At a critical time when financial markets and economic policies hold the power to shape our environmental, economic and social future, Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025 is a catalyst for action to Empower Sustainable Change and Development.
The first edition of Lisbon Sustainability Week, organized by the Center for Sustainable Finance and Católica-Lisbon, will bring together global thought leaders, academics, policymakers, practitioners and industry pioneers and leaders from across the globe to rethink the role of finance in building a viable and sustainable future, with a focus on the theme: Sustainable Finance and Pricing of Externalities for Sustainable Development.
Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025 is a journey of thought-provoking talks, dynamic debates, hands-on workshops, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and high-impact networking. Connect with top professionals—including policymakers, regulators, financial experts, corporate leaders, international institutions, NGOs, and community organizations—driving the future of sustainable finance.
Secure your spot at Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025, held from 16 to 18 of June at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, and be a part of this positive movement.
Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025
"The transition to a low-carbon economy is not just a necessity—it is the greatest economic opportunity of our time."
— Ernest Jeffrey Moniz, nuclear physicist and former government official as United States secretary of energy in the Obama administration
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Ernest Moniz
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Barack Obama administration | MIT Professor Emeritus.
A leading global voice on energy policy and climate change, Moniz played a pivotal role in shaping the Paris Agreement negotiations and has been instrumental in advancing clean energy innovation.
Sandrine Dixson-Declève
Honorary President / Global Ambassador of the Club of Rome
A leading expert in climate change, sustainable development, and finance, widely recognized for her work in advancing systemic solutions for a greener, more resilient future.
Some of the most brilliant minds will come together to share their knowledge at Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025
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Ernest Moniz
Secretary of Energy under Barack Obama | MIT Professor Emeritus
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Sandrine Dixson - Declève
Honorary President / Global Ambassador of the Club of Rome
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Assunção Cristas
NOVA University, Portugal | Former Portuguese Minister of Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Spacial Planning
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Linda-Eling Lee
Head of the MSCI Sustainability Institute
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Anthony Lazanas
Head of Portfolio and Index Research at Bloomberg LP
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Patrícia Torres Leandro
Global Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions, Bloomberg LP
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Arne Staal
CEO FTSE Russell | Group Head of Benchmarks and Indices at LSEG
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Patricia Dechow
University of Southern California, USA
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Mariassunta Giannetti
Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
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Aliya Korganbekova
Harvard Business School, USA
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Kai Li
University of British Columbia, Canada
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Susana Martins
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal | Oxford University, UK | Research Affiliate at CSF
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Robert Raney
IESE, Spain
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Eddie Riedl
Boston University, USA
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Rebecca Hann
University of Maryland, USA
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Richard Sloan
University of Southern California, USA
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Per Strömberg
Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
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Luke Taylor
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), USA
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Neng Wang
Columbia University, USA
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Pedro Matos Soares
University of Lisbon, Portugal | Scientific Committee at the Center For Sustainable Finance
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Nuno Gaspar de Oliveira
CEO of NBI
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Ana Bebiano
Director- General of IPCG
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Franco Caruso
Head of Sustainability and Corporate Communications at Grupo BRISA
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Susana Carvalho
Head of Sustainability and Climate Transition at Bondalti
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Nuno Bettencourt
Partner Deloitte Portugal
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Ana Fontoura Gouveia
Head of Sustainability at Banco de Portugal and Invited Assistant Professor at Nova SBE
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Pedro Cruz
Audit & Assurance Partner, ESG Coordinator Partner, KPMG Portugal
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Cláudia Coelho
ESG Platform, Sustainability and Climate Change Partner at PwC Portugal
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Manuel Mota
Partner EY Portugal
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Carlos Correia de Barros
CFO at Secil
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Filipa Carmona
Associate Director Sustainability at Caixa Geral de Depósitos
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José Costa Pinto
Director IPCG
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Hanyi Livia Yi
Boston College, USA
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Sumudu Watugala
Indiana University Kelley School of Business, USA
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Chendi Zhang
University of Exter Business School, UK
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Yrjo Koskinen
University of Calgary, Canada
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Joe Weber
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
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Gaizka Ormazabal
IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Spain
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Dhananjay Nanda
Miami Herbert Business School, USA
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Katharina Schwaiger
Deputy Head of BlackRock Sustainability Intelligence, BlackRock
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Pedro Rebelo de Sousa
President of IPCG’s General Council
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Rita Oliveira Pinto
