Mobilizing capital to accelerate climate impact
Presented by Power Sustainable
4:00 pm-4:45 pm
There is growing consensus that climate change calls for an unprecedented deployment of capital across industries and asset classes. While billions are being channeled to climate solutions annually today, a large financing gap persists – addressing it relies on dedicated solutions, innovative approaches, and new forms of collaboration. Where are the roadblocks and untapped opportunities on the road to unlocking trillions of capital towards climate solutions? Beyond providing dedicated capital, how can investors further accelerate companies working on climate solutions?How can investors collaborate with a broader set of stakeholders to drive collective action on climate change?
SPEAKERS
Mairead Lavery, CEO, Export Development Canada (EDC)
Eoin Ó hÓgáin, Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Power Sustainable
MODERATOR
David Simmonds, Global Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, Canada Life & Great-West Lifeco