Ulrik Hallen Oen

Associate Director, Sustainable Finance - DNB

Ulrik Hallén Øen is an Associate Director in the Sustainable Finance advisory team in DNB Markets. The team provides sustainable finance advisory services across the industries and geographies where DNB operates assisting clients to integrate sustainability in debt and equity transactions to meet investor expectations.

 

Before joining DNB Markets Ulrik worked in the Group Sustainability function of DNB where he was project lead for the development of DNB’s sustainability strategy and its subsequent implementation. He also worked on ESG in investor relations and was part of the project team developing DNBs Transition Plan.

All Sessions by Ulrik Hallen Oen

14:00 - 14:45

ESG RESISTANCE - PANEL DISCUSSION

Advancing ESG with a decline in discussions and global disconnect

  • Highlighting the reduction in ESG discussions driven by political and economic factors
  • Addressing the pushback against ESG initiatives
  • Reviewing implications for global businesses and sustainable practises
  • Tackling concerns about the influence of ESG strategies on a broader portfolio
  • Exploring the decline of ESG topics and the global disconnect
  • Increased challenge for investors
  • Impact of US political dynamics on global sustainability practices
  • Potential impact of the US elections
  • Assessing the momentum of progress with the slowdown of government
  • Understanding policy stance on environmental issues with new leaders
  • Delayed reactions with IASB requirements due to election cycle in UK