Ep. 119 - Addressing Greenwashing in Financial Services

Financial markets play a key role in enabling the transition towards carbon neutrality. Mandatory global disclosure standards with industry-specific metrics are therefore vital to ensure that financial flows are aligned with green and transition objectives.  The panelists discuss:key challenges with respect to taxonomies, green external reviews, climate transition metrics and frameworks, andthe necessary global efforts for greater harmonisation and help to unleash the transformative power of financial markets to advance the climate agenda. Panelists:Martin Moloney, Secretary General, IOSCOMichael Jantzi, Member, International Sustainability Standards BoardCarol Paradine, CEO, Canadian Public Accountability Board Andres Vinelli, Chief Economist, CFA Institute  Moderator:Bill Coen, Member, Board of Directors and Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Toronto Centre Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.