On 24th October 2024, over 20 experts gathered at Accuracy’s Paris office for the Sustainable Finance Summit.
Here are some key takeaways:
– $5 trillion: This is the global financing required annually to mitigate climate change until 2030. For perspective, the global GDP in 2022 was slightly over $100 trillion.
– The integration of ESG issues is evolving from a “tick the box” exercise into a critical business imperative that drives long-term value.
– Blended finance is emerging as a game-changer: By combining public and private capital, blended finance reduces investment risks and mobilises funds for projects that might otherwise struggle to attract private investment.
– Timing is everything: Later is too late.
As we concluded during this summit, “there is no sustainability without profitability, but no business can thrive in an unsustainable world.” It’s time to act—better, faster, and stronger.
Thank you to our panelists and our co-organiser Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI), for pushing the boundaries on these critical discussions.
Take a look at this recap video featuring our Partner Sophie Chassat, GEFI’s Global Steering Group member David Pitt-Watson, and our Director Julie Malzac, as they summarise the event.