The
Financial Impacts for Florida
During her first ten months in office, CFO Sink
has engaged experts in formal conversations on
Climate Change and its impacts to Florida
through a series of workshops with the Florida
Cabinet. Heard on national radio and quoted in
the Wall Street Journal on climate risk, CFO
Sink is a leader on this topic.
As Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Sink
has direct oversight of $20 billion in Treasury
assets and shared oversight of the $140 billion
pension fund. In addition, the CFO is the
regulator of insurance agents and agencies,
oversees the offices of insurance regulation and
financial regulation as a Florida Cabinet
member, and holds the title of State Fire
Marshal.
CFO Sink’s financial background allows her to
contribute most to mitigating the negative
impacts of climate change by clearly identifying
the financial impacts and opportunities
presented to our state by this economic threat.
CFO Sink’s focus is exploration and action in
three areas:
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The links
between climate change and insurance;
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Investment opportunities in emerging markets
as the clean energy and green technology
sectors grow and
-
Climate
risk disclosure for investors.
CFO Sink
invites you to join her for a discussion of the
state of Florida’s business and finances in the
face of climate change. Experts in green
building, photovoltaics and solar power will be
with us to share experiences from other
corporations and states. With a focus on the
long-term economic growth and health of our
state, your presence and participation will make
a valuable contribution to Florida.
AGENDA
11:00 -
11:05
CFO Sink Welcome
11:05 - 11:10
Governor Crist Opening Comments
11:10 - 11:15
Commissioner Bronson Opening Comments
11:15 - 11:25
Keith Allan, British Consul General
11:25 - 11:50
Mindy Lubber,
President, Ceres
Subject:
Overview of Other States
Re: Investment and Disclosure
11:50 - 12:15
Lewis
Milford,
President, Clean Energy States Alliance
Subject:
Clean Technology
12:15 - 12:40
Dr. Robert
Muir-Wood,
Chief Research Officer, Risk Management
Solutions
Subject:
Insurance
12:40 -
12:50
Environmental Defense Video
Cap, Trade and Grow
12:50 - 1:00
Discussion & Public Comments
Closing Comments/Adjourn
1:00 - 1:15
Press Conference on
CFO’s Action plan
