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Summary
Global governments have experienced sustainability policy shifts following the rise of environmental, social and governance issues illuminated during the pandemic. These policies are aimed to empower public and private sector industries to establish economic resilience, in several key sectors, including supply chain, commodities, agriculture and capital markets. For governments the effects of climate change will increasingly exacerbate risks to national security interests, through physical impacts that could cascade into security challenges, impacting how countries respond to the climate challenge.
The Intelligence Community (IC) speculates that all risks will increase and that no country will be spared from challenges directly related to climate change. The Biden Administration has identified three categorical risks, as: increased geopolitical tension, cross-border geopolitical crises due to the physical effects of climate change between sovereign nations taking steps to secure their interests; and climate effects straining country-level stability in select countries and regions.
Join us for live for an interactive panel discussion with cross-divisional experts across Market Intelligence, as we examine the strategic risks of environmental shifts to better understand subsequent financial and credit risks for both regulatory bodies and members of the Intelligence Community, with insights on the implications of these risks.
Attendees of this event will gain insights into the following:
- Exploration of security risks posed by instability and geopolitical impacts
- Examination of sustainability research and physical risk implications for global governments
Speakers
John Raines, PhD
Principal Global Risks Adviser and Head of North America, Economics & Country Risk
As S&P Global Market Intelligence’s lead analyst for United States, Dr. Raines provides in-depth insight into the inner workings of the US government and its electoral cycle.
As S&P Global Market Intelligence’s lead analyst for United States, Dr. Raines provides in-depth insight into the inner workings of the US government and its electoral cycle. Dr. Raines presents his analysis in a manner that allows clients not only to understand the context of current US and global news events, but how those incidents will impact their industry's performance over time. He has appeared in numerous media outlets, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, BBC, NPR, CNBC, and The Associated Press, discussing topics like US elections, American foreign policy, and domestic legislation. In his role of principal global risk adviser, he has delivered dozens of keynote speeches and spoken to thousands of clients on macro country risk topics, from issues like populism and trade protection to US sanctions and international terrorism. In his previous work experience with the U.S. Department of State, he held roles responsible for conducting economic policy for the United States Embassy in Panama and overseeing the American Citizen Services unit in Hong Kong. He also worked at the World Bank, where he managed several projects in production of the World Development Indicators (WDI). His other assignments have included the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Presidential Management Fellow, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Trade Center. Dr. Raines earned a Ph.D. in political science from Ohio State University and a master's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Study (SAIS).
S&P Global
Tory Grieves
S&P Global Sustainable1
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Tory Grieves is VP of Analytics for The Climate Service, where she utilizes her technical expertise in both environmental science and business to accelerate climate adaptation and resilience.
Tory Grieves is VP of Analytics for The Climate Service, where she utilizes her technical expertise in both environmental science and business to accelerate climate adaptation and resilience. Her prior work includes structuring green infrastructure credit markets with NatureVest (the investment unit of The Nature Conservancy) and advancing social and environmental outcomes in Nepal through private equity investments while working with Dolma Impact Fund, an impact investment firm based in Kathmandu. Grieves began her career as an environmental scientist working on urban ecology projects in New York City with the consulting firm, Biohabitats. Grieves holds MBA and Master of Environmental Management (MEM) degrees from Yale University and graduated with a BA in Environmental Studies from Hamilton College.
Dr. Terry Thompson
Chief Data Scientist, The Climate Service
Rae-Anne Alves
EY
Sustainability Supply Chain Leader
Rae-Anne Alves, Ernst & Young LLP is a leader in the supply chain management field. Throughout the course of her 20-year career she has been recognized as an end-to-end supply chain strategist, thought leader and client delivery professional.
Rae-Anne Alves, Ernst & Young LLP is a leader in the supply chain management field. Throughout the course of her 20-year career she has been recognized as an end-to-end supply chain strategist, thought leader and client delivery professional. She has worked with clients to solve their most pressing challenges in planning, procurement, operations, logistics and analytics. Rae-Anne’s experience is not limited to the supply chain. In fact, she also helps clients stand up new businesses, evaluate additional revenue streams, and consider divestitures and acquisitions. In Rae-Anne’s current role at Ernst & Young LLP, she advises clients in transforming their supply chains with sustainability in mind.
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