we receive e we publish the following press release from ET.Group – ETicaNews.
THE2024 edition of Salone.SRI returns as an institutional event capable of guiding national finance, and not only, towards the new phase of evolution of the environmental, social and governance model: the Esg Transition. A revolution in regulatory, strategic and political terms (of the polis) that requires new roles for finance. The IX (ninth) edition of the first event in Italy dedicated to sustainable finance will be held in Milan, Palazzo Mezzanotte, home of the Italian Stock Exchange, on 18 and 19 November 2024. The project involves a series of new partners that make it the place-to-be to understand and provide systemic responses, in addition to the usual participation of over 30 Asset Managers, Banks, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds, Companies, Advisors and Law Firms and representatives of the major financial institutions including Consob, EIB, ECB and Bank of Italy.
ET.Group – The ESG knowledge company, the group that controls the ETicaNews and ESG Business Review newspapers, and that created the fair.SRI, has involved a panel of speakers and institutional partners of high standing. Leadership panels are planned Aldo Romani, Head of Sustainable Finance of European Investment Bank (EIB), Joseph Zafarana, President of Eni, Luca Dal Fabro, President of Iren e Cristian Fabbri, Executive Chairman of Hera. An interview is also planned with Clare Moscow, Commissioner of Consob. The group of institutional partners of the salone.SRI project includes: Acepi; Aiaf; Aifi; Aipb; Anasf; Assiomforex; Assofondipensione; Assoprevidenza; Assoreti; Cfa Society Italy; Efpa; Forum for Sustainable Finance; Mefop.
Fabio Guerrieri, Director for the ESG team PwC, comments: «We believe that salone.SRI is a fundamental opportunity to take stock of the European strategy for sustainable finance, in light of the evolution of markets and regulations. We are at the first turning point, and the days of the 18th and 19th will allow us to share the main ideas to direct the financial sector to support the sustainable transition».
Michela Rota, Head of ESG & Climate of Msci for Italy, he comments: «MSCI ESG Research will participate in the.SRI fair as an official and historic partner of the initiative. The transition, the key theme of this ninth edition of the.SRI fair, represents according to MSCI one of the most urgent challenges of today, as it requires companies to overturn the traditional socio-economic paradigm in favor of minimizing the impact they have on the environment. In this context, investors are called upon even more than in the past to play a key role in financing the transition and in accompanying companies on their path to decarbonization».
Paolo bertolini, Counsel Linklaters Italy, comments: «As a global law firm, we have a unique and privileged perspective on the ESG transition, which encompasses pervasive aspects, significant opportunities, as well as critical challenges. Our participation in this event will focus primarily on ESG-related litigation, an area that is becoming increasingly important for companies, banks and investors. We will follow each phase of discussion with the utmost attention, as each element of the ESG transition has direct or indirect implications for our business.».
Giovanna Zacchi, Head of ESG Strategy B for Bank, comments: «ESG investments continue their consolidation path, also thanks to the evolution of the sector regulations. Today they represent a very significant share of the assets managed in Europe and surveys among institutional and retail investors demonstrate a clear and growing interest. Today's challenges are transparency and transition finance, which will involve the creation and development of dedicated tools».
Camilla Bossi, Associate Director, Client Relations, Morningstar Sustainalytics, comments: «From the implementation of Sfdr we expect greater transparency and standardization in ESG disclosures, with a focus on real and measurable impacts. Future regulations could include more stringent requirements for ESG performance reporting and the integration of sustainability metrics into investor decision-making processes. Morningstar supports its clients in navigating these changes: Morningstar Sustainalytics provides detailed ESG assessments to help investors understand risks and opportunities. Morningstar Indexes offers indices that track companies' ESG performance, making it easier to identify sustainability leaders. In addition, Morningstar Data & Direct supports in-depth analysis, allowing investors to make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date data. This integrated approach makes it easier to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.».
The day of November 18, by invitation, will open with two working tables led by Msci and PwC and followed by two others led by Morningstar and Linklaters, all on the most cutting-edge issues of sustainable finance; then the proclamation of the ESG Identity Awards will follow: https://www.salonesri.it/agenda-18-11/
The November 19 event will instead take place in the usual format, that is, it will be open to the public upon registration, and will include, in addition to the exhibition area, a continuous series of conferences and leadership panels in the Parterre and in the halls of the Borsa Italiana Congress Centre: https://www.salonesri.it/programma/
«This ninth edition of the SRI salon - comments Luca Testonifounder of ET.Group and of the salon.SRI – marks a further step in the evolution of the environmental, social and governance analysis model. That is, to measure and promote the Transition. Sustainability should no longer be measured on “today’s” ESG values, but rather the objectives and ambitions of a subject’s future impacts should be considered. A paradigm shift in values, strategies and rules, which requires the company (investors and companies) to align its purposes (purpose) with those of the community with which it interacts (the polis)».
- Asset Managers, Banks, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds, Companies, Advisors and Law Firms that make up the 2024 edition of the SRI fair are: Anima Sgr, Arwin & Partners, Banca Generali Private, Bnp Paribas Asset Management, Clarity Ai, Deepki, Dpam, Etica Sgr, Eurizon, Fideuram Asset Management Ireland, Fideuram Asset Management Sgr, Intesa Sanpaolo Vita, Gruppo Banca Finint, Gruppo Cassa Centrale, Impact Sgr, Kairos Partners Sgr, Mc Advisory Csr, Nordea Asset Management, Pictet Asset Management, S&P Global Ratings, Schroders, Swisscanto and Ubs Asset Management.
