The Evolving ESG Landscape: What’s new, what’s changed, what’s coming for the PQMD community?
As an overture to PQMD’s 2024 Global Health Policy Forum in New York City, on April 16, PQMD held a special Global Health Policy Forum Primer that explored the evolution of the ESG landscape from four key perspectives: Investor, NGO, Corporate, and Regulatory Perspectives.
Discussion highlights & perspectives:
ESG: Introduction to core topics and principles of ESG and their significance in driving sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance practices.
Regulatory Landscape: Overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of the mandatory regulatory requirements and what impact this will have in the short and medium term.
Investor Expectations: How ESG performance influences investment decisions and funding opportunities within the healthcare and humanitarian sectors.
NGO Insights: Role of NGOs as advocates for sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance practices.
Corporate Engagement: Growing importance of ESG factors in shaping customer preferences and expectations.
Speakers:
Verónica Arroyave, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy, Baxter Healthcare and Executive Director, Baxter International Foundation
Kristy Balsanek, Partner, Global Co-Chair, ESG, DLA Piper
Paula Luff, Director of ESG Research and Engagement, DSC Meridian Capital
Nick Rock, Partner, International Co-head of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) & Product Compliance, DLA Piper
Erica Tavares, Sr. Director, US Programs & Advancement, International Medical Corps