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Oxford/23 Congress

Overcoming the main ESG investing challenges

An initiative by the Fide’s GET-2 ESG Think-Tank

11th, 12th and 13th of September 2023
Full report available!

Welcome to the 2023 Oxford Congress: Overcoming the main ESG investing challenges

Join us at the highly anticipated 2023 Oxford Congress, hosted by the Fide Foundation in collaboration with prominent players in the financial industry. This prestigious event will bring together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world to delve into the intricate realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges.

As the global consciousness shifts towards sustainable practices and responsible investment, it is imperative for the financial sector to address the key obstacles hindering progress. Guided by the comprehensive research and insights of the GET-2 ESG Think-Tank, the congress will showcase multidisciplinary working groups, each presenting their proposed solutions to the seven critical ESG challenges identified.

Through engaging discussions, collaborative workshops, and thought-provoking presentations, the 2023 Oxford Congress will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, innovative ideas, and tangible solutions. By embracing the complexities of ESG challenges head-on, we strive to shape a more sustainable and responsible future for the financial industry.

Register now to be a part of this transformative event. Together, we can shape the future of finance.

  1. Challenge 1: Balkanisation across global ESG taxonomy by regions and institutions. Develop strategies to harmonize ESG standards across geographical boundaries and financial institutions, fostering a unified and consistent approach.
  2. Challenge 2: ESG key metrics and Ratings. Explore innovative methodologies for measuring and assessing ESG performance, providing financial stakeholders with reliable and transparent metrics.
  3. Challenge 3: To quantify the cost of transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. Does it make sense scenarios to define ESG Targets? Analyze the economic implications of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, determining the feasibility and potential benefits of setting ESG targets.
  4. Challenge 4: ESG elephants in the room: Indicators for Sovereigns & Social Bonds. Identify essential ESG indicators for sovereign entities and social bonds, ensuring comprehensive evaluations and informed decision-making in these critical areas.
  5. Challenge 5: New trends in ESG regulations. enhancements required. Examine emerging trends in ESG regulations, pinpointing areas that require enhancements to facilitate more effective and impactful policies.
  6. Challenge 6: Challenges for ESG commitment across End-Investors. Address the challenges faced by end-investors in integrating ESG considerations into their investment strategies, fostering increased commitment to sustainable practices.
  7. Challenge 7: Best practices to avoid Greenwashing. Highlight best practices and robust frameworks to combat greenwashing, promoting transparency and credibility in ESG reporting and communication.

We cordially invite financial professionals, policymakers, academics, and all those passionate about driving positive change to join us in this pivotal congress at the historic University of Oxford. Together, let us forge a path towards a resilient and ethical financial landscape through ESG solutions.

More info on our Working Groups

Full report now available

We’re happy to announce that the report of the 2023 Oxford Congress is now available to read and download.

This document compiles all the individual papers and proposal documents resulting from the analysis and research work carried out by the Working Groups and individual professionals that were called upon by Fide’s GET-2 Think-Tank, for the 2023 Oxford Congress: Overcoming the main ESG investing challenges.

The report is enriched with insights from five specialized working groups, each focused on a distinct facet of ESG investing, and it extends actionable recommendations for the investment industry to navigate ESG challenges.

Download the complete document

Schedule

This program is a work in progress and will be updated with new speakers and topics throughout the upcoming months. Schedule conforms to UK timezone.

Monday, 11th of September 2023
  • 1.00 - 2.00 pm

    Check in and Congress Registration
    Check in will be done at the Old Building, and the Congress Registration at The Bastion (Ship Street).

  • 2.00 - 2.30 pm

    Drinks and sandwiches - The Bastion

  • 2.30 - 3.00 pm

    Coffee - The Bastion

  • 3.00 - 3.30 pm

    Welcome and Opening Remarks - Lecture Theatre

    • Jeremy Roberts, Global Head of Distribution at GAM Investments
    • Rubén García, Head of Iberian & Latam Distribution at Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    • Gonzalo Rengifo, Head of Distribution - Iberia, LatAm at Pictet Asset Management
    • Ana Rivero, Technical Coordinator GET 2
    • Ignacio Rodríguez, CDO Americas, Head of Global Banks and Investment Solutions GFIG, M&G Investments

  • 3.30 - 4.30 pm

    Panel discussion - EUROPE and LATAM: current situation of ESG

    • Sergio Aratangy Rosenberg, Head of the Financial Division at the Chilean Superintendency of Pensions
    • David de Miguel Rato, Deputy Director, Policy and Sustainable Finance, CNMV

  • 4.30 - 4.45 pm

    Coffee - The Bastion

  • 4.45 - 5.45 pm

    Panel discussion: Fragmentation across global ESG taxonomy by regions and institutions. New trends in ESG regulations. enhancements required (WG1).

    • Eva M. Gutiérrez, Lead Financial Economist in the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the World Bank. Member of Fide’s International Academic Council.
    • Mike Clark, Founder Director, Ario Advisory.

  • 5.45 - 6.45 pm

    Presentation Session: Challenges for ESG commitment across End-Investors (WG5).

    • Stephanie Maier, Global Head of Sustainable and Impact Investment, GAM Investments.

