The Role of Banks in Sustainable Finance & Crisis Mitigation + The Fossil Fuel Challenge

LSEG Sustainable Growth

Jun 02 2020 | 00:15:07

00:00 / 00:15:07

Show Notes

Edelman's latest Trust Barometer shows that trust in the financial services sector surged to a record high of 65% - a drastic change compared to the 2008 financial crisis. So what is the role of banks (and especially - central banks) in driving the sustainability agenda and mitigating the COVID crisis? And, with climate risk becoming more tangible each day, how should investors address the fossil fuel challenge? Tune into our interview with Christian Deseglise - Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments at HSBC.

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Other Episodes

Episode

December 07, 2020 • 00:22:05

The Paris Agreement & International Climate Cooperation: What's Next?

We are approaching a very important date - the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Tune into this special episode to learn about the...

Episode

October 15, 2024 • 00:23:19

Claudia Kruse: Addressing climate and biodiversity expectations through stewardship

In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Claudia Kruse, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at APG Asset Management, talks to us...

Episode

October 02, 2023 • 00:25:30

Day Zero: Is our water infrastructure at risk?

Rising populations and water consumption mean the likelihood that water demand will outstrip the supply, also known as Day Zero, is much greater. In...