Webinar: sustainable finance in the food & fibre sector
In the first of a series of webinars on sustainable finance in the food and fibre sector, senior sustainable finance leaders from ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Rabobank and Westpac provided insights into the evolving international sustainable finance landscape, what that means for Aotearoa New Zealand in a low emissions future, and the support available from major banks to the agricultural sector.
The webinar was presented by the Centre for Sustainable Finance, The Aotearoa Circle and Fit for a Better World.
Some key observations from our partners:
International drivers for change include evolving customer, regulator and investor expectations.
To maintain its competitive advantage, New Zealand’s food and fibre sector must demonstrate they can meet the demands of the global market.
Investors and stakeholders are increasingly wanting to see that our major financial institutions are managing climate-related and transition risk across its investments.
There is increased pressure to account for sustainability claims across the supply chain, making traceability and accountability key enablers for the sector.
There is growing evidence to support blue-green infrastructure development and nature-based solutions as effective climate adaptation measures.
Sustainable financing products are continually evolving to incorporate an increasing focus on nature and biodiversity loss.
KPIs for sustainable financing products must be credible, ambitious, and should align to global and national targets.
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You can watch the webinar here: