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🍃 ESG experts from SIX, Martina Macpherson and Jelena Jakovleva, co-authored a study with the Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ der Hochschule Luzern. 📖 The study contextualizes the Swiss financial center within global sustainability initiatives, examines the regulatory and market landscape of sustainable debt in Switzerland and the EU, and identifies tools that enable debt sustainability assessments. ➡️ Access the study and its insights: https://six.swiss/49Dlawf #MakingADifferenceWithData #ESG #Sustainability

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗜𝗕 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 🔎 The Natixis CIB Green Summit, which takes place on Tuesday 19 November, is a #SustainableFinance conference that will focus on six major sustainability megatrends: Net Zero, Accountability & Distrust, Nature & Resources, Technological Disruptions, Demographics & Inequalities, and Polarisation & Deglobalisation. 🌱 The roundtable discussion “𝙀𝙐 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜” will feature Dora Blanchet from European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Laurene Chenevat from Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Morgan Després from European Climate Foundation, Bertrand Magné from European Investment Bank (EIB), and Eurosif Executive Director Aleksandra Palinska. This panel will dive into several pressing questions: 📍 Is the EU shifting away from its primary objective, or is it focused on refining its implementation approach? 📍 What are the early results of sustainable finance policies in supporting sustainability goals, and what challenges do regulators face in balancing the promotion of sustainable investments with controlling #greenwashing? 📍 What does the future hold for sustainable finance regulations? 🔗 Find more information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eBTkBnu5

Looking forward to take part in this conversation and discuss the progress made so far on #sustainability in the #EU

Explore the latest developments in Italy's sustainable finance landscape with our "Italian Sustainable Finance Snapshot" report: https://ow.ly/4sL350RATf7 Why it matters: With the EU CSRD, 5,000 Italian firms will soon report on ESG practices, revealing the importance of current trends and international alignments in sustainable finance. 🎯 Rigorous third-party climate validations and ambitious Scope 3 emissions targets mark Italian corporates' deepened commitment to ESG strategies. 🏦 Italian banks enhance ESG transparency and prepare for green asset ratio reporting, advancing low-carbon strategies and global sustainability alignments. 🌍 While development banks lead in social impact investments, the banking sector continues to address the gender pay gap challenge. #ESG #SustainableFinance #ItalianFinance #SustainableFinanceItaly #ESGTrends

How can financial institutions put net zero into practice? The question is explored by Elsa Palanza, ICG’s Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, at a panel discussion in Toronto on Wednesday. The Principles for Responsible Investment event, #PRIinPerson, takes place 8-10 October and is themed ‘Progressing global action on responsible investment’. Elsa speaks alongside: David Harris, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, LSEG, Sherry Madera, CEO, CDP; Bertrand Millot, Head of Sustainability, CDPQ; and Kate Turner, Global of Head of Responsible Investment, First Sentier. The discussion is moderated by Patricia Fletcher, CEO, RIA Canada. 🔗 PRI in Person: https://lnkd.in/eFR_a7_S 🔗 Sustainability at ICG: https://lnkd.in/e_7DjaRP At ICG we: 📋 Invest responsibly 🖼️ Operate with purpose 🌿 Are committed to decarbonisation #PrivateMarkets #PrivateCapital #Alternatives #Sustainability #NetZero Capital at risk.

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: BUILDING A GREENER FUTURE 🌍 Swiss and international initiatives are driving the financial sector towards sustainability: - New Swiss Climate Act (2025): Promotes net-zero strategies and innovation. - PACTA Climate Test: Over 60% of financial institutions now include net-zero targets in their strategies. - EU ESG Regulation: Enhances transparency in ESG ratings. - Sustainable Finance Initiative: Focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions and biodiversity impact. AFBS Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland highlights the need for clear frameworks and harmonized standards in there Newsletter from 11.2024. CURENTIS AG helps financial institutions navigate this evolving landscape, offering expert guidance on integrating sustainable finance practices, complying with emerging regulations, and building robust strategies for a net-zero future. Our tailored solutions ensure banks are well-equipped to meet both current and future sustainability challenges. #SustainableFinance #NetZero #ESG

