Reflections on the 2025 Climate Risk Reporting Conference
The 2025 Climate Risk Reporting Conference, held from March 11–12 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London, brought together ESG leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the latest climate disclosure regulations and risk management strategies. With over 400 attendees, the event highlighted the growing importance of transparent ESG practices in shaping future business and investment decisions.
We took the opportunity to gather insights from our ESG Director, Stéphane Hedont-Hartmann, who attended the conference and shared his key takeaways:
1. Embedding ESG at the Heart of Business Strategy
– What is the main lesson you took from this ESG event in London, and how do you think it will influence your organization’s future strategies?
“The key takeaway from this conference is the importance of embedding ESG considerations directly into core business strategies. With 82% of executives now believing ESG will have a growing impact on performance—up 10% since 2023—it’s clear that ESG integration is no longer optional. It’s a critical lever for staying competitive and adapting assets to various risks (natural, physical, and transition).”
“As a risk management process recommended by the ISBB and fully integrated into our business approach, ESG helps protect asset value while emphasizing the need to align operations and investments with sustainability goals, enhance reputation, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.”
2. Emerging ESG Trends Shaping the Future
– In your view, how will the ESG trends discussed at the event influence business practices and regulations in the coming years?
Reporting Obligations & Regulation:
The expansion of climate disclosure requirements—such as the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) in the UK and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in Europe—will compel companies to provide more detailed and transparent information about their sustainability commitments.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for ESG Data Management:
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing ESG reporting by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. Investing in software dedicated to ESG risk management, regulatory compliance, and reducing manual tasks will be a key challenge for MoZaïC Asset Management in the years ahead.
3. The Value of In-Person Networking
– Between in-person and virtual networking, what did you find most valuable about attending this ESG event in London? How did it strengthen your connections with industry leaders?
“While virtual events offer convenience, the in-person experience allowed for far more meaningful exchanges. Face-to-face interactions led to spontaneous discussions, stronger relationships, and smoother communication through non-verbal cues. Direct contact with industry leaders encouraged valuable dialogue and fostered partnerships that are often harder to build in a virtual setting.”
4. Our Post-Conference Action Plan
– After attending this event, which ESG changes or innovations are you most excited to implement in your role?
AI Integration:
“We’re excited to leverage AI to improve ESG data management, enhance reporting accuracy, and uncover new sustainability opportunities. This technological advancement will help streamline processes and provide deeper analysis of our ESG performance. Our goal is to develop our own AI-powered tools.”
Strengthening Resilience:
“Building resilience is a strategic priority to navigate climate uncertainty and secure long-term competitiveness. Investing in resilience is vital to mitigating economic losses from extreme climate events, aligning with the latest sustainability trends. It has been a core focus at MoZaïC Asset Management for the past two years.”
Improving TCFD/TNFD Frameworks:
“To create greater value, we must refine our TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) and TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) frameworks, which are becoming the common language between investors and asset managers.”
This conference reaffirmed the urgency of proactively integrating ESG, and we are eager to translate these insights into future strategies!