Administration Council and member of the Direction of the Sustainability Committee at CMVM
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Peter Easton
Notre Dame University
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Fernando Anjos
NOVA SBE
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Paul Ehling
BI Norwegian Business School
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Augusto Caro
Global Head of SRI, Santander Asset Management
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President of the Direction at IPCG]()
João Moreira Rato
President of the Direction at IPCG
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Shiva Dustdar
Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute
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Cristina Melo Antunes
Head of Sustainability at Banco Santander Portugal
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Miguel Belo de Carvalho
Executive Board Member at Banco Santander Totta
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Theresa Bodner
Head of Nature Based Solutions, MSCI Carbon Markets
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Ana Albuquerque
Boston University
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Christian Heller
CEO Value Balancing Alliance
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Filipe Santos
Dean at Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics
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Inês Rocha de Gouveia
Fundação Santander Portugal
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António Baldaque da Silva
CEO Center for Sustainable Finance at Católica-Lisbon
Programme Highlights
Day 1 - 16th June
Academic Sessions | EN
Accounting I | 9:00-12h30
- Academic papers - presentation and discussion
Accounting II | 14:00-17:00
- Academic papers - presentation and discussion
Hosts: Católica-Lisbon, Banco de Portugal
Opening Session | EN | 13:30-14:00
Learning Sessions | EN
Natural Sciences and Sustainability | 14:00-17:00
- Workshop on Climate Models
- Workshop on Natural Capital and Biodiversity
Hosts: Católica-Lisbon, Sonae
Keynote Speaker
Ernest Moniz | 17:30-18:30
Day 2 - 17th June
Academic Sessions | EN
Finance I | 9:00-12:30
- Academic papers - presentation and discussion
Finance II | 14:00-17:00
- Academic papers - presentation and discussion
Hosts: Católica-Lisbon, Banco de Portugal
Learning Sessions | EN
Financial Economics and Sustainability | 13:30-17:00
- Workshop on Markets for Carbon and other Externalities
- Workshop on Financial Risk of Climate Change
Hosts: Católica-Lisbon, SIBS
Keynote Speaker
Sandrine Dixson-Declève | 17:30-18:30
Day 3 - 18th June
Conference Sessions | PT
ESG Annual Conference 2025 | 9:00-12:30
- Evolution of Business Models, Financing and Regulation
Hosts: IPCG, CSF, Deloitte Portugal, EY Portugal, KPMG Portugal e PwC Portugal
Conference Sessions | EN
Sustainability Policy & Finance | 14:00-17:00
-Transition policy and behavioral changes
-Financing the Transition in Practice
Hosts: Católica-Lisbon, Fundação Santander Portugal
Closing Session | EN
| 17:00-17:30
Registration Tickets
Lisbon Sustainability Week 3-Day Pass (excluding Academic Sessions): 250€
Academic Sessions - Access by Invitation Only - 1-Day Pass: 200€
Learning Sessions - Half-Day Pass: 100€
Conference Sessions - 1-Day Pass: SOLD OUT
Conference Sessions - Half-Day Pass: 100€
Market economies have fuelled unprecedented economic growth and innovation over the last two centuries. However, this progress has also led to the overconsumption of natural resources, pushing our planet beyond critical ecological limits. Sustainable finance and policies play a fundamental role in rebalancing economic progress with environmental responsibility.
At Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025, we will focus on:
The Pricing of Externalities: Addressing the cost of carbon, water, biodiversity, and toxicity.
Public Policy & Financial Markets: Exploring taxation, incentives, and innovative financial instruments for sustainability.
Corporate & Investment Strategies: How businesses and investors can integrate sustainability into business and financial decision-making.
Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure: Advancing the quality, comparability, and impact of ESG disclosures for decision-making and accountability.
Key Themes
Some questions Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025 will address:
What Is the Role of Public Policy in Sustainability?
· How can taxation, public budgeting, and regulation support sustainable finance?
· What policy frameworks can balance economic development with environmental responsibility?
How Can Transparency Drive Accountability?
· What role does sustainability reporting play in influencing corporate and investor behavior?
· How can we improve the credibility, comparability, and usefulness of ESG disclosures?
How Can Finance Drive Sustainable Change?
· What financial mechanisms and market innovations can align economic growth with sustainability?
· How can externalities (e.g. carbon) be effectively priced and traded?
What Legacy Are We Building for Future Generations?
· How can we ensure today’s financial and economic decisions create a livable world for the future?
· What long-term strategies can redefine the synergy between markets, finance, and sustainability?
Make your voice count at Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025:
What’s the sustainability question that’s being overlooked — but deserves attention?
· This is your chance to ignite bold dialogue, question assumptions, and bring new perspectives to light.
· Submit your question below and tag the kind of expert you would like to hear from.
Is Lisbon Sustainability Week 2025 for you?
Lisbon Sustainability Week welcomes all who want to take an active role and explore the many opportunities of creating sustainable business models and societies.
It is specially designed for senior professionals, policymakers, investors, businesses and academics working in:
Markets & Corporate Finance – Investors, bankers, and financial strategists looking to integrate ESG principles.
Public Policy & Government Regulation – Decision-makers shaping the future of sustainable economic policies.
International Institutions & NGOs – Organizations driving impact
Research & Academia – Scholars at the forefront of sustainable finance and economic innovation.
This event is expected to attract 1.500+ in-person attendees, making it a landmark event for sustainable finance in Europe.
Why Attend?
1. Learn from world-renowned experts in finance, sustainability, and policy.
2. Discover how businesses and financial markets can integrate sustainability into investment strategies and opportunities of grow.
3. Understand the role of accounting in pricing externalities and shaping corporate responsibility.
4. Build powerful collaborations with key industry and academic leaders.
5. Explore real-world case studies and solutions from leading organizations.
Empower yourself with tools to make Sustainable Change through Knowledge, Finance, Accounting and Network.
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of this positive movement towards a more sustainable future.
See you at
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon
16th to 18th of June 2025
