The session shall include an energy policy update and a review of forthcoming REA activities; followed by a discussion around important finance market developments and policy asks to see them delivered. Please register using the link below.

Agenda:

1) Welcome from the Finance Forum Chair, Michelle T. Davies, Eversheds Sutherland

2) Energy policy update
• Updates on Energy White Paper
• Treasury Net Zero Review,
• UK Green Financing Framework,
• UK Construction Bank,
• Race to Zero and COP 26.

3) REA activities and plans for the rest of 2021
• Strategy and work across four pillars: Heat, Power, Transport and Circular Bioresources.

4) Discussion: market developments to enable the energy transition for net-zero
• Development of PPAs and power flexibility markets.

5) Discussion: Finance supporting governance for further renewable and clean technology deployment
• TCFD
• ESG Reporting
• GHG Accounting and potential for greenwashing

Full agenda and timings are available here.