Exploring Opportunities in... Sustainability

A small group of entrepreneurs and investors will gather for an off-the-record evening examining one of the most important shifts in capital allocation today: the move from sustainability as a narrative to sustainability as an investable reality.
Shifting energy systems, evolving natural capital and changing social demographics are reshaping how value is created and preserved. From the growth of home-grown energy to the monetisation of nature-based assets and the economic impact of investing in people, these themes are moving firmly into the core of investment thinking.
This discussion will focus on where these shifts are translating into credible opportunities and where they are not. We will explore how capital is flowing, which areas are becoming genuinely investable, and how to distinguish long-term value from noise, hype and greenwashing.
The panel will also address the practical question: what does this look like in a portfolio? How are experienced investors approaching exposure to natural capital, transition assets and social investment, and where are the risks, uncertainties and trade-offs?
Expect:
• No sales pitches. No unnecessary slide decks
• A candid, intellectually curious discussion under Chatham House Rule
• Perspectives from investors, operators and sustainability specialists, including senior voices from private banking and the wider investment ecosystem
• A room of thoughtful, successful peers
Moderator:
• Oliver Gregson, CEO Wealth Management, Schroders.
Expert Panel:
• Rob Gardner, CEO & Co-Founder, Rebalance Earth.
• Ben Guest, Managing Director, Energy Transition Division, Gresham House.
• Carmel Rafaeli, Angel and Founding Partner @ The Table
• Duncan Grossart, Founder & Chair of Journeys With Purpose.
Agenda:
18.30 Arrivals and networking
19.00 Panel introductions and state of the nation
19.30 Audience Q & A
20.15 Drinks and canapes
21.00 Conclude