LUNCHEON ADDRESS: THE FUTURE OF FINANCE IN GAS INVESTMENT
2021 was record-breaking year for green finance, as governments, international institutions, and lenders sought to support the shift towards renewables and decarbonization. In addition to funding new environmentally friendly projects, global financial markets have also turned to specific tools designed to ensure a responsible transition towards low-carbon sources of energy. During this luncheon we will discuss these new financial instruments and the extent the increase in demand for sustainable finance will coincide with a move away from funding fossil fuel projects.
LUNCHEON ADDRESS: THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY TO THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
The decarbonization of the shipping industry will require an industry wide transition and collaboration among shippers, fuel and infrastructure providers, financial institutions and government and intergovernmental organizations. During our luncheon today, our speaker will discuss the challenges facing the maritime industry, the actions being taken to meet sustainability goals, and the technologies that may be employed to provide alternative sources of fuels that will significantly lower these emissions.