Impact Investing Track

Venue: Roundtable Room
Time: 2.45pm – 4.15pm

The Impact Investing Track is a dedicated area hosting a panel discussion and open Q&A sessions from experts designed to equip attendees with practical knowledge and opportunities to align their portfolios with their values while still pursuing financial returns.ome and learn more about the spectrum of impact investing, from more ethical funds and pensions to direct impact investing opportunities both in the UK and in sub-Saharan Africa. You will learn how you can move beyond traditional ESG integration to make your money work harder for people and the planet. The panel discussion will cover traditional wealth management strategies and direct peer-to-peer investing from sustainability leaders and platforms.
Listen to a panel discussion hosted by TBC, who will be speaking to:

Ray Coyle
CEO, Energise Africa

Ben Sharpe
Senior Investment Manager, Ethex

Emilie Shaw
Head of Sustainable Solutions, Cazenove Capital

Explore how individual UK investors can support pioneering solar businesses bringing affordable, clean energy to families in sub-Saharan Africa, starting at just £50. Through Energise Africa, everyday investors are providing the vital upfront capital for life-changing solar energy solutions, while targeting tax-free financial returns. Find out how you can be part of this growing movement.
Discover how direct impact investing allows you to assign a portion of your portfolio to grassroots UK organisations and projects delivering tangible, measurable social and environmental impact in the UK. Ethex will explain how their platform connects investors with community organisations and purposeful businesses tackling today’s biggest challenges, from community energy and affordable housing to fair finance.
Learn how sustainable investment strategies can go beyond ESG integration by actively avoiding harmful industries and seeking out companies and funds that deliver measurable positive outcomes for people and the environment. Explore sustainable themes and how to embed sustainability into long-term financial planning.