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LSEG at London Climate Action Week

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LSEG is committed to enabling sustainable growth at the global level, offering market participants the robust datasets, insightful research, and capital markets access they need to make the low-carbon economy a reality.

But what rising to the challenge of climate change requires above all is cooperation, partnership, and the active sharing of ideas. That’s why we are proud to be supporting the industry, and London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2024.

During the week, our dedicated teams will host and participate in a wide variety of events and discussions designed to galvanise climate action around the world, starting in the historic financial hub we call home.

It's nearly London Climate Action Week 2024.A lot happened last year at London Climate Action Week.And as a reminder, we kicked that week off withthe launch of ISSB's inaugural standards.We're delighted to be here this morning atthe London Stock Exchange tocelebrate the launch of S1 and S2,our first ever sustainability standards,which will bring to the marketa comprehensive language forsustainability disclosures for investorsand other capital providers.Whether you're a corporate, a financial institution,a government or a regulator.These standards can provide the foundation toadvance our shared sustainability objectives.The next step is of course to see to which extent we canassess a possible endorsementready for use at national level.It's incredible with the launch ofthe ISSB standards today,the culmination of such an important journey,employed by all of our stakeholdersand meeting the needs of the market.The global baseline tomake sure investors really understandrisks and companies can reallycommunicate to the market and attract capital.With Chapter Zero, we focused onhow they need to engage their boards on climates.Chapter zero fillsa very important gap in the board room,which involves educating and teachingboard directors about how to lead andparticipate in the climate change discussion.And then on Wednesday, we broughttogether institutional investors from aroundthe world to think about how theyneed to finance the climate transition.I'm pleased to be here today to openthe 2023 Climate Investment Summitat the London Stock Exchange.We need to preserve nature,not just because it's part of our economic system,but it also is our largest most important toolfor fighting the effects of climate change as well.Well, if that has really wedded your interest inknowing more about London Climate Action Week 2024,then please check out the details at the link below.

See some of our highlights from London Climate Action Week 2023 – and a look ahead to 2024 – in the video

See some of our highlights below, and don’t forget to visit LCAW’s website to learn about some of the great events being organized by other groups across the space.

ISSB Standards – One Year On

On Monday 24th June, our Group CEO David Schwimmer will be joined by representatives from the ISSB, as well as a wide range of standard-setters, investors, and corporates, for a series of panels and workshops focusing on the implementation of the IFRS standards one year on.

Climate Investment Summit

On June 26th, LSEG will host and sponsor the World Climate Foundation's Climate Investment Summit for the third consecutive year. The Summit provides a crucial platform for market-oriented discussions and best practices to mobilise global climate finance. This year's program will tackle how we finance our way to a net-zero and nature-positive future.

Climate Innovation Forum

A highlight of LCAW is the Climate Innovation Forum on June 27th, produced by Climate Action. LSEG experts will once again be contributing their insights to this pivotal event, which focuses on translating promises into tangible actions midway between COPs, harnessing the power of London as a global climate hub. Our roundtable focuses on Deriving Value from Corporate Disclosures.

United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE)

LSEG is proud to celebrate 10 years as a member of United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiatives. We will be delivering workshops together during LCAW focusing on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

Net-Zero Data Public Utility (NZDPU)

LSEG contributed to the groundbreaking NZDPU project launch to help accelerate the transition and underline the importance of companies publishing climate transition plans. Together with NZDPU we are hosting a corporate roundtable discussion during LCAW.

Climate Action

LSEG is pleased to contribute to the work being done by Climate Action, which runs a series of industry-leading events to help forge public-private partnerships, bringing together investors, policy makers and city leaders to scale impact and deliver climate action.

Dr Celine Herweijer: How HSBC is shaping transition policy

Dr Celine Herweijer, HSBC's CSO, discusses the company’s transition plan and why they strive to become climate tech pioneers.

Racing for transparency: why industry is calling for global commitment on ISSB adoption by 2025

The Insight profiles an industry call to action that LSEG has convened on adoption of the ISSB sustainability reporting standards by 2025.

Code Red: Why an international ESG Code of Conduct and global sustainability reporting standards are needed

Explore the impact of the global Code of Conduct on market transparency and discover the drive for consistent sustainability data.

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