Panel Debate - The role of Fintech in the transition towards a low carbon global economy

Is accessing the right data the catalyst for sustainable investing at scale? Climate is a global problem and requires global solutions- a consolidated approach multi-layered with the right governance measures for AI is required to ensure equitable access to new tech.

Examining how tech is aiding sustainable finance innovation and driving the global economic change. Tech lies at the heart of the attempts to prevent global warming, to increase energy efficiency, reduce consumption and expand renewables.  Tech is not a panacea but must work in tandem with human judgement amplifying the effectiveness of ESG which with allow financial institutions to improve investors sustainable investment portfolios advising clients to align with SDGs. Accessibility to all is necessary to drive real change - whilst AI and ML are being embraced by greater numbers of institutions and governments and accelerating exponential growth in certain sectors of the global economy others may be left behind.  

Can AI assist in aligning resource intensive industries with environmental sustainability goals by uncovering patterns in overwhelmingly complex datasets?

How innovative new technologies in electric vehicles and renewables can assist the transition to a low carbon economy?

ESG Data- the backbone of sustainable investment decision making? How can Investors better understand and quantify risk and returns and measure impact of their portfolios?

How can financial institutions ensure that AI will be deployed in a way that will drive improved or fairer outcomes for society and the environment?