Summit on Investing in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at #FII5
27 Oct 2021
The discussion revolves around the mainstreaming of sustainable finance and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate investment and across the value chain. Panelists emphasize the challenges and opportunities associated with ESG, including the need for standardization, data availability, and regulatory infrastructure to support ESG integration. The conversation also delves into the impact of ESG on investment returns, the significance of responsible investment principles, and the potential costs associated with ESG. Additionally, the discussion highlights the evolving landscape of ESG, the importance of sustainable finance, and the commitment of organizations and countries to ESG principles. The panelists also address the challenges of the transition to ESG, the imperative for customers and clients, and the potential impact on global society's concern about ESG.
Moderator: Nik Gowing
Speakers: Farnam Bidgoli (Framing The ESG Conversation),Hazem Ben-Gacem (In Conversation),Lori Heinel (In Conversation),G�rard Mestrallet (In Conversation),Alessandro Profumo (In Conversation),Rodrigo Tavares (In Conversation),Abdulaziz al Harbi (ESG Across VC),Ferid Belhaj (ESG Across VC),Candice Brenet (ESG Across VC)