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Workshop – Drivers of biodiversity loss in investment decision-making

8.10. 8:30 - 12:00
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Biodiversity has emerged as an important area of responsible investment, but systematically integrating biodiversity loss into investment analysis is still new to many investors. This workshop takes a practical look at how the drivers of biodiversity loss can be integrated into investment analysis.

We will hear concrete examples and explore tools and the latest insights on the topic. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discuss how the impact of biodiversity loss drivers can be measured, what data is available, how biodiversity loss is reflected in practice when selecting investments and asset managers, and how investors can drive change.

The event is particularly aimed at those already working on the topic and who have a basic understanding of the drivers of biodiversity loss. However, all members are welcome, and participants will receive brief preparatory materials in advance to support their participation.

Welcome to build shared understanding and practical expertise on managing biodiversity loss from an investor’s perspective!

The event is open to Finsif members, with places limited to a maximum of 30 participants.

Event venue
University of Helsinki
Main building, 2002, Consistorium (28)

 

Lisätietoa
info@finsif.fi

AGENDA

8.30 Registration and morning coffee

9.00

Welcome – Hello from the University of Helsinki (online)

Anders Ekholm, Ph.D., Docent (online)
Chief Investment Officer, University of Helsinki

Moderators:

Emma Kontsas
Senior analyst (responsible investment), Evli

Juho Saarinen
ESG Analyst, S-Bank Wealth Management and Doctoral researcher

During the day, we will hear presentations and engage in group discussions.

Satu Teerikangas
Professor of Management & Organization, University of Turku

CDP- Outlook
Jerome Taraska
Head of Strategic Accounts, CDP

CASE Elo
Anna Varpula
Director of Responsible Investment, Elo

CASE Nordea (online)
Severin Scherg
ESG Analyst, Nordea

12.00 End of the event

 

Finsif reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

Speakers

Anna Varpula
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Anna Varpula

Director of Responsible Investment Elo

Anna has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, with the past ten years focused on sustainability and sustainable development. She has also been an active member of Finsif, serving both on the Board and on nomination committees. Anna holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Helsinki and an MBA from London.

Severin Scherg
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Severin Scherg

ESG Analyst Nordea

Severin is an ESG analyst in the RI team with a focus on climate and nature. He joined Nordea Asset Management in March 2022 and prior to this, he worked for Robeco as an intern in their Active ownership team. Severin holds a BA Political and Social studies from Julius-Maximilians University Wurzburg and an MSc. In Economics and Governance from Leiden University in the Netherlands.

Jerome Taraska
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Jerome Taraska

Head of Strategic Accounts CDP

Taraska oversees the relationship with financial institutions of strategic importance for the non-profit. Taraska helps financial institutions understand and reduce their environmental impact by encouraging the companies they finance to be transparent and take action. Among other projects, Taraska has launched the CDP Science Based Target campaign to promote 1.5°C aligned emissions reductions, and structured a partnership between CDP and eleven institutional investors for the creation of a biodiversity fund.

Satu Teerikangas
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Satu Teerikangas

Professor of Management and Organisztion University of Turku

D.Sc. (Tech.) Satu Teerikangas is Professor of Management and Organisation at the Turku School of Economics. Her research focuses on managing strategic change. Teerikangas is also an Associate Professor at University College London, where she worked as an Assistant Professor from 2010 to 2015. She earned her doctoral degree from Aalto University in 2006 and has worked for Shell in the Netherlands and Scotland. Currently, Teerikangas serves as Deputy Director of the Biodiversity-respecting leadership (BIODIFUL) research consortium, funded by Finland’s Strategic Research Council (2021–2027). She has also been recognised as a leadership educator at the University of Turku.

Moderators

Emma Kontsas
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Emma Kontsas

Senior Responsible Investment Analyst Evli

Emma has several years of experience in the financial sector and in responsible investment. In recent years, she has specialised particularly in climate change and climate target-setting in the financial sector, biodiversity, and EU regulation. She has also been an active member of Finsif’s Data and science working group. Emma holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Vaasa. She has also completed a specialist programme in climate expertise at the University of Helsinki.

Juho Saarinen
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Juho Saarinen

ESG Analyst S-Bank Wealth Management

Juho is an ESG Analyst at S-Bank Wealth Management and a doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä. His research focuses on the quantitative assessment of nature-related impacts and dependencies of investment funds. Through both his professional and academic work, he explores how biodiversity-related considerations can be integrated into investment analysis, risk management, and decision-making.

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