Imperial College London Policy Seminar Series: Finance & Sustainability – Valuing Natural Capital
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016, 17-18:00 GMT
Location: Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, UK
Summary:
Corporations, Financial Institutions and CFOs have a growing interest in the financial risks and opportunities associated with sustainability. Valuing “Natural Capital” as you would financial, going “Beyond GDP/GNP” and getting “Carbon Pricing” right are examples of the growing role of finance in sustainability. This seminar provides an overview of the state of play illustrating the theory with practical business examples including Marks & Spencer, United Utilities and Dow Chemicals.
Speakers:
Dr. Dorothy Maxwell, Director The Sustainable Business Group & author Valuing Natural Capital Future Proofing Business & Finance
Adam Elman, Head of Global Plan A Delivery, Marks & Spencer