Moderated by Lane Jost, Head of ESG Advisory, US Edelman, panelist Katharine Preston, Vice President Sustainable Investing, OMERS will discuss the financing needs for decarbonisation and infrastructure, alongside media influencer Kevin Mahn, President and Chief Investment Officer at Hennion & Walsh. 

The first panel of a full conference for Responsible Asset Owners (June 28th in New York) will discuss how tailwinds are pushing this up the agenda for Fund owners and identify where innovation, collaboration and leadership are shaping the future.

Many Fund owners are increasingly looking to decarbonise their portfolios and create resilient infrastructure investments in the face of a changing climate. This shift is driven by both economic tailwinds as well as clear ethical considerations. Decarbonisation, however, requires substantial upfront capital investment which puts increased pressure on fund owners to deliver returns while also meeting environmental targets. This has allowed financial institutions to consider new financing sources such as green bonds, venture capital funds and private placements for funding decarbonisation projects.

With an estimated global demand for investments of up to $90 trillion by 2030, these types of innovative financing solutions are essential if we are going to meet our climate goals in the coming decade. Fund owners must recognise the potential long-term benefits from these types of investments, and act fast in order to ensure that they can take advantage of the tailwinds currently pushing decarbonisation and infrastructure improvement up the agenda.

It is now more important than ever that fund owners explore creative financing solutions which carefully balance their fiduciary duty to deliver returns while also meeting environmental targets. Decarbonisation must be a priority for all fund owners if we are going to have any chance of achieving our climate goals in the coming decade. The economic and ethical benefits associated with these types of investments make them an attractive option for any fund owner looking towards long-term sustainability. By taking action now, fund owners can take advantage of the current tailwinds pushing decarbonization and infrastructure improvement up the agenda and create a lasting legacy for their portfolios.

The challenge ahead is clear - fund owners must find effective financing solutions for decarbonisation and infrastructure improvements if we are going to achieve our climate goals in the next decade. By exploring innovative financing sources such as green bonds, venture capital funds and private placements, fund owners can take advantage of the current tailwinds pushing this agenda up the priority list and create long-term value for their portfolios.

Now is the time for fund owners to act on these issues before it's too late. The economic and ethical benefits associated with these types of investments make them an attractive option for any fund owner looking towards long-term sustainability. By taking action now, fund owners have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy for their portfolios.

It is now more important than ever that fund owners explore creative financing solutions which carefully balance their fiduciary duty to deliver returns while also meeting environmental targets. Decarbonisation must be a priority if all fund owners are going to have any chance of achieving our climate goals in the coming decade. It's time to act fast - the future of our planet depends on it!

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