PRI in Person 2025 - Side events

Side events

There will be a comprehensive programme of side events organised by the PRI team and key stakeholders across the responsible investment community taking place throughout the week. Details will be added to this page as they become confirmed so do check back here when planning your trip. Please note, side events will require a separate registration. If you are considering hosting a side event, please review our guidelines. These include instructions on how we can support the promotion of your event.

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Monday 3 November

PRI hosted | Global Asset Owner Forum

09:00-18:00
Venue: separate São Paulo venue in Jardim Paulista district, exact location to be communicated to confirmed registrants.
Audience: Asset Owners registered to attend PRI in Person

This event will include asset owner-only workshops and discussions – designed by asset owners for asset owners. Attending asset owners will have the opportunity to connect with peers on the most pressing issues affecting their work and the industry and to engage collaboratively on finding solutions.

PRI & EDF hosted | Methane Engagement Roundtable

14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Tivoli Mofarrej, São Paulo
Audience: Open to all

Hosted by the PRI in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), this exclusive, free-to-attend roundtable will bring together senior investors, methane experts and corporates to discuss the various tools and levers that are available to oil companies and their investors to support their methane abatement strategies and actions.

Hosted by Itaú BBA and UNEP FI | Finance Leadership for the Future of Agriculture and Food: Deforestation-Free and Sustainable Solutions

15:00 - 17:00
Venue: Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3.500, São Paulo

This roundtable will launch the report: Climate Target Setting and Transition Planning for the Food & Agriculture Sector. It will convene asset owners, commercial banks, banking associations, policymakers and companies to discuss the critical role of finance in driving sustainable food systems, focusing on climate mitigation insights, deforestation risk and incentives to scale sustainable finance.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact vanesa.rodriguezosuna@un.org.

Hosted by IFRS Sustainability Alliance and PwC | ISSB update

17:30 - 19:30
Venue: PwC, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3732, 16º andar, Edifício B32, São Paulo

The session will feature remarks from Elizabeth Seeger, ISSB member, as well as insights from investor representatives on voluntary application and regulatory adoption of ISSB Standards and developments in sustainability-related financial disclosures. After the session, you will have the opportunity to network with fellow IFRS Foundation stakeholders.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact allison.tucker@ifrs.org.

Tuesday 4 November

Hosted by Bloomberg | Bloomberg Side Event Programme – Day 1

Venue: Room 114, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates & policy makers

The Shape of Materiality: How Finance Finds What Really Matters
09:00 – 09:30
Drawing on real-world cases and emerging data insights, this session will challenge the audience to rethink materiality not as a checklist, but as a dynamic map of risk, opportunity, and accountability. Join us to discover how investors, analysts, and companies can use materiality as a compass — not just for compliance, but for competitive edge.

Investing in Biodiversity: Credits, Risks and Impact
11:30 – 12:30
Join us for an in-depth roundtable discussion bringing together investors, innovators, and policymakers to explore how biodiversity credits, risk measurement, and impact assessment can unlock new opportunities for nature-positive investing.

If you have any questions about these side events, please contact ckeywell@bloomberg.net.

PRI & EDF hosted | Investor-Company Forum

08:00-10:00
Venue: Breakout Room C, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

Convened by Climate Action 100+ and in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the Investor Company Forum will return this year bringing together 200 investors and companies from around the world to catalyse direct dialogue, identify barriers and develop groundbreaking collaborations to drive meaningful progress towards a sustainable future.

PRI hosted | Responsible investment under pressure: Navigating Pushback and Progress

08:00-10:00
Venue: Room 104, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

As ESG faces growing backlash in the U.S., investors are reassessing what has worked, what hasn’t, and what comes next. This session explores key lessons from the anti-ESG movement, how asset managers and owners are adapting, and what’s needed to protect financially material ESG factors moving forward amid evolving global standards and political pressure.

PRI & CBI hosted | Towards a $3Trillion pipeline: Investable opportunities summit

08:00- 10:00
Venue: Breakout Room B, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates & policy makers

This inaugural summit featuring mitigation, transition, and resilience investments from a range of climate-leading economies, is being delivered by CBI in collaboration with PRI, with support from the Brazilian Ministry of Finance.

It marks the launch of a new platform around COP that brings investors, governments and corporates together around country strategies and climate investment pipelines, from a mixture of emerging markets and developed economies. Attendees will engage in direct pipeline presentations and discussions, exploring concrete investment pathways that deliver both climate impact and financial returns. Further discussions on national transition planning, blended finance offerings and investment opportunities in development will be held later as part of further climate finance gatherings in ahead of COP30.

The summit will feature pipeline presentations from high-level officials from a range of climate-leading economies, followed by reflections by an investor panel. Dan Ioschpe, COP 30 Climate High-Level Champion, will offer key insights on how this links to the COP 30 Action Agenda and wider priorities. Investor perspectives will include Thomas Coudert - AXA, Bertrand Millot - La Caisse and Hiroshi Ota - Dai-ichi Life.

