6.30 - 8 pm 

Speakers from the financial sector, NGOs and think tanks will discuss if the finance industry is doing enough to combat the challenges of environmental sustainability.

Speakers:

Ben Caldecott (@bencaldecott) is Founder & Director, Stranded Assets Programme, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford.

6.30 - 8 pm

Our economy relies on stable ecological foundations. So why is ecology missing from big economic and political debates? Is it time for a new approach? Satish Kumar will discuss at this public lecture.

Satish Kumar is Editor-in-Chief of Resurgence magazine (@Resurgence_mag).

Suggested hashtag for this event for Twitter users: #LSEgreeneconomy

2 - 3 PM

Green bonds represent an important mechanism for financing a low carbon, resource-efficient and resilient economy. The number and value of issuances are growing quickly – 2014 is likely to see $20 billion assigned to this market. However, as the market matures further, so too will rules about what is green and what is not. Companies will need to prove the environmental credentials of a project in order to access this ring-fenced capital. Trucost is hosting a webinar on 29th October to explore this challenge. 

AGENDA

The 14th edition of Vigeo report “Green Social and Ethical Funds in Europe”, recognised as one of the European reference studies on SRI, offers a general outlook on SRI mutual funds in Europe.

The study provides data regarding the number and size of funds but also information about SRI approaches, top performing funds, specific costs, companies within the portfolios and asset allocation.

6.05 pm

The fossil fuel divestment movement is growing at rapid speed.  Every day new institutions, businesses, and individuals are stepping away from their investments in fossil fuels, instead making a long-term investment in the future through renewable energy and technology. 

Why should we make this change and how? Join us as we discuss the ethics, politics, and economics of divesting with a panel of specialists in campaigning, finance, and investment. 

Speakers:

All events will be taking place in our Pop-up space in the Maker Shed. You can find it at the back of number 283 Glossop Road. Join us for a cup of tea and meet the team.

10am - 4pm

Join us for our second Roco Creative Co-op Open House event. We have an exciting day of projects, talks and updates for you as we support Good Money Week and make live design decisions with the future super architechts and graphic designers of Sheffield.

11am: Caring and Sharing - Beyond Local

8.30 am – 12 pm

The GIIN and the Social Stock Exchange are collaborating to showcase impact investment opportunities relevant to the retail investment market. The event aims to educate the broader financial advisory industry on impact investing and the associated products available. 

The event aims to introduce the broader financial advisory industry to impact investing and the associated products available.

Confirmed speakers are as follows: 

Tomas Carruthers – Social Stock Exchange

6.30 pm

This event is aimed at the general public but faith groups and financial advisers may find it of particular interest.

Cash with a Conscience: a workshop on using money to make changes. 

Speakers:

Christopher Borysiewicz – Epworth Investments and Methodist Finance Board

Charlotte Page – Christian Aid’s campaign with Share Action on pensions

Andrew Adams – CCLA

6.30 - 9 pm

Sustainability is surely a good idea. It promotes the common good by ensuring that people, resources and the environment, are developed and nurtured for the benefit of all.

• But how is this implemented in the workplace in practice?
• Why should a private company be concerned with the common good?
• Who ultimately pays for and benefits from sustainability?

Panel speakers for this event: