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Tuesday 25 February 2026

08:00 - 08:50

Registration and breakfast

08:50 - 09:00

Chair’s opening remarks

09:00 - 09:40

OPENING KEYNOTE: FINANCING THE FUTURE

How sustainability is redefining global markets

Tracing the evolution of sustainable finance from impact investing to mainstream capital markets
Examining climate, biodiversity, and inequality risks reshaping finance
Assessing the role of investors, asset managers, and capital owners in driving sustainable demand
Analysing how global regulations are embedding sustainability into financial decision-making
Exploring green bonds, transition loans, and blended finance growth
Comparing regional perspectives on sustainable finance

09:40 - 10:40

GEOPOLITICAL ENVIRONMENT – PANEL

Maintaining commitment in sustainable finance amidst geopolitical challenges

Examining how shifting geopolitical landscapes shape sustainability agendas and investment flows
Examining the conflict between EU ESG mandates and US anti-ESG political pressure
Comparing perspectives of banks that have stepped back from the NZBA with those remaining
Identifying ways to maintain momentum toward net zero
Re-defining sustainable finance as a driver of resilience and competitiveness
Anticipating increased litigation against financial institutions following legal developments
Exploring the current decline in ESG prioritization across Europe and beyond
Discussing strategies to rebuild traction and reinforce ESG credibility

10:40 - 11:10

Morning refreshment break and networking

11:10 - 12:10

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE – PANEL

Navigating regulatory uncertainty in sustainable finance

Integrating regulatory requirements into corporate strategy and ESG risk management
Assessing the potential of SFDR 2.0 being a transformational framework and the implications for the industry
Exploring strategies to balance risk management with growth opportunities in evolving regulatory environments
Examining the EBA’s new ESG risk guidelines
Understanding the scope and requirements of the EU CSDDD after simplification
Reviewing the impact of the EU Omnibus package one year after implementation
Exploring the interaction between the omnibus package and EBA guidelines
Discussing the role of AI and digital tools in enhancing compliance efficiency and reduced costs

12:10 - 12:50

EMERGENCE OF EU GREEN BOND STANDARD

Understanding the implications of the EU Green Bond Standard and how it differs from existing green bond frameworks

Reviewing the reasons behind the slow uptake so far

Assessing the key challenges with faster adoption

Exploring strategies to encourage wider use of the label

Understanding investors views on green bonds vs EU green bond

Analysing client behaviour and issue experiences with the process

12:50 - 13:50

Lunch break and networking

13:00 - 14:30

GREENWASHING

Managing legal, reputational, and regulatory challenges in ESG

Addressing the reputational and legal risks of both over-claiming and under-reporting ESG activities

Assessing Litigation and enforcement triggers and consequences – what attracts investigations, lawsuits, and corrective orders

Identifying strategies for balancing robust sustainability disclosure with political and regulatory risk management

Exploring how ESG pushback can result in greenhushing and what the consequences of it might be

Addressing the need for robust processes, staff training, and monitoring to mitigate enforcement risks

Recognising the rising regulatory requirements and scrutiny

14:30 - 15:10

CLIMATE SCENARIO ANALYSIS

Understanding the role of scenario analysis as a core tool for assessing sustainability risk under stress conditions

Integrating scenario analysis into risk identification, measurement, and appetite setting
Aligning scenario timeframes with different business and regulatory needs
Leveraging scenario analysis for transition plans and strategic decision making
Navigating inconsistencies between climate scenario frameworks and their assumptions
Addressing limitations in data granularity, sector coverage, and regional relevance for scenario modelling
Integrating climate scenario results into decision-making under significant model and data constraints
Meeting investor and regulatory expectations while acknowledging scenario analysis limitations

15:10 - 15:50

TISFD

Addressing Inequality and social-related financial disclosures

Understanding how society, the economy, and people are interconnected
Exploring the linkages between people, climate, and nature
Examining how organisations impact people across value chains and communities
Assessing risks and opportunities stemming from social impacts and dependencies
Positioning TISFD alongside TCFD and TNFD as the next frontier in sustainable finance

15:50 - 16:20

Afternoon refreshment break and networking

16:10 - 17:00

DATA

Navigating complexity and data challenges in sustainable finance

Discussing data challenges financial institutions are facing due to incomplete sustainability disclosures
Exploring the tension between regulatory compliance expectations and insufficient available data
Understanding the data needs for more quantitative sustainable risk assessments
Ensuring there is enough data to support the monitoring of models for measurement identification
Overcoming limitations in historical sustainability datasets compared to mature areas
Embedding governance frameworks to maintain ongoing data quality
Leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance sustainability data collection, validation, and analysis

17:00 - 17:40

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

Achieving sustainable investment returns during uncertain market conditions

Understanding the impact of external factors like interest rates, supply cain disruptions, and political shifts on returns
Assessing the difficulty in identifying winning sustainable companies amid market turbulence
Discussing strategies to balance financial performance with sustainability goals
Highlighting the need for more targeted and nuanced investment approaches
Leveraging sustainability analysis to mitigate ESG risks while identifying long-term opportunities
Reframing sustainability as a core driver of long-term value, not just a compliance exercise
Addressing the challenges of standardizing ESG assessment
Exploring the subjective nature “S” and “G” and the lack of standardized measurement methods
Linking S and G to credit, market and liquidity risk with a lack of historical evidence