Hosted by Mackenzie Investments | Charting a Steady Path: Canadian Leadership in Responsible Investing

08:00-09:30
Venue: Room 102, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Mackenzie investments invites you to explore how Canadian expertise is shaping resilient strategies that balance long-term impact with adaptability. Hear from leading voices in sustainable finance as they share how investors can navigate global complexity without losing sight of their purpose.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact pri2025@mackenzieinvestments.com.

Hosted by AllianceBernstein | Investigating Physical Climate Risks for Investors

08:00 - 10:00
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Record-breaking temperatures have triggered a surge in destructive natural catastrophes over the last decade, highlighting the urgency of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses, supply chains, economies and households will all need to adapt to a warmer world—and so will investors.

Join AllianceBernstein (AB) and Jeffrey Schlegelmilch from Columbia Climate School for an insightful discussion on ""Investigating Physical Climate Risks for Investors"", where we will explore the multifaceted economic and financial impacts of natural hazards. At the event, we’ll show how severe weather events and long-term climate changes affect credit, market, operational and liquidity risks. Our experts will also discuss the data sources and indicators used to assess natural hazards and their investment implications. Participants will learn about AB's proprietary credit models, which integrate these physical risks into securities valuations, as well as issuer case studies. Join us to deepen your understanding of physical climate risk, data and the intersection with investment decisions.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact alexandra.mitchell@alliancebernstein.com.

Hosted by MUFG | Blended Finance - The Path to Scale

08:00 - 10:00
Venue: Room 113, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo

This session will examine how global financial institutions are adapting to a shifting sustainability landscape, as creates new challenges — and opportunities — for climate finance. With global aid budgets under increasing pressure, blended finance – the use of aid to mobilise private investment – is set to attract greater attention to bridge the financing gap for meeting the SDG Goals.

Click here to see the speakers line up.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact DL-EMEA-mufgpri2025@uk.mufg.jp.

Hosted by Anbima | Brazil overview: credibility and opportunities in sustainable finance

08:00 - 10:00
Venue: Room 112, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: international investors and PRI in Person delegates

Discover the strength of Brazil’s capital markets — that’s the call from ANBIMA (Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association) at this PRI In Person side event. Built on a solid regulation, internationally recognized self-regulation, and a large range of financial instruments, Brazil stands out as a strategic destination for investors seeking real opportunities in sustainable finance. This gathering offers a unique chance to exchange insights, build partnerships, and foster meaningful connections among global investors, associations, asset managers, and development banks.

Opening session
08:00 – 08:10
Brazil's in the global sustainable finance: overview and perspectives.

Spotlight in the Brazilian capital markets: landscape, growth and trends
08:10 – 08:50
From the basis of the market to the future outlook: this panel offers a deep dive into the Brazilian investment industry. We'll trace how the regulatory framework has evolved over time and explore the dynamics of most influential sectors — such as infrastructure, agribusiness, and energy.

Brazil as an investment frontier: unlocking opportunities
08:50 – 09:30
From green bond to ESG funds, discover the full spectrum of opportunities to back sustainable projects in Brazil. This session will spotlight strategic sectors, reveal key market data, draw comparisons with European models, and unpack the unique local drivers positioning Brazil as a hotspot for sustainable finance.

Discussion
09:30 – 10:00
An open space for exchanging experiences, clear up any questions and connecting with fellow participants.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact international@anbima.com.br

PRI hosted | Sustainable Finance Policy Conference 2025

08:30-12:40
Venue: Breakout Room E, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: Policy makers and PRI in Person delegates

This unique event convenes policy makers, regulators, regulatory affairs professionals and investors from around the world to discuss and debate the latest developments in sustainable finance policy reform in key capital markets. View the agenda here.

Hosted by FAIRR Initiative | Financing a Just Transition for the Agri-food Sector

08:30 - 10:00
Venue: Room Jacarandá Branco, Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi, São Paulo, Brazil

Join investors, corporates & experts in São Paulo to explore how finance can link climate, nature & inclusive development in agri-food. Hear investor insights on just transition challenges in Latin America, from deforestation to livelihoods, and compare global lessons. In-person only, near the PRI conference.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact gaia.delcroce-drewery@fairr.org.

Hosted by EIRIS Conflict Risk Network | Conflict Data Dilemmas: The Role of AI and Geospatial Tools

08:30 - 09:30
Venue: Ipe Branco Room, Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi, 100 Rua Professor Milton Rodrigues Parque Anhembi

Join us for a panel exploring investor data needs and emerging solutions for assessing portfolio exposure to conflict. We'll discuss what data investors expect from companies and data providers, and how innovations in AI and geospatial technologies are reshaping how conflict-related risks are identified and assessed.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact samantha.chua@eirisfoundation.org.

Hosted by Nature Positive Initiative and Ernst & Young (EY) | From Intention to Impact – How Credible Communication Can Accelerate the Nature Positive Transition in Finance

10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Y Office, São Paulo, São Paulo Corporate Towers - Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1909, Torre Norte, 6-9 floor, Itaím Bibi, São Paulo 04543-011

A roundtable with financial institutions to inform the development of guidance on measurable outcome-based claims and the commitments and statements Financial Institutions and companies may choose to make in relation to them. This session will explore how terms such as Nature Positive and Net Positive may be credibly defined, applied, and recognised in financial sector strategies and disclosures.

