Responsible investment has moved well beyond principles and pledges. Today’s challenges require practical capability and informed judgement. The RIAA Conference is a must-attend event for finance, sustainability and industry practitioners who want to focus on the key themes for responsible investment in 2026 and what implementation really looks like. Designed as an immersive, hands-on experience, the program focuses on the systems that underpin strong financial performance, and will help you understand how climate, nature, technology, governance and regulation intersect. 

These specially curated companion resources have been recommended by the conference speakers and Altiorem team.

This report provides a framework for scaling finance towards a sustainable ocean economy. It outlines recommendations for financial institutions, insurers, governments, and central banks to manage risks and capture opportunities. The protocol aims to mobilise the US$1 trillion required by 2030 to protect marine ecosystems and ensure prosperity.

This guidance outlines strategies for Australian investors to manage and reduce embodied carbon in real estate and infrastructure. It details a maturity pathway from benchmarking to achieving reductions, highlighting mandatory reporting requirements and strategic benefits. The document provides specific actions for equity and debt investors to align with net-zero pathways.

This report outlines strategies for businesses to implement effective grievance mechanisms aligned with UN Guiding Principles. It highlights how robust engagement can prevent potential financial losses of $25-40 million. Guidance covers design, internal governance, and maintaining effectiveness in high-risk environments to build stakeholder trust and ensure human rights compliance.

MECLA is a consortium of over 190 industry, government, and research organisations dedicated to reducing embodied carbon in the building and construction industry. The alliance brings together stakeholders across the supply chain to drive a collaborative transition toward a zero-carbon materials economy.

twentyfifty is an award-winning management consultancy that helps global companies embed human rights into their business strategy and operations. They provide practical perspectives on social risk to help organizations transition toward sustainable business practices.

Fair Finance International is an international civil society network of over 150 CSO partners and allies dedicated to shifting financial systems toward human rights and environmental protection. Coordinated by Oxfam Novib, the network uses rigorous methodology and policy assessments to benchmark the investment practices of financial institutions.