Explore the state of sustainability and related disclosures
Amid the headlines and pendulum swings of U.S. regulatory priorities, some might say ESG is dead. It isn’t. Sustainability remains a central lens for how investors evaluate risk, strategy, and long-term value creation. Trillions in assets under management are still tied to sustainability mandates, and the buy side continues to scrutinize governance and business model resiliency to quantify risk and inform valuation decisions.
Whether it’s labeled ESG or rebranded as sustainability, investor relations professionals are still expected to provide clear, consistent, and credible disclosures — often without significant changes to the company’s underlying programs or strategy. For IR teams, sustainability disclosure is not optional; it is a permanent part of a comprehensive and credible investor relations program.
This seminar will provide an update on the current landscape of sustainability disclosure and provide IR professionals with practical tools to prepare for regulatory changes, mitigate risk, and strengthen shareholder engagement.
Who Should Attend
The NIRI Sustainability Disclosure Summit is designed to meet the educational needs of investor relations professionals who are involved in or responsible for any part of the sustainability disclosure process and engaging with investors on sustainability-related considerations.
Agenda Highlights*
Moving from ESG to Sustainability: How to Evolve the Message Without Losing the Meaning
Panel discussion on how companies are reshaping their sustainability narratives to focus on long-term value creation, risk resilience, and governance quality. Key themes to include: shifting focus from “ESG reporting” to “sustainability storytelling” to integrate sustainability data into narratives for both investors and, increasingly, other stakeholders; Aligning with investor language and financial materiality; Building credibility in an era of polarization.
Sustainability Disclosure in Transition: Best Practices for Compliance
A deep dive into evolving disclosure standards and what IR teams need to know to stay ahead, including key updates on SEC, ISSB, and CSRD frameworks and evolving U.S. state level mandates, and other considerations for integrating sustainability data into investor materials and filings.
Inside the Investor Lens: What the Buy Side Really Values
Portfolio managers to share candid insights into how they assess sustainability disclosures and integrate them into valuation models. Discuss material factors influencing investment decisions and practical tips for improving investor conversations on sustainability and ultimately investor confidence.
*Agenda details will be updated regularly. Please check back for the most up-to-date schedule of events.
IRC credential holders can earn up to 2 professional development units (PDUs). IRC-credentialed volunteers and speakers may also earn PDUs.