Has ESG replaced conversations about sustainability and impact? Join us on 8 November for an important conversation with experts in values-based banking about the opportunities and limits of ESG. Together, they will examine ESG as a helpful starting point for financial institutions but not as an end goal in itself.
The session aims to encourage banks to Think Bolder so that their actions and ambitions can change the rules of the game and move towards sustainable market transformation.
More information and registration here.
The positive push back of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors in big companies and banks may lead to a comprehension of sustainability limited to risk screening, data and compliance. But, what about impact creation?
With the rise of ESG at traditional banks, it is even more important to be clear on what can be achieved with ESG screening and what additional impact can be created with a bolder approach to banking, centred on enabling social empowerment, economic prosperity and environmental regeneration. That is a Triple Bottom Line approach.
Values-based banks are redefining the role of finance in society by going beyond the focus on ESG data. They lead the transformation of banking and finance in their respective communities, countries and regions, and expand their impact by supporting others in the way to change. They do not settle for being clean fish in polluted waters.
Join us for an important conversation with experts in values-based banking about the opportunities and limits of ESG. The panel discussion will include the following speakers:
- Tommaso Rondinella, Head of Impact Models and Socio-Environmental Assessment of Banca Etica (Italy)
- Avelina Perez, Corporate Affairs Director at Banco Solidario (Ecuador)
- Sharad Tegi Tuladhar, Chief Policy, Environmental and Social Officer at NMB Bank (Nepal)
The dialogue will be moderated by Dr. Adriana-Kocornik-Mina, Research and Metrics Senior Manager at the GABV. The session will be in English, with Spanish translation available.
Together, they will examine ESG as a helpful starting point for financial institutions but not as an end goal in itself. As the speakers come from different geographical regions and cultural environments, they will offer a diverse approach to how they are overcoming the barriers to sustainable outcomes.
The session aims to encourage banks to Think Bolder so that their actions and ambitions can change the rules of the game and move towards sustainable market transformation.
More information and registration here.