If you have any questions about these side events, please contact ajmcveigh@naturepositive.org.

PRI hosted | Spring: Nature-related stewardship to mitigate risks and achieve impacts

10:30-12:30
Venue: Room 102, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates & Spring stakeholders

Ahead of the landmark COP30 summit, join a vital conversation with Spring participants and stakeholders to discuss the various tools that investors have at their disposal to tackle the financial risks associated with forest loss and land degradation. In partnership with IPDD, participants will discuss the role of policy makers and regulators to address systemic risks of nature loss; they will reflect on the insights from an investor field trip to the Cerrado; and exchange lessons from ongoing engagements and future plans among peers. Join the side-event to see the collaboration in action!

Panel 1: IPDD session - Fireside chat with a policy maker

Viviane Torinelli, Central Bank of Brazil, BRASFI
Reina Berlien, Brandywine Global Investment Management
Vemund Olsen, Storebrand Asset Management
Moderator: Rafael Forsett, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum

Panel 2: Takeaways from the Spring field trip & perspectives for the year ahead

Takeshi Wada, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
Bruno Bernardo, Régia Capital
Viktoria Voskressenskaia, Lannebo
Moderator: Roberta Peixoto Ramos, Rainforest Foundation Norway

Hosted by BB Asset & Régia Capital | Capital for Nature-Based Solutions in the Global South

10:30 - 11:30
Venue: Room 115, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

This panel brings together global leaders and experts to discuss practical ways to unlock and scale capital for nature-positive initiatives across the Global South. The discussion will highlight opportunities for innovative financial mechanisms, the importance of policy and academic collaboration, and the power of public–private partnerships to drive investment in restoration and conservation.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ir@regiacapital.com.br.

PRI hosted | Driving value for investors and portfolio companies: private market insights

10:30-12:30
Venue: Room 103, Anhembi Convention Centre, Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 - Santana, São Paulo, 02012-021
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

This side event brings together private market practitioners to share the latest developments in value creation, with a spotlight on building value from climate-related opportunities. This session will also share insights from the Initiative Climat International (iCI), featuring achievements from this group of 300 investors focused on climate matters and giving a preview of future priority topics tackling climate within this sector.

Hosted by Amundi | Enhancing portfolio resilience against rising nature and climate risks

10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Room 112, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Nearly 70% of disclosing companies have not assessed their supply chains' biodiversity impacts, and less than half are reporting on any of their supply chain emissions. By understanding and actively managing risks within their supply chains, businesses can enhance their resilience, improve their financial performance, and maintain a competitive edge. Join us to answer this issue, and more!

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact viola.devecchi@amundi.com.

PRI & IDB Invest hosted | Connecting climate ambition with investment opportunities in Latin America

10:30-12:30
Venue: Room 104, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates & policy makers

As COP30 approaches, Latin American countries are updating their NDCs, setting new targets for reducing emissions and enhancing climate adaptation. Meeting these commitments will require substantial investment across key strategic sectors, including energy, transport, agriculture, and land use. Yet, the region faces a wide gap between its climate finance needs and the current global availability of capital.

This official side event, convened by PRI and the IDB Invest, aims to foster a high-level dialogue between investors and policymakers to accelerate financing for climate action and the implementation of NDCs in Latin America.

Hosted by Mining 2030 | Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030: the role of responsible investors in shaping a responsible mining industry

10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

The Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 is an investor-led initiative shaping a shared vision for a responsible mining sector and the role of finance in achieving it. This side event will share recommendations on how investors and stakeholders can drive responsible practices, manage systemic risks, and support long-term value creation.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact Sebastien.Akbik@chronossustainability.com.

Hosted by S&P Global | Financing a Decarbonized Global Market

10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Room 113, Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 - Santana, São Paulo, 02012-021
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Join S&P Global to explore what's needed at the intersection of climate, nature, and finance in building a more sustainable global economy. Key conversations will focus on:

Integrating nature into adaptation and transition planning
Mobilizing private capital to scale decarbonization efforts
Financing sustainable agriculture

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact jenna.oconnor@spglobal.com.

Hosted by Climate Governance Initiative, IBGC and Pacto Global Rede Brazil | Bridging Expectations: Boards, CEOs & Investors on Climate & Nature Governance

10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Novotel Center Norte, Av. Zaki Narchi 500, São Paulo, SP, 02029-000

Join us for a unique three-way conversation between CEO, Board Director and investor voices to explore how each can help transform governance structures and practice to deliver credible, realistic approaches to resilience in the face of accelerating systemic risk.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact Charlene.cranny@chapterzeroalliance.org.

