ECB President Christine Lagarde has commented about the possibility of a ‘green’ discount rate, 50 basis points lower than the standard. However, we are no longer living with deflationary risks. The consequences of additional lending in times of hot demand and constrained supply chains are inflationary. Central bankers have demonstrated in the past that they can tame inflation. Doing so while attempting to ease the transition to a net zero economy is more challenging.
MDBs needed to offload world’s stranded assets By Taylor Pearce Due to their deep pockets, socially oriented mandates and position at the nexus of public and private sectors, MDBs are strategically placed to buy up stranded assets, working to sustainably transition ‘dirty’ industries from the inside out. Are MDBs up to the task?
MEETINGS Role of green taxonomies in closing the data gap Thursday 30 June, Panel This online event, organised by OMFIF’s Sustainable Policy Institute and the Future of Sustainable Data Alliance, explores the use of taxonomies, data mapping and the different approaches and challenges in enhancing data availability, reliability and comparability.
ON DEMAND Developing ESG talent in financial markets Panellists explore the need to drive ESG talent development and acquisition in financial services and the skills required to meet net zero. They discuss how companies can fill the gaps identified in ESG talent and the tools, data strategies and policies required to create sustainability roles.
Data: Towards a new age of economic enlightenment As regulators and policy-makers work to balance protection and innovation in their evolving frameworks, this landmark report explores the use of data and its potentially transformative impact on developments in the global economy, financial services, the business community and society as a whole.
