Policies driving ESG regulation in aviation in Europe - An overview of the taxonomy, the (upcoming) aviation TSC, and what it will mean for green finance within aviation

What has motivated the aviation TSC and what policy constraints is it being developed under (ie what policy objectives is the Platform for Sustainable Finance pursuing in its drafting -- SAF mandate alignment? new propulsion priorities? others?

What aviation stakeholders have they engaged with so far (Steer Report, OEMs, Aircraft Leasing Ireland, Aviation Working Group... are there any others?)

A summary of the feedback provided by these stakeholders + points of alignment / friction with the Commission / PSF's objectives

What does the latest proposal by the PSF say? (Initial proposal was gathering stakeholder feedback until end of September, will there be another proposal soon?)

How has this proposal been received by stakeholders and/or internally within the Commission

What can the aircraft finance community expect? Finalisation timeline, expectations for the final aviation TSC frameworks

How can aircraft finance community stay informed and/or engage with the commission in its finalisation

Any other hurdles to final implementation? What EU institutions will give the final go-ahead?

A panel discussion between leading banks to discuss how 2021 was for them, what 2022 will bring and the impact of ESG and how it is being managed.

Summary of banks and aviation in Germany for 2021

In the long term, have market conditions caused by the pandemic going to make for a more robust aviation finance sector?

ESG is here to stay, how does it affect you most and how are you managing this?

Can investors ever be truly ESG compliant if they invest in aviation?

Expectations for 2022?

Panel discussion - How have lessors had to evolve investor relationships during the pandemic, where is demand coming from and what role will ESG play in developing strategies during the next 12 months?

Summary of lessor activity in Germany for 2021 – changes to the aviation landscape

Evolution of investor relationships – moving towards a more partnership based team

Following Covid-19, are investors more interested in yield or private equity style investments; what does this mean for the development/work/focus of asset managers?

How are you managing ever more prevalent ESG expectations with airlines and OEMs?

Does ESG make it more challenging to source finance?

What are your expectations for 2022