  • 7.00 - 7.30 pm

    Evening drinks at Dining Hall (Jesus College).

  • 7.30 - 9.15 pm

    Welcome Dinner at Dining Hall (Jesus College).

Tuesday, 12th of September 2023
  • 8.00 - 8.30 am

    Breakfast at Jesus College.

  • 8.30 am - 12.15 pm

    Free time for remote working, walk around Oxford.
    Optional activity organized by Fide: Walk in the meadows/city center or going up the Saint Mary University Tower

  • 12.30 am - 1.00 pm

    Lunch time – Dining Hall (Jesus College)
    The Servery for lunch will now be open from 12:30-1:00pm, you can continue with your meal until 1.40 pm

  • 1.45 - 2.45 pm

    Presentation Session: To quantify the cost of transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy in terms of inflation, GDP or market performance expectation changes. Greenflation (WG3).

    • Ben Constable-Maxwell, Head of Impact Investing, M&G Investments

  • 2.45 - 3.45 pm

    Panel discussion: ESG elephants in the room: Indicators for Sovereigns in emerging markets & Social Bonds (WG4).

    • Dr. Benjamin Kelly, Director of ESG & Impact, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    • Nagore Llorente de Pablo, Senior Capital Markets Officer, ICO

  • 3.45 - 4.15 pm

    Coffee

  • 4.15 - 5.15 pm

    Panel discussion: ESG key metrics and ratings

    • Eric Borremans, Head of Environmental, Social & Governance, Pictet Asset Management.
    • Daniela Mohr, Senior ESG Investment Analyst at AFP Cuprum

  • 5.15 - 6.15 pm

    Panel Discussion: LATAM: Current situation of ESG.

    • Daniela Mohr, Senior ESG Investment Analyst at AFP Cuprum
    • Guillermo Arthur, President of the International Federation of Pension Fund Administrators (FIAP) and Vice President of AFP Capital of Grupo SURA.

    • Moderator: Gonzalo Rengifo, Head of Distribution - Iberia, LatAm at Pictet Asset Management

  • 6.30 - 7.00 pm

    Evening drinks (Jesus College)

  • 7.00 - 8.45 pm

    Dinner Dining hall (Jesus College)

Wednesday, 13th of September 2023
  • 8.00 - 8.30 am

    Breakfast at Jesus College (and checkout before 10am).

  • 9.30 - 10.30 am

    Keynote: Digital technologies can help us in the path to green transition and growth

    • Gloria Sánchez Soriano, Senior Advisor at Institute of International Finance (IIF)

  • 10.30 - 10.45 am

    Coffee

  • 10.30 am - 12.00 pm

    Discussion and Conclusions.

  • 12.30 – 1.00pm

    Lunch time – Dining Hall (Jesus College)
    The Servery for lunch will now be open from 12:30 pm to 1:00pm, you can continue with your meal until 1.40 pm

  • 3.00 pm

    Bus to airport

General Information

Date and place: The congress will be held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of September, 2023, at the Jesus College, Oxford.

Language: English.

Registration fee: 800€, including lunches, coffees, and dinners during the Congress, documentation, assistance, and support for the arrangements related to the accommodation and transport. Members of Fide may benefit from a 5% discount.

Travel and transfers to Oxford and accommodations are not included in this registration fee.

Registration: To register please do so at AreaFide

Working Groups

From the seven challenges tackled last year, five Working Groups have been organized to cover all seven topics from the GET-2 Global ESG Think Tank. The main objective is, starting on April 2023, to prepare five short documents, one for each of the Working Groups, and present them at the event in Oxford which will take place from September 11th -13th at Jesus College. Each of the five Working Groups will be led by different professionals from the four investment funds and members of Fide who have worked closely with the WGs and all are experts in the different topics being covered.

Working Group 1: Fragmentation across global ESG taxonomy by regions and institutions. New trends in ESG regulations. enhancements required

Challenge 1 + Challenge 5

Leaders:

  • María José Gómez Yubero, Head of Resolution, Benchmarks and Financial Stability Issues at the National Securities Market Commission, CNMV. Academic Advisor of the Fide Foundation.
  • Eva M. Gutiérrez, Lead Financial Economist in the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the World Bank. Member of Fide’s International Academic Council.

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Working Group 2: ESG key metrics and Ratings + Best practices to avoid Greenwashing

Challenge 2 + Challenge 7

Leaders:

  • Eric Borremans, Head of Environmental, Social & Governance, Pictet Asset Management
  • Daniela Mohr, Senior ESG Investment Analyst at AFP Cuprum

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Working Group 3: To quantify the cost of transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy in terms of inflation, GDP or market performance expectation changes. Greenflation

Challenge 3

Leader:

  • Ignacio Rodríguez Añino, CDO Americas and Head of Global Banks and Investment Solutions GFIG, M&G Investments

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Working Group 4: ESG elephants in the room: Indicators for Sovereigns in emerging markets & Social Bonds

Challenge 4

Leader:

  • Benjamin Kelly, Director of ESG and Impact Investing, Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC

Watch the intro

Working Group 5: Challenges for ESG commitment across End-Investors

Challenge 6

Leader:

  • Juan Ramón Caridad, Country head of GAM.

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