Climate risk is financial risk, but in today’s political climate, acknowledging that fact has become a flashpoint.

ClientEarth and the Sierra Club Foundation invite you to a panel discussion that will spotlight the growing tension between legal fiduciary duties and the anti-ESG backlash sweeping U.S. politics. Investors, fund managers, and corporate leaders are being squeezed - caught between headline-grabbing threats from politicians and the real-world risks to people’s retirement savings and homes, as well as to companies’ business operations.

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025  |  Location: Midtown Manhattan - the event address will be shared upon sign up.

Timings:

• Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Talks at 6:30 PM
• Event ends at 8:30 PM

Moderator: Emiliya Mychasuk, Financial Times climate editor  

Opening Remarks: Dan Chu, Sierra Club Foundation President 

Panelists: 

• Legal Perspective: Hana Heineken, Attorney, ClientEarth 
• Asset Manager Perspective: Edward Mason, Partner and Head of Public Markets Engagement, Generation Investment Management 
• Asset Owner Perspective: Jake Barnett, Managing Director of Sustainable Investment Strategies, Wespath  
• Climate Science / Financial Risk Expert Perspective: Ilmi Granoff, President, Carbon Tracker Initiative North America  

Drinks and substantial refreshments provided.

From courtroom battles to boardroom decisions, the panel will unpack what it means to uphold fiduciary duty in a warming world.