PRI-PEI Responsible Investment Forum New York 2024

20 - 21 February, 2024
Convene 117 West 46th Street, New York - Get Directions

ERM is a lead sponsor, exhibitor and speaker at the PEI Responsible Investment Forum: New York City 2024, taking place at the Convene from 20 - 21 February 2023. As a proud lead sponsor, ERM is delighted to offer our clients an exclusive 10% discount off the conference registration fee: RIFNY24-ERM

About the event Hide

Co-hosted by Private Equity International (PEI) and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the forum brings together fund managers, institutional investors, and expert advisors to explore ESG opportunities, from value creation to strategy implementation.

Key themes, including AI's impact on ESG and addressing the ESG backlash, provide solutions to pressing challenges. Participants will gain insights into North American opportunities, and investor preferences in private equity allocation, and collectively set the direction for responsible investment strategies.

ERM at the Event

Visit our exhibit to learn more about ERM and ESG Fusion: ESG Due Diligence and Screening for private markets.

ERM will be speaking on the following sessions:

19 February 2024

Client Event

ERM will be hosting a private client dinner on the evening of Monday, 19 February 2023. Please reach out to Aarika Hoffner for additional details.

20 February 2024

Practical tips for how heads of sustainability should be engaging with their investment teams
Time:
9:30 am -10:10 am
  • Practical tips for how heads of sustainability should be engaging with their investment teams
  • Strategic alignment and impactful collaboration
  • Communicating effectively to bridge the gap with the investment team
  • Incorporating ESG into due diligence and throughout the investment cycle
  • Collaborate with and learn from investment teams: examples of what works

Moderator:

  • Josh Green, Chief Operating Officer, Novata

Panelists:

  • Michael Eisenberg, Partner, ESG Services Lead, ERM
  • Angela Jhanji, Managing Director, Sustainability, EQT Partners
  • Serge Younes, Head of Sustainability, Investindustrial

20 February 2024

(Track A): Impact in decarbonization and climate investing
Time:
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
  • What investment opportunities has the IRA legislation enabled?
  • Which types of assets are promising to deliver carbon abatement and sequestration?
  • How are funds measuring their climate impact?


Moderator:

  • Suha Gillani, Consulting Director, ESG & Impact Value Creation, ERM

Panelists:

  • James Mackey, Managing Director, Investments, Climate Investment
  • Zachary Montebell, Vice President, NY Green Bank
  • Anand Rajagopal, Private Markets Sustainability Lead, Phoenix Group
  • Valerie Shen, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, G2 Venture Partners

ERM Speakers Hide

Michael Eisenberg

Michael Eisenberg

Partner, ESG Integration & Impact Investing Lead, ERM

Michael is a Partner in ERM’s ESG Advisory Services business where he leads the ESG integration practice for private markets investor clients in North America and co-leads the firm’s impact investing practice globally. Prior to joining ERM, he most recently worked at the New York State Common Retirement Fund where he was Head of ESG Integration with a particular focus on private equity, infrastructure, private credit, and special situations asset classes. In addition to working closely with the Fund’s investment teams on ESG and impact due diligence and post-investment monitoring, he was also responsible for the development and execution of the Fund’s net zero by 2040 strategy for private markets.

Suha Gillani

Suha Gillani

Consulting Director, ESG & Impact Value Creation, ERM

Suha Gillani is a seasoned sustainability practitioner guiding financial and technology clients globally. With expertise in integrating ESG principles, Suha optimizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, aligning sustainability strategies with financial objectives. Armed with a Masters of Public Administration and GHG Accounting certification, she excels in driving organizational change, staying ahead of ESG regulations, and unlocking ESG value for corporations.