Sustainable finance events round-up
A weekly update of sustainable finance events happening around the world
Last updated: 29 June 2026
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In-Person Events
Europe
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) • 23-27 August 2026 • Stockholm, Sweden
Issue/sector focused research
A global event focused on Water for People and Progress, advancing equitable water access, climate resilience, and inclusive water governance.
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Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI) • 24-26 August 2026 • Liège, Belgium
The GRASFI Annual Conference 2026 brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss high-quality academic research in sustainable finance and investment, hosted by HEC Liège, Management School of the University of Liège.
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IRISCC • Autumn 2026 • Greece
ESG Integration and analysis
An intensive training school in Greece providing deep dives into data analysis methods for assessing climate-related risks.
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International Capital Market Association (ICMA) • 2026 • Brussels, Belgium
Product development and trends
An interactive roundtable discussion focusing on Asian debt capital markets, trends in international bond markets, and implications for Europe from a sustainable bond perspective.
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North America
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) • July 2026 • New York City, USA
ESG Integration and analysis
A discussion-driven workshop for accounting and finance leaders in New York focusing on the latest regulatory developments, data quality, and using sustainability data for internal decision-making.
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Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) • July 2026 • Los Angeles, California, USA
ESG Integration and analysis
An in-person conference hosted by A4S and UCLA Anderson specifically for the ESG and sustainability controller community to share real-world hurdles and best practices in sustainability accounting and reporting.
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Fiduciary Investors • 24-26 August 2026 • Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
Governance and directors’ duties
Annual Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Stanford University convening global asset owners and institutional fiduciaries to navigate fiduciary duties, investment strategy, risk management, and responsible investment practices.
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Phenix Capital Group • September 2026 • New York City, USA
Impact measurement and verification
Global conference bringing together institutional investors, asset owners, and impact leaders to advance solutions-focused investing and reshape capital flows toward climate and social solutions.
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Ceres • 20-27 September 2026 • New York City, USA
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
A major climate action event featuring full-day programming anchored by Ceres with experts engaging across the city on business leadership, climate solutions, and policies for a cleaner, resilient economy.
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South America
Latimpacto • September 2026 • Latin America
Impact measurement and verification
A gathering focused on social innovation, impact investing trends, and social finance development across Latin America.
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Asia-Pacific
UN Global Compact • 11-12 August 2026 • Colombo, Sri Lanka
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
The regional flagship event for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together leaders from across sectors to accelerate measurable action and collaboration on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) • September 2026 • Hong Kong
Strategy and Organisational change
An invitation-only CFO roundtable hosted by A4S as part of ReThink HK, exploring key corporate transition challenges, priorities, and focus areas for CFOs in delivering corporate sustainable value.
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Nature Positive Summit • 2026 • Japan
A summit in Japan focused on nature-positive outcomes, strategies for business and finance, and advancing sustainable practices across sectors.
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Australia/NZ
Sustainable Business Network (SBN) • July 2026 • New Zealand
ESG Integration and analysis
A symposium for businesses and finance experts to explore the business case for nature, nature-related risks and resilience, financing action, and emerging market opportunities.
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Supply Nation • August 2026 • Australia
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
Supply Nation’s flagship event, Connect 2026, brings together Indigenous businesses, corporate organisations, and government representatives to celebrate supplier diversity, explore social procurement, and discuss strategies for Indigenous business growth and economic participation. The event includes a knowledge forum, tradeshow, and gala awards dinner.
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Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) • September 2026 • Auckland, New Zealand
ESG Integration and analysis
The premier annual conference for sustainable business and responsible investment professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand, featuring sessions on ESG integration, stewardship, and emerging sustainability trends.
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Transparency International Australia • November 2026 • Australia
Governance and directors’ duties
A symposium bringing together practitioners and policymakers to discuss the future of Australia’s whistleblower framework, including the proposed whistleblower ombudsman and legislative reforms.
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Webinars & Online Events
Chapter Zero New Zealand • July 2026
Governance and directors’ duties
A directors’ briefing on fast-moving global climate and ESG rules and their practical impact on New Zealand boards.
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The ERM Sustainability Institute • July 2026
Product development and trends
A trends webinar exploring recent Q2 sustainability developments and the growing role of AI and digital tools in helping businesses manage workloads and scale their sustainability impact.
Speakers: Andrew Angle, Aiste Brackley, Olaf Schatteman, Samir Menon
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Predistribution Initiative & Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) • July 2026
Fixing financial and economic systems
A webinar exploring the systemic financial risks posed by rising economic inequality and what investors can do about it, drawing on insights from an upcoming PRI investor briefing and PDI’s forthcoming paper on inequality as a macro-financial risk.
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Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) • July 2026
ESG Integration and analysis
A 90-minute public webinar examining sovereign ceiling frameworks as a proxy for government interference risk, exploring how credit rating agencies apply sovereign risk ceilings to EMDE infrastructure projects, which can limit capital access despite strong individual project risk profiles.
Speakers: Arend Kulenkampff, Waide Warner, Rob Ginsburg, Perrine Toledano, Ana Maria Camelo Vega, Igor Zelezetskii
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TNFD • July 2026
Industry standards and guidance
Webinar on sector-specific metrics and guidance for technology and communications using the TNFD LEAP approach, designed for financial institutions and investors assessing nature-related dependencies and impacts.
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Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) • July 2026
Active ownership
A webinar exploring findings on sustainability performance and climate risks across the critical minerals value chain, with practical approaches to investor stewardship engagement and integration of nature and climate considerations into investment processes.
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Past Altiorem Webinars & Events
We have hosted and contributed to dozens of webinars sharing practical insights on sustainable finance topics. All past sessions, hosted by Altiorem, are available to watch on demand below. From time to time, we highlight in-person events from organisations we trust in the industry, dedicated to sustainable finance or sustainability.
About Altiorem
Altiorem is the world’s first community-built sustainable finance library.
We are a registered charity dedicated to transforming finance into a force for good. We do this by curating and developing credible, accessible, and actionable educational content on sustainable finance and ESG.
Altiorem strengthens sustainable finance by:
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Helping people understand finance’s role in solving sustainability challenges.
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Supporting ESG integration across the finance industry.
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Fostering a new generation of finance leaders through student volunteers and early-career contributors.
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Equipping professionals with both theory and tools to make informed decisions that benefit people and the planet.