Hosted by: BB Asset & Régia Capital | Financing the Future: Ecoinvest in Action

11:30 - 12:30
Venue: Room 115, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo

Brazil is at the forefront of mobilizing capital for sustainable projects through the Eco Invest Program, an initiative by the National Treasury that is part of the Ecological Transformation Plan. The panelists will present the program structure and impact, share the international perspective and how Brazil’s experience offers insights to inspire global solutions.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ir@regiacapital.com.br.

Wednesday 5 November

Hosted by Bloomberg | Bloomberg Side Event Programme – Day 2

Venue: Room 114, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates & policy makers

Carbon Markets - Brazil's Moment to Lead with Carbon Markets?
08:00 – 09:00
Join us for a dynamic conversation with leading voices in Brazil’s evolving carbon ecosystem. This event brings together key market players across the spectrum to share insights on the future of carbon pricing, trading, and project development.

Markets Need to Believe in Climate?
13:10 – 14:25
Climate change dominates headlines - but does it really move markets? Join us for a live Oxford-style debate that takes on one of finance's toughest questions: are investors already pricing climate risk, or are markets too short-term to care?

If you have any questions about these side events, please contact ckeywell@bloomberg.net.

PRI & NZAM partners hosted | Managing climate risks and opportunities: asset manager reflections

07:30 - 09:30
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

This side event will share insights into how asset managers are managing the risks and opportunities of the climate transition. Featuring a mix of moderated panels with industry practitioners and experts and facilitated table discussions allowing participants to exchange on key implementation topics, the side event will explore the challenges and opportunities asset managers are facing in different regions. The event will also provide insights into the future of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative in the run-up to its re-launch.

PRI hosted | From interest to action: opportunities with collaborative stewardship initiatives

07:45-09:30
Venue: Room 102, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

Join for practical investor insights on progress made from participating in collaborative stewardship initiatives, as well as quickfire introductions to collaborative opportunities at the PRI. Attendees will leave with a strong understanding of the opportunities and resources available to support their collaboration efforts as well as a chance to network with peers and meet PRI’s stewardship team.

Panel discussion speakers:

Valeria Piani, Head of Stewardship, Phoenix Group
Barbara Calvi, Head of Sustainability, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Fuyumi Takeuchi, Senior ESG Specialist, Nomura Asset Management
Moderator: Tim Steinweg, Head of Stewardship, Nature, PRI

Collaborative engagement ‘Pitch’ speakers:

Chris Dodwell, Global Head of Policy & Advocacy, Impax Asset Management
Barbara Zvan, President and CEO, University Pension Plan
Livia Rossi, Acting Head of Stewardship, Climate Change, PRI
Nabylah Abo Dehman, Head of Stewardship, Social Issues & Human Rights, PRI
Paul Chandler, Director, Stewardship, PRI

Hosted by LSEG | Taking insights into action: Perspectives on navigating sustainable investing in Brazil

07:45 - 09:30
Venue: Room 112, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Chaired by Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, LSEG, the event will bring together industry leaders from across Brazil who will share their perspectives on navigating the sustainable investing, such as the adoption of sustainable indexing and the evolving regulatory landscape.

We will share key findings from LSEG’s latest edition of the Net Zero Atlas and conclude with a networking breakfast.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact emma.jones2@lseg.com.

PRI hosted | Investing in EMDEs - forging global to local investor connections

08:00 - 09:30
Venue: Room 103, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates and Brazilian signatories

This event will help facilitate knowledge-sharing and forge connections between Brazilian and other emerging markets and developing economies-based investors and their global counterparts. We will share examples of formal partnerships and other collaborations that have helped both sets of investors to successfully identify opportunities and overcome key challenges related to investing in EMDEs.

Hosted by Global Canopy and WWF Brazil in partnership with AFi and IIGC | Finance Sector Leadership on Deforestation: From Risk to Action

08:00 - 09:30
Venue: Holiday Inn Sao Paulo Parque Anhembi

A high-level breakfast roundtable for global and Brazilian financial institutions to exchange experiences, explore tools, and identify opportunities to address deforestation, conversion, and human rights risks. Structured around PRI Nature Guidance pillars, with breakout tables on policy, due diligence, stewardship, and EUDR, it drives peer learning and forward-looking action.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact l.meneses@globalconopy.org.

Hosted by: BB Asset & Régia Capital | The Future of Sustainable Investing and the Private Credit Market

08:30 - 09:30
Venue: Room 115, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo

As sustainability reshapes global finance, private credit has emerged as a critical tool to drive the transition. This session will explore how sustainable investing principles are evolving across asset classes. Experts will discuss market trends, regulatory developments, investor expectations and will share their perspectives on what the sustainable investment landscape will look like in 2030.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ir@regiacapital.com.br.

Hosted by Rights CoLab, Pacto Global Rede Brasil, and ESG Inteligente | The Investor Case for Integrating HREDD into Investment Practice

08:00 - 09:30
Venue: Worka Coworking, R. Felipe Gadelha, 110 - Santana, São Paulo - SP, 02012-120, Brazil
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

As new regulations worldwide usher in a new era of corporate accountability, Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) is no longer only an ethical imperative it's a cornerstone of financial materiality for investors. This interactive session will focus on the investor case for integrating HREDD into investment decisions and introduce new tools and disclosure frameworks for doing so.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact silvana@rightscolab.org.

