May 16, 2025
The launch of the Ocean Impact Initiative
From data to action: transparency driving sustainable finance.
Key Information
Date: 7 June 2025
Time: 18:30 – 20:00 (CET)
Location: Yacht Club de Monaco, Quai Louis II, 98000 Monaco
On 7 June 2025, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host the official launch of the Ocean Impact Initiative (OII) — a pioneering effort to bring ocean health into the heart of sustainable finance.
The event will open with insights from leading experts in science, economics, and policy. Carlos Duarte will highlight the ocean’s essential role in human well-being and the pressures of industrial activity. Ralph Chami will discuss the economic value of ocean biodiversity and nature-positive finance. Sylvie Goulard will explore the global policy landscape and how financial flows can support a nature-positive transition.
The core of the event will be the introduction of the Ocean Impact Initiative (OII), with project partners showcasing how science, academia, and the business sector have joined forces to develop a robust, actionable tool for driving positive change.
Through a live demonstration, participants will explore the platform’s key features and data capabilities, gaining a first-hand look at how it can support transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.
Developed by One Ocean Foundation in collaboration with SDA Bocconi, McKinsey & Company, and CSIC, the Ocean Impact Initiative (OII) is the first science-based framework designed to assess the impact of industrial activities on marine ecosystems. It provides standardised, sector-specific data to support responsible investment decisions and guide corporate sustainability strategies.
At the heart of the OII is a robust methodology that establishes industry-specific baselines and delivers granular, bottom-up insights into the performance of individual companies. This allows for meaningful benchmarking and informed comparisons across sectors.
What sets OII apart is its use of Generative AI to collect, process, and analyse corporate sustainability reports, delivering actionable insights for financial institutions and companies looking to align with a nature-positive economy.
The event will feature a diverse panel of thought leaders and experts from science, economics, policy, and sustainability:
- Carlos Duarte – Professor, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Ralph Chami – Co-Founder, Rebalance Earth & Blue Green Future
- Sylvie Goulard – Professor, SDA Bocconi; Co-Chair, International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits
- Jan Pachner – Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation
- Manlio De Silvio – Professor, SDA Bocconi
- Federico Fumagalli – Partner, McKinsey & Company
- Ambra Cozzi – Blue Economy Project Manager, One Ocean Foundation
The OII launch marks a significant step toward bridging scientific research, data innovation, and sustainable finance. By enabling transparency in corporate ocean impact, the initiative empowers investors, companies, and regulators to make informed, future-ready decisions that support the health of our planet’s most vital ecosystems.
