Climate Champions is a global initiative advising the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) High-Level Champions and mobilising non-state actors in campaigns such as Race to Zero and Race to Resilience to drive net-zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and sustainable finance.

Bezos Earth Fund (BEF) is a philanthropic initiative committed to mobilising US $10 billion by 2030 to tackle climate change and protect nature. It supports grant-making across areas such as conservation, decarbonisation, sustainable food systems and environmental justice, collaborating globally to drive systemic change and scale innovation.

University of Washington (UW) is a major public research university established in 1861 and based in Seattle, Washington, USA. It operates across three campuses and offers more than 300 graduate programmes. UW emphasises innovation, diversity, community engagement and global-citizen education.

Pensions for Purpose (P4P) is a UK-based membership platform dedicated to accelerating capital flows into impact-investments for pensions and institutional funds. It offers research, training, case-studies and community forums to support asset owners and advisers integrating ESG, sustainable and impact strategies.

AXA Research Lab on Gender Equality (Gender Lab) at Bocconi University in Milan advances empirical research and education on gender economics, diversity and policy impact. The lab publishes reports, hosts events and fosters academic-industry collaboration to promote gender equality across labour markets, fertility dynamics, culture and political representation.

TIRESIA (Technology Innovation & REsearch for Social ImpAct) is a research centre within the School of Management at Politecnico di Milano. It focuses on impact finance, social entrepreneurship, inclusive innovation and impact measurement. Through academic research, advisory services and executive education, it supports hybrid organisations and the public sector in embedding social value across strategy and governance.

Phenix Capital Group is an Amsterdam-based impact investing intelligence and advisory firm. It helps institutional investors and fund managers access curated impact fund data, conduct impact due diligence, and develop financial-first impact strategies tied to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is a government agency that develops, issues and maintains accounting and external reporting standards across Australia. It aligns Australian standards with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and contributes to global standard-setting.

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) is an independent statutory agency of the Australian Government, responsible for developing, issuing and maintaining high-quality auditing, assurance and sustainability assurance standards. Its standards are legally enforceable under Corporations Act 2001 for audits and reviews of financial reports in Australia.

Lazard offers global financial advisory and asset management services, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, capital markets and investment strategy. Founded in 1848, it serves institutional clients, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals across 40+ cities worldwide.

Canada.ca is the official website of Government of Canada. It provides access to government services, benefits, programs and information on topics such as immigration, taxes, health, environment, business and more. With authoritative and up-to-date content, Canada.ca is a central portal for Canadian government services and policies.

European Finance Association (EFA) is an international non-profit professional body for finance academics and practitioners. EFA brings together over 2,500 members globally. It organises annual conferences, doctoral events, and publishes the peer-reviewed Review of Finance journal.

Oxford University Press (OUP) is a global academic and educational publisher. It operates as a department of the University of Oxford, producing textbooks, scholarly works, English language resources and reference works. OUP emphasises digital innovation, sustainability commitments, and broad international reach in research and education.

MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) is a Swiss-based publisher of open access, peer-reviewed journals, established in 1996. MDPI publishes over 470 academic journals across science, technology and medicine, with authors covering article processing charges to enable unrestricted global access.

Rockefeller Capital Management (RockCo) delivers wealth management, asset management and investment banking services grounded in the Rockefeller legacy. Serving individuals, families and institutions, RockCo emphasises bespoke financial solutions, generational wealth planning and strategic advisory — combining innovation with long-standing trust.

Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) is a Japanese policy think tank founded in 2001. RIETI conducts theoretical and empirical economic research, bridges academe and government, and offers evidence-based trade, industry and economic policy recommendations.