Hosted by World Economic Forum | High-Level Roundtable: Catalyzing Private Finance for Climate-Aligned Growth

13:10 - 14:25
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Despite record climate finance of $1.9T in 2023, EMDEs remain largely locked out of affordable private capital. Project pipelines are growing, especially in high-potential sunbelt regions, but financing is stalled by non-standard structures and limited catalytic equity. This session explores actionable solutions to mobilize private investment at scale.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact nasim.pour@weforum.org.

Hosted by UNICEF | Child-Lens Investing: Unlocking Equity for the Next Generation

13:10 - 14:25
Venue: Room 113, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

UNICEF, with over 100 investment actors, has developed the first investing lens that intentionally considers children: Child-Lens Investing. This side event will launch a practical toolkit for listed equity investors to implement stewardship practices driving meaningful actions for children, improving transparency and being interoperable with existing ESG and human rights frameworks.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact fbiber@unicef.org.

Hosted by: BB Asset & Régia Capital | Critical Minerals: Financing the Transition

13:10 - 14:25
Venue: Room 115, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo

The energy transition relies on secure and responsible access to critical minerals. This panel will examine how governments, development banks, and investors can collaborate to finance the extraction, processing, and innovation needed to support decarbonization. Panelists will discuss the challenges of balancing growth and sustainability and how Brazil can position itself as a global leader.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ir@regiacapital.com.br.

Hosted by E Fund Management | Emerging Market Responsible Investment Practice - China & Brazil

13:10 - 14:25
Venue: Room 102, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

This session will shed lights on responsible investment in emerging markets, particularly China and Brazil. Join panelists from Itau Asset, FAIRR, B3, HSBC, and E Fund for a meaningful dialogue that will help you understand the distinctive responsible investment challenges and unique practices in emerging markets. Complimentary meals will be provided.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact wangji@efunds.com.cn.

Hosted by EIRIS Conflict Risk Network | Roundtable Consultation: Principles for Responsible Defence Investment

13:30 - 14:20
Venue: Room 104, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

This roundtable will introduce the Principles for Responsible Defence Investment (PRDI) and give attendees the opportunity to provide feedback on key elements of the concept note that will inform the drafting of the principles.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact samantha.chua@eirisfoundation.org.

Hosted by Clarity AI | Network with the industry

18:30 - 22:30
Venue: R. Conselheiro Saraiva, 207 - Santana, São Paulo - SP, 02037-020, Brazil

Join Clarity AI on Wednesday, November 5th at 6.30 PM for an evening of networking and a cocktail-style dinner following the PRI sessions.Connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as we wrap up the day and say goodbye to São Paulo.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact beatriz.muro@clarity.ai.

Thursday 6 November

Hosted by Bloomberg | Bloomberg Side Event Programme – Day 3

Venue: Room 114, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates & policy makers

From Pledges to Pathways: Data for Tracking National and Corporate Transition Plans
08:00 – 09:00
Governments are backtracking on climate pledges. Investors are modelling double-digit portfolio losses if the transition fails. Yet the link between policy, capital, and outcomes remains dangerously weak. This fast-paced series of talks bringing leading thinkers to the stage to unpack the data behind the world's transition plans - from national commitments (NDCs) to corporate capex and debt pricing.

Transition Data Compass
09:30 – 09:30
The energy transition presents a complex analytical challenge, where incomplete or inconsistent data can distort assessments of risk and opportunity. This session will examine how directional signals, including transition revenue projections, capital allocation, and scenario pathway alignment, can be leveraged to produce decision-useful insights at both company and portfolio levels.

Climate Damages, Adaptation and the New Cost of Capital
12:30 – 12:30
Climate-related damages have driven $18.5 trillion in global spending since 2000. These costs are expected to increase over time. In this world of escalating climate volatility, assessing physical risk and adaptation are essential in the investment process. This session will highlight research and tools that are available to better incorporate climate risk and opportunity in decision-making.

If you have any questions about these side events, please contact ckeywell@bloomberg.net.

PRI & UNEP FI hosted | Empowering asset owners to lead climate action

07:30 - 09:30
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

This session will spotlight the work of the global Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. Open to both members and non-members, this official side event will feature a number of Alliance member case studies that will incubate and drive practical and collaborative roundtable discussions on priority action areas. The event will foster dialogue between asset owners, national governments, development finance institutions, and other key stakeholders in the run up to COP30.

PRI hosted | Modelling what matters: navigating investment risks with climate scenario analysis

07:30 - 09:30
Venue: Room 102, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

This session will explore how investors can assess physical climate risks using climate scenario modelling. It highlights the importance of embedding climate considerations into investment decisions and showcases practical examples of adaptation strategies. The event also examines the evolving role of data providers in supporting clients in their risk assessment. The session will feature an expert panel providing insights and also have a breakout discussion to support investors in identifying risks, barriers and opportunities of using climate scenario models.

Hosted by Labour Rights Investor Network (LRIN) | Understanding and Acting on Labour Rights Risks in the Platform Economy at a Moment of Opportunity

08:00 - 09:30
Venue: Room 103, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

The Global Unions’ Committee on Workers’ Capital (CWC) invites PRI in Person participants to a breakfast session on the Labour Rights Investor Network (LRIN)

Freedom of association and collective bargaining are universal labour rights. Yet the majority of the 150 million people working via online platforms are treated as self-employed or classified as independent contractors, which restricts their ability to join a union and excludes them from minimum-wage guarantees, paid leave and other social protections in many jurisdictions.

When platform business models are misaligned with international labour standards, investors may face material operational, legal, regulatory and reputational risks that pose distinct stewardship challenges.

This session will explain why labour rights in the platform economy matter for PRI signatories and how they may approach stewardship. Investors will hear directly from workers, unions and peers, and explore engagement strategies to mitigate risk.

You’ll leave with:

Guidance on mitigating material risk by strengthening labour-rights stewardship with a focus on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
Real-world examples of labour-rights risks and engagement opportunities
Concrete stewardship tools and investor asks for platform companies

Hosted by the Labour Rights Investor Network (LRIN), this session will show how access to labour-rights expertise and a collaboration platform can strengthen PRI signatories’ stewardship.

Speakers:

Kiran Aziz, Head of Responsible Investments at KLP, Norway
Christoffer Jonsson, CWC Chair and CEO of Folksam LO Tjänstepension, Sweden
Marcelo Pariente, General Secretary of ASIMM – Asociación Sindical de Motociclistas, Mensajeros y Servicios – an ITF-affiliated trade union, Argentina
Nicolas Souza Santos, iFood Delivery Rider; Secretary of the Association of Motoboys, Motogirls, and Couriers of Juiz de Fora (AMMEJUF); and member of the National Alliance of App-Based Couriers (ANEA), Brazil
Paddy Crumlin, CWC Vice-Chair, President of the International Transport Workers Federation and National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), Australia

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact morozco@share.ca.

Hosted by World Economic Forum | Financing the Future of Agricultural Supply Chains: From Risk to Resilience

08:00 - 09:30
Venue: Room 113, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Agricultural supply chains are central to climate, nature, and food security, offering immediate opportunities for impactful investment. This event will gather investors, banks, policymakers, and agribusiness leaders to explore financing solutions that unlock capital at scale and drive sustainable agriculture.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact fernanda@tropicalforestalliance.org.

PRI & ANBIMA hosted | Strategic sustainability-related capacity building: Training innovation for organisations, leaders and jurisdictions

08:15 - 09:15
Venue: Room 104, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

As client sophistication and regulatory complexity intensify, building cross-functional RI fluency has never been more critical, nor more challenging.

Join us to explore how PRI Academy is transforming responsible investment capacity building through expanded training solutions designed for today's market realities.

The session will cover:

Our new online, self-paced, cross-functional training courses addressing critical capability gaps
PRI’s new executive education partnerships with world-leading business schools, developing strategic leadership capabilities for senior RI professionals
Innovative approaches to jurisdictional capacity building
Exclusive launch: the official launch of PRI’s training collaboration with the Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Institutions (Anbima), to deliver Brazil-specific sustainability-related investment training at scale

Whether you're looking for help to operationalise sustainability strategies across your entire organization or interested in developing your own executive-level capabilities, this session provides practical solutions to transform your responsible investment approach.

Hosted by Transition Pathway Initiative | TPI/ASCOR Breakfast

09:00-18:00
Venue: Holiday Inn Parque

TPI and ASCOR will be hosting a joint breakfast event for supporters. Breakfast will be provided. There will be some short introductory remarks from both TPI and ASCOR representatives and then a chance for networking. Come and join us to find out more about TPI and ASCOR. If you wish to attend this event, please contact Joanne Lewis at info@transitionpathwayinitiative.org

Hosted by: BB Asset & Régia Capital | Carbon Market: from integrity to impact

08:30 - 09:30
Venue: Room 115, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo

The carbon market is at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy, moving billions of dollars and creating strategic opportunities for companies, governments, and investors. This panel will bring together global experts to discuss emerging trends, critical challenges, opportunities and the Latin America´s role as leader in generating high-quality credits.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ir@regiacapital.com.br.

Hosted by The Shareholder Commons | System Stewardship Roundtable

12:30 - 13:45
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Managing the impact that individual portfolio companies and sectors have on the systems that underpin diversified portfolios is critical to long-term financial returns. But allocating resources to stewardship is a practical challenge in an industry focused on alpha. Join The Shareholder Commons and fellow investors as we discuss developing a framework for pursuing system stewardship.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact vale@theshareholdercommons.com.

Hosted by: BB Asset & Régia Capital | Climate resilience: from extreme weather to sustainable transition

12:20 - 13:45
Venue: Room 115, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo

This panel brings together global leaders to explore how international funds, philanthropic institutions, and strategic think tanks are reshaping investment flows to accelerate the shift toward a low-carbon economy. With forward-looking insights, this panel is a must-attend for anyone seeking to understand how capital, policy, and technology converge to transform the global economy.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ir@regiacapital.com.br.

Hosted by UNEP FI & MSCI | ESG Leadership and Financial Performance: What Investors Can Learn from Responsible Banking

12:30 - 13:45
Venue: Room 103, Anhembi Convention Centre, Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 - Santana, São Paulo, 02012-021
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

This panel taking place at PRI In Person will explore the financial implications of sustainability commitments, drawing on MSCI’s analysis of PRB member banks. The discussion will highlight how responsible banking practices correlate with stronger ESG performance and lower cost of capital, with broader relevance across sectors and investment strategies.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact ana.sena@un.org.

Hosted by Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) | Asking Better Questions on Nature: For asset owners and chief investment officers

12:30 - 13:45
Venue: Room 102, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

This event will launch the "Asking Better Questions on Nature" guide for asset owners, produced by TNFD in collaboration with PRI. It is designed to help asset owners surface critical insights about nature-related issues in their conversations with their asset managers. Speakers will discuss how the guide can be used to identify decision-useful information needed to bring nature into investment.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact andra.enuica@tnfd.global.

Hosted by World Climate Foundation and Ceres Investor Network | The Promise and Urgency to Accelerate Climate Investments in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs)

12:45 - 13:45
Venue: Room 104, Anhembi Convention Centre, Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 - Santana, São Paulo, 02012-021
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) are tomorrow’s engines of global growth—projected to account for over half of global energy demand and emissions by 2050. Considering their promise and urgent need to decarbonise, institutional investors are keen to scale climate investments in EMDEs.

At the New York working session during the World Climate and Biodiversity Summit, the Climate Investment Coalition (CIC) and the Ceres Investor Network brought together leading investors and public finance institutions to identify the key barriers to capital deployment in EMDEs and outline practical pathways to shift from pledges to implementation.

Building on those outcomes, this São Paulo workshop will move from strategy to action, focusing on concrete investment pipelines, blended-finance models, and partnership structures that can unlock institutional capital at scale.

Objectives:

Identify and showcase high-potential projects and partnerships that demonstrate scalable and investable climate solutions.
Explore blended and innovative finance models that have proven effective in addressing structural barriers to investment.
Identify enabling partnership and policy levers needed to reduce the cost of capital.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact meena.vahabzadeh@worldclimatefoundation.org.

PRI & Investor Agenda partners hosted | The Investor Agenda Side Event for COP30: Accelerating and Scaling Up Investor and Government Climate Action

16:00 - 17:00
Venue: Room 101, Anhembi Convention Centre, São Paulo
Audience: PRI in Person delegates

This session will present new research on the global state of investor climate action. It will provide a forum for investors to discuss actions they’re taking, and the steps they’re calling on governments to take at COP30. Including investor perspectives on: actions to address climate risk and opportunities, corporate engagement, investor disclosure, and policy advocacy; climate related trends, including expectations on key COP30 outcomes such as private finance mobilization for resilience in EMDEs, investable NDCs and progress in implementing the outcome of the First Global Stocktake.

Hosted by UN Human Rights B-Tech Project, GESDA, Swissnex | Anticipating Responsible Tech Innovation Grounded in Environmental Protection, Human Rights and Data Agency

16:30 - 20:30
Venue: Residence of the Consul General of Switzerland in São Paulo, R. Cristóvão Pereira, 371 - Campo Belo, São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo - 04620-010

Digital technologies and AI have immense power for good, but also have massive potential to cause harm to individuals, society and the environment.

This event will convene a panel on leveraging investment to incentivize human rights in the AI economy – lessons learned from climate action, and a session on anticipatory science and diplomacy as a tool to shape investment opportunities on a scale.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact isabel.ebert@un.org.

Hosted by Mobilising Finance for Forests & Partnerships for Forests | Brazilian Bioeconomy Emerging Funds Mixer

17:00 - 19:30
Venue: Novotel São Paulo Center Norte, Sala Anhanguera, Av. Zaki Narchi, 500 - Vila Guilherme, São Paulo - SP, 02029-000

This mixer will explore how to scale climate and nature finance to emerging markets, with a particular focus on Brazil’s bioeconomy. Through a 'Shark Tank' format featuring presentations from emerging Brazilian fund managers, participants will deepen their understanding of forest and sustainable land use investment opportunities in Brazil, share insights, and discover a range of investible funds. Food and drink will be provided from 16:40.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact megan.hawkes@thepalladiumgroup.com.

Friday 7 November

Hosted by WBCSD | Quantifying the Financial Effects of Sustainability Risks & Opportunities

08:00 - 10:00
Venue: KPMG Sao Paulo, Rua Verbo Divino, 1400, Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo, 04719-911

This session will explore key challenges and opportunities associated with the business case for sustainability, including both risk mitigation and value creation opportunities. It will focus on integration in financial analysis and valuation, and examine the role of different stakeholders and standards, outlining key gaps, priorities and needs.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact russellbrown@wbcsd.org.

