Greening Financial Institutions » People | Planet | Profit

Building sustainable economies require heavy investments. Public funding of green infrastructure projects and subsidies to private consumers to go green are vital steps but not sufficient to help transform the economies from high to low carbon and sustainable economies. The role of financial institutions is critical to stimulate the market and make resources available for greening the economies. Moreover, growing demand of environmental technologies also opens new business opportunities for financial institutions.

As part of The International Sustainability Initiative, Sustainable Banking Program is being introduced for greening bank facilities and operations and for developing green financial products and services. A “Certified Banker for Sustainability” program is being developed to produce bankers qualified to meet the requirements of green economies. The “Bankers for Sustainability” will also contribute in reducing CO2 emissions at financial institutions and thereby making them role models in their communities.

Furthermore, an International Conference on Greening Financial Institutions will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany from 5th to 6th of October 2010. Download conference brochure »