Agenda
Over the course of a rich, immersive and deeply interactive day, a world-class roster of speakers addressed the critical issues behind the growth of ESG-linked and climate financing across Latin America.
Upward Trajectory: Latin America ESG Markets Review & Outlook
As Latin America’s sovereigns and corporates increasingly turn to sustainability-linked financial instruments, we review recent activity and issuances, and assess the pipeline for the year to come.
- Standout issuances and outlook for the pipeline
- Trends emerging in asset profiles, issuance structures, investor appetite. What’s driving these trends?
- What innovations in financial markets will drive an uptick in ESG finance? What new instruments are available and how are they being deployed across the region?
- What is attracting institutional investors to thematic offerings and how will their participation impact the market?
- Where/how is the groundwork being laid to support future sovereign or private GSS activity?
Opportunities to Unlock Value in Sustainable Investing
Presentation
Sovereign Roundtable: Borrowing Strategies & Outlook for GSS Issuance
Over the course of the past 12 months, there has been a substantial uptick in sovereign GSS issuance. Gathering the region’s leading public credit officials, we’ll explore the extent to which GSS has now mainstreamed and is now a core fund-raising tool for regional sovereigns.
- Progress across the region and outlook for sustainability-linked issuances,
- How do frameworks across the region compare? What priorities/objectives are being considered when developing them?
- Sovereign GSS successes: What lessons can be drawn from issuances to date? Where and from whom can we expect to see innovation in 2022?
- Potential for local market issuances
- Who’s buying the bonds? Assessing buy-side appetite – and concerns
Mexico: Roadmap to a Sustainable Yield Curve
A Vision for the Future of ESG Capital-Raising & Investing in Emerging Markets
Interview
Carbon Market Reality
- What is the reality of the market now and how will it develop in Latam?
- What factors are driving certifications and engagement?
- How are carbon trading markets stimulating the flow of private sector capital into Latam decarbonization initiatives?
- What developments can be expected from platforms and relevant stakeholders, and to what end?
Networking Break
DFIs: Underpinning ESG Markets Region-Wide?
Multilaterals and development finance institutions continue to play a crucial role in the advancement of ESG finance in Latin America. This panel surveys approaches and initiatives underway to unlock capital for critical ESG investments in the region.
- How are multilaterals and DFIs stimulating ESG investment in Latam via their various programs?
- What are the best solutions available to calibrate investor risk/reward expectations with regional opportunities?
- How are DFIs/multilaterals raising awareness and providing know-how for Latam issuers and to what effect?
- Highlighting successful initiatives across the E-S-G. How can these be replicated or expanded to have greater impact?
How are local indices driving the shift towards ESG investment in the region and what is the impact on local capital markets?
Presentation
- Understanding criteria across indices. Where are the opportunities to improve upon ESG reporting?
- What value do local ESG index benchmarks provide for investors and how can they increase investor appetite for ESG offerings?
Trends in Corporate GSS Issuance: Aligning ESG Strategy with Corporate Capital-Raising Objectives
ESG financing is no passing trend for Latin American corporates. Riding a wave of investor appetite, sustainability-linked offerings are here to stay. This session explores the experience and perspectives from some of the most active corporates in the space.
- What structures/tenors/maturities are hitting investor sweet spots, locally and internationally?
- How are corporates ensuring effective reporting and demonstrating transparency to investors?
- What support is available from multilaterals/DFIs to increase sophistication and access for Latam corporates?
