Transition Finance: A Strategic Imperative for Boards
Sign up for this eventScaling finance to support and enable decarbonisation across the economy is not only a climate imperative, but also a strategic one. The Transition Finance Market Review’s landmark report has revealed a clear message: organisations that effectively integrate climate transition opportunities and risks into their financial and commercial strategy will be better positioned to ensure long-term resilience and value creation.
As a part of its UK Financial Services Community Programme, Chapter Zero is partnering with the Transition Finance Market Review (TFMR) and the City of London Corporation in an online session that will equip board directors with practical guidance to seize the commercial opportunity of the transition to a low carbon future.
During the webinar, our expert speakers will:
- Translate the crucial findings and recommendations of TFMR report, Scaling transition finance: Findings of the Transition Finance Market Review, into actionable steps for boards
- Share insights and practical guidance on how TFMR’s findings can be practically applied in boardroom decisions and strategies to drive transition finance on a company level and across the broader market
- Explore commercial opportunities from engaging with transition finance, and how to transform them into tangible value creation for their organisations and businesses across the economy
- Discuss the role of NEDs in challenging executives to embed robust transition finance frameworks
| While this session primarily focuses on the role of financial sector organisations in scaling transition finance, board directors from the real economy will gain valuable insights into how their organisations can effectively engage with and approach transition finance. |
Vanessa Havard-Williams OBE
Chair, Transition Finance Market ReviewVanessa leads the UK Government’s Transition Finance Market Review and is a board member of UK Export Finance and chair of the UK Export Guarantees Advisory Group. Previously, she led Linklaters’ sustainability practice until her retirement in 2023 and still consults for the firm.
Irem Yerdelen
Lead Member for Sustainable Finance, City of London CorporationIrem is currently acting as the Lead Member for Sustainable Finance and Board Director of the Green Finance Institute. Irem is also the Managing Partner of ERM’s Sustainability & Climate Solutions in Northern Europe, bringing decades of risk and insurance industry experience. She has recently been appointed as a Deputy Chair of the UK's Transition Finance Council.
James Close
Head of Climate Change, NatWestFor over ten years, James’ primary focus has been addressing the threat of climate change. Within his role at NatWest, he supports the implementation of their purpose-led strategy. He is a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Group for the ICAEW and a trustee for the Trust for Sustainable Living.
Joanna Bonnett
Immediate Past President / Chair of the Appointments, Remuneration and Audit Committee, Association of Corporate Treasurers, Non-Executive DirectorJoanna sits on the Appointments, Remuneration and Audit Committee at the Association of Corporate Treasurers. She is a NED and the Treasury Committee member for Riverside Housing, as well as a Group Treasurer at Straumann Group. Joanna has over 25 years of industry experience and previously held senior leadership roles in finance, including treasury, risk management, insurance, and investor relations.
Alexandra Innes
Chapter Zero Fellow, Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Sustainability Committee, WavertonAlexandra is an independent Non-Executive Director and Board member at Waverton. She is also Chair of the Sustainability Committee. She currently holds several non-executive roles, including with the Bank of England and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited. She is an experienced NED and board adviser across multiple sectors, from investment banking and investment management to global capital markets.
Transition Finance: A Strategic Imperative for Boards
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