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Financing sustainable development in emerging markets

The role of business and finance in closing the SDG funding gap

Tuesday 28 March | 16:00 - 16:50 BST | 11:00 - 11:50 EDT

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The 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is fast approaching but overall progress has been slow.

Emerging markets are on average further away from meeting the SDGs than developed nations. One of the most significant challenges is access to sufficient public and private sector financing that will enable companies to play a role in implementing a just transition.

This webinar in partnership with the Financial Times and Standard Chartered will explore how corporations from emerging markets can finance a fairer future with progress towards their SDGs through more effective financing. The discussion will also draw on how supporting inclusive economic expansion is also an opportunity for business growth.

Progress

With a particular focus on inclusive economic growth, climate action and resilient infrastructure, how are companies from emerging markets doing in terms of reaching the UN SDGs?

Purpose

What is the role of the financial sector in partnering with businesses in emerging markets to advance the global sustainability agenda?

Examples

What are some examples of emerging market businesses that have successfully embedded and improved sustainability across their supply chains?

Challenges

What are some of the biggest challenges when it comes to sustainable investment in emerging markets, and how can we solve for them?

Opportunity

Where do investors see the greatest opportunity for ESG investment in emerging markets by both geography and sector?

World-Class Business Leaders and Speakers

Ezgi Barcenas

Chief Sustainability Officer

AB InBev

Saif Malik

CEO UK & Regional Head of Client Coverage, UK & Europe

Standard Chartered

Nazmeera Moola

Chief Sustainability Officer

Ninety One

Jonathan Wheatley

Emerging Markets Correspondent

Financial Times

Why Attend?

Understand

The big picture, not just the individual strands of the business you work in

Connect

And build relationships with some of the biggest names in your industry

Discover

New approaches and strategies to help win market share

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