Don D’Souza

Senior Principal, ESG Stewardship British Columbia Investment Management Corporation

Don is a Senior Principal, ESG Stewardship at the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), one of Canada's largest institutional investors with over $250 billion in assets under management. Don leads engagements with portfolio companies, policymakers and regulators on material ESG topics including methane emissions in the energy and utilities sectors. He has twenty years of experience leading climate change and environmental initiatives in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Don has a B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, a Master of Environmental Management degree from Yale University and is a licensed professional engineer in British Columbia.

Main Conference Day Two • Thursday, September 25, 2025

2:50 PM PANEL: Investor & Insurer Perspectives: The Financial Case for Methane Reduction

As methane emissions gain increasing scrutiny, financial institutions, investors, and insurers are integrating emissions performance into their decision-making processes. The oil and gas industry must understand the evolving criteria that influence capital allocation, underwriting decisions, and risk assessments. With an estimated $100 billion investment needed by 2030 to deploy all necessary methane abatement measures, collaboration between the financial sector and industry is essential to align investment strategies with emissions reduction goals.

Understand the criteria and metrics used to assess investment and financing opportunities
Gain insight into underwriting considerations and available financial instruments to support methane reduction efforts
Explore how investors view methane mitigation not just as risk management but as a driver of long-term value creation
Discuss strategies for improving investor and insurer confidence in emissions reporting and reduction plans
Examine what methane-related data financial institutions rely on today—and what they will require in the future

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