IEN Webinar: Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance - Latest Methodologies for Net Zero Portfolios

Wednesday, October 7th, 12 - 1 pm ET

IEN is partnering with the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance to provide IEN members with a tailored introduction to some of the work of the Alliance including its approach to achieving net-zero carbon portfolios, the upcoming target-setting framework of the Alliance, and the engagement approach of the Alliance to drive real-world emissions reductions. Members of the Alliance will speak to their individual institution’s experience and efforts, and content leads of the Alliance will join to answer any questions. 

This webinar is free for IEN members and $20 for non-members. Click here to register.

Recording

Resources

Download a PDF of the presentation slides here.

Speakers

 

Johanna Köb, Head of Responsible Investment, Zurich Insurance Company

Johanna Köb is Head of Responsible Investment at Zurich Insurance Company, where she
supports the implementation of Zurich's responsible investment strategy for the Company's
approx. USD 200bn portfolio of group assets. Johanna joined Zurich Insurance Company in 2013
as responsible investment analyst, following the adaptation of the 2012 responsible investment
strategy.

Prior to joining Zurich, Johanna worked for RobecoSAM, where she was part of the Sustainability
Operations team. Her task was to support companies throughout the annual corporate
sustainability assessment, as well as serving as an analyst for the financial services and support
services sectors for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Johanna holds a BA and MA in International Affairs & Governance from the University of St.
Gallen, as well as a MA in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy,
Tufts University.

 

 

Jesica LēLynn Andrews, Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance, UNEP Finance Initiative

Jes Andrews is a Senior Project Manager at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, where she leads portfolio target-setting with investors in the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance, she is also a member of the Expert Advisory Group for Science Based Targets and UNFCCC’s Race to Zero Campaign. Prior to working with UNEP FI, she worked on climate change projects across with multiple UN agencies, governments and private firms across some 35 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Jes supports investors in understanding climate risk and aligning with the UNFCCC Paris Accord.

 

 

Georges Dyer, Executive Director, IEN (moderator)

 

 

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