Sustainable Future Forum 2017 : Opening speech by Jean Lemierre
On 4 October, BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking organizes the Sustainable Future...
04/10/2017
Sustainable Future Forum 2018
- 12.10.2018
On 17 October, for the third consecutive year, BNP Paribas is holding the Sustainable Future Forum at the Maison de la Mutualité in Paris. The aim is to bring corporate customers and institutional investors together to share and talk about their needs and goals in terms of sustainable finance. The event highlights the bank’s commitment and leadership in Sustainable Development, with panels on changing business models, green finance and the private sector.
Playing a role in sustainable finance for a better future
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals intend to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure global peace and prosperity by 2030.
As a European leader and player in energy transition, BNP Paribas plays a decisive role in this joint effort. Its socially and environmentally responsible approach contributes to building a sustainable future. The Group’s CSR policy is based on four pillars: financing the economy in an ethical manner, favouring the development and commitment of our employees, being a committed stakeholder in society, and acting against climate change.
SFF2018, the event for sustainable finance
Topics that will come up in talks and panels during this “Positive Banking” day include: interventions on social inclusion, the design of smart cities, the circular economy ... But also:
A Sustainable Development roadmap in Europe
Europe is taking the lead in the sustainable development race. The European Commission made a point of putting sustainable development at the centre of its strategy, encouraging the private sector to set an example worldwide by putting these two global actions on its business agenda: COP 21 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. What is the role of the financial sector in the action plan adopted by the European Union?
Leadership in favour of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
How should companies behave in a time of increased surveillance of sustainable development performance? How are their boards of directors reacting to the challenges and opportunities that this brings? How do you achieve sustainable development in a period of economic crisis or challenge? Have we entered an era where social and environmental capital is becoming as sought-after as economic capital?
Digital, Data and Sustainable Development
See how we are progressing in our search for data management to measure impact and how digital solutions and financial technologies are at the core of this development.
Speeding up energy transition: are we going fast enough?
With more and more investors making a firm commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of their portfolio and contribute to energy transition, what can we do to increase our product offer to meet investors’ demands?
BNP Paribas will be comparing and sharing views and ideas to continue moving forward as a key player in sustainable finance.
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