Speakers
Nature has landed on boardroom tables as a key area of focus. As boards and C-suites seek to grapple with this complex issue, how can responsible investors identify the right metrics, data and targets that will support adding nature to the balance sheet in a meaningful way?
Brought to you by the RIAA Nature Working Group, this session will explore how investors can align portfolios with environmental boundaries and drive outcomes that address nature risk and harness opportunities. Leading global experts will share insights on nature-related data, including geospatial and location-based data as well as tech solutions. They will also explore target-setting, metrics and how the nexus between climate and nature can be harnessed, alongside practical strategies. Brought to life through case studies, attendees will gain a richer understanding of progress toward agreed science-based targets for nature and discover how to use data and metrics to quantify environmental impacts.
Co-Chair of RIAA's Nature Working Group and Founder at Ziranjiti
Guy brings 20 years’ working in the field of business and biodiversity and currently guides the work at ziranjiti a nature based solutions and advisory firm. Guy has held global roles at some of the largest consulting firms, as well as being an integral part in the development of many nature-related frameworks and standards such as the TNFD and SBTN. Guy's work in nature finance has included the development of emerging nature credit frameworks including co-authoring the high integrity principles for the UNDP-led biodiversity credit alliance. Guy possesses a deep interest in primate conservation science, and the use of digital media and community-led storytelling to support effective conservation strategies.
Chief Executive Officer of Science Based Targets Network
Erin has led the Science Based Targets Network since its launch in 2020, building it into a leading authority on credible corporate action for a nature positive future. Under her leadership, SBTN has gained significant momentum; the first companies have set science-based targets for nature, and over 160 are preparing to do so.With over 20 years of experience in conservation and consulting, Erin has developed environmental strategies for NGOs, corporations, and industry alliances via roles at Blu Skye, Tompkins Conservation, and Bain & Company. She holds an MBA in sustainable business and the environment from Wharton.Erin is on the board of Earthwatch Institute, chair of the World Benchmarking Alliance’s Expert Review Committee for its corporate nature benchmark, member of GEO Atlas's Steering Board, and a member of the Core Stewardship Group of the Nature Positive Initiative to promote the integrity and implementation of the Global Goal for Nature.
Executive Director | Head of Natural Capital at Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Heechung Sung is an Executive Director in the Investment team at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Heech is leading the organisation’s investment strategy across agriculture, forestry and broader nature-based solutions to accelerate and contribute to the decarbonisation pathway for Australia. Heech has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services across private and public markets, including agriculture funds management with Macquarie’s Infrastructure and Real Assets Group. Heech holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from University of Technology Sydney.