Speakers

Dustin has over 20 years of experience in sustainable finance, responsible investment, and transition strategies. He joined the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2014 and leads its activities in the region (and ad interim across Europe and the EMEA region). He is responsible for engaging with and supporting PRI signatories in their responsible investment practices and implementations, as well as fostering the development of the PRI network. Prior to joining PRI, Dustin was a director at the corporate and investment bank WestLB, where he developed and implemented the pioneering ESG approaches to business activities in the areas of coal-fired power generation and offshore oil drilling and production, including in the Arctic (from 2007 onwards). Prior to this, he was a senior advisor to the think tank and lobby NGO Germanwatch, leading the organisation's sustainable finance work. Dustin holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science, German Philology and Art History from the University of Cologne in Germany.

PRI

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is the leading organisation in advancing responsible investment globally. Launched in 2006 with United Nations’ support, our unique community contributes to stable financial markets and a more prosperous world for all. We bring together over 5,000 signatories, amplify their voices and provide resources and guidance for complex sustainability challenges. Through collaboration, thought leadership, and unwavering commitment, PRI empowers investors to take tangible action. We act in the interests of financial markets and economies, nature and the environment and global society.  We believe in the financial materiality of sustainability issues. Together, we're advancing the practice of responsible investment, ensuring it remains resilient and relevant in order to deliver long-term value to beneficiaries, markets and societies.