Climate Action For Banks Part 1: Road to Net-Zero Emissions 2021 | Western Bankers Association | 4 November 2021 | Webinar
Venue
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| Event Date |
Thu Nov 4 UTC (about 3 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Thu Nov 4 5:00am - Thu Nov 4 6:00am |
| Location | Webinar |
| Region | All |
Details
The climate crisis is upon us and the role of the banking industry in tackling this challenge is key. The industry-led, UN-convened Net Zero Banking Alliance brings together 55 banks from 28 countries representing a quarter of global banking assets (over $37 trillion), which are commmited to aligning their lending and investment portfolios with net-zero emissions no later than 2050. In this session, attendees will learn the rationale for adjusting their business models in the short term and long term and the need to develop realistic strategies underpinned by robust, science-based targets and action plans. The window for collective action is small and all banks, global and local, need to support the transition to a net-zero economy.
Who Should Attend:
• CEO
• COO
• CFO
• Chief Risk Officer
• Chief Lending Officer
• Chief Sustainability Officer
• Chief Marketing Officer
• VP Business Strategy and Planning
• VP Business Continuity
• VP Corporate Responsibility
Learning Objectives
• Uncover the real social, environmental and economic impact of the climate crisis
• Discover the key principles of the Guidelines for Climate Target Setting established by the UN Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
• Learn the framework of how to set and publicly disclose long-term and intermediate targets to support meeting the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement
Speakers
2021 Speaker
Francis Janes
Industry Relationships and Partnerships Director, Beneficial State Foundation