FII Institute - Opening for ESG Regional Summit | London 2022 (Inclusive ESG for Emerging Markets)

The discussion highlights the increasing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing in the global business landscape, particularly in emerging markets. It emphasizes the need for inclusive ESG initiatives to ensure these regions are not left behind, as they currently receive less than 10% of ESG investment despite being home to 90% of individuals under the age of 30. The private financial sector is seen as having a unique role in incentivizing the transition to a more equitable world by lending to and investing in businesses that can drive the needed change. Additionally, there is a call to bring the Social (S) and Governance (G) aspects of ESG to the forefront of the global agenda and to empower the next generation to promote ESG initiatives. The FII Institute is highlighted as a global non-profit foundation dedicated to ESG principles and inclusivity, and the urgency of inclusive ESG is emphasized as one of the most urgent topics for the future of humanity.