In tackling the risks and opportunities of the global response to climate change, Franklin Templeton believe strong impact practices have potential to drive alpha in portfolios. Focus on climate, in their view, is where impact and financial return become mutually reinforcing and beneficial for stakeholders including communities, employees, governments, businesses and investors. With the right tools and impact approach, private equity is well placed to drive an investment framework focused on climate impact for a just transition, as envisaged in the Paris Agreement.

As part of the Paris Alignment Forum, Jing Su Vivatrat of Franklin Templeton led this one-hour interactive roundtable which was then followed by a Q&A moderated by Karen Shackleton of Pensions for Purpose.

Who was this event for?

This event was opened to asset owners such as pension fund trustees, in-house executives and independent advisers, professional trustees, government representatives and consultants

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Speaker's biography

Jing Su Vivatrat, President & COO, Asia Alternatives, Franklin Templeton

Jing is responsible for expanding Franklin Templeton's investment offerings and client reach in the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on private equity, venture capital and other alternative asset investment capabilities. Additionally, Jing plays a leading role in Franklin Templeton's China business. Jing is a member of Franklin Templeton's Management Committee and is Deputy to the firm's chairman of Asia Pacific.

Jing has more than two decades of experience in investment banking, corporate M&A and private equity. She has previously served in senior management roles in technology, media and public policy firms. She also served as a Limited Term Appointee at the US Federal Communications Commission. Before joining Franklin Templeton, Jing was an operating executive and head of Asia strategy at Golden Gate Capital.

Jing holds a BA in Economics from Wellesley College. She is a member of the Global Advisory Board of Darden School of Business.

The Paris Alignment Forum was established by Pensions for Purpose to help pension funds and other asset owners on their journey towards alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement. We do this by sharing climate-related thought leadership written by our members (asset managers, consultants and lawyers), by running free training workshops for trustees and by engaging in industry-wide conversation through our quarterly all-stakeholder and asset-owner events. To join the Paris Alignment Forum, please email Karen Shackleton.

Pensions for Purpose

Pensions for Purpose exists as a bridge between asset managers, pension funds and their professional advisers, to encourage the flow of capital towards impact investment. Our aim is to empower pension funds to seek positive impact opportunities and mitigate negative impact risks. For more information, please email our Membership Manager. 

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