NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

ESG Today, in collaboration with EcoAct and Schneider Electric, invites you to a live Q&A exploring how businesses are turning climate risk into a strategic opportunity. In 2024, over 150 extreme weather events disrupted global supply chains—climate risk is no longer a future concern, it’s a present and growing business risk. Regulatory pressure is also increasing, with new rules under CSRD, ISSB, and California SB-219 taking effect. Research from MSCI shows that 93% of institutional investors expect climate issues to impact investment performance within five years. In this session, ESG Today’s Mark Segal will lead a Q&A with EcoAct’s Maria Sunyer and Schneider Electric’s Lindsey Edelman, sharing practical insights on how companies are assessing risk, preparing for disclosure, and building long-term resilience. Topics include: ~ Why 2025 is a climate risk tipping point ~ What the latest regulations mean for your business ~ How to assess physical and transition risks ~ Real-world actions to strengthen resilience and adaptation strategy ~ Live audience Q&A