Partnerships and events
We work with a number of organisations such as the Green Finance Institute and Climate Bonds Initiative to support, promote and increase sustainable finance. We also host and participate in a number of sustainable events.
Our partners
Ashurst is an active voice in industry dialogue on the topic of green finance. We are a member of several ICMA Green Bond Principles Working Groups, the AFME Sustainable Finance and Green Finance Working Group and the APLMA Green and Sustainable Loan Committee. We work with the Green Finance Institute, launched by the City of London Corporation in partnership with the UK Government, the UK Green Building Council and also the Climate Bonds Initiative in Australia and the UK.
Events
We regularly host and run events with our industry partners. Please contact us to find out more information.
Past events
Green Finance Summit: "Investing in Actions"
In June 2019, members of the Ashurst Sustainability team attended the Green Finance Summit "Investing in Actions", which showcased the City of London's latest green financial policy, market developments and thought leadership. Read more about it in our press release "Ashurst supports Green Finance Summit 2019".
We have also run a number of Green Accelerator sessions alongside the Climate Bonds Initiative that bring together people in the industry to discuss how we can drive sustainable agendas in business.
Ashurst COP26 Academy: keynote speech with Sir David King and Prof. Nerilie Abram
In October 2021, Anna-Marie Slot, Ashurst Global Sustainability/ESG Partner hosted a discussion with Sir David King, Founder of the Cambridge Centre on Climate Restoration and Head of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group and Professor Nerilie Abram of ANU Research School of Earth Sciences. A copy of the recording is available below.
Transition Finance: what does good look like?
In November 2021, we were delighted to host an informal discussion with Michelle Horsfield from Climate Bond Initiative on 'what good looks like in transition finance'. This session covered what a credible transition plan looks like; recent market trends and developments; and how we can achieve the wider Paris Agreement goals. A copy of the recording is available below.
Co-operation is crucial to achieving climate-related targets and we are committed to fostering partnerships and alliances with sustainable organisations. ASHURST SUSTAINABILITY TEAM
