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Tuesday's Webinar: How Can We Integrate SASB in a Private Market Context Impact Capital Forum Unsubscribe 8:09 AM (0 minutes ago) to me Join Impact Capital Forum to learn more about the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's latest initiatives in the private market context with Jeff Cohen, expert author of the paper Integrating ESG Holistically In Private Equity: A Strategic Approach and Director of Capital Markets Integration Head of Private Investment Initiatives at SASB. The paper builds on a previous publication, SASB and Private Markets, to demonstrate how investors can leverage SASB Standards as a cornerstone in building a ESG strategy for private equity. The paper describes and demystifies the interconnected ESG ecosystem, offers practical insights for the various stages of the investment process through a GP lens. It includes case studies from Generation Investment Management and Partners Group. About Our Speaker: Jeff Cohen is the Director of Capital Markets Integration at SASB and the Head of Private Investments Initiatives. In his role, Mr. Cohen partners with institutional investors and asset owners, facilitating dialogue on financially material, industry-specific ESG topics. Prior to joining SASB, Mr. Cohen was Head of Business Development at Sonen Capital, an ESG & Impact dedicated OCIO and fund manager. Mr. Cohen has spent his career working with sophisticated investors at organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and Gerson Lehrman Group. Interviewed by: Betsy Popken, Special Counsel at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe. As co-leader of Orrick’s global Business & Human Rights practice and a Sustainability advisor, Betsy helps clients navigate the legal, business, and reputational risks of their biggest human rights and ESG challenges. With strong ties to the human rights and sustainability communities, and expertise in international human rights law, ESG, responsible/ethical tech and innovation, the SDGs, and CSR, Betsy works with clients to develop an approach that considers peer benchmarking but is tailored to their individual needs. She has a particular passion for tackling human rights issues raised by emerging technologies and serves as co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s Responsible Use of Technology Learning & Education Initiative. ICF Members can pre-register at no cost. Non-Members may join for a $15 registration. Membership is available at levels for $25, $50 and $95, learn more. Login instructions for this Zoom videoconference will be emailed after your registration is completed. Sustainable Real Estate Projects in Opportunity Zones Thursday, February 11th, 12:00-1:00 pm Pricing Climate Risk into the Financial Markets Tuesday, February 16th, 12:00-1:00 pm The Next Phase of Opportunity Zones led by Steve Glickman and Ira Weinstein, Co-Authors of 'The Guide to Making Opportunity Zones Work' Thursday, February 18th, 12:00-1:00 pm Virtual Networking Lunch Thursday, March 4th, 12:00-1:00 pm Become a member of the Impact Capital Forum by clicking here. Unsubscribe
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