Moderated by Orith Azoulay, Global head of Natixis Investment Managers Green & Sustainable Hub, the final panel of the day explores the future of sustainable finance and the challenges for the green transition.   Conversation centred around the European taxonomy for sustainable activities, providing insights into the details of the classification and how it has acted as a driving force for sustainable investment within the EU.   The panel also looked beyond the EU, discussing the importance of investing in emerging markets and bringing them up to speed in the transition to sustainable finance.   The panel was made up of ESG and capital markets experts, including Timothée Jaulin, Head of ESG Development & Advocacy, Special Operations, Amundi, Izuru Kobayashi, Deputy Director General for Enviornmental Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for Japan, Giovanni Niero, Head of Capital Markets, Development and ECA Financing at Enel Group and Cyril Rousseau, Director General of Finance at European Investment Bank (EIB) Investment Bank. #ICMAAGM2024 #Brussels #global #Europe #joinus #capitalmarkets #event #csuite #sustainability #taxonomy

📢 Nominations are now open for the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (https://lnkd.in/gw5pdG7d) – the world’s premier assessment program dedicated to recognising preeminent and ground-breaking financial service institutions and their distinguished leadership contribution to driving sustainable finance and responsible investment practices across products, services, solutions, projects and initiatives. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that financial service firms generate positive sustainability impacts through innovative business models and services aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). If you identify your organisation and/or professionals as industry leaders that are pushing boundaries and championing best in class innovation across sustainable finance – we welcome you to send in your nominations. 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤: https://lnkd.in/geq95Pzi #SFA25 #SustainableFinance #Sustainability #BankingAwards #ESGAwards #ESG #ResponsibleInvestments #SDGs #GFANZ #NZBA

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: BUILDING A GREENER FUTURE 🌍 Swiss and international initiatives are driving the financial sector towards sustainability: - New Swiss Climate Act (2025): Promotes net-zero strategies and innovation. - PACTA Climate Test: Over 60% of financial institutions now include net-zero targets in their strategies. - EU ESG Regulation: Enhances transparency in ESG ratings. - Sustainable Finance Initiative: Focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions and biodiversity impact. AFBS Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland highlights the need for clear frameworks and harmonized standards in there Newsletter from 11.2024. CURENTIS AG helps financial institutions navigate this evolving landscape, offering expert guidance on integrating sustainable finance practices, complying with emerging regulations, and building robust strategies for a net-zero future. Our tailored solutions ensure banks are well-equipped to meet both current and future sustainability challenges. #SustainableFinance #NetZero #ESG

Excited to share this note from Mohamed Gouled, VP of Industries at IFC - International Finance Corporation! ☘ 🌿 🍃 - It was an honor to participate in today’s panel at #COP29 on unlocking institutional capital for the climate transition in #emergingmarkets. WATCH: 📺 https://lnkd.in/dmDaAban   The scale of investment needed is immense: $4 trillion annually to meet the #SDGs by 2030.   Global efforts have not kept pace, so we must find new investment sources. Institutional investors, managing hundreds of trillions in assets, can help bridge this vast gap.   Development finance institutions like IFC - International Finance Corporation play a pivotal role in this effort, helping investors identify attractive investment opportunities in emerging markets.   Through innovative tools like #blendedfinance and co-investment platforms, we’re enabling private sector participation in vital sectors such as ☀ #cleanenergy☀, 🌊 #bluefinance🌊, decarbonization, and fintech.   We must continue this important conversation. By reducing barriers to investment, we can encourage more institutional investors to realize the vast benefits of investing in a sustainable future. Bhattiprolu "Bhatti" Murti Tomoko Suzuki Thanks to event host ILX and CEO Manfred Schepers + Associate Sustainability Officer Victoria Walker Dominguez #Benelux #Baku #MDBs #climatechange #SustainableIndustry #Developmentfinance #emergingmarkets #PensionFunds #InstitutionalFinance