INTRODUCTION

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has become one of the most important forces in global business today, with ESG assets slated to reach USD $53 trillion by 2025, comprising a third of global AUM. While new frameworks and rating mechanisms continue to proliferate, there are still many outstanding questions about how to effectively implement ESG in emerging markets each with their own specific economic, social, and cultural dynamics. As global businesses and investors seek to urgently align sustainability with financial performance focused on new economic and environmental priorities, there are many competing perspectives on how to approach these issues.

A PLAN OF ACTION

During this critical time, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has set out to develop a more direct, robust road map for the future of ESG, particularly in emerging markets. To support this important work, the Institute will convene a community of Global Heads of Sustainability, ESG, and Stewardship; CEOs; government officials; social innovators; thought leaders; and other experts to engage in vital conversations that will shape the future of the global ESG agenda, and support investors with the tools and knowledge to drive sustainable, alpha-generating investment strategies.

A ROADMAP FOR ESG IN EMERGING MARKETS

Leveraging its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT platforms, the Institute aims to: (1) increase awareness of the shortcomings of current ESG standards and their impact on global sustainability; (2) advocate for an inclusive and equitable application of ESG; and (3) bring together key stakeholders to improve implementation globally. We expect this effort to unite the global community in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encourage international investment.

AN INFLUENTIAL COMMUNITY OF GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERS, INVESTORS, INNOVATORS, AND ADVOCATES

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THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF IN-PERSON PLATFORMS TO ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT

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A SUMMIT IN TWO PARTS

Part 1:

The Future of ESG

• The Transition to a Green Economy: Why Focusing on Emerging Markets is Paramount
• How to Empower Global Next Gen Leaders to Promote ESG Initiatives
• The Rise of the Real Economy: Where Emerging Markets Fit Into the Broader Economic Context
• In Search of Alpha: Investor-Tested Strategies for Doing Well by Doing Good

Part 2:

The Future of Sustainability

• Moving from Divestment to Engagement: Why Exclusion Isn’t the Optimal Answer
• The Road to COP27: Shaping a Sustainable Finance R(evolution)
• How Technology Innovations are Driving Critical Progress in Sustainability
• Money and Power: The Race to Net Zero Emissions by 2050