COP 28: Walking The Talk

October 18, 2023

Sherif ElKholy, Partner, ALLIF, Actis, Cairo Dubai

The COP 28 conference in the United Arab Emirates, opening on 30 November 2023, is likely to offer a huge opportunity to advance the commitment to global climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. The discussions on loss and damage which took place at last year’s event, for example, should be taken further, since emerging markets and developing countries are at the sharp end of dealing with the impacts of climate change. In addition, the concept of a Just Transition – one that is carried out in an equitable manner and takes into consideration issues such as gender equality, the social context, and local employment - will loom even larger than before. And, given the event is being held in a region which leads world hydrocarbon output we expect a sharpened focus on transitioning out of a fossil fuel-based economy to a clean energy-based one.

Impacting Value

October 18, 2023

Marina Johnson, Principal, Sustainability, Actis, London

Whilst the climate crisis and decarbonising are front and centre for Actis, the pandemic and other global social movements have highlighted the importance of proactively considering broader social issues such as: job creation, diversity and gender, human rights and labour standards, community consent, indigenous people, land rights and more.

The Hydrogen Journey

October 18, 2023

Hernan Arrigone, Principal, Energy Infrastructure, Actis, London

The world needs hydrogen to reach net zero. The world needs hydrogen to reach net zero. The development of green hydrogen (using renewable energy) and blue hydrogen (using fossil fuels and carbon capture and storage) is essential in hard-to-abate sectors that cannot simply be electrified.

Competitively Financing Sustainability

October 18, 2023

Courtney Lowrence , Managing Director, Sustainability and Corporate Transitions, Citi

Why sustainability is a winning data centre strategy

October 18, 2023

Dalmar Sheikh, Director, Global Head of Data Centre Operations, Actis, Singapore

Critical Minerals and the Transition to Net Zero

October 18, 2023

Shami Nissan, Partner, Sustainability, Actis, London

Rohitesh Dhawan , CEO and President, The International Council on Mining and Metals

Sustainable and Cool

October 18, 2023

Dr Adib Moubadder , CEO, Emicool

Gas is Part of the Solution

October 18, 2023

Narcís De Carreras Roques , CEO, Valia Energia

Driving value through ESG initiatives

October 18, 2023

Hassan Ebrahim , CFA, Corporate Development, ESG and Growth Strategy, Yellow Door Energy

Lívia Mariz , Portfolio Development, Sustainability and ESG, Public Affairs, Serena Energy (previously Omega Energia)

Lisa Pinsley , Partner, Head of Middle East & Africa, Energy Infrastructure, Actis, Cape Town

The Sustainable Infrastructure Journey of Rx Propellant

October 18, 2023

Dr Ketki Tulpule , Senior Vice President, Business Development, Rx Propellant

Vishal Goel , Managing Director, Rx Propellant

Delivering net zero through sustainable infrastructure

October 18, 2023

Polly Firman, Associate, Sustainability, Actis, London