#RAOEurope24
Event Highlights……

What an incredible day! 🎉

#RAOEurope24 exceeded all expectations with insightful discussions, inspiring speakers, and fantastic networking. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable experience. Check out some highlights below and stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon! #RAOtheAmericas25 #networking #AssetManagers #FundOwners #responsibleinvesting …..roll on #RAOtheAmericas25 - June 25th, New York!

Hear about the day’s highlights at #RAOEurope24 from our fantastic Host @Pinsent Masons……

Oliver Crowley, Partner, Pinsent Masons summed it up beautifully…..

We were lucky enough to host the Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposia (RAOGlobal.org) Europe 2024 event last week at Crown Place.

Having worn out a notepad or two (and several pints of coffee) to prep for the overview of the day, here are some of the key themes:

▪️ You cannot manage what you cannot measure - asset managers are being asked to collect more and more information. That information must be high-quality to allow management of risks.
▪️ Precision of language is key - expressions have different meanings within organisations, let alone across various rules and regs on sustainability. When setting goals or making disclosures, the meaning needs to be clear to make progress.
▪️ It’s all about the (right) numbers - numbers and metrics are often backward looking. This can hide current issues and the direction of travel.
▪️ Benefit horizon - businesses must have the courage to disclose when targets have not been met. In some cases, missing a short-term target may in fact have a more positive long-term impact.
▪️ Stewardship – there is a cross-Atlantic bifurcation on approaches to stewardship (expression of the day... for which I can’t/won’t take credit). Proposed changes to the stewardship code have generally not been well-received so please participate in the FRC consultation – 19 Feb 2025!
▪️ Putting a price on nature - there are a number of viable paths to allocating capital to nature. The pressure on allocation comes from investors, regulators, employees and, a distant last, customers.

#ResponsibleInvestment #RAOEurope24 #SustainableFinance

Gail Le Coz
Deputy Chairman Audit and Risk Management Committee
City of London Corporation

"We agreed that investors need to look at real-world #impact alongside risk and #return, as well as consider risks beyond financial risks (e.g. physical and political risks)."

Caroline Escott
Senior Investment Manager
Railpen

"Thank you, as always, for the invitation and the opportunity to contribute to a thought-provoking event that seems to go from strength to strength."

Dr Roger Miles
Faculty Lead, Conduct Leaders Academy

"Great to see such positive engagement from an enthusiastic audience. Well-chosen topics!"

Mason Gregory
Head of Investor Engagement
Stwrd

"It was a terrific event and well worth our time flying in from the US. I can honestly say that I have not felt as supported by any other event organizer as I did by you. So, thank you very much! "

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed #RAOEurope24 and participating in the STWRD Round Table."

    Frances Deakin
    Head of Responsible Investment
    Local Pensions Partnership Investments Ltd

  • "#RAOEurope 24.Thank you Adrienne Lawler for organising this fantastic event and bringing the investment community together to discuss and exchange ideas. Insightful keynote by Sarah Gordon at the Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposium."

    Isabell Moessler
    Executive Leader and Advisory Board

  • "Today at the #RAOEurope24, I heard from regulators, asset owners, asset managers, and a variety of impact oriented nonprofit and advisory firms. The topics were timely and ensured the dialogue across stakeholders remains fluid. Collaboration between the financial markets, government, and regulators is key to achieving meaningful impact."

    Lidia Trieber
    Consultant

  • "Congratulations on putting together such an outstanding event. We found the panel discussion and networking session incredibly insightful and valuable for gaining new perspectives and building connections. Thank you for all your hard work!"

    Julia Veglesi
    VP of Strategy & Partnerships
    RGS