Navigating the future of sustainable finance

The financial landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, with shifting regulations, emerging risks and a redefined vision of long-term value creation. If you are an investor, institution or regulator, you must adapt to new compliance frameworks while seizing opportunities for sustainable growth

The Finance & Investment Stage at Reset Connect London 2025 connected visitors with thought leaders from venture capital, private equity, banking, pensions and institutional investment to explore how finance is driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Visitors gained valuable insights into risk mitigation strategies, impact-led investment approaches and the latest innovations shaping the future of responsible investment.

Topics on this stage included: 

  • Navigating regulatory change: adapting to evolving frameworks and disclosure requirements

  • Scaling sustainable finance: unlocking capital flows to accelerate the green transition

  • Managing climate risk: integrating resilience and scenario planning into portfolios

  • Driving impact through investment: aligning financial returns with measurable environmental and social outcomes

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Finance & Investment Stage Reset Connect London

Looking to position yourself as a climate champion? Apply to exhibit and speak below!

All main stage sessions have been recorded and are available to watch on our YouTube channel.

Finance & Investment Stage - Day 1

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  1. Main Stage Keynote
    30 mins
    This opening keynote challenges traditional business thinking and explores what it takes to lead in an era defined by climate and ecological crises. Moving beyond engineering and economic logic, it ca …
09:30
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    20 mins
    Financing the transition to a net zero economy requires unprecedented collaboration between public and private capital, guided by credible, science-based frameworks. This fireside chat will explore th …
09:50
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    10 mins
    This decade demands more than climate ambition— it demands action. As part of London Climate Action Week, Tracy Wyman, Chief Impact Officer at The Science Based Targets initiative, will deliver a keyn …
10:00
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    45 mins
    As the UK navigates a critical juncture in its energy transition, this panel explores how ambition can be reset to meet the challenges of 2025 and beyond. With growing pressure to deliver clean, affor …
13:00
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    20 mins
    Solving the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability challenges demands coordinated international action. This keynote discussion will explore how cities, financial institutions, and mission-d …
13:40
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    20 mins
    2023 fractured the global carbon market. 2024 brought reflection. 2025 is about reinvention - with the UK poised to become the world leader for Natural Capital. This keynote unveils a landmark partner …
14:00
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    60 mins
    As the world accelerates its transition to a low-carbon economy, global carbon markets are playing an increasingly vital role in reducing emissions and driving sustainable investments. This panel will …
15:00
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    In the current landscape of climate change and regulatory evolution, the imperative for sustainable investment strategies is more pressing than ever. This session provides a deep dive into innovative …
16:00
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    This panel discussion will unpack the complexities of aligning investments to positive sustainability outcomes when equality, stewardship and climate action are under attack, regulatory demands are in …

Finance & Investment Stage - Day 2

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  1. Main Stage Keynote
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    Mike Berners-Lee takes a fresh look at the climate challenge from new angles. He stands further back for perspective and looks deeper under the surface of the problem to understand what every business …
09:20
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    Innovation is at the heart of the clean energy transition, driving breakthrough solutions across technology, sustainability, and finance. This fireside chat brings together senior industry leaders to …
09:40
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    60 mins
    This panel will explore how philanthropy, impact investing, and institutional investors can address global challenges like climate change, inequality, and social injustice.  Experts will discuss how t …
10:40
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    Securing Series B funding and beyond in the climate tech sector comes with unique hurdles. As the industry grows, startups face increasing pressure to demonstrate scalability, market traction, and a p …
11:40
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    30 mins
    Join Tracy Brabin (Mayor of West Yorkshire) to hear about how the Green Economy revolution will support West Yorkshire’s vision for a thriving, happy and sustainable region, where all residents and bu …
12:10
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    Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive, will present the CCC’s annual report on the UK’s progress in cutting emissions. The report will highlight areas of achievement, identify where further action is needed …
12:30
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    Peter McGuinness, President and CEO of plant-based meat pioneer Impossible Foods, will take the stage for an honest conversation about scaling a sustainable business, rising above global category chal …
14:00
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    60 mins
    Water pollution threatens ecosystems, supply chains, and economies, driving up costs and amplifying risks for businesses. These ecological risks increasingly translate into commercial challenges, incl …