From Risk to Returns: Future-Proofing Strategies in 2025
Within a rapidly changing world, increasingly shaped by political and economic pressures, the focus on sustainability, a nature-first approach and progressing toward an Earth-positive future may seem harder than ever.
June 24th, 2025
Screening Room 2, Everyman Cinema, 14-18 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DN
Within a rapidly changing world, increasingly shaped by political and economic pressures, the focus on sustainability, a nature-first approach and progressing toward an Earth-positive future may seem harder than ever. Whilst the challenge remains as pressing, the amount of “noise” which must be cut through to maintain this vital focus has increased significantly.
It is against this backdrop, and as part of the London Climate Action Week, CDP wish to hold a convening event considering practical ways to maintain a focus on the placing a focus on sustainability at the centre of their business operations and overall strategy. Specifically, the event will aim to:
Outline how to continue environmental initiatives, despite external pressures
Explore how to shift language and framing around sustainability in a changing political / corporate environment, whilst not losing sight of the sustainability “big picture”
Uncover and share knowledge on how organizations are measuring and communicating the financial costs of inaction on climate risks
Share practical best practice on quantifying the financial upside of environmental initiatives when making key decisions and supporting transition plans
Delve into specific data points which can demonstrate the sustainability business case
Agenda
The full-day program will run from 16:00 to 19:00, closing with networking drinks. Timing and agenda subject to change. More details including a final speaker faculty will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Time (BST) | Session Description |
16:10-16:20 | Registration opens and pre-session networking |
16:20-16:30 | CDP chair opening remarks and event housekeeping |
16:30-16:45 | Keynote presentation by Dr Sean Carmody, Co-chair, NGFS Task Force on Adaptation / Executive Director, Policy and Advice, Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) |
16:45-17:00 | Keynote presentation by Sherry Madera, CEO, CDP |
17:00-17:50 | Keynote panel discussion: Value Beyond Volatility: Adapting Strategy in a Polarized World - Which environmental initiatives have you continued despite external pressure? - How are you measuring and communicating the financial costs of inaction on climate risks? - What are clients sharing with you today that they weren't two years ago? - To what extent are stranded assets and litigation risk factoring into your environmental strategy decisions, and how are you mitigating this concern? - How are you quantifying the financial upside of your environmental initiatives when making investment decisions? - How are clients being supported on their net zero journey? - What specific data points would most help you demonstrate the business case for sustainability? |
17:50-18:25 | Screening of nature-focused short firm |
18:25-19:30 | Event closing remarks and networking drinks reception |
Speakers
Sherry Madera, CEO, CDP
Akanksha Khatri, Head of Nature Biodiversity, World Economic Forum
Vincent Charpiot, Executive Vice President – Head of Group Sustainability Business Accelerator, Capgemini
Kristin Hughes, Global Sustainability Director, Diageo
Natalie Blyth, Global Head of Sustainable Banking and Transition, HSBC
Dr Sean Carmody, Co-chair, NGFS Task Force on Adaptation and Executive Director, Policy and Advice, Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA)
Sonya Bhonsle, Global Director of Value Chains and Regional Director Corporations and Supply Chains, CDP
Register your interest
We'll confirm your attendance status within one week of registration.
Due to venue capacity and our commitment to diverse representation, we allocate a limited number of seats per organization. Additional team members will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available, typically 1-2 weeks before the event.
For any questions or further information, please contact us at events@cdp.net.
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Location: 14-18 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DN