Key takeaways from the Linklaters Business Leadership for a Sustainable Future Panel in the US

Linklaters hosted New York’s business leaders for an evening focused on sustainability and ESG. 

The event was kicked off by legendary polar explorer and climate change leader Robert Swan OBE, the first person in history to have walked to both North and South Poles, who discussed his experiences at the poles and the very real threats posed by climate change. 

He was followed by a panel discussion with leaders in the ESG finance space sharing practical things their organizations are doing to make a difference and the role business leaders have to play in transitioning to a sustainable future — considering both the challenges and opportunities the net zero transition presents. 

The panel included Ravina Advani, Head of Energy Natural Resources & Renewables Coverage at BNP Paribas, Brooke Guven, Head of ESG and Sustainability at Cerberus, and Emily Rose Laochua, Head of the Sustainable Advisory Group at Bank of America, and was moderated by Linklaters' Lauren Bachtel, Senior Counsel in our Energy & Infrastructure practice.  

See our client briefing for the key takeaways from the event.