Banking: Embracing ESG and Decarbonisation

Financial institutions are playing a vital role in supporting the transition to a net zero economy through ESG integration and decarbonisation strategies. Emily Seeckts discusses how these changes might impact lending and risk decisions.

As the world grapples with the urgency of addressing climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement to keep global warming well below the 2°C threshold, the business landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in the way it conducts itself. With every sector compelled to confront the monumental challenge of decarbonisation, new and unique commercial opportunities arise for those willing to lead. In Australia, banks and alternative capital providers have been increasingl...

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Authors: Emily Seeckts

Published Date: 06 July 2023