This event presented the key findings of the TPI State of Transition Report, which analyses the status, trends, and regional patterns in the latest TPI Carbon Performance and Management Quality assessment results. Through a series of presentations and panel discussions, the authors and market participants explored relevant topics pertinent to the report.

Opening Remarks:

  • Prof. Susana Mourato – Professor, Environmental Economics; Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research, LSE 
  • David Russell – Board Chair, TPI Ltd 
  • Stephanie Maier – Global Head of Sustainable, FTSE Russell

Please note that there are some technical issues with the sound quality at the start of this recording.

State of Transition Report 2024 Presentation – Key Findings:
Prof. Simon Dietz 
– TPI Centre Research Director and Professor of Environmental Policy, Department of Geography, LSE

Panel Session I: State of Transition 2024: Rising to the Challenge:

  • Jo Paisley – President, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Risk Institute
  • Lucian Peppelenbos – Climate Strategist, Robeco
  • Prof. Simon Dietz – TPI Centre Research Director and Professor of Environmental Policy, Department of Geography, LSE
  • Moderator: Faith Ward – Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Brunel Pension Partnership, TPI Ltd Board Member

Panel Session II: Beyond sectoral assessments: evaluating companies through a regional lens 

  • Laura Hillis – Director, Climate & Environment  Responsible Investment, Church of England Pensions Board
  • Roberto Fernández Albendea – Global Head of ESG, Iberdrola
  • Annika Brouwer – Sustainability Analyst, NinetyOne
  • Moderator: Antonina Scheer – Research Project Manager, Policy Fellow, TPI Centre

Panel Session III: The role of lenders in the net zero transition 

  • Agnieszka Paulina Smoleńska – Visiting Fellow; Assistant Professor at the Florence School of Banking and Finance, Grantham Research Institute
  • Tim Smith – Investment Manager, Norges Bank Investment Management
  • Dana Barsky – Global Head of Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero, Standard Chartered Bank
  • Moderator: Valentin Jahn – Principal Research Project Manager, Policy Fellow, TPI Centre
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