Headline Sponsor

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights, AI technology and world‑class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best‑in‑class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. 

For more information, visit the Ecolab website.

Lead Sponsor

ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. 

For more information, visit the ABB website.

Lead Sponsor

Gibson Dunn is a leading international law firm. Consistently ranking among the world’s top law firms in industry surveys and major publications, Gibson Dunn is distinctively positioned in today’s global marketplace with more than 2,200 lawyers, and 22 offices, in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Singapore, Washington, D.C., and Zurich.  

For more information on Gibson Dunn, visit the firm’s website.

Lead Sponsor

Scientific Climate Ratings is an independent rating agency born from EDHEC’s Climate Finance applied research ecosystem. It delivers forward-looking ratings that quantify the financial materiality of climate risks for infrastructure companies and investors worldwide. Scientific Climate Ratings leverages high-resolution geospatial data, proprietary risk models, and the world’s largest infrastructure dataset to evaluate Transition and Physical Risks. While initially focused on infrastructure, Scientific Climate Ratings will soon extend its coverage to listed equities and real estate, applying the same scientific rigor to a broader set of assets. We aim to set a new standard in climate risk management, enabling informed and responsible decision-making for a more resilient future. 

For more information, visit the Scientific Climate Ratings website.

Lead Sponsor

The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) is the impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations (OSF). SEDF deploys patient, risk-tolerant and catalytic capital to advance OSF’s commitment to sustaining vibrant and inclusive democracies across the globe. Founded in 1997, SEDF has committed over $569M in debt, equity and guarantees to businesses, funds, platforms and nonprofits across geographies and sectors that advance the mission of the Foundations. SEDF’s current investment portfolio includes $330M in committed capital across 36 investments. 

For more information, visit the Soros Economic Development Fund website.

Lead Sponsor

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, and providing food and water sustainably. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 83 countries and territories through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. 

For more information, visit The Nature Conservancy website

Associate Sponsor

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) supports finance professionals and decision-makers in navigating the challenges of climate change through cutting-edge research and practical tools. Our work focuses on six key areas: Physical Risks, Transition Risks, Resilience & Transition Technologies, Climate Scenarios, Green Assets, and Climate Regulation & Policies. With a strong track record in climate finance, ECI develops innovative approaches to physical and transition risks, particularly Scope 3 emissions, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies. We also provide independent insights into how climate change impacts asset pricing and investment strategy. Through close collaboration with academia, industry, and public stakeholders, ECI fosters targeted partnerships to accelerate the transition to a low-emission, climate-resilient economy 

For more information, visit EDHEC Climate Institute website

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