Breakfast Seminar:

How green finance can help improve the environment in Asia: Sharing views on green finance developments in Europe, Hong Kong and China

17June 2016


Registration Deadline:15 June 2016, 6:00pm

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After years of environmental degradation and in the wake of COP21, green finance, defined as public and private investment in environmental protection and climate change mitigation, has taken center stage. China is making green finance a focus area of its G20 presidency. Governments around the world are working on, or already releasing, recommendations for establishing green finance system. Where do Europe, China and Hong Kong stand in relation to these initiatives? How do private and public efforts work together? Which financial products can investors expect to see, what are the risks and which sectors will benefit the most?

The European Chamber of Commerce Financial Services Business Council and Environment Energy Business Council are delighted to invite you to join the breakfast seminar “How green finance can help improve the environment in Asia: Sharing views on green finance developments in Europe, Hong Kong and China”.

This event will bring together prominent speakerswill share their views on the latest green finance developments and initiatives which could improve the environment in Asia. The seminar will highlight the risks, and opportunities, for financial institutions, market participants, regulators and policymakers alike, on green finance developments in Europe, Hong Kong and China.

About the Speakers and Panellists

/ Mr. Thibault Heuzé is Financial Counsellor at the Delegation of the European Union to China since January 2013. Thibault joined the European Commission in January 2004. Prior to his posting in Beijing, he was international coordination officer in charge of inter alia the cooperation with China, Japan and South-East Asian countries in the Directorate General for Internal Market and Services. During four years, he followed regulatory dialogues on financial services, trade negotiations and cooperation projects. Previously, he worked in the international affairs unit of the Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Between 1995 and 2003, Thibault worked in Istanbul, Turkey; and in Brussels on EU projects. He holds a Master Degree in Law (Rennes, France) and graduated from the College of Europe (Bruges, Belgium) in political studies.
/ Ms. Ingrid Engelberth,heads up the Financial Institutions relationship team in SEB Hong Kong branch since 2013. In this capacity she is responsible for overall business with a number of financial institutions in the Asia Pac Region. Previously she was part of same Business Area team in SEB Singapore, with the task to build up business and market SEB capabilities including Green bonds. Prior to the seven years in Asia she had various positions at SEB in Sweden working several years as an investment officer and portfolio manager for various domestic and global fixed income funds including fx risk management. Ingrid holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Lund, Sweden with major in international business.
In 2007, SEB developed the concept of Green Bonds in collaboration with the World Bank as a response to increased demand from mainstream investors for climate related investments. Since its inception the Green Bond market has grown steadily with around USD 125bn issued to date and SEB continues to play a prominent role in further developing the market advising both investors on how to implement Green strategies and issuers in their preparation to issue Green Bonds. SEB is also actively partaking in a number of climate financing initiatives including with governmental institutions on a global base.
/ Ms. Jessica Robinson is Head of Asia (ex-Japan) at Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). Jessica is responsible for leading the PRI’s activities in the region. Prior to joining the PRI, Jessica was Chief Executive of the Association for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA), one of Asia’s leading organizations working to promote responsible investment across the region.She also led the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and played a leadership role in the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) and the Global Investor Coalition on Climate Change (GIC).
Jessica has an extensive background in professional services and business consulting, focusing on the financial services, environmental finance and sustainability industries. Through varied roles, she has had experience of working and living in Asia, Europe and North America, and across a range of different sectors, markets and regulatory environments. She frequently contributes articles, speaks at conferences and provides input to several advisory panels on responsible investment and green finance. Jessica is currently a member of Hong Kong’s Financial Services Development Council’s Green Finance Working Group.
Moderators
  • From the Environment and Energy Business Council: Mr. Nigel Mattravers, General Manager of ALBA Integrated Waste Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited.
  • From the Financial Services Business Council: Ms. Karine Hirn, Partner East Capital. East Capital manages a China Environmental equity strategy.

Registration Deadline:15 June 2016

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Breakfast Seminar

“How green finance can help improve the environment in Asia: Sharing views on green finance developments in Europe, Hong Kong and China”–17 June 2016, 8am-10am

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