ICE, Gitterman Asset Management and FINTECH.TV Host Climate & Capital Conference to Discuss the Role of Finance in Managing Climate-related Risk and Opportunity

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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) will co-host the Climate & Capital Conference on September 21, 2022, in New York City, coinciding with Climate Week. The event aims to unite industry leaders to discuss aligning capital with climate commitments and managing climate-related risks. Key speakers include Rostin Behnam from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Elizabeth King from ICE. The conference will explore climate-driven investment strategies and the importance of private sector capital in the energy transition.

NEW YORK & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, and operator of the world’s most liquid environmental markets, announced that it will co-host the Climate & Capital Conference with Gitterman Asset Management and FINTECH.TV on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the NYSE, coinciding with New York City’s Climate Week.

The event will bring together industry leaders across the investment, business, and climate communities to discuss pertinent topics including strategies to align capital with climate commitments, ways to engage with corporate issuers on decarbonization strategies, and present solutions to measure and manage climate risk and uncover opportunities.

“Private sector capital is vital to funding the development of technology and tools that will enable the energy transition,” said Elizabeth King, President of Sustainable Finance & Chief Regulatory Officer, ICE. “We look forward to welcoming thought leaders across the industry to share the ways investors, businesses, and financial markets are measuring and managing climate-related risks and discovering opportunities.”

Confirmed speakers include:

• Rostin Behnam, Chair, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• Jeff Gitterman, Partner, Gitterman Asset Management
• Elizabeth King, President, Sustainable Finance & Chief Regulatory Officer, ICE
• Ed Rumsey, Managing Partner, Permian Global, a leading developer of large-scale tropical forest protection and restoration projects
• Agustin Silvani, Sustainable Finance Lead, Conservation International, a non-profit environmentalist organization focused on conservation projects
• Chandler Van Voorhis, Manager & Co-Founder, GreenTrees, a global leader in reforestation

“As countries around the world transition to carbon-neutral economies, asset managers have become more focused on providing climate-driven investment strategies,” said Jeff Gitterman, Partner, Gitterman Asset Management. “We’re excited to partner with ICE and FINTECH.TV to discuss the intersection of climate and capital and look at the strategies companies are using to gain more transparency into volatile global markets.”

“We are thrilled to be the media partner with ICE, the NYSE and Gitterman Asset Management for the Climate and Capital Conference. We’ll be livestreaming the conference on FINTECH.TV and conducting interviews from the floor of the NYSE, giving our global audience of viewers in-depth visibility to the biggest issues in climate and capital markets and a platform for conference thought leaders, companies, and innovators to share their perspectives,” said Vince Molinari, Founder and CEO of FINTECH.TV.

ICE offers a broad range of data and tools to provide customers with transparency into the impact of climate and other key sustainability issues to uncover opportunities, manage risk, create impact and meet regulatory obligations. We offer innovative climate data and tools, social impact data, impact bond data, company and sovereign ESG data, regulatory solutions and sustainability indices.

ICE’s environmental markets, derivatives, and carbon indices are integral to valuing externalities and promoting the efficient allocation of capital across the carbon cycle. Combined, ICE’s solutions help stakeholders meet their net zero commitments, mitigate the impact of climate risk and support the conservation of the world’s finite carbon budget to meet a 1.5°C pathway.”

To learn more and register for the event, please visit: https://www.ice.com/event/virtual/rsvp/climate-n-capital-conference.

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, and clearing houses that help people invest, raise capital and manage risk across multiple asset classes. Our comprehensive fixed income data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers capitalize on opportunities and operate more efficiently. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming and digitizing the U.S. residential mortgage process, from consumer engagement through loan registration. Together, we transform, streamline and automate industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the Climate & Capital Conference organized by ICE?

The Climate & Capital Conference aims to discuss strategies for aligning capital with climate commitments and managing climate-related risks within the investment community.

When is the Climate & Capital Conference hosted by ICE taking place?

The conference will take place on September 21, 2022, in New York City.

Who are the key speakers at the ICE Climate & Capital Conference?

Key speakers include Rostin Behnam, Elizabeth King, Jeff Gitterman, and others from various organizations focused on climate issues.

How does ICE contribute to climate-related investment strategies?

ICE provides data, tools, and market infrastructure that help stakeholders gauge the impact of climate issues and align investment strategies with sustainability goals.

Where can I register for the Climate & Capital Conference?

You can register for the Climate & Capital Conference by visiting the ICE event registration page.