EMIA Notes - May 01, 2023
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1. Probable Futures: Using Climate Science for Effective Engagement in Emerging Markets (Sovereign Decarbonization Program Webinar) Tuesday, May 2, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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2. The Open Government Partnership (OGP): Understanding OGP's Databases to Advance Government Transparency (Debt and Fiscal Governance Program Webinar) Thursday, May 4, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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3. The Global Plastics Crisis and Implications for the Food and Beverage Industries (Consumer Staples Program Webinar) Friday, May 5, 9 am EDT / 2 pm BST
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4. Open Contracting Partnership (OCP): Using Open Contracting to Promote Better Procurement Outcomes and Increased Transparency in Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa (Debt and Fiscal Governance Program Webinar) Thursday, May 11, 9:30 am EDT / 2:30 pm BST
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5. Progress Toward Greener Electricity in Emerging Markets (Utilities Program Webinar) Tuesday, May 16, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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6. Telco’s Electronic Waste and Circularity (TMT Program Webinar)
Wednesday, May 17, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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7. WWF Biodiversity Risk Filter and its Application for Agriculture and Extractives (Consumer Staples Program and Extractives Industries Program Webinar)
Thursday, May 25, 9 am EDT / 2 pm BST
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
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1. Volunteer Opportunities
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May
02
10:00 am EDT
3:00 pm GMT
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1. Probable Futures: Using Climate Science for Effective Engagement in Emerging Markets (Sovereign Decarbonization Program Webinar)
Tuesday, May 2, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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Join Spencer Glendon and Alison Smart from Probable Futures, a non-profit climate literacy initiative, for an educational session on the effective use of their resources on climate science.
Probable Futures develops practical tools and offers narratives on climate adaptation cases to public and private institutions to help them manage climate change. These tools and resources are available online to everyone, everywhere. Spencer and Alison will describe their work and give practical examples of how to deploy climate science to manage the challenges ahead, a tool that can likewise assist investors in their advocacy with firms and governments in emerging markets regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Jim Valone, member of the Board of Directors of the Emerging Markets Investors Alliance (EMIA) and formerly head of Wellington Management’s emerging markets debt effort, will moderate the webinar.
Speakers:
Spencer Glendon, Founder, Probable Futures
Alison Smart, Executive Director, Probable Futures
Jim Valone, Member of the Board of Directors, EMIA (moderator)
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May
04
10:00 am EDT
3:00 pm BST
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2. The Open Government Partnership (OGP): Understanding OGP's Databases to Advance Government Transparency
(Debt and Fiscal Governance Program Webinar)
Thursday, May 4, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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Founded in 2011, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multilateral initiative that provides data on the performance of its members in various areas of open government. This includes anti-corruption measures, civic space, and fiscal transparency, among others. With data sourced from over ten organizations and more than 50 indicators, the OGP database also offers actionable insights for each member.
The Emerging Markets Investors Alliance (EMIA) will host a panel discussion on OGP’s latest developments to promote transparency and open governance with Joseph Foti, OGP’s Chief Research Officer, who will be accompanied by his colleagues Christina Socci and Renzo Falla. They will share insights on how investors can leverage the OGP's databases to advocate for the adoption and implementation of open government initiatives.
Speakers:
Joseph Foti, Chief Research Officer, Open Government Partnership
Renzo Falla, Senior Research Officer, Open Government Partnership
Christina Socci, Research Officer, Open Government Partnership
Gabriel Torres, Director of the Debt and Fiscal Governance Program, EMIA (moderator)
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May
05
9:00 am EDT
2:00 pm BST
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3. The Global Plastics Crisis and Implications for the Food and Beverage Industry
(Consumer Staples Program Webinar)
Friday, May 5, 9 am EDT / 2 pm BST
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Global plastic waste generation has more than doubled over the past two decades, posing serious threats at all levels. The plastics lifecycle contributes significantly to global carbon emissions and public health issues related to toxic chemicals and air pollution. Besides its environmental and human health threats, plastic pollution has resulted in lost economic value ranging between $80 and $120 billion.
In this webinar, Rosa Pritchard from ClientEarth will explore the global plastics crisis, the role of plastic packaging in perpetuating the problem and offer solutions. She will discuss best practices and help investors understand the requirements they should demand of food and beverage companies. Additionally, she will present existing investor activities focusing on European multinationals to demonstrate the positive contributions institutional investors can make.
The webinar will also feature Miko Aliño from Break Free From Plastics, who will present the most problematic form of plastic packaging used by South East Asia’s food and consumer goods sector.
Speakers:
Rosa Pritchard, Plastics Lawyer, Client Earth
Miko Aliño, Project Coordinator for Corporate Accountability, Break Free From Plastics
Nadine Cavusoglu, Director of Consumer Staples Program, EMIA (moderator) .
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May
11
9:30 am EDT
2:30 pm BST
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4. Open Contracting Partnership (OCP): Using Open Contracting to Promote Better Procurement Outcomes and Increased Transparency in Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
(Debt and Fiscal Governance Program Webinar)
Thursday, May 11, 9:30 am EDT / 2:30 pm BST
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Global plastic waste generation has more than doubled over the past two decades, posing serious threats at all levels. The plastics lifecycle contributes significantly to global carbon emissions and public health issues related to toxic chemicals and air pollution. Besides its environmental and human health threats, plastic pollution has resulted in lost economic value ranging between $80 and $120 billion.
