Invitation: Norsif and US SIF Digital Fireside Chat

In Norway, there is a strong interest in understanding how the sustainability agenda and sustainable finance landscape are developing in the US. Together with US SIF, we are pleased to invite you to a digital fireside chat between board members from Norsif and US SIF.

This conversation will explore how regulatory changes, political dynamics, and market developments are shaping sustainable finance in the US – and how these trends compare and contrast with developments in Europe.

Suggested discussion topics:

• The ESG backlash and political headwinds in the US
• Active ownership – shareholder voting and dialogue
• Woke capitalism – has it really had an effect?
• The future of initiatives such as the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) under political pressure
• How US investors are addressing climate risk
• Regulatory and disclosure developments: SEC vs. EU SFDR/CSRD
• Sustainable investments and the geopolitical dimension

Speakers:

• Maria Lettini – Chief Executive Officer, US SIF
  Maria is the CEO of US SIF. She has over 20 years of global experience advancing sustainable finance, corporate responsibility, and impact investing, including leadership roles at FAIRR Initiative and UN PRI.
• Bryan McGannon – Managing Director, US SIF
  Bryan is Managing Director at US SIF, responsible for policy and programs. He leads the organization’s advocacy efforts on sustainable investment policy and has been a key voice in Washington on ESG disclosure, fiduciary duty, and sustainable finance legislation.

Host:

• Thina Margrethe Saltvedt – Chief Analyst, Sustainable Finance, Nordea
  Thina is Chief Analyst for Sustainable Finance at Nordea. She has extensive experience in financial markets and is a recognized expert and public speaker on the green transition, energy, and sustainable finance. She serves on the board of Norsif.