PRI hosted | Nature Reporting for Brazilian Signatories

09:00 - 11:30
Venue: Vivest, Alameda Santos, 2477, 4º andar, São Paulo-SP
Audience: Open to all

The PRI Nature Reporting Preparer Forum is holding the first workshop of a series of six, prepared specifically for Brazilian asset owner and asset manager signatories. This initiative aims to support peer-to-peer learning among leading investors in Brazil and build investor capacity on understanding and assessing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. This workshop focuses on the financial implications of nature and the urgent need for change. It is part of a larger PRI project with partners TNFD, WBCSD and UNEP-FI focused on Lat Am and SE Asia.

Hosted by CDP | CDP’s Global Supply Chain Connection 2025

09:00 - 14:15
Venue: Trio One, São Paulo, Brazil

As a featured event in the lead-up to COP30, CDP’s Global Supply Chain Connection 2025 will spotlight the critical role of supply chains in driving climate and nature action.The event will convene leading companies, decision-makers, and climate experts to explore how sustainability data, especially from suppliers, is transforming corporate strategies and financial flows. From emissions and deforestation disclosures to supplier engagement and risk management, we’ll dive into the insights and partnerships accelerating the shift to a net-zero, nature-positive economy. Join us in São Paulo to connect with global leaders and discover how supply chain transparency is shaping the future of sustainable business.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact Lais.Cesar@cdp.net.

From COP to Capital: Data and Standards for Scaling Sustainable Infrastructure

Hosted by Bentley Systems, Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation, PSP HUB, FAST-Infra Label, Infrastructure Policy Advancement

09:00 - 12:00
Venue: The New Zealand Consulate, Avenida Paulista, 2421 - 12th floor - São Paulo/SP
Audience: This is for PRI in Person delegates. To enquire about any exceptions, please contact the organiser.

Following events gathering 500+ leaders in Canada, China, Germany, South Africa, Switzerland, the UK and the US, Twin Talks & Infrastructure in a Changing World come to São Paulo to explore how technology and standards are advancing the Baku to Belém Roadmap and scaling sustainable, resilient infrastructure development and investment globally, while also establishing new commitments for the future.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact roger.cruz@gib-foundation.org.

Hosted by Mobilising Finance for Forests | Financing Green & Greening Finance: Lessons from bankable models in the Brazilian forests and sustainable land use sector

09:30 - 11:30
Venue: Casa Udjain, R. Tácito de Almeida, 107 - Sumaré, São Paulo - SP, 01251-010

This session will spotlight two MFF investees through a dynamic conversation exploring how their projects deliver impact, returns, and scale. These spotlight interviews will discuss how MFF’s investment has helped catalyze further funding and also look at how blended finance strategies can help de-risk investments and unlock climate and nature finance in emerging markets.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact megan.hawkes@thepalladiumgroup.com.

Hosted by TMP and Land Facility (FCDO) | Securing the Ground for Climate Action: Land Governance and Supply Chains

10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Novotel Sao Paulo Center norte, Raposo Tavares Auditorium - Avenida Zaki Narchi 500 Vila Guilherme - 02029-000 São Paulo, Brazil

Stronger land tenure reduces risks, safeguards supply chains, and unlocks climate adaptation. Drawing on analysis from TMP, global leaders in near-term climate risk, this event brings together decision-makers from business, philanthropy, and government to explore avenues for collaboration.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact mariajose.ramirezalvarado@asktmp.com.

PRI, CASI and iCS hosted | From Sustainability to Scalability: Role of Capacity-building and Perspectives from EMDEs

11:30 - 15:00
Venue: Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, São Paulo
Audience: Open to all

This event will explore how we can harness the current momentum in global sustainability efforts, particularly within EMDEs, and accelerate the scaling-up of sustainable finance.

Jointly organized by PRI, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) and the Institute of Climate and Society (iCS), this whole-day event serves as a side event of PRI in Person and aims to facilitate discussions and collaborations that will help address sustainable investing challenges, providing practical solutions to accelerate the adoption of sustainable finance on a global scale.

Hosted by CVM, CNMV and IIMV | Capital for Climate: Harnessing Taxonomies and Interoperability

14:00 - 18:00
Venue: Arena B3: Praça Antônio Prado, 48 - São Paulo

This event will discuss the potential of sustainable finance taxonomies to mobilize capital for net zero and sustainable growth, present the Taxonomy Interoperability Principles and consider the economic imperative for scaled-up climate finance and action.

Hosted by WBCSD, Natura, Generation Investment Management | Integration Summit, co-hosted by WBCSD, Natura and Generation

14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Sao Paulo (address to be shared with confirmed attendees)

This Integration Summit will convene leaders from finance, corporates, academia and civil society who are all actively working towards more aligned corporate performance and accountability. This will be an opportunity for business and investors to share insights on what it means to integrate climate, nature and equity in practice, and for key accountability initiatives to reflect and contribute towards a shared vision and roadmap.

If you have any questions about this side event, please contact cp-a@wbcsd.org.