EcoAct global banking sector roundtable: Net-zero targets & transition plan expectations

More than one year on from the launch of the Glasgow Climate Pact, what is the status of banking sector alignment on net-zero targets? Join EcoAct and members of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance for this global update on how banks are preparing for the climate transition and the steps being taken in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and protect to biodiversity.

The panel will also discuss climate targets in the context of volatile energy markets, the increased scrutiny of climate plans, and the opportunities of financing the green transition. The discussion will be followed by a live Q&A.

Join us to:
- Learn how different banks are implementing their net-zero plans
- Understand the challenges facing banks, including access to relevant data and working in conjunction with clients’ transition goals
- Explore the issue of greenwashing and the importance of robust targets to ensure credibility with regulator, clients, and investors
- Hear how banks can capitalise on the estimated $275 trillion of spending that will be required to hit net-zero by 2050

Guest speakers:
- Ivan Frishberg, Chief Sustainability Officer, Amalgamated Bank
- Anne-Sophie Castelnau, Global Head of Sustainability, ING Group

Hosts:
- Hamish Stewart, Principal Consultant, Sustainable Finance, EcoAct
- Catherine Chisem, Senior Consultant, Sustainable Finance, EcoAct

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