Climate Week NYC 2023

Monday, September 18, 2023

The political and economic reality of climate action is fast evolving, and new challenges are arising from many directions. We have witnessed bold and strong leadership from business, government and communities in keeping climate top of the agenda, establishing new frontiers in policy to strengthen investment in green manufacturing, and promote positive communication and resilience in the face of backlash. This session explored the biggest and most impactful strides which have been made to drive forward action and keep us on track.

Thursday, 21 September, 2023

Our team of climate and supply chain experts joined industry experts to explore why supply chain issues remain at the top of the board risk agenda. Using real world case studies, the team discussed strategies to help mitigate against supply chain vulnerabilities now, and in a future with more climate-related disruptions such as from low water levels in the Rhine, wildfires in Canada and the 2021 Texas freeze.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Oliver Wyman and sustainable finance leaders  discussed the range of climate commercial opportunities that financial institutions are exploring, and the approaches being used to realize these opportunities. We explored:

• The challenges for financial institutions: risk appetite, policy, skillsets, and others
• Established and emerging climate-related product areas
• Internal game: setting the organization up for success

Thursday, September 21, 2023

As the field of climate finance accelerates and evolves, the development and use of transition plans have been gaining momentum. Oliver Wyman, UNEP FI, GFANZ and the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) discussed the effective development of transition plans for banking institutions. We explored: 

• Common pitfalls and challenges to transition planning
• Real-world, actionable examples from companies that are leading the way
• Evaluation and use of transition plans

Thursday, September 21, 2023

The focus on climate change as an urgent existential issue has driven ESG growth, affecting companies across all sectors, including Travel & Tourism. Governments and institutions worldwide are mandating companies to disclose ESG practices and outcomes, shifting from voluntary to mandatory reporting. In the midst of these changes, Oliver Wyman has joined forces with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to produce a groundbreaking new report, demystifying ESG requirements for the Travel & Tourism sector. In this event, our expert panelists revealed how Travel & Tourism can seize the opportunities presented by these future ESG requirements.

Friday, 22 September, 2023

Major global cities have set ambitious decarbonization targets, but these efforts may not be enough to comply with the Paris Agreement. With over 30% of cities’ emissions coming from transport, urban mobility will play a critical role in lowering CO2 emissions. The Oliver Wyman Forum developed a model-based solution to help cities achieve the 1.5oC global warming target by 2030 with paths unique to each city’s mobility network. This panel session presented the research, identifed available solutions, and shared best practices across cities. Representatives from the private and public sectors, as well as academia, enriched the discussion by sharing their perspectives on the matter.