Please note that this event was previously scheduled to take place on the 14th November.
Infrastructure is a powerful driver of economic growth but is also critical to addressing greater social inclusion as well as climate change. Given the long-term nature of infrastructure assets, public promoters and project sponsors need to consider the long-term impact of each new asset. How does an infrastructure project impact the local community? What are its social and environmental effects, in terms of both benefits and consequences? How might the asset be impacted by climate change? Does the asset contribute the global drive toward carbon reduction?
The incorporation of ESG concerns, at all stages of an infrastructure assets life, is critical to effectively addressing these questions. Project sponsors need to incorporate stakeholder feedback at all levels and most crucially during a project’s development. Raising sustainable long-term financing will also help to ensure the project’s long-term viability; the utilization of green bonds and other similar solutions can facilitate environmental and social commitments in line with international best practice. Lastly, active asset management, incorporating regular monitoring and engagement on key ESG aspects, will ensure that each project over its lifetime can deliver real value to the community and respond to a changing climate.
The agenda is outlined below.
8.30am Registration
9.00am Welcome and Introduction
Omri Gainsburg, Director of Turkey and Region, Meridiam
9.05am Panel Discussion 1: Integrating Sustainable and ESG Practices into Project Delivery
Moderated by: Omri Gainsburg, Director of Turkey and Region, Meridiam
Burak Sencer, Representative of Turkey, Mott Mcdonald
Elif Canbey, CFO, Rönesans Health Investment
Martine Leman, Sustainable Resource Management Consultant, ELC
Q&A Session
09.50am Panel Discussion 2: Sustainability and ESG-focused Project Finance
Moderated by: Julıen Touati, Meridiam
Jean Gabriel, Regional Representative for Turkey, Proparco
Ginette Borduas, Meridiam
Federico Pezzolato, Senior CSR Auditor & Consultant, VIGEO
Rep. MIGA
Q&A Session
10.40am Coffee Break
11.00am Panel Discussion 3: Improvement of Policy Frameworks and Financing Mechanisms for Sustainable Infrastructure
Moderated by: Åžule Kılıç, Deputy Head, Turkey, EBRD
Sedef Yavuz Noyan or someone from Head of PPP Department, Ministry of Development
Rep. Ministry of Environment
Burak DaÄŸlioÄŸlu, Head of PPP, ISPAT Investment Agency of Republic of Turkey
ÇagdaÅŸ Evrim Ergun, Partner, Ergun Law Fırm
Q&A Session
11.50am IPFA Update
Åžule Kılıç, Deputy Head, Turkey, EBRD / Council Member IPFA Turkey
11.55am Closing Remarks from Host
12.00am Networking Drinks Reception kindly Hosted by Meridiam
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