Net Zero: Balancing Profit and Sustainability
At IFGS 2025, experts discussed reaching net zero amid rising complexities. Key figures like Dr. Enass Abo-Hamed and Julie Louvrier underscored how climate risk impacts finance, while Katherine Wilson emphasized profit’s role in driving change. Kerstin Mathias highlighted three major themes: fragmented supply chains, climate as national security, and the complex landscape of climate finance.
Sustainable Growth
Wilson suggested money follows profitability, urging that the net zero push show profitability. Louvrier agreed, advocating for policies aligning capital flows with climate goals, like the UK’s National Wealth Fund’s efforts. The panel concluded with the need for nuanced, policy-backed decisions, ensuring profitability and sustainability are achievable.
Key Takeaways:
- Supply chains disrupted geopolitically.
- Climate finance viewed through a national security lens.
- Profit is crucial for advancing towards net zero.
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