March 22, 2018 |
3:00 AM
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Brussels and livestream
Better late than never - this event is being streamed NOW - check out the live stream
and plenty of related resources available (see below).
Background
The European Union (EU) aims to be at the forefront of international efforts to build a financial system that supports sustainable growth. Re-orienting finance to more sustainable investments is vital if the EU is to deliver tangible results on its climate, environmental and sustainable policy goals. Ultimately, sustainable finance is crucial in order to boost the EU's long-term competitiveness and growth. With the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, the EU should establish itself as the destination for low-carbon technologies and sustainable investments, securing a substantial competitive advantage.
The Juncker Commission has pledged to lead the implementation of the Paris climate agreement and the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy. To succeed, more capital for green and other sustainable projects is needed: the funding gap to achieve EU climate and energy targets by 2030 is estimated at €180 billion each year.
Public finance and regulation are necessary but not enough. The financial sector has a critical role to play to help achieve our goals. With around €100 trillion of financial assets, it represents a huge lever towards green and sustainable investment. Involving the private sector in this effort will require a systemic change in investment culture.
To redirect capital towards financing the energy transition and meeting broader sustainability challenges, policy intervention is essential. The EU needs a strategy to unlock the full potential of sustainable finance and investment in the low-carbon, circular and resource-efficient economy. The Commission set up a High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) in late 2016 to help develop a roadmap to unlock the full potential of sustainable finance.
Building on the HLEG recommendations, the Commission Action Plansets the Commission's vision and the steps needed to ensure that the financial system and the investment chain effectively integrate sustainability considerations.
Objectives
This high-level conference will be an opportunity to keep up the momentum established at the One Planet Summit and bring together the support and commitment from EU leaders and key private players for the changes needed in the financial system.
It will be the moment to present the Commission Action Plan and to agree on concrete follow-up. The conference will provide the momentum and a shared vision on sustainable finance to feed the European Council debate and conclusions of 22-23 March 2018.
Programme
This high-level event will focus on the key role that the finance industry and other market players can and should play alongside the EU to build the economy of tomorrow: a low carbon, circular and resource-efficient economy.
Due to the limited capacity of the room, priority will be given to those having received a personal invitation by Vice President Dombrovskis. The registration for this event is closed.
Calendar » High-level conference Financing sustainable growth | 22 March 2018 | European Commission (live streaming)
High-level conference Financing sustainable growth | 22 March 2018 | European Commission (live streaming)
Better late than never - this event is being streamed NOW - check out the live stream
and plenty of related resources available (see below).
Background
The European Union (EU) aims to be at the forefront of international efforts to build a financial system that supports sustainable growth. Re-orienting finance to more sustainable investments is vital if the EU is to deliver tangible results on its climate, environmental and sustainable policy goals. Ultimately, sustainable finance is crucial in order to boost the EU's long-term competitiveness and growth. With the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, the EU should establish itself as the destination for low-carbon technologies and sustainable investments, securing a substantial competitive advantage.
The Juncker Commission has pledged to lead the implementation of the Paris climate agreement and the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy. To succeed, more capital for green and other sustainable projects is needed: the funding gap to achieve EU climate and energy targets by 2030 is estimated at €180 billion each year.
Public finance and regulation are necessary but not enough. The financial sector has a critical role to play to help achieve our goals. With around €100 trillion of financial assets, it represents a huge lever towards green and sustainable investment. Involving the private sector in this effort will require a systemic change in investment culture.
To redirect capital towards financing the energy transition and meeting broader sustainability challenges, policy intervention is essential. The EU needs a strategy to unlock the full potential of sustainable finance and investment in the low-carbon, circular and resource-efficient economy. The Commission set up a High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) in late 2016 to help develop a roadmap to unlock the full potential of sustainable finance.
Building on the HLEG recommendations, the Commission Action Plansets the Commission's vision and the steps needed to ensure that the financial system and the investment chain effectively integrate sustainability considerations.
Objectives
This high-level conference will be an opportunity to keep up the momentum established at the One Planet Summit and bring together the support and commitment from EU leaders and key private players for the changes needed in the financial system.
It will be the moment to present the Commission Action Plan and to agree on concrete follow-up. The conference will provide the momentum and a shared vision on sustainable finance to feed the European Council debate and conclusions of 22-23 March 2018.
Programme
This high-level event will focus on the key role that the finance industry and other market players can and should play alongside the EU to build the economy of tomorrow: a low carbon, circular and resource-efficient economy.
Participation
Due to the limited capacity of the room, priority will be given to those having received a personal invitation by Vice President Dombrovskis.The registration for this event is closed.
Webstreaming
The conference will be webstreamed. You can watch the live video stream here (during the conference).Resources
A number of resources are available that allow you to promote the conference and engage in the debate.Practical information
Where
1040 Brussels BelgiumOrganiserFinancial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Part ofSustainable Development Goals
TopicBanking and financial services