching. The series will feature senior figures from the EU, leading market participants and expert analysts. European Sustainable Investment Policy: Series 3/3 SUSTAINABILITY DEFINITIONS There is also a plan to create a common language and classification system for sustainable investments. This ‘taxonomy’ will impact the investment landscape and could foster the construction of green portfolios: but what will it look like and who will oversee it? Speakers: - Eila Kreivi, Head of Capital Markets, European Investment Bank - Yao Wang, Professor and Director General, International Institute of Green Finance, Deputy Secretary General of Green Finance, Green Finance Committee of China Society for Finance and Banking - David Harris, Group Head of Sustainable Business, London Stock Exchange Group, Head of Sustainable Investment, FTSE Russell Moderator: Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Deputy Editor, Responsible Investor