Driving change: The role of financial institutions in building a sustainable future
Presented by Desjardins Group
11:15 am-12:00 pm
In this conversation, leaders will discuss the critical role of financial institutions in promoting sustainable finance and transitioning to a sustainable economy. The session will cover the challenges and opportunities of sustainable finance, financial innovation, mobilization, and the importance of transparency and disclosure. How can financial institutions ensure that their investments are directed towards supporting the real economy transition? What specific strategies have financial institutions successfully implemented to promote sustainable finance and accelerate this transition? How can we increase transparency and disclosure in financial institutions to promote accountability and sustainability?
SPEAKERS
Mark Carney, Chair and Head of Transition Investing; UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance; Co-Chair, Brookfield; UN; GFANZ
Guy Cormier, CEO, Desjardins Group
MODERATOR
Marine Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, Les Affaires
