Timing
This event will be held on the Zoom Webinar platform on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern.
Overview
ESG is the acronym used to describe the environmental, social, and governance impacts of an entity. ESG represents a fundamental shift in focus from financial and business performance to benefits to stakeholders with the goal of harnessing the creative power of individuals and teams to generate long-term value for an entity’s stakeholders, including members of society and the environment in which the entity operates. A key assumption is the hypothesis that businesses cannot have long-term success in failed societies.
Capital providers (debt or equity) are increasingly focused on ESG risk factors in today’s market, as many find these factors helpful in understanding a company’s long-term value creation strategy. As “net-zero” pledges and governmental mandates continue to make headlines along with the broader discussion of long-term energy sources, including renewable and alternative energy as well as the energy transition, sustainability and environmental factors are playing a large role in capital allocation for the power sector. Public power entities also are seeing increased focus on ESG from elected officials and stakeholders.
Topics
- What is ESG and what are the key subcomponents that make up each factor
- What is driving current emphasis on ESG
- Public power ESG drivers and impacts
- Key considerations in making ESG part of your core strategy
- Common missteps around ESG
- Next steps to launch a sustainable ESG program
Speakers
- Gary Leatherman, Ph.D., Managing Director, Baker Tilly
- Andy Roehr, Managing Director, Baker Tilly
- David Dollihite, Managing Director, Baker Tilly
Registration
Registration is free and only open to APPA members (including joint action agencies and state associations). Register online or contact [email protected] with questions.
Technology Requirements
- Zoom Webinar Application: You’ll need a strong internet connection, in order to run the Zoom webinar platform. Visit Zoom.test to ensure you are able to join a meeting.
- Audio: We recommend using your computer mic/audio to listen to the webinar (alternatively a call-in number will be provided).
Log In Credentials and Recording
- Zoom Links: Zoom login credentials will be sent out 24 hours before the start of the webinar and a reminder will go out one hour before the event.
- Recording: This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be emailed to attendees within a week after the event.
Questions?
- Registration: [email protected]
- Content: [email protected]
