Banking on Net Zero: The Finance Sector's Role in Driving Climate Action

The finance sector is at a critical crossroads, facing pressure from regulators and stakeholders to take action on climate change, yet significant challenges hinder its effectiveness. Wielding considerable influence as a catalyst for change, can banks lead the charge on climate action?

In this episode, we delve into the complex world of financed emissions and explore how measuring and managing these emissions is crucial for reaching net-zero goals. Our expert guests shed light on the influence of the financial sector on climate change and reveal the cutting-edge tools and initiatives driving transformative change.

Key learnings from this podcast:

• Discover the innovative approaches to measuring financed emissions and the importance of standardized reporting.
•  Explore the challenges faced by smaller clients in sustainability-linked lending and data quality, and how they are being addressed. 
•  Learn how banks are leveraging AI, data analytics, and innovative tools to equip clients in their transition to sustainable practices. 

Host:
David Metcalfe – CEO, Verdantix

Guests:

• Linda-Eling Lee - Founding Director and Head of the MSCI Sustainability Institute at MSCI Inc.
• Saad Malik - Sustainability Director, Business & Commercial Banking at Lloyds Banking Group

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