Sustainable Infrastructure for Improved Financial Performance
Bentley Systems 43rd Floor 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
About this Event
With an estimated global infrastructure investment gap of USD 15 trillion by 2040, stakeholders across the world agree on a shared vision: we must finance sustainable, safe, and affordable infrastructure that leaves no one behind. This challenge is especially pressing in developing and emerging markets, where rapid urbanization underscores the urgency of action. Infrastructure is the fastest-growing alternative asset class, yet it accounts for less than 1% of total global Assets under Management (AuM). Closing the infrastructure investment gap requires a fundamental shift in capital allocation strategies.
FAST-Infra Label and Bentley Systems are co-hosting this event during London Climate Action Week to harness the power of cross-sector collaboration in accelerating sustainable infrastructure practices that drive long-term financial performance.
Event Agenda:
Opening Remarks
– Welcome address and keynote by Mark Coates, Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley.
Keynote Speech
– Hayden Morgan, Partner, Head of Climate & Sustainability Consulting, Pinsent Masons LLP
Panel Discussion experts sharing best practices and lessons learned.
– (Moderator) Robert Spencer, Global Lead – Strategic Sustainability Advisory, AECOM
– James Dunham, Dalmore Capital
– Philippe Valahu CEO, PIDG
– Marcos Martinez, Head of the PPP Advisory Unit, EBRD
– Alexandre Chavarot, Senior Advisor – Resilience Finance, Howden
– Delphine Queniart, Executive Director Bankers Without Boundaries
FAST-Infra Label & Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, brings a global perspective on the digital transformation of infrastructure, advancing the design, construction, and operation of projects across sectors including transportation, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its innovative solutions—powered by the iTwin® Platform and tools such as MicroStation®, ProjectWise®, and AssetWise®—empower professionals and organizations worldwide to deliver more resilient, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By joining forces with the FAST-Infra Label, which provides a consistent, credible framework to define and accelerate sustainable infrastructure investment, this partnership bridges technical innovation with financial credibility.
The FAST-Infra Label is the flagship initiative of FAST-Infra Group. It provides a standardized mechanism to facilitate sustainable infrastructure’s emergence as a recognized asset class, enabling greater private sector participation and aligning market incentives with long-term resilience and climate goals. Standardization through frameworks like FAST-Infra Label a is essential to unlock capital at scale – clear sustainability label lowers due diligence costs, increases investor confidence, and enhances liquidity.
GIB Foundation is hosting the Secretariat of the Label and Bloomberg L.P. is managing the Data Repository.
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