Driving debate and change at COP27 in November in Egypt

Institutional investors are under pressure to address climate loss, damage and transition. As trusted advisors to our clients, we have the ability to effect deep and global change. We know that many of our clients are committed to using their influence to accelerate the journey to net zero, in line with regulation, industry standards and beneficiary/members and stakeholder wishes. 

At this year’s COP27, Mercer’s Rich Nuzum, Cara Williams, Helga Birgden hosted a panel discussion – “Harnessing the power of global capital to target local climate challenges” – alongside esteemed guests Rick Lacaille, Senior Advisor, StateStreet, and Gertraud Wollanksy, Senior Advisor on climate issues in the Austrian Ministry for Climate Action. They discussed client actions, opportunities and challenges to investing for net zero pathways. You can watch a recording here.