EY and Global Canopy
The deforestation dilemma: how financial institutions can rise to the challenge
Online
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
10:30 (GMT+1)
Join this insightful webcast hosted by EY and Global Canopy to delve into the pressing issue of deforestation risk, its implications for the financial services sector and the opportunities that exist within the space.
With increasing awareness of nature and biodiversity, deforestation presents an important topic for financial institutions to understand their nature-related exposures. The panellists include industry leaders from Lloyds Banking Group and Church Commissioners for England, who will share insights on their nature journey and some initiatives they have implemented to mitigate deforestation risk.
What to expect:
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Discover why addressing deforestation is a good starting point for tackling nature-related risks in financial services.
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Learn from our panellists as they discuss their strategies for measuring and managing deforestation risk, along with the challenges they have encountered along the way.
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Develop an understanding of the practical tools and resources that financial institutions are leveraging to effectively combat deforestation.
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A masterclass on how financial institutions can use Forest IQ to enhance their sustainability efforts.
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Explore the importance of collaboration amongst financial institutions, as well as between public and private sectors to play their part in tackling deforestation.
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Panellists:
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Niamh Boyle, Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP
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Freya Bannochie, Forest IQ Lead, Global Canopy
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Isobel Mitchell, Senior Responsible Investment Analyst, Church Commissioners for England
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Bethany Ridley-Moran, Manager, Group Environmental Sustainability, Lloyds Banking Group
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