Webinar: Managing deforestation risk in investment portfolios

Deforestation and associated carbon emissions and human rights abuses are pervasive in agricultural and forestry supply chains. To address these material risks, investors need to understand exposure across their portfolios, and conduct targeted engagement where it matters most.  

Building on its longstanding role in guiding the responsible supply chain transition for companies, the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) has developed a new tool for investors. The AFi Finance Tool supports financial institutions to assess the risk and performance of portfolio companies, and to identify and carry out focused stewardship that makes a difference. The tool has been created in consultation with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and piloted by investors. 

This webinar introduced the Tool and explored how financial institutions can use it to assess and engage their portfolios to understand and reduce risks. Investors and investees alike can gain a deeper understanding of the criteria and data sources available to them.

Speakers

• Ruby Jeng, Engagement Manager, Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Stewardship Services, Morningstar Sustainalytics
• Jeff Milder, Director, AFi
• Chiara Vitali, Senior Stewardship Specialist, Nature, PRI
• Ana Lima, Partnerships Lead, AFi (Moderator)

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