17:40 - 17:50

Chairs Closing Remarks

17:50 - 17:50

End of day one and drinks reception

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Wednesday 26 February 2026

08:00 - 08:50

Registration and breakfast

08:50 - 09:00

Chair’s opening remarks

09:00 - 10:00

CLIMATE CHANGE – PANEL

Moving from portfolio decarbonization to real-world climate transition

Enabling transition across whole economies, including emerging markets
Shaping credible transition planning and identifying companies that are moving toward decarbonization
Moving from net-zero pledges to credible transition pathways
Decarbonizing portfolio vs decarbonizing high emitting companies
Balancing portfolio decarbonization with real-world emissions reductions
Discussing the importance of active engagement to support and influence carbon-intensive companies to transition
Highlighting the need for transparent reporting to demonstrate actual emissions impact over time
Understanding how investors can balance climate commitments with financial performance and market realities

10:00 - 11:00

ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE – PANEL

Enhancing adaptation and resilience for physical risks across the financial sector

Addressing the rising impacts of physical climate risks such as wildfires, floods and drought
Strengthening supply chains and infrastructures to minimize disruption to services
Identifying the need for effective public-private partnerships to better share risks and incentives
Integrating climate adaptation into sustainable finance as both a risk management and business opportunity area
Confronting the insurance crisis as climate disclosures become more frequent, costly and uncovered
Integrating nature and water dependencies into resilience strategies
Elevating adaptation and resilience alongside mitigation in sustainable finance
Mapping physical risk across global supply chains

11:00 - 11:50

Morning refreshment break and networking

11:30 - 12:10

TRANSITION FINANCE OUTLOOK:

Navigating uncertainty and opportunity in the evolving energy transition

Discussing the implications of the new LMA transition loan guidance
Exploring ICMA’s new publication on transition finance
Evaluating the role of policy inconsistency in shaping investor confidence and market stability
Identifying strategies for portfolio construction in a fragmented energy transition landscape
Designing transition frameworks with greater clarity, flexibility, and ambition
Demanding robust transition plans aligned with capital expenditure and investment priorities
Highlighting new business and investment opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Deciding whether methane management should be a core ESG financing criterion

12:10 - 12:50

WATER

Integrating water risk into sustainable finance strategies

Understanding water as a systemic financial risk across industries and geographies
Exploring the interconnection between water, climate change, and biodiversity loss
Addressing challenges in measuring and disclosing water-related impacts
Highlighting financial risks from water scarcity, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure
Showcasing innovative financing mechanisms for water resilience
Embedding water stewardship into investment decision-making and corporate governance

12:50 - 13:50

Lunch break and Networking

13:50 - 14:30

NATURE & BIODIVERSITY

Developing effective approaches to nature and biodiversity

Understanding the complexities with calculating nature and biodiversity impact
Understanding the investment challenge for diversified portfolios spanning across multiple locations
Exploring how leading fund and asset managers are starting to integrate nature and biodiversity into engagement strategies
Exploring the interconnected risks of climate change and biodiversity loss
Highlighting the complexity of nature and biodiversity risks compared to emissions
Identifying hidden risks in supply chains and emerging markets
Embedding biodiversity considerations into investor engagement and risk assessment

14:30 - 15:10

DEFENCE – FIRESIDE CHAT

Exploring the Integration of defence in ESG

Exploring the current debate on whether defence spending can be considered sustainable
Reviewing ICMA’s position and other regulatory perspectives
Examining recent shifts in investor and fund policies toward defence-related investments
Gathering investor perspectives on integrating defence into sustainable finance strategies
Exploring potential impacts of capital flows, fund mandates and EU ESG frameworks
Managing reputational and stakeholder risks in national security funding
Defining boundaries between defensive and non-defensive applications

15:10 - 15:40

Afternoon refreshment break and networking

15:40 - 16:20

PRIVATE CAPITAL

Harnessing private investment to accelerate innovation in sustainable finance

Exploring the potential of private capital for sustainable solutions
Understanding the barriers preventing broader uptake by financial institutions
Aligning private investments with sustainability and innovation goals
Identifying market trends and utilising private markets for expertise

16:20 - 17:00

THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

Embedding sustainability as a core risk management

Recognising sustainability fatigue and the retreat to traditional finance practices in the face of complexity
Reframing sustainability as mainstream risk management rather than an “extra” obligation
Addressing the dangers of short-term cost-cutting mindsets that overlook systemic risks
Examining real-world impacts of climate and biodiversity risks already disrupting industries and supply chains
Showcasing how forward-looking businesses are embedding long-term resilience into financial decision-making

17:00 - 17:10

Chair’s closing remarks

17:10

End of Sustainable Finance Europe Summit

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This is just the beginning

Registration and breakfast

Chair’s opening remarks

OPENING KEYNOTE: FINANCING THE FUTURE

GEOPOLITICAL ENVIRONMENT – PANEL

Morning refreshment break and networking

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE – PANEL

EMERGENCE OF EU GREEN BOND STANDARD

Lunch break and networking

GREENWASHING

CLIMATE SCENARIO ANALYSIS

TISFD

Afternoon refreshment break and networking

DATA

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

Chairs Closing Remarks

End of day one and drinks reception

Registration and breakfast

Chair’s opening remarks

CLIMATE CHANGE – PANEL

ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE – PANEL

Morning refreshment break and networking

TRANSITION FINANCE OUTLOOK:

WATER

Lunch break and Networking

NATURE & BIODIVERSITY

DEFENCE – FIRESIDE CHAT

Afternoon refreshment break and networking

PRIVATE CAPITAL

THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

Chair’s closing remarks

End of Sustainable Finance Europe Summit

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