In this webinar, Rosa Pritchard from ClientEarth will explore the global plastics crisis, the role of plastic packaging in perpetuating the problem and offer solutions. She will discuss best practices and help investors understand the requirements they should demand of food and beverage companies. Additionally, she will present existing investor activities focusing on European multinationals to demonstrate the positive contributions institutional investors can make.
The webinar will also feature Miko Aliño from Break Free From Plastics, who will present the most problematic form of plastic packaging used by South East Asia’s food and consumer goods sector.
Speakers:
Rosa Pritchard, Plastics Lawyer, Client Earth
Miko Aliño, Project Coordinator for Corporate Accountability, Break Free From Plastics
Nadine Cavusoglu, Director of Consumer Staples Program, EMIA (moderator) .
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May
16
10:00 am EDT
3:00 pm BST
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5. Progress Toward Greener Electricity In Emerging Markets
(Utilities program Webinar)
Tuesday, May 16, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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The planet is nearing an important inflection point in terms of emissions from the power sector.
Last year, 92% of the growth in electricity demand was supplied by clean energy sources, according to the UK think tank, Ember. This year could be the first year when demand growth is fully met by renewable energy, due to the rapid deployment of solar and wind power in emerging markets, including China and India.
The Director of EMIA’s Utilities Program will host speakers from Ember to help our attendees understand the progress being made in the power sector and how they can help accelerate it.
Speakers:
Dave Jones, Head of Data Insights, Ember
Malgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, Senior Electricity Analyst, Ember
Lars Schonander, Director, Utilities Program, EMIA (moderator)
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May
17
10:00 am EDT
3:00 pm BST
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6. Telco’s E-Waste and Circularity
(TMT Program Webinar)
Wednesday, May 17, 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
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The telecommunications sector has been at the forefront of unprecedented demand for digital communications in the past few years. This has prompted companies in the sector to consume more energy and generate more waste than ever.
Telcos represent less than 2% of global GHG direct emissions, with an estimated 85% attributed to Scope 3 emissions from suppliers and partners. However, waste is a big contributor to their overall carbon footprint; therefore, they have the responsibility to reduce waste streams connected to network infrastructure, E-waste from data centers and IT, devices, etc.
Telcos around the world are using Circular Economy to face these challenges and Telefonica, the second-largest telecom operator in Latin America, is at the forefront of such a trend. Its Circular Economy Plan aims to achieve zero waste by 2030 through eco-design, reuse, and recycling. The company is committed to reusing, reselling, or recycling 100% of its network equipment by 2050.
The webinar will provide an overview of E-waste and Circularity focused on the Telecom sector, followed by Telefonica’s presentation about its challenges and opportunities. It will deliver valuable insights and knowledge to enhance decision-making and contribute to a more circular economy and sustainable investment to decarbonize the sector.
Speakers:
Eva Morales, Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies Program Leader, Cambridge Judge Business School; Founder and CEO, Circular Advisors; Climate Tech Co-founder, Hyve Forum
Maya Ormazabal, Sustainability Director, Telefonica
Maria Tinedo, Director of TMT Program, EMIA (moderator)
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May
25
9:00 am EDT
2:00 pm BST
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7. WWF Biodiversity Risk Filter and its Application for Agriculture and Extractives
(Consumer Staples Program and Extractives Industries Program Webinar)
Thursday, May 25, 9 am EDT / 2 pm BST
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The World Economic Forum estimates that half of the world's GDP depends on biodiversity. However, according to the WWF, 69% of our planet’s wild animal populations have declined since 1970. One more million species are also facing extinction due to human activity. In addition to these high level risks, businesses negatively impacting biodiversity are likely to incur regulatory, reputational, and other risks.
The Consumer Staples Program and the Extractives Industries Program have jointly organized a webinar focused on biodiversity and the tools available to investors who want to integrate it into their decision-making process.
WWF's Rebekah Church, Regula Hess, and Florian Oeschger will highlight the biodiversity risks that are particularly acute for the mining and agriculture industries. They will also present the WWF Biodiversity Risk Filter, a tool that helps investors assess these risks for companies in their portfolios.
Speakers:
Rebekah Church, Global Lead Biodiversity Stewardship, WWF
Regula Hess, Senior Advisor Sustainable Finance, WWF
Florian Oeschger, Advisor Sustainable Finance, WWF
Pavel Laberko, Director of Extractive Industries Program, EMIA (moderator)
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JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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1. Volunteer Opportunities
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The Emerging Markets Investors Alliance could not function without its many volunteers who contribute their skills to our future. If you want to be part of our project, please send us an email at applicants@emia.org including your resume/ or LinkedIn profile, and mentioning "Volunteer Opportunities" in the subject line.
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The Emerging Markets Investors Alliance (EMIA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enable institutional investors to use the power of their collective capital and voices to advocate for a more sustainable future. EMIA "Programs" are activities that bring together investors, policy experts, and governments or companies for the purpose of improving ESG best practice adoption. EMIA Programs focus on sovereigns (e.g., Government Debt and Fiscal Governance Program, Sovereign Decarbonization) and on sectors (e.g., Agricultural Program, Extractive Industries, Financials Program and Telecom, Media, and Technology Program).
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