WASHINGTON, DC, March 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- US SIF: The Sustainable Investment Forum is proud to welcome Jane Gilbert, Chief Heat Officer for Miami Dade County, as a headline speaker at US SIF FORUM 2025. SIF's annual conference, the premier gathering of sustainable investment professionals in the U.S., will take place in Washington, DC at the Conrad Hotel on June 26-27.

Ms. Gilbert sits at the nexus of climate, community resilience, policy, planning and finance as she works to protect the residents of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas from extreme heat. She will share insights on the cross-sector community impacts and strong business case associated with extreme heat resilience and adaptation - including workforce impacts, productivity gains, and investment opportunities.

The 13th annual FORUM will bring together leaders from the sustainable investing community at a critical time for the industry. It is a platform for decisionmakers including institutional asset managers, wealth advisors, data and research providers and public policy experts to gather to share ideas with those inside and outside the industry, and uncover innovative approaches to advancing sustainable investing.

"This year's theme is Catalyzing a New Era a In Sustainable Investing. As the industry undergoes a period of disruptive change, we have a unique opportunity to chart a new, stronger path forward," said Maria Lettini, CEO of US SIF. "We are excited to organize an event that speaks to this critical moment – uniting leaders across industries as we all uncover ways to drive impact and returns."

Agenda

This year's agenda will also include panels on pivotal topics, including:

• The Path Forward for Clean Energy – Exploring the role of clean energy in an all-of-the-above energy approach
• Opportunities in an Adverse Political Era – Understanding the politics of sustainable investing
• Indigenous Rights and Investor Engagements – Recognizing and mitigating risks
• Climate, Physical Risks, and Stranded Assets – Pricing the complexities of physical risk
• The Future of the Shareholder Proposal Process – Proxies, pass-through voting and dialogues

As a preamble to the event, US SIF will also host its Member Day on Capitol Hill on June 25 where SIF members will connect with members of Congress to advocate and educate in support of sustainable investing.

The 2025 Joan Bavaria Award will also be presented at the US SIF FORUM. This award, named after US SIF co-founder Joan Bavaria, honors sustainability champions from around the globe. For more information on how to apply, visit https://www.ussif.org/joan-bavaria-award.

Registration is now open and early bird rates are available through March 22nd. To learn more about sponsoring or speaking at the 2025 conference, we invite you to fill out the interest form on the US SIF site.

About Jane Gilbert

Headline speaker Jane Gilbert became the first person in the world to hold the title of Chief Heat Officer when she took on the role for Miami Dade County in 2021. Gilbert works across departments and partners to address the increasing risks to human health, lives and livelihoods associated with extreme heat. She has over 30 years of experience in public private partnerships, climate mitigation and adaptation, and urban resilience.

About US SIF and the US SIF Foundation

US SIF: The Sustainable Investment Forum is the preeminent voice advancing sustainable investing. Members, who represent $5 trillion in assets under management or advisement, support US SIF's mission to rapidly shift investment practices toward sustainability, focusing on long-term investment, the generation of positive social and environmental impacts and supporting the shift toward a more resilient and equitable planet and society. https://www.ussif.org

US SIF is supported in its work by the US SIF Foundation, a 501(C)(3) organization that undertakes educational and research activities to advance the mission of US SIF, including offering trainings for advisors and other financial professionals on the Fundamentals of Sustainable and Impact Investment.

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